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1-800-Lucky Presents: The Banana Catchup: Filipino Block Party

A Day of Filipino Culture, Cuisine, and Community

Link to event flyers HERE & host headshots HERE

(photo credit Deyson Rodriguez) 

MIAMI, FL – Miami’s first and only Asian food hall, 1-800-Lucky proudly announces its first annual Banana Catchup: Filipino Block Party, hosted by Nicole Ponseca from Jeepney, Darren Mendoza of Lutong Pinoy Filipino Cuisine, and Cheryl Tiu, founder of Cross Cultures in partnership with ACE NextGen,  set to take place on October 8th. The all-day, first-of-its-kind celebration in Miami will honor and support Filipino heritage, culture and cuisine through a block party style BBQ showcasing small, local Filipino vendors, collaborations with beloved local chefs, live entertainment and more. 

In alignment with 1-800-Lucky’s commitment to showcasing innovative and high-caliber concepts, The Banana Catchup aims to spotlight the abundance of Filipino talent flourishing in Miami and the rise of Filipino cuisine nationally. The name Banana Catchup is a play on the popular Filipino condiment banana ketchup, a sweet and tangy banana-based condiment that’s beloved throughout the country.

Gaby Chiriboga, founder of 1-800-Lucky shares, “In a city still developing and expanding its Filipino presence, there is a strong desire to create a true home for the community. 1-800-Lucky aspires to be more than just a destination for discovering Asian cuisine, we want to support the Asian culture and community here in Miami.” The Banana Catchup further cements 1-800-Lucky’s dedication to championing the support of Miami’s rapidly growing AAPI communities.

From 1 pm – 5 pm, the Filipino Marketplace will feature a diverse array of small Filipino-owned businesses including Dreaming of Clay crafting hand-made jewelry, Graze & Gobble, a sustainable clothing and accessories curator and Ives & Bees, a purveyor of natural candles, handmade soaps, and other body products. Guests can enjoy a variety of Filipino cuisine from hosts Nicole Ponseca from Jeepney and Darren Mendoza of Lutong Pinoy Filipino Cuisine, as well as a lineup of local and beloved South Florida chefs curated by Cheryl Tiu and Cross Cultures, including collaborative concepts from Leicel Ros & Nancy Dominguez of Sili Miami, Oliver Lustado & Jill Montinola, and Reiji Yoshizawa and Mel Mauro. On the entertainment side, a key pillar for 1-800-Lucky, the evening will feature a DJ set by Filipino DJ KUYA TREY from 1-4 pm,  traditional Filipino dance performances, a lively karaoke competition at 8 pm, followed by regular Sunday DJ programming. 

Guests can RSVP for free through EventBrite HERE. 

1-800-Lucky is located at 143 NW 23rd St.; (305) 768-9826;; @1800lucky the restaurant is open for daily service Monday – Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Thursday – Sunday 12 p.m. – 3 a.m; Current vendor concepts include: B-Side by Itamae, Gold Marquess, Yip, Jeepney; Live DJ sets take place daily and include talent like Jarobi Ft. Tillery James at 7pm every Tuesday, Ripe Fruit presented by Louie Arson every Thursday at 9pm and Dulce presented by Bonnie Beats & Negra Fabulosa every Saturday 3pm-9pm.

About 1-800-Lucky:

Developed by partners and industry veterans Sven Vogtland, Alan Drummond and Gaby Chiriboga, 1-800-Lucky is Miami’s first and only Asian food hall. After opening in 2017, 1-800-Lucky quickly became recognized as a neighborhood hotspot and incubator for pan-Asian cuisine from globally recognized chefs as well as up-and-coming and established musical talent. The 10,000-square-foot food hall is currently home to vendors including B-Side by Itamae, a sushi bar by James Beard semifinalist & Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef Valerie Chang; Jeepney, Filipino fare from NYC restauranteur Nicole Ponseca; Yip and Gold Marquess, Chinese cuisine highlighted by small-batch hand-crafted dumplings. The vendors surround an expansive, open indoor dining room flanked by two full bars; a karaoke lounge; Lucky Record Shop, featuring a selection of vinyl records and authentic Japanese snacks; spacious outdoor patio, and flexible private event space to host functions of any size. On any given day or night, guests can catch music from world-class DJs and producers, like Jarobi White from A Tribe Called Quest.

Media Contacts:

Kim Nolan | Chloe Harris

kim@kn-pr.com | chloe@kn-pr.com

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