With 12 branches around the Philippines, and now in San Bruno, California, USA, Cabalen is marking its 28th anniversary by holding a Santol food festival and a raffle promo.
The Santol festival features hearty Kapampangan dishes with the famous sour-sweet fruit as ingredient, such as Ensaladang Santol, Sinigang Salmon head sa Santol, Pangat Tiyan ng Bangus sa Santol, Sinantolang Manok sa Labong at Saluyot, Gatang Santol and Burong Santol.
The food fest is held throughout this month.
On the last week of August, exotic dishes such as Pako salad, Adobong Camaru, Adobong Pugo and Calderetang Bibe will be served.
Cabalen is holding its anniversary raffle promo in partnership with Astoria and Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc.
Diners at any Cabalen, Mangan, Ebun and Salusalo branch may win travel packages to Boracay, Bohol and Palawan.
Other prizes are Cabalen function packages and Mangan gift certificates. Promo runs until Aug. 31.
Cabalen will hold motorcades on Aug. 15 and 16 in Quezon, Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasig and Pasay. On Aug. 24, there will be another motorcade in Taguig.