After one too many shots of Johnnie on my first visit to Madison's Bistro Moderne, I just had to go back and see Speck in a different light. It was a late afternoon and the start of the week, and a good time for a plate of Speck...
And just a few days after my first visit to Madison's Bistro Moderne, I find myself back to get reacquainted with my new friend, Speck (see my previous post on Madison's Bistro Moderne's Speck and other dishes here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/04/meeting-speck-angus-and-johnnie-at.html).
In stark contrast to my first visit, Madison's Bistro Moderne's elegant and graceful, clean lines can be seen in a whole new light, beautifully draped in the soft glow of the fading mid-afternoon sun. The bar, the busiest spot on my first visit, was all mine. 
Fancy a 54 year old single malt? Or a smooth 35 year-old, or maybe a 25 year old single malt? Madison Bistro Moderne's well-stocked bar has everything you want, and more. Signature cocktails and fine, premium spirits...now that's a bar. 
And once again, it was a delicious and tasty reunion with a new friend, Madison's Bistro Moderne's Speck and Goat Cheese Mousse (P 550), rolled Italian cured meat filled with goat cheese, apple mustard chutney, truffle scent, and walnuts on baby arugula, tomatoes and raspberry sauce. Elegantly plated, I had all the time in the world to get to know more about this dish, and enjoy the medley of flavors in a leisurely and unhurried pace. Simply pick one up along with some arugula, thinly sliced green apple and bell pepper strips, and smear some raspberry sauce for a burst of flavors ranging from sweet, salty and savory notes, matched by a complex play of textures. Each little bite becomes a sensory experience, as you go for another piece...
In between bites of Speck, I enjoy one of Madison's Bistro Moderne's popular bar chow, the Spicy Boneless Chicken Thighs served with Tatziki Sauce and fresh Crudites (P 265). A spicy and hot little number, tempered and balanced by the refreshing and creamy tatziki sauce with julienned strips of cucumber. The fresh and crisp carrots and celery sticks also go well with the tatziki, and helps tame the heat from the spicy chicken. A cold beer works too...
At the end of a light mid-afternoon snack, some complimentary Red Velvet and Chocolate Chip cookies, were served, to complete my return to Madison's Bistro Moderne. It was great seeing Speck again, as I plan my next visit...
Madison's Bistro Moderne is located at the Ground Floor, RDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Garden Way, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City or call 631-4675 for inquiries and reservations.
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