‘Take risks in cuisine’: Meet the Pinay Chef redefining brunch with a Filipino twist in Australia

Leading up to April, which is Filipino Food Month, SBS Filipino features different advocates championing Filipino cuisine in Australia, such as Chef Michelle Vista in Melbourne.

While Arvo Café serves a diverse menu, Chef Michelle Vista proudly incorporates Filipino flavours and ingredients. Credit: SBS Filipino

Key Points

• Chef Michelle Vista took the risk of moving abroad to provide for her family. She later brought her sibling to Australia for barista training, which led to successful café businesses in the Philippines, the UAE, and now she expands it to Australia.
• Now a full-time head chef in a renowned restaurant, she also manages her own café while proudly promoting Filipino cuisine.
• While Arvo Café serves a diverse menu, Chef Michelle proudly incorporates Filipino flavours, encouraging fellow entrepreneurs to take risks.

LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW:

‘Take risks in cuisine’: Meet the Pinay Chef redefining brunch with a Filipino twist in Australia

SBS Filipino

11:22Filipino

I love how other nationalities embrace different cuisines, including our Filipino dish offerings. Sometimes, we should take risks in terms of Filipino cuisine. Don’t be scared, they will love it.

Chef Michelle Vista

Chef Michelle Vista also joined the trade event FilOz Flavours: Tickle Your Palate, Taste Your Imagination to help promote Filipino flavours in the mainstream Australian food service market.