Bacolod Road Trip with Erwan Heussaff

Bacolod is an explorer’s food haven. Erwan Heussaff is driving through Negros Occidental to taste the best of Negrense cuisine. We are visiting an interesting hidden seafood farm, learning more about how a good piaya is made, and meeting with the leading tastemakers in the city that are working together to bring Filipino food forward.

This adventure might just make you book a flight to Negros to try these underrated food spots asap! #YouMadePossible

Special thanks to:
Ford Negros
Ramon Uy Jr.
Chef Don Angelo Colmenares
Kiko Torno
Mark Vargas

LOCATIONS:
7 Hectares
E.B Magalona (formerly Saravia), Negros Occidental

Crispy Piayita
Hernaez St., Bacolod, Negros Occidental

Lanai by FreshStart Organic
Sitio Aning, Araneta Highway, Bacolod, Negros Occidental

Sauma Farm Bar and Kitchen
Brgy. Tuguis, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental

Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) 7 Hectares
(10:25) Crispy Piayita
(12:10) Lanai by FreshStart Organic
(19:49) Sauma Farm Bar and Kitchen
(27:55) Outro
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The Fat Kid Inside Studios

Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Content Producer
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Cayetano - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Multimedia Producer
Julius Rivera - Camera Operator
Steven Sune - Editor
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blaze - Editor
MK Tayona - Editor
Klyde Arce - Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Production Assistant
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer
Kim Manuel - Graphic Designer
Roanne Salvacion - Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant

Social Media:

[oueia]

Watched the video without any expectations but I was blown away by within the first few minutes. If only we as a people prioritized sustainability, we'd progress a lot. Like a LOT. Thanks for the video!

[BcdBoi]

Some will argue that Iloilo is PH's first "City of Gastronomy, " but my biases and taste buds will always point me back to Bacolod and Negros Occidental's cuisine as more topnotch and world-class. While neighboring islands have their food stuck to traditional recipes, Negrenses tend to elevate and make Filipino dishes pleasing for both locavores and for those with international palates. That's probably why many of the country's top chefs, restaurateurs, and food writers always trace their roots to Negros because Negrenses are not afraid to stir the pot in the culinary scene by going beyond the usual farm to table concept. Thanks for always coming back to Negros Island, Erwan and FEATR team!

[fridane]

12:35 Sobrang passionate ni Sir Chin-Chin sa ginagawa niya. Grabe yung movement towards local and organic agriculture! More power sayo, sir and to all the dedicated farmers here in the Philippines.

[YajOleb]

I like the mindset of how these so called new food entreps from Bacolod and Negros are propagating the idea of bringing back to basic the food production and the food chain in general and how it can sustain the increasing population that we will not have to suffer lack of food and hunger in the future. Mr Uy for one has not only ventured into producing machineries and farm implements that are proudly Negros made but also into food production specifically organic ones that not only give premium to health and well being but also to our farmers as well.

[tonying]

ito yung mga content na hindinghindi mo pag sasawaan. Godbless to the team

[stefgen]

Love it than Erwan keeps on coming back to Bacolod! Food must be really :)

We tried Lanai back in 2022. Really great organic food. That tanigue was unforgettable!

[fortuneybiernas]

Nice featuring Negrense food. Also my minor hometown. I was born in Iloilo City in the early 70s, father side of the family. Lived in Bacolod for at least a year. Then on my mother side in San Jose Antique before moving to Manila for good in the late 70s.

[NathanielAldea]

This vlog was totally emotional and changing. The way they are working and recognizing the opportunity in the living organism, with this ecosystem and making it natural-like, is great. Such a thoughtful approach for sustainability-like creation of food chain where all pieces contribute towards a balance. Instead of artificial feeds or human intervention, they are letting nature take care of itself, which not only preserves the natural order but also promotes healthier and more organic outcomes.

On top of that, Mr. Erwan is so impressive in how he effortlessly adapts to each place's unique culture. His respect and curiosity for local traditions and ways of life add so much depth to his storytelling. It's inspiring to see someone genuinely embrace diversity and find ways to incorporate those values into sustainable practices. This vlog really hits home...absolutely inspiring and thought-provoking

[lizahalili]

Welcome back to the City of Smile Bacolod City. In opinion Bacolod is the Food Capital of the Philippines 🇵🇭. Every time I invite my family and friends to come visit. Bacolod, they always comment that the food is delicious 😋. Thank you for featuring Bacolod on your channel 😊. Here’s watching OFW Kuwait 🌼🌼🌼

[ramaicaona]

I love featr for not only featuring Filipino's food culture, but educates on how we can help farmers, fishermen and our local food artisans and food-trepreneur. Thanks, featr! 💜

[gabeannegenzola]

so many things to know all around the Philippine island. it will really blow you're mind. Watching @FEATR makes me feel went to places i never been before. And wanting to wander for Food, scenery, nature, tradition and people. Cannot compare to any country and yeah I'm a Philippine bias. haha. And so happy their are people not tired to promote everything about PH . Even not or have a personal agenda on it, its still profitable to everyone. And organic farming is a must, it will be expensive soon enough though. Organic farming is not about the size and quantity, its about the quality of what you would serve to people around you.. loving it, a big thanks to this

[mikeebaby]

Thank you, Erwan! Mas nagdugang hidlaw ko sa lugar, tawo kag pagkaon sang Negros especially piaya kg ensalada nga puso ka saging. Huhuhu! More than 10 years away from my beloved home 🥺❤️

[leilaniesheilagaca]

Wow. I am currently living here in Negros, but wala ko idea nga may mga amo na di sa lugar nga ka very sustainable sang pamaagi sa food industry. Thank you again Erwan. Kudos to your team for delivering these stories.

[patrickjflo]

Love that you are featuring more from Negros Island ❤

[KimberleyNiala]

What I love most about your vlogs is that they’re not just focused on how the food tastes, but they’re also very informative. My mom and I really enjoy watching your videos, and we usually watch them while having our meals. We often find ourselves discussing how we can try cooking the dishes ourselves some time. I’m also impressed by how these restaurants use fresh ingredients straight from the farm and how you highlight their efforts to preserve Mother Nature and support local farmers. It’s inspiring to see this kind of approach to food and sustainability. WOW!

[bingsu]

it's really good to know that we have these so much passionate entrepreneurs in the city that tries to elevate the livelihood of our workers, at the same time utilizing our resources and make a fresher, unique, and creative cuisine to serve the people. if not for this feature, we would be missing a bigger improvements and hardwork of these workers and entrepreneurs.. I hope that the whole country will be able to also give as much attention and compassion to our agricultural systems as much as these entrepreneurs does.

[joymiecs]

What I like about Erwan the most is that he promotes local cuisine and delicacies more than most of the pinoy influencers do here in the Philippines. More blesssing to your channel! <3

[francesberrios]

Videos like this give me hope that fish and seafood will continue to be enjoyed and produced in an organic and sustainable way. Bravo to 7 Hectares and all the other innovators who practice responsible methods of food production.

[simonpeter]

This is the type of content from FEATR that I enjoy, truly appreciate, and look forward to the most.

[almostaussie]

I love how passionate you are everytime you feature something...not just informative and just simply well presented. Thank you Erwan...you have always visit here (Bacolod) how I wished I get to bumped into you even just once coz I'd love to meet you so much and just appreciate you for all of these. Been following your journey through the amazed me everytime and im proud of