Reminiscing Savoy Bistro

I stepped out of my apartment this morning and was greeted by a nice breeze. Finally, the city was cooling down and I could already imagine how lovely the walk to work from the station would be. I was so sure it would get a little warmer in the afternoon but little did I know that it would only get much, much colder! I knew I should've kept that cardigan I initially had on but hastily threw off as I ran out the door. 

So anyway, as I sat in the office slightly freezing my butt off and--as influenced by the cloudy and chilly weather--more sluggish than ever, I suddenly remembered that great NYTimes article on nostalgia (read here) and one of my favorite quotes that I took away from it:

On cold days, or in cold rooms, people use nostalgia to literally feel warmer.

Interiors filled with famous paintings depicting traditional Filipino scenes

Savoy Bistro is housed inside an East Asian Gallery, which explains all the paintings, sculptures, and knick knacks that adorned the restaurant. This was a pre-Father's day dinner (hah!) and one of the last meals we had together as a family before I left home.

I've heard a lot about Savoy Bistro's bread. I could eat this alone and for a meal. It was that good.

Savoy cheese fondue - raclette & gruyere cheese with jam on serrano, olives, pickle, baguette

Mussels and Co - white wine and cream with sour dough multi grain bread

Tournedos Rossini - King of steaks served with pan-fried foie gras and truffle sauce

Cod special of the day 

Sole Fish Walewska in Lobster & Cognac Sauce - topped with asparagus and truffled mash potato

Irish Cream coffee to end the meal on a sweet note

I missed MNL today, but more than anything--chilly or warm weather--I miss being complete and with my family everyday! As much as I love independence, personal growth, challenges, and being more in tune with what I want and don't want in life, nothing beats being home. I'm far from being home for good--if that even happens--so for now, it's enough to know that  home will always be there for me.

Savoy Bistro
8479 Kalayaan Makati