10/18/2026
🌟 CELEBRITY JUDGE REVEAL: NANCY REYES LUMEN
We’re excited to welcome Nancy Reyes Lumen to Adobo Throwdown 4.0 as one of our Celebrity Judges!
Affectionately known as the "Adobo Queen," Nancy is a renowned cook, author of *The Adobo Book*, food researcher, and passionate advocate for Filipino cuisine. Hailing from the culinary legacy of the Reyes family (founders of the iconic Aristocrat Restaurant), she has spent decades celebrating, preserving, and sharing the depth of Filipino food traditions across the globe.
As a trusted culinary writer, host, and ambassador, Nancy brings an unparalleled depth of expertise and a lifetime of devotion to the art of adobo to this year's judging panel!
We can’t wait to have her at the judges’ table as Filipino food, culture, and community take center stage at Adobo Throwdown Culinary Competition and Food Expo 4.0! 🇵🇭🔥
📅 October 24–25, 2026
📍 Garden Ridge Community & Event Center
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
Come hungry. Come celebrate. And get ready for the Throwdown!