Suicide Sunday invites... Geoffrey Canilao
Every Sunday we ask a different person what they would choose as their last five drinks and meals if they were to die, no limitations. The choices are entirely up to them.
This week, we have...
G e o f f r e y C a n i l a o
Geoffrey is a foodie, gastro guru and incredibly creative mind. He has worked in many aspects of the hospitaly industry, from waitering to wine sommelier, and carries an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree. Currently he is the owner and bar manager of Balderdash, the rising star of the Copenhagen bar scene. His creations in the bar are playful, and build upon traditional elements of Danish and other Nordic cultures. The focus is on local ingredients and heritage paired with modern techniques to perfect the drinks. Respecting the old and learning from the new, but everything goes.
On to the picks...
"With the risk of sounding pretentious, the only way I can really answers this question is to pair things up: to me drinking and eating go hand in hand." - Geoffrey
Food #1: Hija De Sanchez’s Dirty Huaraches (Al Pastor, fried egg , and salsa Macha)
Drink #1: Tecate beer in a can with a splash of lime and Tapatio hot sauce with a large neat Vigo Mezcal (Elote)
Food #2: My friends' grandma's recipe for Buttermilk fried chicken drizzled with honey and hot sauce, with butter biscuits
Drink #2: Coca Cola with a generous side of neat Angel Envy Rye whiskey
Food #3: KaGari Ramen in Tokyo. A Butter, garlic and chicken broth Ramen
Drink #3: Yuzu Umeshu and Soda or a glass of Sancerre from Sebastian Riffault
Food #4: Kobe Beef ( A5 ) grilled very rare w dipping sauce of raw Japanese Egg yolk mix sea urchin and ,japanese rice and miso soup
Drink #4: Taketsuri 21 Sodawari and natural red wine from Patrick Bujou
Food #5: Longsilog, Filipino food . A Longaniza is a cured and spice pork sausage grilled and caramelized w garlic, fried rice, fried egg w yolk very runny and raw salted chopped tomatoes &onions.
Drink #5: Nice super cold glass of milk from California, as well w the cold milk and a nice hot cup of coffee from coffee collective : aero press Tegu blend ( Kenya )
Check out his place Balderdash if you around in Copenhagen. Delicious drinks and adventures guaranteed! :)