Hayop na degustacion was called as such because of the variety of animal meat such as pork, lamb, shrimp, crab, and cow included in the roster of meals. Dedet always welcomes the guests with a dinner bell as the feast commences. Enter curly-haired Pepita Lileya. She serves Pepita's Magic Potion to begin the toast of the night. Gulping the concoction of lemon juice poured over a slowly dissolving tuft of cotton candy on lambanog is literally a kick of flavors in the mouth. The first course served is the Tendon Chips with a Special Dip. It is the healthier take on the much-loved chicharon whose salty taste is balanced by the mild tang of a sinigang-flavored mashed taro. Following that is the Hiplog,a huge shrimp topped with bits of salted egg, whose rich texture plays in the mouth like a shrimp in the semi-salty waters of the mangroves. Next up is the Bone Marrow with Oxtail Marmalade and Special Salt. One must scoop the core of the marrow topped with crushed chicharon, while the oxtail marmalade follows through in order for one paradise to intensify another. After the heart-drenching courses, the Salad Surprise intends to lower the impending boost of blood pressure. Gladly, this salad is absolutely not ordinary as one will be blown away with the astonishing fireworks-in-your-mouth effect of the watermelon pop rocks in the mix of wild arugula, edible flowers, homemade cashew butter, and yogurt white cheese with herbs. From the garden-based vegetables, a beach-sourced chow known as Sipit Sarap, a cracked crab claw drenched in crab fat and coconut cream, is served on a plate with a crab design. The dish is both a tastebud-saturating and a visually appealing feast. Guests will feel fortunate to gorge on the Lucky You, glass noodles drenched in basil oil. The lamb takes centerstage with Lambada, which is actually caldereta using lamb meat. One may dance the Lambada after an explosion of fiery flavors roaring in the mouth. Then, in order to prepare for the star of the night, the Cheers Palate Cleanser, a fresh calamansi sorbet, washes away the piquant taste from the Lambada. After much anticipation, the most awaited lechon de leche of choice of the guests roll in. Little Pepita Liyora entertains the guests by cutting open the lechon. Once the knife hits the crispy pork skin, one can hear the beautiful symphony of crackles it creates until the stuffing inside pours out like prey begging to be devoured. One of their bestsellers, the truffle rice-stuffed lechon, when it reaches even the tip of the tongue, initiates the opening of heaven's gate and the ringing of glory bells. To cap off the degustacion, desserts such as the Cholesterol Sweeper, which is oatmeal in either dark or white chocolate, and the Guinataan Brulee with layers of carabao flan set the buds to jig in delight. Another option to finish off the banquet is by experiencing the powers of a top dessert called the Super Suman. Like a hero with special abilities, the Super Suman brings an intensely delightful rush that all Pinoy desserts bring. It is sticky rice sprinkled with all kinds of Filipino sweets such as yema, chocnut, ube, pastillas, pili, and mangoes. No wonder every guest willingly screams at the end of the dinner, "Hayop sa sarap!" read more