How Three Nurses Are Bringing Filipino Comfort Food to Their Community | Hungry For More

Bilao, a restaurant that opened at the height of the pandemic in Manhattan, was started by 3 Filipino nurses who worked at a nearby hospital. After working a night shift - nurses Jude Canela, Maricris Dinopol, and Joan Calanog left the hospital craving a taste of their homeland in the Philippines. Bilao serves up the ultimate Filipino comfort food such as Tocilog - a breakfast dish made up of garlic rice, fried eggs, tomatoes, and cured pork. With no local options to feed their craving - the 3 chose to open Bilao and in the process, feed the local community of healthcare and frontline workers.
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[@FirstWeFeast]

Like if you are thankful for frontline workers this holiday!

[@rianerosanes]

I'm thankful for all the frontline workers. 💕🇵🇭

[@hansmuster1572]

Maybe transfering that thankfulness into a descent wage or better working conditions would be an even better option... And don't come me with "no politics"! It's disgusting how Governemnt and for profit healthcare systems worldwide are "thankful" for these people, but never ever would actually transfer that into action. I dont think "thankful" is the right feeling, anger is way more appropriate...

[@illstrick5]

Love this show concept. Whats the name of the first instrumental at .54 seconds. Dope. Well all the instrumentals really lol.

[@omegalightning5715]

What is a front-line worker? Those forgotten people that work though the pandemic, like me? No one appreciates us. We are nothing but white supremacist.

[@Shel230]

I mean you should see how they treat the indigenous Filipinos cause there black these people aren't Filipinos there Asian the original Filipinos are black

[@thatdrewrivers]

I've got a lot of respect for the Filipino nurses. I spent a lot of time in hospital here in the UK after becoming disabled and many of the nurses were Filipino. It astounded me to see how poorly many of them were treated, by patients AND other nursing staff. These people have travelled halfway around the world, to help others, and that's the thanks they get?! It's disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. To all nurses, Filipino or any others... Thank you. If it wasn't for you all, I doubt I'd be here today.

[@ryan-tabar]

Yeah, it sucks that we have to recruit nurses from third world countries when it's them that needs the better health care.

[@InTheUnkwn]

Fax!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ68iJWjqtp0h5o . . .

[@aus-li]

@@ryan-tabar Yea, it happens pretty often, and it's sad that these poor counties throw out talented/useful individuals to first world countries.

[@Shel230]

@@aus-li I mean you should see how they treat the indigenous Filipinos cause there black these people aren't Filipinos there Asian the original Filipinos are black

[@ioflottv]

Amen

[@Qub3rs]

Filipino nurses, opening up a Filipino restaurant, so they have somewhere to eat after work... insane... Respect...

[@gee_ruiz]

Being friends with a lot of Filipinos, I can definitely concur that they are some of the most giving and welcoming people I have ever met. They’re invited to the carne asada, and I’m invited for some lumpia! 😂👌🏽

[@jasonlebeau1288]

it may take a lot for one man to conquer the whole Philippines.. I, however, concur that Filipinos are pretty neat..

[@cpcpcp]

concur?

[@jasonlebeau1288]

@@cpcpcp yes the OP said conquer (to take by military force) but clearly meant concur (to agree). two completely different words with different meanings and similar spellings.

[@TarisRedwing]

Bro Lumpia....my mouth is watering I miss that stuff soooooo much.

[@Shel230]

I mean you should see how they treat the indigenous Filipinos cause there black these people aren't Filipinos there Asian the original Filipinos are black

[@kylebarrington5269]

As an American married to a Filipina and living in the Philippines, I am convinced that Filipinos uphold the world. Thank you Filipinos!

[@Shel230]

These people arent Filipinos the original Filipinos are black these people are asian your married to a Asian lady

[@PutingPinoy]

Yay! I am an American who lives in the Philippines-and the truth is food is a huge part of the culture, people say “Kain Tayo!” Which means “let’s eat!” Even if they don’t have much food, because it is the culture here to share love and food is one of the most important ways to do so.

[@johrathbun]

Such good people!!

[@tempest3376]

Where in the Philippines are you? I live in Florida and have thought about taking a trip there for the last couple months. Any suggestions? How do you get along with the language?

[@asanezz1111]

@@tempest3376 You really don't need to learn the language to get around in the Philippines. Most of the people usually (depending on the location) already know basic English to communicate, especially on tourist locations. But hey, more brownie points for trying to understand the language... the people will love it!

[@tempest3376]

@@asanezz1111 I figured that’d be the case with the tourist areas. But I’d prefer a more “local” scene so I can really see how people there live, behave, eat, etc. Personally I’m just fascinated with other parts of the world and how they function, especially smaller countries. Thanks for the input!

[@Shel230]

The original Filipinos are black not Asian these people aren't Filipino

[@isaaczwinger-nathanson2442]

This is probably the most wholesome thing I’ve seen in a long time!! Thank you all our healcare workers for everything you’ve endured the last 2 years. Without your sacrifice, America would be even more dysfunctional than it already is!!

[@mrrd4444]

Kuya is a nurse, in school, and serves food. Guy gives 250% on everything apparently 💪🏾

[@astalmeielle]

Every Filipino has a nurse, a caregiver, or a medical professional among their family, relatives, or close friends. This tribute means a lot. Thank you! And mabuhay to the owners of Bilao! 👏

[@InTheUnkwn]

I Agree:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ68iJWjqtp0h5o . . .

[@Shel230]

I mean you should see how they treat the indigenous Filipinos cause there black these people aren't Filipinos there Asian the original Filipinos are black and every race has a care giver most black women work as that so idk bri

[@jasonflores4250]

True! My wife is a nurse...2 nephews are nurses...1 niece is nurse...3 cousins are also...1 aunt is a midwife.. LOL

[@Shel230]

@@jasonflores4250 your wife is not flipino she's Asian the orignal people of the Philippines are black not Asian just like the orignal people of America are native Americans not white people

[@wordkyle]

My wife is a retired RN after 35 years working in hospitals. Sometimes she got so caught up in the day to day that she forgot she was an angel to her patients. These nurses deserve all the praise and good fortune they receive.

[@e4d9y3]

This is possibly one of the best shows First We Feast has created. I need to visit NYC and try all of this season’s guests asap!

[@TraceNoOne]

I got really emotional watching this video. Not because I’m Filipino but just so thankful for what they do.

[@probinsyanoabroadblogs1026]

So inspirational. Filipino people are hard working and cooks their hearts out.

[@milessakauye8819]

Great story, need to show these guys some love. They are so generous with their caring and sharing.

[@AngryKittens]

#1 mistake foreigners make when eating Filipino food: they don't pair it with rice. Hence why they think it's too salty, because it lacks the balance of how you SHOULD eat it. Virtually every single Filipino dish MUST be eaten with rice. Only dishes that are eaten with rice are considered "meals", everything else are "snacks". The only exceptions are noodles and soups, and even that is not set in stone.

[@Shel230]

No the orignal Filipinos are black and there food is Hella different you Cleary don't know anything about the Philippines or Filipinos

[@AngryKittens]

@@Shel230 I am Filipino. lol

[@Shel230]

@@AngryKittens nah if your not related to the indigenous people from there then you can't really call your self filipino

[@AngryKittens]

@@Shel230 LOL 1. Just because Negritos, Papuans, Indigenous Australians, etc. are dark-skinned doesn't make them "black." Here's a fun fact for you: Negritos, like other Australo-Melanesians are the human group genetically furthest away from Africans. 2. Almost all Filipinos have Negrito ancestry, in addition to the more dominant Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) ancestry. Didn't you notice that we're brown? 3. Sige nga. Magtagalog ka nga. Pwede pud magbisaya ta, kung gusto nimo. Haha. Intawon ning mga way hibal-an lagi uy, na mag-arong ingnon dayon.

[@Shel230]

@@AngryKittens lol nah they are black we all share a connection that you guys don't with then cause your not black

[@g60force]

I love Filipinos, my GF is one... currently already 9yr in Netherlands started as AuPair then I met her... never been to the PH yet... but i have started to learn Tagalog few weeks ago... I LOVE IT!

[@Gumby54877]

WOW! Your care goes beyond the hospital! Thank you for all you do! That food looks amazing!

[@MayhamRC]

This was beautifully done, thanks to all the front care workers out there!!

[@ATC_Radio]

Wow..Mabuhay lahat ang mga kababayan kung pinoy sa NY and NJ.. representing Far Rock Queens..

[@michellesutton202]

The whole idea of y'all's restaurant is the best!!! The food looks unbelievably tasty. Being healthcare workers and chef's, it shows how much y'all truly care for all others around you 🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗

[@silvijagrava2795]

Such a wonderful series, thank you!

[@zacharybenner8369]

This was such a nice video I almost started crying at the end... Keep it up guys!! You are my heros!

[@somerflowers]

How awesome are these amazing people!! Great respect for all of them. That food looked delicious! I’m so hungry now! 😋

[@robienillosistoso628]

Wow, Amazing you three! Thank you for sharing this, I would love to visit and support my fellow Nurses!

[@drewtstrong]

This video was WONDERFUL!!!

[@Succulent_Majority]

Lovely stuff, thanks for making this!

[@gradybrowning3976]

As a American I loved when my Filipino friends would feed me, it was some of the best food I’ve ever eaten.

[@Shel230]

There not Filipino lol the original Filipinos are black thats like calling you American your not native American so idk bro you Cleary know nothing about Filipinos

[@gradybrowning3976]

@@Shel230 I am Native American Asshole.

[@lionelmarcussolaris2858]

@@gradybrowning3976 don't worry about them. The person doesn't even know anything about Philippines yet spreading false rumors about it.

[@Art-rx6qz]

@@lionelmarcussolaris2858 yeah I've seen him a lot here in the comment section, like wtfff he's been spreading wrong information. Just report his comments.

[@romeodeguzman9041]

@@Shel230 it's only you saying that as against hundreds of millions of filipinos and foreigners alike..in statistics, that's zero..

[@dcaldwell1026]

Thank you. Thank you for the video. Thank you for what you do. Thank you for who you are.

[@fr0st177]

Filipino hard workers represent!!💯❤️

[@wilesmedia]

GREAT story and thx for telling it!

[@greyjanna]

Amazing story Thank you for sharing

[@jmxjmx7]

That's what we all need more in this world.

[@lorimancini5127]

Blessings love and prayers thank you for all you do ❤🙏

[@KyleNoelMusic]

Grabe nakakataba ng puso. More power mga kapatid! ❤️💙🤍💛

[@whogg0521]

This is such a great story!

[@Fbkosi]

what an awesome video. thank you

[@alixandremaass-hagaman3884]

This is my favorite content you produce. Please keep it up ❤

[@dadutchguy69]

This video makes my heart happy

[@dustinwick7578]

Mahal kita y’all, awesome work!!!

[@chrisgordon9829]

For me, the sippy cup toast shows the love and the tenderness of this amazing culture!

[@squeedum4893]

These are my peeps. Respect and love.

[@davidcorduroy]

lovin this series.

[@AimeeCurameng]

Cannot even wait to come visit when I'm there in January!

[@_J_G_]

thanks FWF for highlighting the Filipino community and our delicious food!

[@TPark-rf3lt]

Oh damn, this looks so good. I can't wait to go here!

[@cephasmakuzva]

📢💨I watch this series every week. Going back to the community. Finding the food that's made with love, passion. The real good soul food from the street hustlers of New York. Bringing this exposure is good because they do it because of love and wanting to share culture and cuisine. Im learning so much. Salute to these brothers and sisters. Vital in our community. You save lives. You feed the community. Thank you for making this documentary. 🤝💯

[@Chiggianya]

There’s a very small Filipino restaurant in my town and it’s a nice taste of Filipino food! Wish there were more places available around me but I’d love to travel to bigger cities to try them!

[@theoriginalfat]

Love this series :D

[@Plugonetwo]

Thank you First We Feast for featuring Filipino Food. We are a warm, inviting culture that’s up and coming. I appreciate all your content.

[@Darko1324]

Everything Jo Koy said is true to the letter.. should get him next time I'm definitely craving this now.

[@mlggamer5296]

I don't travel much I have never met any Filipinos before but after watching this I just feel like I made a bunch of new friends who genuinely care

[@BusanKevin]

A beautiful culture!

[@rosstapson]

How very very awesome.

[@joshdobson2737]

Inspirational to say the least!

[@danielpatawaran2420]

Amazing

[@shanhussain6114]

Love this ❤️

[@galanglingga401]

@HANAI⭕️ shut bot

[@TarisRedwing]

Chica friend of mine years ago gave me a bunch of this food and it was some of the best and changed my outlook on food and that rice is yummy with every meal :D

[@alexdigby3831]

Glad the Filipino nurse stereotype is still standing strong

[@ryan-tabar]

bruh, I'm a Filipino Robotics engineer, I keep being asked why I'm not a nurse. It's so annoying.

[@Nvrm1ndm3]

@@ryan-tabar it be like that lol

[@Shel230]

@@Nvrm1ndm3 tf wym most care givers are black lol and the original Filipinos are black lol these people are asian lol you Cleary know nothing about the Philippines

[@ryan-tabar]

@@Nvrm1ndm3 Ye, thought I’d break the cycle.

[@SKY-gy8gg]

How can anyone dislike a very positive content 🙄

[@PerfectlyUselessComment]

Filipino food is some of the best home cooking, comfort food ever.

[@vashumashu4359]

Kain tayo is a happy sound to hear, and I don't speak tagalog.

[@babygurlmelissa]

I'm not crying, you are.

[@johnpaulbradley]

Hello from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 god bless all the frontline workers 🙏 😃💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@markroper9269]

You guys rock.

[@jameskatu6339]

That’s pretty awesome. A lot of my colleagues where I work are Filipino/Filipina Nurses heee in New Zealand. My Wife is Chinese from Naga in Bicol. Love the Food. Ginataang Kalabasa with Whole Crab my Fav so MaSarap & Sisig. The people over there are Nice but the Weather is extremely Hot & the Traffic is Horrendous lol

[@losbanos91]

Sarap!

[@scorpion_gamer8320]

hi i love your content

[@phil7623]

Sarap nman ohhhhh

[@oyulo-may1568]

This brought tears ngl

[@marchparker1131]

I love health care workers. They save and enrich our lives. And the Filipino culture and people are beautiful. But...what is that beat about a minute into the video? Anyone have a name for the song or artist?

[@anamariabelgado-naluz4058]

Take care everyone be safe

[@belladolfcs1572]

thumbs up to you Kabayans.. :-)

[@noaharcilla]

salute 🥰

[@_juliandean]

Heroes!!!!!!

[@michaelh8854]

awesome

[@anthonyphil4743]

This feature will definitely get a ton of likes from Filipinos! LOL! Thank you for highlighting our food and culture, it really warms the heart! Salamat and mabuhay!

[@Shel230]

I mean you should see how they treat the indigenous Filipinos cause there black these people aren't Filipinos there Asian the original Filipinos are black

[@anthonyphil4743]

Okaaaaaaay...

[@Shel230]

@@anthonyphil4743 so it's not really flipino food

[@Shel230]

@@anthonyphil4743 unless it's indigenous food

[@laterz780]

Dang, bro. Shoutouts to them! Masarap!

[@thetimlumbTV]

I long distance dated a Filipino guy during lockdown, and during it I cooked for myself chicken adobo and saw how simple and tasty it was. Sisig, lechon too.

[@Art-rx6qz]

How is it going? I'm jealousssss 😭 I wanna find oneeeeee, where did you meet him?

[@jpespinosa4539]

​@@Art-rx6qz there alot of us in the comments haha ph loves social media

[@past0n755]

Filipino American here wishing we had a Filipino scene in Austin Texas

[@Bikinirubdown]

Love my pinoys. from the bay

[@rolandkennedy80]

I wish we had a restaurant like this in vegas

[@KevinChoii]

beautiful culture

[@areulegitman]

I’m on 73rd and always walk by, gonna walk in now!

[@Lolatusername]

This was very genuinely Filipino, and you can tell all three of them are from the Philippines and moved to the US. Thanks for this.

[@Shel230]

I mean you should see how they treat the indigenous Filipinos cause there black these people aren't Filipinos there Asian the original Filipinos are black

[@johnrosales418]

My favorite type of food. Filipino food I always embrace my Filipino side my mom is half Filipino. Alot of Filipinos in our community and also the bay area which is 1-2 hour drive from where I'm from.

[@yowhatsup1006]

Saludo sa inyo 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@s1n-n3d]

Wow, my classmate from highschool!

[@cherryramos8366]

Wow, ang sipag ng Pinoy. When do they sleep?

[@YvesBelliveau]

Another hit

[@ialrakis5173]

That dish with the sausages at about 1:35 :-o I'm getting hungry now

[@thehappiestsushi]

It’s called longganisa! We usually have it for breakfast, it’s so good! You should try that when you have the chance to go to a Filipino restaurant! 😊

[@ayo_ken]

Like frontline workers! Like for Filipinos and their food.

[@rianerosanes]

Red Ribbon & Jolibee. Classic Filipino staples.

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro! Get Good.

[@imjoewee]

the OG Huf fitted 🔥🔥🔥

[@PerfectlyUselessComment]

Reporting all these bot account comments is impossible. KZbin really has some work to do to clean all that up.

[@Lynn.Lawson]

I've complained and reported but still haven't seen any results.

[@collector1150]

Been doing the same. Sheesh. It does not stop.

[@robknob8437]

Nursing and then working a second job is a sign of a healthy society! /s

[@robdon7422]

guy in the blue hoodie looks like benigno aquino jr...

[@lrnasigo1]

My mom worked 11pm to 7am

[@religiondoesntpaytaxes7861]

Bagoong/Shrimp Paste is not the highlight of Kare-Kare because it can be eaten without it. Especially for those people who are allergic to it. Patis/Fish Sauce or Toyo/Soy Sauce can be used an alternative as well.

[@meawreg]

MY favorite Filipino food, Lechon!!! with pork adobo fried rice! shouts out to "Julie'z" in Kapolei on Oahu, Hawai'i

[@Shel230]

Orignal Filipinos are black lol there not Asian

[@meawreg]

@@Shel230 well they are called the "black people of the pacific" here ...

[@Shel230]

@@meawreg yes but they are the Frist people of the Philippines there not Asian

[@meawreg]

@@Shel230 I don't think we are arguing here... have a wonderful Thanksgiving