On the Day of Hearts, the elegant Ilustrado Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila lays out the red carpet for all lovestruck couples. It has specially prepared a Valentine menu which will be offered to its valued diners until February 17, 2019. For February 14 only, diners shall have the pleasure of ordering items on the Valentine menu as a set, priced at P2,200 + 10 per cent service charge. The five-course lineup for the February 14 lunch or dinner consists of the following: Amuse bouche of Beet and Goat Cheese Arancini of sugar beets, goat cheese, tarragon ... Continue Reading...
This Valentine’s Day 2018 at Ilustrado and L’Entrecote
Ilustrado Restaurant in Intramuros offers Valentine food choices until February 17. For Feb. 14, they offer a set menu priced at P2,200 plus 10% service charge per person. It consists of an amuse bouche of Goat Cheese and Artichoke Stuffed Beet Ravioli, Mint Pesto and Walnuts followed with a choice of appetizers of Tuna and Melon Tartare, Smoked Salmon and Black Caviar Pie or Duck and Chicken Terrine. Soup is Roasted Asparagus and Reggiano Chowder with Chili Oil. Honeydew Sorbet cleanses the palate. Main entrรฉe choices include Fillet of Beef, Fillet of ... Continue Reading...
Ilustrado Restaurant presents holiday items for potluck parties
Because time is precious, the Christmas gatherings I chose to attend this year were 'curated.' But I most enjoyed the sit-down lunch we had at the ageless Ilustrado Restaurant where I even got to meet the daughters of the owner, Beatrice and Bernice Pimentel who act as general manager and chef de cuisine, respectively. The occasion was to introduce Ilustrado's Holiday Tienda offerings.These are the special food-to-go items perfect for potluck gatherings with family and friends this season. If there's a dish that Ilustrado is known for, it's their paella. We ... Continue Reading...
Christmas Tienda items from Ilustrado
Filipino families will always delight in delicious Spanish-Filipino heritage food to grace the holiday table. And one of the best places in town to get it is in Ilustrado. Here's some of their offerings in time for Noche Buena: Callos Madrilena - a hearty and extra thick version of the traditional Madrid dish. It is slow-stewed Ox Tripe with Garbanzos, Chorizo de Bilbao, Pimientos and Bacon Slab. One order is good for 8 at P795. Pineapple Glazed Leg of Ham is a whole leg roasted in a thick, sweet and sour pineapple sauce. A leg is approximately ... Continue Reading...
Degustacion at Ilustrado
To mark its 27th year, Ilustrado, a bastion of Filipino-Spanish Heritage cuisine in historic Intramuros, Manila presents a special Degustaciรณn Menu for lunch and dinner. Inspired by her childhood comfort food and the Manila food scene, Chef Bernice Pimentel rolls out a 7-course menu that includes Kilawin Salad with Fried Wonton Chips, Mangoes and Apples; Sinigang Risotto served with Grilled Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes and fried Eggplant; Chicken Binakol Consomme with Coconuts and Green Papaya served with Crackling Chili Leaf; Dalandan and Rosemary Ice Drop; ... Continue Reading...
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