Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila's Nostalgia Dining Lounge takes diners on a flavorful culinary journey of rustic and traditional French flavors...
Starting March 14 to March 31, 2016, Executive Chef Jerome Cartailler shares his hometown's signature dishes for dinner at Nostalgia Dining Lounge's Culinary Weeks with a focus on French cuisine. The special ala carte menu includes dishes prepared by your table side for a memorable dining experience. Read on a take a peek at the special dishes prepared by Executive Chef Jerome Cartailler...
The spacious and elegant interiors of Nostalgia Dining Lounge exudes an unmistakable French vibe, becoming the centerstage for Nostalgic Culinary Weeks. From March 14 to 31, 2016, Nostalgia Dining Lounge highlights classic French cuisine, from starters to mains and desserts... 
The special menu features appetizers, entrees, and desserts, classic French dishes recreated by Executive Chef Jerome Cartailler drawing inspiration from his hometown. And starting March 14, 2016, you can enjoy these classic dishes for dinner at Nostalgia Dining Lounge.
Start your dinner with Nostalgia Dining Lounge's Quiche Lorraine (P 370), a traditional baked pie filled with lardons, cream and cheese with a side of fresh greens. Comforting and full of flavor, and it just doesn't get any more French than that...
Other appetizers include the Warm Oysters with Leek Fondue (P 450), plump baked oysters with cheese and creamy Hollandaise sauce...
...or the Half-Rock Lobster Tail "Thermidor" (P 650), a rich lobster ragout gratinated with cheese with a side of garden-fresh salad. Simply squeeze some lemon to add vibrant notes.
A classic salad prepared by your table side is always a treat, as Nostalgia Dining Lounge's staff executes the Salade Lyonnaise with flair using the freshest ingredients. Each step of the preparation is explained by Jefferson, as you wait in anticipation for the next course...
The Salade Lyonnaise (P 395), a mesclun of crisp greens with bacon, croutons, and soft boiled egg draped in mustard red wine vinaigrette, presents complex and contrasting notes, with the richness of the egg tempered by the sharpness of the bacon and vinaigrette.
For the mains, Nostalgia Dining Lounge offers a wide variety of tasty options, including beef and seafood dishes, like the refreshing Beef Tartar (P 620-6 oz./P 720-8 oz), prepared by your table side. The flavorful Australian tenderloin releases rich and beefy flavors, punctuated by the mustard and hot sauce. A classic dish, with clean and simple yet upfront flavors, this one's the real beef...
Other mains include Braised Duck Confital' Orange (P 690), with fork-tender duck in orange sauce with sauteed potatoes...
...and the homestyle Grilled Home Spring Chicken (P 735), served with grilled vegetables and potato gratin. The comforting flavors highlight classic French cuisine's use of the finest ingredients to bring out real flavors, and you won't go wrong with this pair.
But there's more. If it's seafood you want, no worries. Executive Chef Jerome Cartailler's Pan-Fried Whole Pomfret and Roasted Almond (P 990 good for two), served with cream and roasted vegetables, is an excellent choice. The mild and delicate notes of the fish come through with every bite, layered with rich flavors of the cream and nutty hint of almonds.
Nostalgia Dining Lounge also offers the impressive Baked Seabass in Salt Crust (P 850), served with grilled vegetables, lemon, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil emulsion. The salt crust preserves the mildly sweet and buttery notes of the seabass, melting in your mouth releasing even more flavors.
There's just nothing quite like a premium slab of beef served on a wooden board, like Nostalgia Dining Lounge's Grilled Ribeye Bordelaise (P 2,800 good for two), an impressive 16 oz US Ribeye served with shallot and Bordeaux sauce with potato gratin, carved at your table.
And this one's great as is, you really don't need any sauce at all with meat this good. Perfectly grilled to medium rare with a juicy pink center, it's a classic beef dish guaranteed to satisfy any hefty craving. Simple and uncomplicated with real flavors, and a personal favorite.
But save room for dessert. Executive Chef Jerome Cartailler has more indulgent surprises up his sleeves, like the elegant Cafe Gourmand (P 310), a platter with mini pastries and an espresso shot...
...the indulgent Iced Grand Marnier Souflle (P 255), a creamy souffle with a pronounced hint of the classic orange liqueur topped with fresh fruits and berries...
...the classic Creme Caramel (P 195), with its familiar and comforting flavors...
...and the sinful Oeufs A La Neige Snow Eggs (P 195), a creamy egg-based dessert topped with berries and fruits to end your feast on a high note. Impressive, from starters to mains and desserts, and Executive Chef Jerome Cartailler continues to impress. At Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila's Nostalgia Dining Lounge. But better hurry. Experience a taste of classic French cuisine with Nostalgic Culinary Weeks, only until March 31, 2016.
Nostalgia Dining Lounge is located at the 6th Floor of the Oakwood Joy-Nostalg Center Manila, 17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City or call (632) 637-7888 local 8604 or email premiermanila@oakwoodasia.com for reservations and inquiries.
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