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The ultimate Christmas feast or "handaan" in the Philippines is called Noche Buena. Warm conversations, filled with love and laughter surround this meaningful meal as loved ones celebrate, reminisce, and have fun.

Come and join us for a "Holiday Handaan," a Filipino style pop-up dinner by Jules' Kitchen. A perfect start to the Christmas season, with live music and wonderful sharing about Christmas in the Philippines. This is organized by the Filipino Festival in Malden, in partnership with RE/MAX Trinity, Malden.

This event will be held on December 1st, 2018 at the Malden Senior Center, located at 7 Washington St. from 5:00PM to 7:00PM.

There is a fee of $75 per person for a 9-course scrumptious and festive meal:

Appetizer: Tinapang Tahong, Lumpiang Sariwa with Peanut Sauce, Hot Pandesal at Kesong Puti (Smoked Mussels, Fresh Spring Roll with Peanut Sauce, Hot Bread Roll and Philippine White Cheese)

Soup: Cansi - Ilonggo Soup (Beef Shank with Jackfruit and Potato in Chili-Tamarind Broth)

Intermezzo: Avocado-Calamansi Sorbet

Main Courses:

Squid Ink Risotto, Inihaw na Pusit, Ulang, Kapis at Aligue ( Squid Ink Risotto, Grilled Squid, Lobster and Scallops with Aligue)

Papaya Topped with Sugar and Drizzled with Lemon Juice

Spaghetti Carbonara with Pork Belly Hamonado

Dessert (Trio): Puto Bumbong, Ensaymada and Tsokolate De Batirol (Purple Rice Cake, Philippine Brioche and Hot Chocolate Made from Tablea)

If you watched the film, ULAM, at the Boston Asian American Film Festival, please send a direct message to filfest.malden@gmail.com with a copy of your ticket to get a $3 discount.

* Jules' Kitchen is owned by Chef Julius Pajarillaga, a Filipino chef. It is located at 330 High St. Ipswich, MA 01938. Visit their website @ www.juleskitchenipswich.com or Facebook page @www.facebook.com/Jules-Kitchen-1742631279316120/.