This cafe in Angeles City pays homage to Ilocos cuisine
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This cafe in Angeles City pays homage to Ilocos cuisine
Josh Mercado
Published Sep 19, 2024 07:10 PM PHT
ANGELES CITY -- You don’t have to go to Vigan, Ilocos Sur to experience authentic Ilocano cuisine. This cafe in Angeles City, Pampanga doesn’t want to blend in as it deliciously honors the owner’s family roots.
ANGELES CITY -- You don’t have to go to Vigan, Ilocos Sur to experience authentic Ilocano cuisine. This cafe in Angeles City, Pampanga doesn’t want to blend in as it deliciously honors the owner’s family roots.
"Don’t forget who rally behind you. Be grateful and honor your parents,” said Rhea Tan, the owner of Beauté Beanery, who believes that building a brand is about honoring your roots.
"Don’t forget who rally behind you. Be grateful and honor your parents,” said Rhea Tan, the owner of Beauté Beanery, who believes that building a brand is about honoring your roots.
Beauté Beanery takes pride in its Ilocano dishes, prepared in the kitchen under the guidance of Tan, who pays homage to her roots in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
Beauté Beanery takes pride in its Ilocano dishes, prepared in the kitchen under the guidance of Tan, who pays homage to her roots in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
It had a soft opening in December 2022 and a grand launch in January 2023. Since then, it has gained popularity due to its premium offerings, such as unique handcrafted drinks and Vigan specialties featured on the menu, as well as visits from the country's top celebrities.
It had a soft opening in December 2022 and a grand launch in January 2023. Since then, it has gained popularity due to its premium offerings, such as unique handcrafted drinks and Vigan specialties featured on the menu, as well as visits from the country's top celebrities.
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Some of the bestselling items at Beauté Beanery include the Vigan Bowl, Bagnet Kare-Kare, Bagnet Sisig, Bagnet Sinigang, Vigan Empanada, and their unique thirst-quencher K-llagen Drink.
Some of the bestselling items at Beauté Beanery include the Vigan Bowl, Bagnet Kare-Kare, Bagnet Sisig, Bagnet Sinigang, Vigan Empanada, and their unique thirst-quencher K-llagen Drink.
Vigan Bowl. Handout
Vigan Bowl. HandoutBeauté Beanery’s famous Vigan Bowl is filled to the brim with authentic Ilocano specialties: longganisa, poque-poque, and bagnet. It is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different.
Beauté Beanery’s famous Vigan Bowl is filled to the brim with authentic Ilocano specialties: longganisa, poque-poque, and bagnet. It is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different.
Bagnet Kare-Kare. Handout
Bagnet Kare-Kare. HandoutServed with deliciously homemade thick deep yellow peanut sauce, Bagnet Kare-Kare is one of the cafe’s best-selling dishes. The distinct flavor of this rich dish comes from the combination of shrimp paste, vegetables, and Vigan bagnet.
Served with deliciously homemade thick deep yellow peanut sauce, Bagnet Kare-Kare is one of the cafe’s best-selling dishes. The distinct flavor of this rich dish comes from the combination of shrimp paste, vegetables, and Vigan bagnet.
Bagnet Sisig. Handout
Bagnet Sisig. HandoutAn iconic dish that has it all — pork bagnet, green pepper, chicken liver, and secret spices. Enjoyed with rice or served as an appetizer, the Bagnet Sisig is the comfort food that you’re looking for.
An iconic dish that has it all — pork bagnet, green pepper, chicken liver, and secret spices. Enjoyed with rice or served as an appetizer, the Bagnet Sisig is the comfort food that you’re looking for.
Bagnet Sinigang. Handout
Bagnet Sinigang. HandoutWe all have that special memory associated with sinigang. Vigan bagnet, eggplant, water spinach, and string beans complement each other in this exceedingly delicious Bagnet Sinigang.
We all have that special memory associated with sinigang. Vigan bagnet, eggplant, water spinach, and string beans complement each other in this exceedingly delicious Bagnet Sinigang.
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Vigan Empanada. Handout
Vigan Empanada. HandoutPork-fection on a plate! Loaded with vigan longganisa, egg, papaya, and cabbage, this Vigan specialty is an experience, paired with their own vinegar blend.
Pork-fection on a plate! Loaded with vigan longganisa, egg, papaya, and cabbage, this Vigan specialty is an experience, paired with their own vinegar blend.
Beauté Beanery also offers their function halls that can accommodate a maximum of 60 guests (perfect for 30-50 people) as well as a rooftop area that can host around 50 people. Whether you're planning a business meeting, a birthday party, or a special gathering, they have the perfect space for you.
Beauté Beanery also offers their function halls that can accommodate a maximum of 60 guests (perfect for 30-50 people) as well as a rooftop area that can host around 50 people. Whether you're planning a business meeting, a birthday party, or a special gathering, they have the perfect space for you.
You’ll find the owner, visiting and asking diners for their feedback. She said that reaction from people keeps them going.
You’ll find the owner, visiting and asking diners for their feedback. She said that reaction from people keeps them going.
Tan also dedicates the cafe to her parents. Having grown up admiring them and their roots, the cafe’s owner credits them for shaping her into the woman she is today and for instilling in her the importance of always striving to do one's best.
Tan also dedicates the cafe to her parents. Having grown up admiring them and their roots, the cafe’s owner credits them for shaping her into the woman she is today and for instilling in her the importance of always striving to do one's best.
“Bring your family,” she told one customer.
“Bring your family,” she told one customer.
Beauté Beanery is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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