Mabuhay!
Do you remember the old Blanco Place in Salcedo Village? It's now been renovated to the new Picasso Boutique Service Residences. Unlike other condotels, the Picasso has it's own food and beverage department. Their restaurant is called Brasserie Boheme By The Gustavian. At night, this place transforms to a resto/bar with lots of foreigners, call center execs, and Salcedo Village residents hanging out for dinner and late night cocktails.
Tom and I tried their breakfast last week and it was pretty good. So if you're itching for a new place to have brunch, visit Brasserie Boheme By The Gustavian.
Brasserie Boheme By The Gustavian is located at 119 LP Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati. They open from 6am-12mn. For reservations, call 403.4774/828.1506
Bright interiors and lots of light pouring in. The couches are comfy and since it's a new place it's clean and smells "new".
Ála crate menu
Breakfast buffet menu (P390 + service charge). Here's what's included in the buffet:
Assorted starters and desserts
Bowl of fresh fruits
Assorted muffins and croissants
Danish pastry and ensaymada
Bottomless coffee
A choice of your main breakfast. I had the eggs benedict (2 eggs and 2 slices of ham) and it came with herbed hash browns, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and the biggest English muffin I've had!
Tip: From now on, I order my hollandaise sauce on the side. This way, I have control on how much I want on my eggs benedict and if it taste vinegary, I can have it sent back and have it prepare differently instead of being stuck with sour sauce on my eggs.
The perfect bite. The eggs benedict was OK. The portions were big so it's very filling. Next time, I'll try the bangers and eggs or their Lucban longganisa.
This is good! The shrooms were my favorite and this is the first time I've had herbed-flavored hash browns. Personally, I like it.
Tom had the bacon and eggs dish. It was served with toasted wheat pandesal, grilled tomatoes, herbed hash browns and sauted mushrooms.
His verdict: "It's OK. I'm just glad there's a new place we can have brunch in."
When you visit to Brasserie Boheme, say "hi" to their manager, Christian! Tom and I knew him when he was still working for the Makati Shangri-la Hotel.
P849+ for 2 breakfast buffet—not bad.
Tip: If you don't drink coffee and you could do without any breakfast starters and dessert, stick to the ála carte menu. But if you're like Tom who needs 2-3 cups of coffee in the morning, fruits and cereals, the breakfast buffet is for you.
The Brasseri Boheme also has a small deli and...
A bakery. Try their whole wheat bread, it's pretty good.
Just beside Brasserie Boheme is the new Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences. From outside, the lobby looks more like an art gallery than a reception area.
I love the mirror effect of the black and white tiles on the ceiling and floor.
I have a thing for nooks. Picasso's reception nook is colorful and spacious.
The elevator details look more Mondrian than Picasso.
Love the high ceiling and marble floors of Picasso.
Modern Mondrian-esque reception
I'm glad I bumped into Picasso's General Manager, Mr. Chad Davis. Tom and I also knew Mr. Davis from Makati Shangri-la Hotel. He's a super nice guy!
The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences119 L.P. Leviste st. Salcedo Village, Makati City, Philippines, 1220Tel. No. +632 8180190Fax No. +632 8195693Email: reservations@picassomakati.comWebsite: www.picassomakati.com
SHOPPINGERO/SHOPPINGERA, where's your brunch destination this week?
Hi Ms. J! We're having dinner tonight in Picasso :p First time. Good to know that it's a nice place because of your blog post :) 