Amazingly, this gem in the heart of Makati was introduced to us by a couchsurfer. Unknown to a lot of locals, this showroom/restaurant/cafe quietly sits on the second floor of an artsy building made with concrete and rust-treated steel. It didn't take long before my brother decided to celebrate his 35th birthday here. Without much planned for the day, we ended up staying here from lunch down to their closing just so we can accommodate guests who couldn't make it for lunch, as a result we ended up tasting almost the entire menu. The place was so cozy that while I decided to leave after our lunch, some of our friends chose to stay in for the entire eight-hour duration of the party. The place is so low-key that we had the place to ourselves practically the whole day, save for dinner when a couple came in to dine.
The place if full of artsy vibes done about by their custom furniture and specially crafted tableware. Their restaurant is apparently also their showroom as they have industrial designers who can custom-make seats and tables for you. All are locally made and is predominantly made out of wood. Their colors are neutrals and kinda reminds me of Scandinavian designs with a pinoy twist.
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| Guava Cake (Php 250) Meat Pie (Php 220) Roasted Beetroot Salad (Php 290) |
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| Bolognaise (Php 350) |
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| Mushroom Truffle Pasta (Php 450) |
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| Seafood Aglio Olio (Php 390) |
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| Eggs Benedict (Php 250) |
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| Three Cheese (Php 290) |
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| Eggs on Toast (Php 220) |
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| Pan-Seared Rib-Eye Steak (Php 1300) |
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| Roasted Herb Chicken (Php 550) |
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| Miso Glazed Salmon (Php 500) |
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| Yakult Lemonade Mint Juice (Php 160) |
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| S'mores Hot Chocolate (Php 160) |
Taste-wise, their food is a hit-or-miss kinda thing. I would recommend their mushroom truffle pasta, miso glazed salmon, lengua meat pie and roasted beetroot salad as these have more lift compared to their other dishes. Their plates are huge and heavy while their rice are miniature versions of a full cup, roughly just three spoonfuls, causing my rice-lover friends to struggle at the size. Their serving in general is good for one, sharing will not suffice.
Their drinks are quite nice and very IG-friendly with the cups that they use. Their coffee is good, and their s'mores hot chocolate was comforting. You can also buy the cups used at Php1,000.00 for the small ones, and Php1,500.00 for the bigger size. For parties, they can also customize their menu for you.
The overall experience was also comfortable thanks to the friendly servers and laid-back environment, plus the indie playlist in the background.
910 Antonio Arnaiz Ave
Makati City
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