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Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings at Cabalen Group. Discover stories that highlight our rich heritage, culinary traditions, and ongoing efforts to bring the authentic flavors of Pampanga to a wider audience. Whether it's a behind-the-scenes look or upcoming announcements, this is your go-to source for everything new and noteworthy.
The first-ever buffet restaurant in the Philippines opened in 1986
In a recent “Pina Sarap” episode, journalist Kara David uncovered the first-ever buffet restaurant of the Philippines: Cabalen [...]
Cabalen celebrates 36 years of good food and delicious memories
Maria Estela "Maritel" Nievera grew up amid the enticing aroma of good food wafting from her grandmother Juliana and mother Ester's [...]
BIZ BUZZ: Next hot IPO trend?
Upscale bakery-cafes and restaurants could be the next hot initial public offering (IPO) market as soon as stocks reverse course from this grueling downtrend.
Inventing, Sustaining, and Evolving a Filipino Food Icon, According to
From the introduction of Kapampangan specialty cuisine to the buffet concept to the launching of international brands
Let’s Eat! Maritel Nievera of Cabalen Group Shares a Buffet
In this exclusive interview, Maritel Nievera, President & CEO of Cabalen Group, retraces the origins of her entrepreneurial journey with the Filipino food icon Cabalen.
Maritel Nievera’s Cabalen: Cooking up 30 years of delicious memories
Thirty years ago, a 20-something entrepremom dared to dream and put up a restaurant that would compete with the already established big Filipino restos at the time.