Gumbo, a taste of New Orleans
Back in the 90s, New Orleans in Greenbelt, Makati was my favorite restaurant. New Orleans is always associated with jambalaya but I didn’t order this; I always went for their barbecued baby back ribs – tender, succulent and so full of flavor. The resto, with its grand piano and dark, somber surroundings, was one of my first introductions to fine dining and am sad that it’s all a memory now, going the way of similar establishments with a definitive life span.
Enter Gumbo, the latest New Orleans-themed resto found at the 2nd level Entertainment Mall of the Mall of Asia. My visit to this place, on assignment from my editor, was quite significant for moi since it’s my first time to land in MOA. Well, what can I say, the bayside view at MOA’s resto strip was really fantastic. I immediately made a mental note to go back here again and enjoy the breeze, literally.
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