Year-old Filipino restaurant Pampalasa to close at end of summerPampalasa shortly after opening last May. Photo: Sarah Fritsche Related Links Pampalasa: The story behind San Francisco's first "kamayan-optional" Filipino restaurant The Bay Area’s Filipino Food Movement sparks a national conversation For the past year, Jennifer Villamin has watched her longtime dream of operating a restaurant that would represent her Filipino culture become a reality. Pampalasa, which opened last May, has gone on to draw crowds for its kamayan feasts, has hosted special dinners by San Francisco’s top Filipino American chefs, and even scored a recommendation from Michelin. However, this week comes with mixed emotions for the first-time restaurant owner. While
