Global flavors take over One Bonifacio High Street
One Bonifacio High
Street recently opened its doors to give a sneak peek into the newest lifestyle
destination in BGC. While many brands promise to set up shop in the new mall, two
celebrated international food establishments have already opened their first
branch in the country, with another one set to open this summer to offer
Filipinos fresh and exciting new flavors. These are Magnolia Bakery (M Bakery),
Chino MNL, and Elephant Grounds. New York’s Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, meanwhile, has
just expanded in BGC for its latest branch.
“It’s
from Sex & the City!”
New York’s Magnolia
Bakery decided to open its first branch in Southeast Asia. Yes, it’s the same shop with
pastel-topped cupcakes that made a cameo in the series Sex and the City. Even more, the vintage feels of its original New
York shop is kept the same in its BGC flagship
Anyone can have the Carrie Bradshaw experience
and indulge in the signature banana pudding and delectable cupcakes freshly
baked in small batches every day. The ingredients used are both imported and
sourced locally. How much sweeter can that get?
Tacos
and Tequila!
Chino is a Hong
Kong-based modern Mexican style restaurant inspired by Japanese ingredients and
cooking techniques. It recently opened shop in the dynamic community of BGC,
its first overseas location. Chino MNL owner and Executive Chef Erik Idos grew
up in Los Angeles surrounded by some of the best Mexican street food in the
world and worked at Nobu where he developed interest in Japanese cuisine.
Hugely popular in the HK food scene, Chino MNL brings its signature dishes to offer
something fresh to the discerning Filipino palate. Using ingredients from Japan,
Mexico, and the Philippines, the food menu brings together distinct flavors
from each culture with signature items like the Crispy Market Fish Tacos with
Salsa Fresca and Manila-inspired dishes like the Goat Barbacoa Tacos with Cucumber
Mint Salsa and Tuna Poke Tostada with Arbol Miso. Its beverage menu features a
curated collection of tequila and mezcal.
Mouthwatering must-tries
Putting up a branch
in BGC is the realization of a dream for Wolfgang’s Steakhouse owner Wolfgang
Zwiener, who originally planned to set up his first Philippine branch in BGC. Flying
back and forth in the country for several years and seeing the city’s dramatic development
into a modern metropolis all the more strengthened Zwiener’s desire to be part
of the community.
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
from New York is known for its exceptional USDA Prime dry-aged steaks. With a
mouthwatering entrée list that includes rib eye, filet mignon, lobster mac
& cheese, creamed spinach, and New York-style cheesecake, Wolfgang’s
Steakhouse deserves a spot in your Must-try Restaurants in 2019 list.
Coffee, ice cream, and chill
Elephant Grounds is a fresh third wave coffee and
lifestyle brand by entrepreneurs Kevin Poon and Gerald Liin pursuit of
producing the best cup of coffee in Hong Kong. It is known for serving delicious specialty coffee crafted from carefully
selected coffee beans blended and roasted specifically for the brand.
Aside from really good cup
of joe, Elephant Grounds is also famous for delectable Asian-inspired comfort
food, as well as their homemade artisanal ice cream sandwiches─ think Maldon salted caramel
ice cream between gooey dark chocolate cookies then topped with caramel popcorn.
Combined with the modern interiors and bespoke design of the shop, no wonder
it’s a hit among millennials. Drink coffee and chill out with friends to find out
more when Elephant Grounds opens soon.
One
Bonifacio High Street is BGC’s newest shopping, dining, and entertainment
centerpiece. It’s a stunning five-level lifestyle mall that serves as the final
puzzle piece that completes Bonifacio High Street as a one-kilometer retail
expanse. It is open daily from 11AM-10PM every Sunday to Thursday and 11AM-11PM
every Friday and Saturday.
To know more about
upcoming brands and events in BGC, visit the official Facebook pages facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph/ and facebook.com/BoniHighStreet.
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