About Pamimiyesta

Pamimiyesta is a community food project in the form of an adobo contest and intergenerational dialogue. The objective is to involve different generations of Filipino cooks in NYC to showcase their unique versions of adobo, a vinegar-infused stew considered to be universally enjoyed across classes of society. The event will take the form of a contest, structured to encourage dialogue beyond reductive measures of authenticity, but instead: new ways to discuss culinary culture (i.e. convergences, adaptations, influences), immigrant lives, and diasporic return.

The term “pamimiyesta” refers to the act of going from one neighbor to another during a Filipino fiesta, and eating a free meal. Fiestas are a renowned tradition for Filipinos, held in every town across the Philippines, celebrating important milestones for local communities.

Adobo Lovers

Limited tickets are available for tasters or "Adobo Lovers" at the event. A small number of tickets will be released every day this week, leading up to the event. Each ticket has a set 15-minute window of time to check in and receive materials (i.e. score card) to participate. More information will be sent to ticket holders on the evening of Friday, October 1. Click here for tickets to help judge Pamimiyesta Adobo Contest.

Run of Show

12:00 -12:45pm — Judges Tasting

12:45 - 2:00pm — Tasting with "Adobo Lovers" (ticket holders)

2:00pm — Pamimiyesta Winner Announced

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