Askal

Experience Askal's vibrant and sumptuous menu! Enjoy a sharing banquet menu for the entire table that will showcase the diverse flavours and techniques for Filipino cuisine $80pp Note: unfortunately, we are unable to cater for fructose, onion and garlic intolerances

Experience Askal's indulgent all-in menu! Enjoy a sharing banquet menu for the entire table that will showcase the diverse flavours and techniques for Filipino cuisine $115pp Note: unfortunately, we are unable to cater for fructose, onion and garlic intolerances

Salu-Salo loosely translates in Tagalog to gathering friends and family to feast. Join us for an evening of celebration as we explore the power of resistance and reclamation and the Filipino diaspora through food, wine and storytelling. Hosted by Bendito Destino, Askal, Another Bottle and Colournary this one-night-only event is more than just a wine dinner, it’s a celebration of heritage, identity and evolution. Meet Terry Kandylis and Jessa Jastrzemski, the powerhouse duo behind Spanish wine label Bendito Destino, and celebrate her Filipino roots alongside their innovative winemaking style; sample six of their wines, paired along with a bespoke five-course menu by Askal – offering Filipino flavours through a contemporary lens, curated by John Rivera (Kariton Sorbetes, ex-Amaru, Sunda, Lume). Date: Monday, April 7th | Time: 7 PM | Location: Askal, Melbourne Price: $250.00 per person (all-inclusive) Bendito Destino is a project born from rediscovering 80-100-year-old bush vines in Ribera del Duero, Spain: grape varieties once at risk of extinction, now revived with fresh energy. Just as these vines thrive in harmony, our menu will reflect the evolution of Filipino food from the likes of Hokkien-inspired pork humba to Mexican-influenced champorado. Imported into Australia for the first time by Another Bottle, this is an exclusive opportunity to taste six wines from Bendito Destino: rare, terroir-driven expressions of Ribera del Duero, including: Bendito Destino Albillo Mayor 2022 Bendito Destino Clarete (rose) 2022 Bendito Destino Field Blend Red 2022 Bendito Destino Fuentecebolla 2021 Bendito Destino El Olmar 2021 Bendito Destino La Cabaña 2021 This event is co-hosted by Colournary, and will blend storytelling and history into what will be a feast for the senses. With only a handful of spots, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. Secure your seat now. About Terry Kandylis: Terry Kandylis, A former UK Sommelier of the Year and head of Noble Rot’s wine program with Greek roots, Terry discovered these forgotten vineyards in 2020, many planted at altitudes of up to 925m. Today, his project spans 8 hectares of historic, low-yielding vines, producing wines that are refined, energetic, and Burgundian in style rather than the heavily extracted styles once popularized by critics. About Jessa Jastrzemski: Born in the Philippines, Jessa has built a career in hospitality, working at top establishments across the world. Early on, she met Terry while both were at The Fat Duck in 2010, setting the stage for a journey through some of the finest restaurants worldwide, including Alain Ducasse in Paris and Brae in Australia. The pandemic brought her back to the UK, where she played a key role in reopening The Ledbury before becoming General Manager of La Dame de Pic London.