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Like anyone else who appreciates the good life and good food, I was really happy to be able to experience the delectable flavors of summer with Appetite Magazine and Greenbelt’s grand launch of The Tasting Room.

I heard that The Tasting Room has a reputation for offering some of the dishes that can only be found in the world’s hottest culinary hubs, and today they gave us a chance to enjoy full course meals and more dishes at their favorite restaurants at only a fraction of their regular price. But not only did we get to try out restaurant best sellers and sampler platters - there was a specially designed menu that was unveiled in today’s grand launch.

These are the participating establishments:

Mr. Rockefeller
Tropezz
La Maison
Capricciosa
Haiku
Gaudi
Cyma
Mezze
Fish & Co.
Bubba Gump
Kai
Nuvo
Italianni’s
Max Brenner
Solihiya

We gathered together with the chefs by the lush lagoon in Greenbelt to sample the cleverly concocted dishes at the cocktail area. Our mouths were watering in eager anticipation because the dishes looked so irresistable. All of these delightful dishes will be served from May 1 to 31, 2008.

The atmosphere was refreshing and relaxing - perfect for enjoying excellent food and musical performances.

So you might ask, which food items did I enjoy? All of the dishes were absolutely delicious but some stood out among the rest for me. Here are just some of my favorites:

Seared Ahi Tuna and Crispy Oysters from Mr. Rockefeller

This was prepared with seared Ahi Tuna with sesame seeds and crispy oyster tempura served with wasabi cream and soy sauce reduction.

Paella from Mezze

Stuffed Olives with Cheese from Nuvo

If you love olives, you will enjoy snacking on this. Crispy on the outside, the cheese mixed with the olives is truly an appetizer.

Chatka made with crabmeat and mayonnaise from Gaudi

Dessert with banana , ice cream and chocolate from Max Brenner

This dessert is a must after tasting all the dishes from the 15 restaurants.

There are a lot more. Just browse through these photos I took during the Launch of The Tasting Room

Satisfy your taste buds this season and score some tasting room coupons by grabbing a copy of Appetite Magazine’s latest issue. click this coupon so you have an idea for the sumptuous treats ahead of you. I don’t know if you’re into coupons, but do check it out.

Some examples of the 15 coupons are:

1. Get a free slice of Choco Lover’s cake and Lavazza coffee (for one or two persons) or free creamy Wine Musels and wine (for three or more( when you avail of the Tasting Room menu from La Maison.

2. Get a free Buko Mango Panacotta for every 500 pesos purchase worth of Tasting Room Menu from Tropezz.

3. Get a free Tocino del Cielo when you avail of the Tasting Room menu from Gaudi.

So what are you waiting for, take a culinary adventure in all 15 restaurants at the Tasting Room, Greenbelt 3 Lagoon Area. Okay if that seems too much for you, then just schedule a Tasting Room menu for the next 30 days in May.

Log on to appetitemag.com to check out the prices of the Tasting Room Menu of each of the participating restaurants. Prices range from P350 to 999.

Remember don’t forget to bring the coupons from the April-May issue of the Apetite Magazine to claim the freebies.

See you there.