“Indáy” dinner - A modern Filipino-inspired feast at FinePrint

About FinePrint and Francis Martinez

With over 20 years of experience cooking various cuisines, Francis Martinez has built an impressive and diverse career as a chef. His passion for food is deeply rooted in his Filipino heritage, having grown up watching and helping his parents run a bakery and catering restaurant. Originally from Toronto, Martinez moved to Calgary in mid-2021, where, after building relationships with many high-level, well-established restaurants, he stepped into the role of Executive Chef at FinePrint restaurant in 2022. Here, he has continued to find inspiration in his personal and professional life, shaping his culinary journey with creativity and dedication. Meanwhile, Beverage Director Logan Cox’s innovations continue to push the boundaries of FinePrint’s cocktail program.

About Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar And Rupert Garcia 

Originally from the Philippines, Chef Garcia is a certified Red Seal chef, a Chaîne des Rôtisseurs member, has staged at Michelin-starred restaurants in New York and San Francisco, and has worked at prestigious establishments throughout Calgary. He has won multiple awards at local, national, and international chef competitions, including gold at Calgary’s Great Kitchen Party in fall 2023 and, most recently, won a silver medal at the Canadian Culinary Championship against the nation’s top chefs. Since May 2023, he has been Chef de Cuisine at the Fairmont Palliser’s Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar, where he specializes in contemporary cuisine, blending French and Asian traditions with modern techniques.

Note: This event may have communal seating. Any changes to this event will be communicated at least 7 days prior to the event. Events run approximately 3-4 hours and venues are not suitable for young children.