Cravings, the well-loved institution identified for serving home-style consolation meals and truffles since 1988, has discovered a brand new dwelling on Maginhawa Road.
Home of Cravings is a dessert bar and occasions place on Quezon Metropolis’s well-known foodie road. To kick off their new house, Home of Cravings shall be internet hosting a month-to-month “Limitless Cake and Espresso Buffet” to focus on their signature choices.
As a resident of Maginhawa who has witnessed the evolving meals scene within the neighborhood for over a decade, I used to be blissful to get a sneak peek of Craving’s newest enterprise earlier than their official opening. Right here’s what loyal and new prospects can look ahead to at Home of Cravings.
Basic truffles and occasional
My introduction to Cravings was from its days alongside Katipunan Avenue throughout Ateneo again when there have been solely a handful of eating selections within the space. Cravings has been round for 36 years, so their truffles include a dose of nostalgia.
The Dessert Bar supplied a pleasant array of their basic truffles together with Cravings’ signature Chocolate Caramel, Satan’s Meals Cake, Carrot Cake, Cherry Walnut Cheescake, Mango Cashew Torte, and Strawberry Shortcake (a real basic!)
Their expanded menu, curated merchandise, and enhanced catering provide one thing new for patrons to take pleasure in.
Seasonal favorites such because the distinctive Polvoron Cake and Dayap Cake can even be featured within the dessert bar. Dig into servings of Fudge Walnut Bars, Mango Butterscotch, and Crimson Velvet Brownies. Freshly baked croissants and Ache Au Chocolat, whereas Gelato Manila flavors and Do-it-yourself Chocolate Sauce with Bread and Butter Pudding provide pleasant pairings.
For the “Limitless Cake and Espresso Buffet,” diners can pair truffles with a cup of espresso from a variety that features Cravings Mix, Latte, Cappuccino or Frosted Java.
Savory treats
Home of Cravings additionally gives savory fare akin to Roast Beef Open-Confronted Sandwiches, Basic Lasagna, Monte Cristo Sandwiches, Beef and Mushroom Pie, and Hen Pot Pie, all created with high quality components.
The house additionally incorporates a curated retail space stocked with handpicked merchandise from native artisans, together with merchandise from Chef Waya of Gourmand Gypsy fame, who previously ran a well-loved restaurant which relocated to Baguio amid the pandemic. Chef Waya’s Baguio specialties embody Strawberry Balsamic Jam, Mango Kaffir Lime Jam, Rhubarb Ginger Jam, and Sugar-Free Chia Seed Jam.
Annie’s Kitchen gives Cashews with Kaffir Lime, Root Chips and Natural Vinegar. Baken’s, the world’s first all-bacon snack model, gives distinctive merchandise together with Bacon Chips, Bacon Jam and Bacon Cookies.
Artwork-inspired occasion house
Planning a small gathering? The personal occasions space of Home of Cravings can accommodate from 10 to 50 visitors, making it a great venue for intimate celebrations. With its homey ambiance, hearty meals and heat service, the venue is good for internet hosting birthdays, small weddings, guide launches, art-related occasions, craft workshops, inventive performances and the like.
Maginhawa Road is being revitalized as Quezon Metropolis’s arts and meals hub, and Home of Cravings is a perfect venue for workshops akin to rug tufting, portray, calligraphy, jewellery making, spoken phrase poetry performances or artwork displays.
Throughout the occasion launch, we bought to take pleasure in a Chocolate and Wine Pairing session with Chef Philip John Golding and a Cake Adorning Workshop with Chef July Gaceta of CCA Manila.
Home of Cravings additionally hosts CCA Manila, the pioneer culinary faculty within the Philippines, the place lessons are held to show future cooks, culinarians, and entrepreneurs to assume past recipes.
Patrons can even try the Catering Showroom/Tasting Room to see particular setups and pattern Cravings’ signature catering menu, together with the Basic Caesar Salad, Prawns Thermidor, Callos, and Salt-Baked Salmon.
Home of Cravings is positioned at 28 Maginhawa Road, Quezon Metropolis.
P.S. In case you’re anxious in regards to the parking state of affairs, Home of Cravings gives handy parking areas for diners and visitors.
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