Chef January “Janu” Belardo invites us into her kitchen, showcasing the Filipino techniques and ingredients she is weaving into the Western-forward menu of Solaire Resort Quezon City’s Quezon Club.
Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila Area Sep 13, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - After almost a year of redefining Quezon City's after-dark moments, pairing exquisite dishes with a stage alive in music, dance, and comedy, welcoming both local and international acts across regular nights and private events, Quezon Club at Solaire Resort Quezon City ushers in the next chapter, continuing its evolution as both a dining destination and an entertainment hub.
At the heart of this transformation is Chef Janu's vision for the menu, building on a culinary program that previously highlighted cuisines and preparation methods from Europe and the Americas. Recognized as Solaire Resort Quezon City's youngest and first female Chef de Cuisine, she now champions Filipino ingredients and cooking techniques, melding them into Western-forward mains and bar bites with technical mastery and artistry.
"Instead of focusing solely on Western or American cuisine, we've infused Filipino influences, not by replicating traditional dishes, but by highlighting local produce and applying techniques like fermentation, preserves, pickling, and marination. From vinegars and sauces to doughs, everything is made in-house," she shares on the new menu.
Step into her kitchen and one will find it alive with jars of fermenting chilis, capsicum, fruits, rice, and vegetables, each carefully labeled and monitored for the perfect flavor. Garlic-infused oils, coconut vinegar, pinakurat, and bowls of calamansi line the shelves, while panutsa sweetens sauces and atsara brings brightness to dishes.
Spicy buro, born from fermenting rice with spices, adds another layer of intrigue to dishes such as the Grilled Octopus. Even the bar chows carry street-food inspirations reimagined with elegance: oysters echoing isaw with her signature SAUCE MARIA!, soon to be the household vinegar mix; elevated grilled pork barbecue as pica-pica; and kinilaw-style elements. Desserts also take on a Filipino twist, with asin tibuok grated over the Burnt Basque Cheesecake for a surprising finish.
Beyond bold flavors, Chef Janu has crafted all the mains and its new house specialty, the Grand Seafood Tower, to be ideal for sharing, bringing people together over inventive plates.
For Chef Janu, her kitchen at Solaire Resort Quezon City is both playground and laboratory--a place where Filipino ingenuity and artistry meet Western techniques, and every jar and plate tells a story.
Quezon City's most happening nightlife destination continues to evolve along with the nightlife-seekers' taste. Quezon Club moves forward with inspired culinary creations, a testament to its dynamic spirit and commitment to exceptional experiences.
To reserve your table at Quezon Club, visit https://www.quezonclub.com/, call +632 8888 8888, or email [email protected].
About Quezon Club
Quezon Club at Solaire Resort Quezon City--The City's Hidden Stage--celebrates Quezon City's rich legacy in entertainment and the creative arts. This premier destination invites guests to savor refined flavors, bespoke beverages, and a seductive atmosphere pulsing with exceptional entertainment. Defined by mystique and refinement, it sets the scene for velvet-lit evenings where world-class performances unfold--from live music and jazz to dynamic dance and immersive acts.
Its culinary program, led by Chef de Cuisine January "Janu" Belardo, highlights seasonal ingredients, bold techniques, and elegant presentations. Complementing the cuisine, Head Bartender Martin Protacio crafts cocktails with meticulous precision--each pour enhancing the club's immersive, after-dark allure. Together, every dish and drink transforms each visit into an experience worth retelling.
