Showing posts with label Restaurant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Restaurant. Show all posts

Totally Tivoli!!!

For the past 6 years, I think that I mostly eat hotel food, namely The Peninsula Manila and The Mandarin Oriental. These two are the hotels that I always dine in because of where I work. There are occasions that I would try Heat at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel and just 2 weeks ago, I ventured to Maxims and had lunch at Impressions. 

Usually, I would be too stuffed for lunch that dinner is usually skipped which makes the ratio of my hotel food intake higher. 

I must have eaten in Tivoli, Mandarin Oriental, Manila’s signature European fine-dining restaurant, for more than 2 dozen times. What I love about it is the consistency of the quality of their food. The presentation is always at its best and the service....well, the service is wonderful all the time. 

This September, Tivoli brings its famous culinary portfolio to new heights as it introduces a delectable new a la carte menu with distinctive yet classic twists on everything from starters to desserts.

Created by Executive Sous Chef Remi Vercelli in collaboration with Executive Chef Rene Ottlik, the brand new French-inspired contemporary menu of fresh, ingredient-driven cuisine is a stunning presence in the restaurant’s elegant and highly stylized surrounding – a sensuous treat for both the casual diner and food connoisseur.

The first treat is actually the appetizer buffet spread. 
Fresh sushi, salads, cold cuts, pate and many more is laid out for you as you wait for your main course. 










Summer salad of pomelo, quesong puti with mango, and walnuts tossed in Italian dressing. 

I have never enjoyed tomatoes as much as I did with this dish. PLEASE try this. 


This is my duck consomme soup. 2 dumplings stuffed with duck and a sliver of foie gras is heavenly. 

My ultimate favorite, Brittany Lobster and Chanterelle Mushrooms is a definite MUST order. 

Fresh LapuLapu, Norwegian Salmon and King prawn marmite, with green vegetables and fish broth. 




My choice for my main course is this 12 hour lamb shoulder tournedos with oriental spices served with fresh garlic puree, French beands and kalamat. Tender, juicy and most flavorful, it is also the favorite of Rajo and Stephanie. 



Isabelle had the tuna steak. 

Soft Shell crab with papaya, peanuts and green mango salad is Rajo's choice. 

Heaven on Earth.

For dessert, well dessert was something else.....

We started out with this Raspberry and chocolate macaron with minted chocolate sorbet. 

And this ball of fun came to our table and had oodles of chocolatey goodness surprise! 



Stephanie Zubiri had to leave early so we weren't able to include her in the photo. Was nice seeing you Rajo and Charisse!! Thank you for this wonderful lunch!! 

Lunch, Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. 
 A La Carte Menu Business Lunch - A choice of an appetizer buffet or a soup; a choice from five main courses; and a choice from two desserts. 
 Php 1,818+ for three courses 
 Php1,518+ for two courses
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Impressed by Impressions!


We heard about Impressions from food expert, Ms. Bella Yuchengco and we decided instantly that we would try it out just a few days after our dinner at The Goose Station. 

Tita Bella, Aimee, Mr. Yuchengco and me.

When she said "All-You-Can-Eat foie gras and caviar" we were SOOO THERE. 

Leaving the house on a Sunday is quite hard for me but the thought of what we will be served for lunch is just too hard to resist. Jacqui and I got ready to meet my "sisters" and conquer Impressions. 

Puey, Ivar, your bloggerina, Dennis, Alex and Lulu.

Alex and Lulu.

Rene and Dennis.

Me and Jacqui.

Ivar and Puey.

As soon as I sat down, I asked the server to tell me all about the buffet. 

P1,888 nett, inclusive of unlimited foie gras, caviar, rib eye, lamb, scallops, prawns, oysters and so on and so forth. What came as a surprise is when she told me that all fresh fruit juices/shakes are included in the price. What a super treat! 

They only have the buffet on Sunday lunch. Dinner is open but for ala carte service. 

Jacqui had 3 glasses of fresh mango shake. I had 1 apple juice. Simple pleasures. 


The Appetizer Section.





Choose your weapon. Mussels, Shrimps, Crabs and Oysters. 
They will cook it the way you want them.

 My baked oysters.


Caviar anyone? 


Pan fried foie gras.....how many slivers can you eat? 20? That's fine, it's all-you-can-eat!!! 
I had 2. 

Gimme some meat!!!




Jacqui's prime rib eye. Tender, juicy and flavorful. 



My rib eye steak. Dennis and Ivar put a sliver of foie gras on top of his steak. 

Dessert spread. 





Love these pralines.

Baklava that's to die for.

Ask and you shall receive. Chocolate churros!!! SO YUMMY.

Loved it. You guys have to try it.........

Impressions, Maxims
Resorts World Manila
836-6333
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