Ten years in the restaurant industry is no easy feat. But 10 years in the business as Toyo Eatery is an even greater achievement if you realize what Jordy and May Navarra and the rest of Barangay Toyo have set out to do: reassess and rediscover Filipino culture through food.
This is one reason why the restaurant has become home to some of the most exciting menus as well as cross-cultural collaborations in Manila today.
“Reaching a decade is a really proud moment for us, and we wanted to celebrate the entire ecosystem of people that were with us on this ride, and that made all of this possible,” says Jordy Navarra
And in the space of a decade, Toyo Eatery has also picked up a well-deserved Michelin star, consistent Asia’s 50 Best accolades, hospitality awards, and even a pioneering Qatar Airways collaboration.
To celebrate this milestone, Toyo Eatery is commemorating the occasion with a series of events that not only honors its journey but also the culture and community the restaurant has nurtured over the years.
“Reaching a decade is a really proud moment for us, and we wanted to celebrate the entire ecosystem of people that were with us on this ride, and that made all of this possible. We also knew we had to do it the Toyo way: collaborative, and focused on the friends and partners whose hard work and creativity always inspire us,” shares chef and owner Jordy Navarra.
The same attention to detail that sculpted Toyo Eatery’s ethos is evident throughout its impressive range of events. Here’s a rundown of all the activities taking place at Karrivin Plaza:
Gift shop in collaboration with Under MaintenanceMarch 21 to April 12
Curated merchandise designed in partnership with Ryan and Garovs Vergara of local creative studio, Under Maintenance.
Toyo Eatery’s history: Data visualizationMarch 21 to 28
From day one to year 10. An installation featuring the history, facts, and stats of the restaurant over the last decade.
Pamukaw-SiglaMarch 24 to 28
An exhibit of palayoks created by local potters. Also on display: heirloom food objects from the collections of Emil Marañon II and Floy Quintos, curated by Migs Rosales.
BBQ o Bangus? D’Original Set MenuMarch 24
A one-night-only dinner featuring Toyo Eatery’s original 2016 menu, at its 2016 price.
Collaboration dinnerMarch 26
A six-hands dinner between Toyo Eatery, Inâto, and Will Goldfarb of Bali’s Room 4 Dessert.
Talyer Talks at The Mess HallMarch 27
An afternoon of talks, panels, and creative sessions featuring friends and collaborators who have inspired Toyo Eatery through the years.
