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High Street Cafe introduces new finds in its culinary neighborhoods The restaurant brings in fresh feasts, bold flavors and a dash of familiarity
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uests can enjoy a new and sumptuous spread as High Street Cafe introduces twelve new signature dishes to the menu. Entitled neighborhood finds, liven up lunch and dinner buffets by adding something new to the plate. Grounded on the philosophy of the neighborhood concept, Executive Sous Chef Ryan Dadufalza’s ultimate goal is to continue what High Street Cafe has promised in its two years of operation: to bring the community together through food. “It’s one thing when you partake of the food, but it’s a whole new story when you experience it, and my dishes incorporate both aspects.” The finds are an experience in itself, including the elusive Samui Salad,
which combines the bold Thai flavors and the showman smoke of the liquid nitrogen. Another notable dish would be the Angry Maki, which marries the concept of ice (raw) and fire (torch), and derives its fierce moniker not from the emotion, but from the taste of seared fish and spices. The Swiss favorite Raclette is also a star of its own show at the Continental station, as well as the indulgent, truffle butter goodness that is the Bikini Sandwich. When asked about the inspiration behind the dishes, Chef Ryan says,
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It was more of providing the framework to be creative. Once we know the boundaries and the limitations of what we can and cannot do, then we can pour the creativity inside.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
the
neighborhood finds
We put the spotlight on the Cafe’s newest offerings. What are their stories?
Samui Salad
Angry Maki
Bikini
Millionaire Club
Hailing from Thailand, this elusive number is a show of bold, citrus flavors coupled with its very own unique flair.
Don’t be fooled by its fierce moniker, but take caution as this seared sushi serves up mean heat from the first bite.
This lightweight ‘wich oozing with truffle butter will keep you coming back for more.
It’s time to cash this in, because its flavor’s net worth is off the charts!
Raclette
Wagyu Rump
Frito Misto
Atlantic Cod
This cheese is mainly known as a Swiss winter staple, but its rich, melt-in-your-mouth taste is fit for any season of the year.
Take a walk through Churrasco Park and you’ll see that this cut is considered to be the finest in Brazil.
Have your catch of the day and eat it too! It’s a mix of seafood you wouldn’t want to miss.
We’re not fishing for compliments, but we hear this cod is crazy good and sustainable.
Be sure to catch the Finds and try them on your next visit. But please note that they may not all be available when you drop by, so think of it as an excuse to keep coming back until you’ve tried them all.
the
neighborhood finds
We put the spotlight on the Cafe’s newest offerings. What are their stories?
Crispy Noodle Basket Seared Scallop with Barley Risotto Keep calm and curry on when you take a bite of this crunchy noodle treat.
Black Truffle Pork with Foie Gras
This dish gets all hammed up with the fancy stuff and packs with it a punch of gobsmacking flavors.
Peking Duck
Pad Ped Chili Crab
Sukiyaki
King Prawn
Lechon
What are you waiting for? This noodle soup ain’t gonna slurp itself!
Check this one out for size - this one is no prawn in anyone’s game.
This pig ain’t hiding under any blanket. Get a taste of this well-loved Filipino delicacy.
Don’t be shellfish, there’s enough for everyone.
This dish does not duck around when it comes to flavor and taste.
This spicy number is a dish worth sinking your claws into.
Be sure to catch the Finds and try them on your next visit. But please note that they may not all be available when you drop by, so think of it as an excuse to keep coming back until you’ve tried them all.
Ryan Dadufalza: Travel is an essential part of my cuisine
High Street Cafe’s newest resident chef dishes on the inspiration behind his new spread of signatures When asked about what inspires him to cook, Chef Ryan mused, “It’s pretty simple; I draw from my favorite travel stories.” High Street Cafe’s newest Executive Sous Chef is a selfconfessed traveler himself and his biggest contribution to this neighborhood restaurant is to share the world-class flavors he sampled while on his adventures. “There are these moments in your life where you’ve been traveling and eating in other restaurants where you’ve eaten something and it sticks with you. So the dishes I make for the restaurant are drawn from where I grew up to the point where I am now, and everything in between. It’s sort of like a reflection of where I’ve been and what I’ve done.” This half-Filipino born in Guam credits his vast culinary experience and knowledge to the opportunities he got moving about in the industry, beginning in his home island before transferring to Japan and Thailand, the latter being a rich source of inspiration for one of his dishes found in High Street Cafe’s spread today. “I was on an island in Thailand called Samui and I chanced upon a shack while exploring. The shack was a restaurant that served the freshest seafood salad, and the flavors it packed really stood out. So I dedicated the Samui Salad to just that, a memory of my time spent in that place.” His travels would soon lead him back to the Philippines, after a stint as Chef de Cuisine in China World Summit Wing Beijing and as Executive Sous Chef in Shangri-La Singapore. “Being half-Filipino, I have never really explored that side of me up until I arrived, and I wish to translate that into my food – that even if these dishes are found around the world, they still feel and taste like home.” He says that diners can look forward to a diverse roster of dishes, including the sustainable Atlantic cod, beef sukiyaki, crispy noodle baskets and a claypot pork dish served with black truffle and foie gras. “We like to be creative, but not too much. We have a humble approach to these things, you know? We have to make sure that you will always have a connection and to feel comfortable with whatever you’re eating. It’s important.”
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