Why the Textures by Tamayo’s x Flavors Buffet Is Worth a Visit

Oct 10

3 min read

Makati City, Philippines – Flavors Restaurant at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati has partnered with Textures by Tamayo's "Beyond the Filipino Table: A Modern Culinary Showcase" an exclusive collaboration highlighting contemporary Filipino cuisine, sustainable sourcing, and culinary innovation. The initiative culminates in the Flavors x Textures Culinary Buffet Showcase running for a limited time only, from October 5 to 11, 2026.

Filipino flavors, reimagined, there's still few days left so this is your chance.

I got a preview of the Flavors x Textures: Beyond the Filipino Table collaboration at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, and what interested me most was getting to know the people and ideas behind the dishes. Yes, the food looked beautiful, but hearing the chefs explain their inspiration made the experience more personal. "Mas na-appreciate ko bawat plate." Available October 5–11, 2026 only, the buffet brings together Chef Christopher Tamayo of Textures by Tamayo’s and Chef Dexter Sagales of Flavors Restaurant.

Chef Chris trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley and gained experience at Miller & Lux. He brings a California-inspired approach that puts produce, flavor, texture, and balance at the center. Chef Dexter complements that with Flavors’ Modern Comfort philosophy, making the collaboration feel creative yet approachable.

What stayed with me was their focus on locally sourced ingredients and working with partner farmers. Seeing those ingredients become thoughtfully presented dishes gave me a deeper appreciation of the process. Ang galing how familiar produce can inspire something fresh and delicious.

Honest Take? The Six-Course Highlights:

The tasting menu offered a closer look at Chef Chris’s style. My notes had clear favorites!

Beets and Citrus — House carabao ricotta, mandarin, and herb crumble. An interesting opening combination that brought local dairy into the spotlight. 9/10 for me.

Wild Mushroom Soup — Shimeji, enoki, and black pepper cream. This earned a 10/10 in my notes, this is one of the dishes I’d happily to try again! infact i requested for another round.

Salmon — Corn reduction, gremolata, and chives. Another 10/10 for me, and a highlight of the evening.

California Roasted Chicken — Brassica purée duo, lemon, and olive oil. A familiar main given a thoughtful update. Comfort food, dressed up.

Lamb Shoulder — Brown butter jus, polenta, and salsa verde. A 9/10 in my notes, and a dish the restaurant is also highlighting for the buffet collaboration.

Dragonfruit Pavlova — Whipped cream, balsamic-compressed dragonfruit, meringue shards, and Maldon sea salt. My 10/10 sweet finale! I loved seeing dragonfruit get this creative treatment. actually first time ko makakita ng ganitong pagkagawa, and it's good not too sweet!

The preview also included wine pairings, from Prosecco with the opening course to red wine with the lamb and a semi-sweet white with dessert. That added another element to explore throughout the meal.

Why Give It a Try?

For me, the appeal is discovering how two chefs interpret ingredients differently within one buffet spread. If you enjoy familiar flavors but also want something new to talk about over dinner, this is a lovely excuse to gather your food-loving friends. May kuwento na, may bagong food discoveries pa.

Take note: The six-course meal was the media preview; the public offering is a buffet featuring curated dishes from both kitchens.

Buffet rates per person, net:

₱2,300: Monday–Thursday lunch
₱2,500: Monday–Thursday dinner and Sunday dinner
₱2,800: Friday–Saturday lunch and dinner, plus Sunday lunch

IHG One Rewards members can enjoy up to 40% savings, subject to the offer’s terms.

The collaboration runs through October 11, 2026 at Flavors Restaurant, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. Reserve through TableCheck⁠ or Viber +63 919 071 9322.

Tara, make it your next buffet date.