Liberate yourself to Café bai's Independence Day festivities

bai Hotels • 8 June 2023

Festivities at CAFE bai from June 9 to Independence Day, June 12, 2023.

The Philippines is known for its diverse culture and rich history, and this is reflected in its cuisine. Filipino food is a fusion of different flavors and influences, ranging from Spanish and Chinese cuisine to indigenous ingredients and spices. It's no surprise that Filipino cuisine has gained popularity all over the world, with its unique and delicious flavors capturing the hearts and taste buds of food lovers everywhere.


This Independence Day, we are preparing festive feasts from various island groups showcasing the richness of their local but diverse cultural cuisines. Everyone is invited to experience the flavors of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao respectively starting on June 9, 2023, to June 11, 2023. Reaching June 12, 2023, is an Independence Day Fiesta Buffet "Kumbira" at CAFE bai where Filipino classics are prepared just the way you like them. Also, an exciting activity awaits at Cafe bai with Cebu Food and Wine Festival 2023 where a Food Tourism Writing and Food Photography Workshop will be held from 9 AM to 5 PM during the Independence Day Feast. Read more below for further details.

Embark on a culinary journey of diverse culture and rich history that helped shape today's Filipino cuisine. Your trifecta trip to the Philippine major island groups of classical feasts in one culinary destination awaits at Café bai. LUZVIMINDA theme at Café bai is available from June 9 to 11, 2023.


Reserve your table now. Call us at +63 947 894 8895 or (032) 888 2500 local 8513 or email us at fbreservation@baihotel.com.ph.

𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢 𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗬𝗨𝗗𝗔𝗗 𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗕𝗢! Café bai is offering your local favorites in one culinary destination. Celebrate Independence Day with essentially tasty Cebuano specialties in a buffet feast for Lunch and Dinner.

Kumbira is available at Café bai on Independence Day, June 12, 2023. Regular rates apply; the Lunch buffet is Php 1,288 nett from 12 PM to 2:30 PM and the dinner buffet is Php 1,488 nett from 6 PM to 10 PM.



Another exciting news, we are hosting a Food Tourism Writing and Food Photography Workshop in celebration of the Cebu Food and Wine Festival 2023 at Cafe bai on Independence Day, June 12, 2023. Get ready to learn from two amazing experts: Clang Garcia, a Philippine Culinary Heritage Explorer, Chronicle, Curator, and TV Host, back-to-back with Pablo S. Quiza, a photojournalist with over 20 years of stints with Reuters, the Beijing and London Olympics, the Brazil World Cup, and recently in the Philippines with Eatz Cebu Magazine.

Celebrate Independence Day with a Fiesta of Flavors at Cafe Bai's Cebu Food and Wine Festival! They will be serving up a delectable buffet that's sure to satisfy every craving. But that's not all - they're also offering Food Tourism Writing and Photography Workshops, where you can learn how to capture and write about your culinary experiences like a pro.


Don't miss your chance to be a part of this amazing workshop and experience our Cebuano specialties in one culinary destination. Book now through this link; https://bit.ly/foodwritingandphotogworkshop or call 63+ 917 517 6328 for further inquiries.

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