In the latest episode of the Principle of Hospitality podcast, we had an enriching conversation with Fides Mae Santos of The Entree. Pinays. about the Calamansi Story and the cultural significance of Calamansi, the Philippine lime.

Fides and her co-founder, Grace, are advocates for Filipino culture in Australia, having contributed to the Melbourne Food and Wine event and so much more with the projects they undertake. Their passion lies in enhancing appreciation for their rich culinary history and community bonds, with Calamansi symbolising the heart of this mission.

The Calamnsi tree, found in many Filipino backyards, is more than just a provider of fruit. It represents generations of migration, sacrifice, and joy.

One of the highlights of our conversation was the journey of creating the Calamansi Cider Crush with DV Cider House and Merkado. This collaboration, born in the Philippines and crafted in Regional Victoria, is a testament to the potential of Filipino-Australian cultural and commercial bridges.

Tune in to explore the Calamansi story, the creational journey of all their projects, and its impact on the Filipino community in Australia.

Please find our guest information here:

Website: https://www.entreepinays.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entree.pinays/

Please find us here at POH:

Website: https://principleofhospitality.com/

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Loaded

Now, if you feel like you can never get on top of your back-of-house ops, you’ll want to hear about our sponsor for this season – Loaded.
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Fine Food Australia

Loaded

Now, if you feel like you can never get on top of your back-of-house ops, you’ll want to hear about our sponsor for this season – Loaded.
Loaded’s hospitality management software has changed the game for hospitality performance in New Zealand, and they’ve just arrived in Australia to help you do the same. Their everything-in-one-place platform helps you master your reporting and inventory, simplify your recipe and menu management, reduce your cogs, and becomes an epic central hub that immediately puts you in control.
We’ve seen Loaded’s impact first-hand, and if you’re running a bar, Pub, restaurant or cafe you need to reach out to the team. Check them out at loadedhub.com