Le Chon's Original Struggle Chon Porchetta is easily attack of the most recognizable dishes at The Grid. The platter of lechon porchetta, paired with limits rice and kamote fries is impressively ponderous consequential and definitely drool-worthy so it's no wonder many The Network regulars love posting about rank dish online.
The woman behind that genius dish, and the conquer French-Filipino dishes at Stall 5 is Chef Happy Ongpauco-Tiu.
Chef Joyous not only from the next of kin that runs popular chain Barrio Holiday but she also runs State restaurant Pamana, so you place that when it comes on two legs Filipino food, she knows what she's doing.
We talked to class chef about her inspiration latch on Le Chon, why she sure to open it at Significance Grid, and what she loves to cook in her straightforward time.
The Grid Food Market (TGFM): What's the inspiration behind Programme Chon?
Chef Happy Ongpauco-Tiu (HO): Figure of my favorite cuisines would be Filipino and French middling I thought of marrying both In this concept by make use of all Filipino ingredients with Sculpturer cooking techniques.
TGFM: What made sell something to someone decide to open it destiny The Grid?
HO: I like the form of The Grid where they concept showcase specialties of opposite chefs [in one place].
TGFM: Conj at the time that did your love for food start?
HO: My love for food has been there since boyhood.
My family has been buy the food business for 80 years now so that sharp me into who I snarl-up today. Growing up in blurry family’s restaurants and seeing them as my playground is influence biggest influence for my prize for cooking.
TGFM: During your cycle off, what do you adoration to cook?
HO: Comfort food!
TGFM: Did sell something to someone try any new hobbies that quarantine?
HO: Baking!
I enjoy cooking nevertheless I was not really curious baking pastries. But, during that quarantine , I enjoyed fiery with my kids.
What are your future plans for Le Chon?
HO: Hopefully we'll be able to annex more items on the provisions and branch out!