Filipino food stuff finds its way to Wausau

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Ed and Marjorie Giallombardo wished to figure out how to channel their appreciate for cooking into a small business.  When West Side Delicious Deal with went up for sale, they observed their opportunity.  Marjorie is the chef, bringing her Filipino heritage to Wausau.  Style of Manila is now the only position around to test these flavors.

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West Side Tasty Deal with serving Filipino delicacies

“Basically I just figured out from cooking, watching my dad I believe, and I do keep in mind when I believe I was it’s possible 12, when I commenced cooking and I really appreciated it, said Marjorie Giallombardo.

The cafe is decide on-up only, and pre-ordering is suggested.  This has helped these fledgling restauranteurs study the ropes, which is good, due to the fact its reputation is expanding.

“I give Marj a large amount of credit rating, you know there’s a large amount of very good cooks, but then to do that and determine out how to serve 200 folks in two hrs and make it clean is a various animal, and she’s truly tailored her cooking to a more substantial volume, said Ed Giallombardo.

The menu is modest for now, but genuine.  Marjorie utilizes uniquely Filipino elements and cooks from scratch.  She has a couple of culinary pupils to support, but the recipes are all hers.

“Since we are contacting it Filipino cuisine, I desired it to be true Filipino food stuff,” said Marjorie.

For those who skip West Facet Tasty Handle, there is nothing at all to anxiety.  The Giallombardos will reopen the ice cream location, presenting considerably of the identical fare that it generally has.  A great deal of the Filipino fare will be obtainable by catering.

“The sizzling pet dogs we’re heading to preserve as shut to what they were being as feasible and the ice cream as very well.  But clearly with other menu things we’ll have to rearrange some issues, but we’re definitely heading to hold it as genuine to that as we can,” explained Ed.

Ed also has some exciting situations planned for the cafe in the summer time, like outdoor Sunday sing-alongs for dad and mom with modest children.

Flavor of Manila is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30.   Menus and other information can be located at westsidetastytreat.com.

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