It's a BBQ Brunch guaranteed to make Sundays even more exciting...
Sage Bespoke Grill fires up your Sundays with their gourmet Sunday BBQ Brunch with lavish offerings from delectable appetizers to savory mains from the carving stations all the way to desserts. Can't wait for Sunday? Read on and drool...
"We are excited to introduce this Sunday BBQ Brunch to our patrons. We want family and friends to break away from the usual brunch buffet and experience a luscious BBQ brunch and live-action stations," explained Patrick Duff, Executive Assistant Manager for F & B. And what a spread... 
Sage Bespoke Grill pulls all the stops for the unique brunch offering, and this promises to be another memorable dining experience at one of the hotel's premier dining outlets. The elegant interiors of Sage Bespoke Grill, with its dramatic panoramic glass windows, drapes the different stations with natural light. Why not start your Sunday BBQ at Sage Bespoke Grill with a refreshing Bloody Mary, freshly prepared with the finest ingredients?
The tart and intense flavors of Sage Bespoke Grill's Bloody Mary, garnished with a cherry tomato, pickles, a celery stick and fresh shrimp, soothes the palate and body followed by a gentle whisper of heat from the Tabasco for that invigorating kick. A few more sips and you're just about ready for an epic feast at Sage Bespoke Grill's Sunday BBQ Brunch...
At the Cold Salad Station, diners can enjoy unlimited rounds of imported Smoked Salmon along with a wide selection of the freshest salads...
...from the creamy Potato Salad topped with bacon bits...
...to garden-fresh greens with a variety of salad dressings for even more tasty options.
You'll also find the day's freshest catch, including plump and succulent Shrimps on ice, each one delicately peeled...
...and refreshing shooters of Tex-Mex Ceviche to start you off on the right track. The wide selection tasty options and high quality are impressive, and that's just for the starters. Sage Bespoke Grill has long been known for their premium steaks, and the Sunday BBQ Brunch is definitely one more reason to visit Makati Shangri-La Manila. And with Chef Eric Weidmann at the helm, you can expect nothing less (for more on Sage Bespoke Grill, see my earlier posts, Meet Chef Eric Weidmann. At Sage Bespoke Grill... on Chef Eric Weidmann's culinary style, Serious Beef: We Steak and Wine Seriously...at Sage Bespoke Grill on their signature steaks, The Sunday Grill Buffet at Sage Bespoke Grill, Doing Seafood Right: Celebrating Sustainable Seafood Week at Sage Bespoke Grill on the hotel's advocacy for sustainable and traceable seafood, and An Intimate Sunday Brunch Buffet at Sage Bespoke Grill).
At Sage Bespoke Grill, everything is leveled up from the extensive selection of offerings to the exquisite service down to the impressive pepper mill (R). You just know their serious when you see that pepper mill. Grab a plate and load up on savory Crab Cakes (L) with its contrasting textures before exploring the different stations.
Indulge in a variety of gourmet cheeses...
...along with a selection of charcuterie before the main course at Sage Bespoke Grill's Sunday BBQ Brunch. And that's what makes the buffet dining experience at Sage Bespoke Grill different. The impressive spread and the cozy, more relaxed and intimate vibe matched with impeccable service places it high on my list. 
At Sage Bespoke Grill's California Wrap Station, you can have your very own Chicken Wrap with all the choice fillings or a freshly grilled Burger with all the toppings you want. Have them whip up a freshly prepared Caesar's Salad with your choice of ingredients including fresh shrimps and thick slabs of bacon.
The Tex-Mex Burger with Jalapeno and Tomato Salsa topped with crisp strips of bacon from the California Wrap Station is prepared as you order and served a la minute, fresh off the grill at its flavorful peak.
Looking for more heat? The Marinated and Grilled Chicken Drumstick Cajun Style should do the trick...
...or go for the Buffalo Sriracha Chicken Wings, perfect with another Bloody Mary.
At the carving Station, diners can indulge in the Beer-Simmered Garlic Sausage (L) and savory Prime Rib slow-roasted for hours straight from the Josper Grill. But take your time and go at your own pace. There's no need to rush at Sage Bespoke Grill. Have another Bloody Mary and plot out your next move...
Start with a plate of Caesar's Salad (L) prepared at the California Wrap Station, with crisp salad greens draped in a refreshingly tart dressing topped with fresh shrimps and crispy bacon slabs followed by a hearty bowl of creamy Clam Chowder (R). Then, grab a plate for some serious eats at Sage Bespoke Grill...
Fresh Shrimps, Crab Cakes, Potato Salad and Smoked Salmon sets you in the right track for Sage Bespoke Grill's Sunday BBQ Brunch. The vibrant yet clean notes of the plump delicately peeled and shelled shrimps deliver a briny sweetness and a fresh snap, the smoked salmon just melts in your mouth with a buttery and smoky richness, the savory crab cakes play on textural contrasts and flavors line your palate, all capped by the creamy potato salad punctuated with the sharp notes of the crisp bacon. Just perfect.
The fork-tender Prime Rib, Miami-Style Beef Short Ribs, and Grilled Smoked Salmon with Rum combine for a savory feast with roasted asparagus, peppers and creamy mashed potatoes.
Go ahead and go for seconds with slices of Beer-Simmered Garlic Sausage with grilled onions, and more of the mashed potatoes.
The perfectly grilled Wagyu Beef Skirt Churrasco Style offers bold and beefy notes, tempered by the tart chimichurri for balanced flavors. Slices of juicy roasted tomatoes adds yet another layer of flavor to the mix.
But you're not done yet. A plate of Prime Rib, Grilled Pork Belly, and Marinated London Beef Broil with a side of spicy mustard combine for another perfect savory finish at Sage Bespoke Grill. They know their meats at Sage Bespoke Grill, and they do it right. And you can have all these and more at Sage Bespoke Grill's Sunday BBQ Brunch.
But save room for dessert...
Enjoy a slice of decadent Red Velvet Cake...
...or go for the Chocolate Mousse (L), an equally impressive dessert selection awaits diners at Sage Bespoke Grill's Sunday BBQ Brunch. Vanilla Panna Cotta with Salted Caramel, Apple and Cinnamon Crumble, Banana Pudding, take your pick. And ditch your diet. Sundays are always cheat days...
Sage Bespoke Grill's Pistachio Ice Cream (L) is just what you need after a satisfying and savory BBQ feast. Go for a double scoop to save you a trip back at the dessert station. A freshly brewed cup of coffee paired with fresh fruits round out another memorable dining experience at Sage Bespoke Grill. 
After a satisfying Sunday BBQ Brunch at Sage Bespoke Grill, why not stay awhile and enjoy a live musical performance at Makati Shangri-La Manila's impressive lobby? Guests and patrons can indulge in Sage Bespoke Grill's Sunday BBQ Brunch for only P 2,000 net per person for the all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Add P 800 net and enjoy unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks. Sage Bespoke Grill hosts the lavish Sunday BBQ Brunch from 11:30 am to 3:00 pmevery Sunday only until March 31, 2018. Sundays just got a whole lot more exciting with the Sunday BBQ Brunch at Sage Bespoke Grill...
Sage Bespoke Grill is located at the second level of Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City or call (632) 813-8888 for inquiries and reservations.
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