"Iberico Goes Korean"

CEBU, Philippines – Blending Hightower's Legado Iberico premium pork cuts with distinct and unique Korean flavors is another daring feat by the culinary team of Azure Beach Club at the Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan.

Iberico pork, also known as pata negra in other countries, delivers a distinct flavor and texture - delicate, nutty, with melt-in-your-mouth marbling. More than just good taste, Iberico pork is also known for its unsaturated fat content that's good for the heart.

With Hightower providing Cebu with what's arguably the best pork in the world, Azure Beach Club now has a special tapas menu that combines Spanish technique and Korean flavors, and staying true to its culinary concept of being modern Asian.

There is nothing traditional in "Iberico Goes Korean" as it is a modern interpretation of western technique and Asian flavors. On the menu are Callos with Gochujang Toast, Iberico Pork Loin with Haechandie Samjang, Pork Collar Croquettas with Kimchi Aioli, Pork Burrito with Korean Miso Paste on Flavored Rice and Nori, Candied Sesame Dried Baby Fish and Pork Jowl, Wood Show Broiled Chicken Wings Kalbi Chim and Bebe Hamburguesa with mixed Korean Pickels.

"We're very excited about working with Hightower for this special month-long promotion at Azure Beach Club," says Crimson's Resort Manager Kristofer Quadros. "It demonstrates how we are constantly raising the bar on crafting creative experiences… We are quite happy with how the great food, creative cocktails and music come together. Tonight's turn-out couldn't be any better."

On August 22, Azure Beach Club takes it further with another event - the one-night-only "Supper Theater" featuring five fantastic theater performers who have performed in numerous box-office productions here and abroad. OJ Mariano, Lorenz Martinez, Sheila Valderrama, Sweet Plantado and Carla Guevara-Laforteza are performing in a special musical show, complemented by cocktails and signature Azure dishes served family style.

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