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Thursday, July 7, 2016
CAFE ENYE: WEEKEND BRUNCH with Mimosas

There are only two things that wakes me up early in the morning. An episode of Game of Thrones and good food. One weekend, it was the latter that had me get up from my snugly bed and I found myself driving to EASTWOOD.
 Hello CAFE ENYE.
Located in the ground floor of Excelsior and just beside healthy options, this restaurant is unassuming and simple as one could be. Different dishes lined up a makeshift buffet table as friends and family partake on a delicious meal.
To celebrate the weekend, CAFE ENYE hosted a Brunch to get the word out. CAFE ENYE is having unlimited mimosas and bloody mary's for the dining public. Needless to say, I had 7 glasses of these babies and was a little bit tipsy after. This would possible be one of the reasons why I would love to go back. The booze and good food.

Different starters greeted the guests as they embarked on a mini gastronomical adventure. Since alcohol was involved it would be prudent to protect one's self by eating some oily dishes first. Based on studies, oil would coat your stomach lining. Hence, the absorption of the alcohol would slow down and decrease. The Croquettes would be perfect for this. A little addicting, the potatoish gooey middle reminds me of a childhood favorite. For something more heavy, one could go for the PATATAS BRAVAS. Drizzled with Sofrito Aioli and harissa, this one goes well with the mimosas.


A little garlicky, the GAMABAS ENYE STYLE is something shrimp lovers would enjoy. Partner it with the CILANTRO MUSSELS and CLAMS and you would definitely have a pleasant time.

If you are not a rice eater, fret not since CAFE ENYE serves CUBANO. These panini looking sandwiches could either have mahi-mahi or grilled marinated beef. I would go for the latter as the chimichuri and cheese works hand in hand to make it a delicious dish.

A little bit on the middle Eastern cuisine, the CHICKEN MOJO SKEWERS could make your day. Adding the cilantro yogurt on top balances out the spices used to make this dish. 1 cup of rice is not enough.
For Filipino food lovers, the home cured BEEF TAPA from CAFE ENYE would suit you well. Not on the sweet side, these tapas are tender and moist. 

My favorite though would be the SPANISH BREAKFAST PLATE. This is a behemoth and has a plethora of choice viands on top. Spanish style toast, crispy bacon, Spanish Chorizo, backed beans and grilled tomatoes. The chorizo is definitely a must. Adding bacon made this plate perfect.
Aside from the food, the ambiance was laid back and relaxed. This place is a gem hidden in plain sight.
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Simple dishes done right. That is my impression of CAFE ENYE. Knowing that they can deliver delicious dishes is a plus that would make anyone go back for more. Cheers for the weekend.

CAFE ENYE
Ground Floor Excelsior Building,
Eastwood, Quezon City
7am to 1am
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Note: unlimited mimosas and bloody mary's could be availed
by adding 199Php from the brunch menu during the weekends from 9am to 2pm.

Disclaimer: was invited to this event. wrote this based on my experience.
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Monday, September 14, 2015
GAS3NOMIC BRUNCH: My Cup of Coffee

Interesting how something so simple could be delicious. Having a brunch that exemplify this and enjoying it is a treat. 

Starting things off with a cup of coffee to wake me up. That is how brunch is. Delicious and stimulates the senses. It wakes us up. 

My friends and I were treated to a 5 course meal. A brunch that would be served all day. Just a pop up event but I wouldn't mind enjoying this every other week. 

We started with the FAUX SALMON BENE.  This "bene" is a play on the usual breakfast treat we would have. The cured salmon was simple and delicious. I enjoyed the crunch that the skin gave.
Coffee brined Salmon. Tobiko. Potato Chips. Cured Egg Yolk. Carrot Sea Urchin Broth. Brioche. Pickles and Radish Flowers. 

Next up was the BACON BANANA BUTTERMILK. This is an amazing dish that I couldn't get enough of. The bacon's fat is an integral part and must not be discarded. The banana waffles underneath could be a dish on its own. NO SHARING.
 Over ripped banana waffles, whipped buttermilk butter, berry confit, black sesame spread and spiced honey.

 To have something fresh and healthy, the next is a HOMAGE to MICHEL "The Farm". This is a vegetarian's delight. Honestly, it was too healthy for my taste as I usually stay away from vegetables. BUT, the flavors were wonderful and it worked well with one another. 
 Vegetable and Fruit Garden, Labne made with Hacienda Macalauan Yogurt, Malted Nage Dressing, Burnt Bread Soil, Oat and Coconut, Flowers and Herbs. 

 STEAKSILOG. That basically sums up this dish. A classic reinvented. It uses kitayama wagyu for the steak so we can be assured of its quality. I like how the steak was moist and tender. The rice healthier as it is "mountain rice". The addition of a glaze gave more flavor to the rice. If only we could have ordered more rice.
 Wagyu flank, Ssam Romesco, Egg White and Honey Souffle, Black Garlic Rice, Wild Mushroom, Furikake.

To end the meal, we had the SUMMER KAT. A cake like no other. Even if the base was zuchinni, I could still taste the use of the banana. The cake on the other hand was just perfect. It was moist and soft. No dry parts here. The use of the candied bacon made it incredibly good and sweet.
Zuchinni Cake, Maple whipped cream, Candied bacon, Dulce de leche, hot chocolate sauce.

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I truly enjoyed the course that it led me to go back later in the night. The same excellent food. 
I can't wait for GAS3NOMIC's next pop up event. 

The dishes served are something that came out from an incredible mind. The execution were flawless and being able to experience this is something that I would like to have a repeat. Yes, it was that good. 


GAS3NOMIC
BRUNCH last August 29, 2015
at CCA Chef's Table
Katipunan, Quezon City
Metro Manila
Instagram: @gas3nomic

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to check out when their next event would be. 


Disclaimer: Was invited to try this pop up event. Wrote this based on my experience.
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