This weekend, my friend and I went to Pinto Art Gallery which was located smack dab in the middle of a neglected subdivision in Antipolo. It wasn't impressive at first but as we explored it more, I grew to like it.
simple facade |
who wouldn't want to see this? |
or this in the morning? |
What was surprising was that they have a gallery cafe catered by Bizu. Yes, the same company that has several swanky Patisserie in the city.
Gallery's Cafe |
open courtyard leading to the cafe |
"Crazy Mind" |
Soup of the Day : Tomato Soup |
The soup was very tomato-ty (if there is such a word), very rich, very thick but ...... unfortunately reminded me of spaghetti sauce from one of the famous fast food chain. Don't get me wrong. It still had some good flavors but if you put some noodles in, you can already have meryenda :D
Shrimp Gnocchi - Potato Gnocchi Pasta, Fresh Shrimps, Garlic Tarragon, Buerre Noisette |
Herb Crusted Sole - Fried Sole and Saffron Buerre Blanc |
So nice to eat in this kind of setting |
awwww, how pretty and artistic! |
The brand of ice cream was not one we recognize so it might be home made? Not as creamy as the commercial kind but good vanilla flavor. The cheesecake was very dry and not good at all. The half banana was very ripe and mushy but the caramelization on top was okay. Overall, the dessert was a bust and very disappointing.
babae sa bintana |
The food is expensive. Expect to pay around P1,200 for two. The menu was limited and I wish they would have offered something light like a sandwich or a salad - everything was a bit heavy (duck confit? lamb shank?)The food was not all that bad but I expected more since it was Bizu. However, the food presentation was spot on and dining inside a beautiful garden was a very nice experience.
I was told that the menu hasn't changed for a year and that it's the same choices for dinner. But for a minimum number of guest and advance notice (I did not ask for details, sorry), Bizu Catering can make you a special menu for a special date/party. Nice place to relax, unwind, feel more cultured and have a bite.
1 Sierra Madre St
Grand Heights
Antipolo City, Rizal
Tel: 6971015
Open from Wednesdays to Sundays
9am - 6pm
Direction: Coming from Ortigas Extension, go straight towards Antipolo. Once you reach the fork where the Capitolyo and Ynares center is located, stay on the right side. Drive for about a 100 meters and you will see a Sr. Pedro Lechon Manok stand. Turn right on the first road after that. There will be a small sign for Pinto Art Gallery. Drive through Grand Heights road until you reach a guardhouse, pay P20 and turn right on the first corner and you will soon see the gallery.
FYI when you go to the Antipolo/Taytay intersection, you won't be able to go straight to Antipolo since there is a barrier. You will be forced to go to the right side (going to Taytay). That is fine but do a U-Turn at the first available slot so you can go back to the right direction.
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