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Fab foodie possibilities at Timberland Highland Resort’s Ridge Cafe

Whether you’re a guest at Timberland Highlands Resort, or you’re simply in the area (being so near great bike and nature trails which work up quite an appetite), you won’t have to stress yourself over where to eat.

At the Ridge Cafe, you can dine in comfort and style inside the restaurant, or take a spot in its al fresco dining area to take in the view as you eat.

Ridge Cafe - Timberland Highlands Resort — Ridge Cafe at Daytime

Timberland Highlands Resort — Elegant and comfy interiors

I’ve shared in my previous blog posts about its buffet offers here and here, but a new question arises: what to eat when you’re not keen on an all-you-can-eat setup?

Don’t worry: Ridge Cafe’s got you well-covered with its ala carte offerings, such as:

Sandwiches and Burgers

Snack on these sammies, all served with your choice between homemade potato fries or mixed greens.

Pasta, Noodles and Salads

Sate your hunger with filling noodle dishes, from pastas served with garlic bread to Pinoy merienda classics, or go for a helping of healthy greens.

Sushi

Don’t miss the chance to munch on some freshly made sushi rolls.

Mains

Choose from a wide variety of viands – which include Pinoy ulams and international dishes – for your lunch or dinner.

Desserts

Cap your meal with these sweet delights!

As you can see, there’s no need to worry about how to soothe your hunger pangs as you embark on your mountain adventure in San Mateo, Rizal. Simply hie yourself off to Ridge Cafe!

Ridge Cafe also offers buffet meals including:

Top of the Morning Buffet: intercontinental breakfast menu and classic Pinoy almusal at Php650 net per person (weekends from 7am to 10am)
Arabic Dinner Buffet: an exciting curation of Arabic, Mediterranean and South Asian cuisines with free-flowing iced tea at Php980+ per person (Saturdays, from 6pm to 9pm)
Filipino Buffet: favorite Filipino dishes with free-flowing iced tea at Php980+ per person (Sundays, lunch from 11.30am to .30pm | dinner from 6pm to 9pm)

To reserve a table, email timberlandfbm@timberlandresort.com or message 0999-889-2659 | 0995-840-3206 | 8891-8288 local 1030 and 1032.

Ridge Cafe is located at Timberland Highlands Resort, inside Timberland Heights, Barangay Guitnang Bayan II, San Mateo, Rizal 1850 Philippines.

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Check out my previous posts about Timberland Highlands Resort:

Decadent French pastries from PAUL Philippines

France is widely acclaimed for its pastries, their buttery richness, golden brown flakiness and sheer wondrous variety of flavors and textures cementing their place among global favorites.

After many centuries spent crafting these baked creations, the French has elevated baking to an artform, making its patisseries – the stores where such pastries are sold – part of many a tourist’s itinerary.

Fortunately, we won’t have to go all the way to France to feast on its famous pastries, thanks to PAUL Philippines.

Thanks to this chain of French-style bakery-slash-cafes, scrumptious baked treats are quite easily accessible for foodies to enjoy right in the comfort of their homes such as:

Strawberry Tartlet (Php375). Sweet shortcrust pastry filled with vanilla custard cream and topped with luscious fresh strawberries.

Chocolate Eclair (Php220). Light choux pastry filled with chocolate pastry cream and glazed with chocolate fondant.

Pain au Chocolat (Php150). Also known as the chocolatine, this pastry is made with croissant dough wrapped around a heart of dark chocolate.

Croissants. Whether it be the Plain Croissant (Php140) or one of the variations of this classic viennoiserie such as the Almond Croissant (Php170) which is filled with frangipane and topped with flaked almonds, these are buttery pastries perfect when paired with coffee.

Strawberry Cheesecake (Php200/slice). Cream cheese filling with a layer of strawberry jelly on a sugar biscuit base and topped with strawberries.

So if you’re craving for an elevated experience for your post-meal dessert or coffee break, you should definitely say “Bonjour” to PAUL’s French pastries.

To enjoy these tasty French pastries at home, order them for takeout at any of PAUL Philippines’ outlets:

Ground Floor, SM Aura, 26th Street corner McKinley Parkway, Taguig City (Tel: +63 2 88085324 / +63 927 2978893)
G/F, Bench Tower, 30th St. cor. Rizal Drive, Crescent Park West 5, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City (Tel: +63 2 88872057 / +63 915 9712946)
Ground Floor, Al Fresco 1, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, EDSA, corner Doña Julia Vargas Ave, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong (Tel: +63 995 2525279)
G/F, Unit 164, Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Drive, Makati (Tel: +63 2 77598655 / +63 927 2881646)

You can also course your orders through GrabFood.

Check out my previous posts about PAUL Philippines:

A French cafe experience at PAUL le cafe

PAUL Boulangerie et Pattiserie, SM Mega Fashion Hall

#HeyStranger, get yourself to Hey Brew, Greenhills

Metro Manila denizens are probably not strangers to Greenhills Shopping Center. A veritable shopping mecca, it is where you go for clothes, accessories and gadgets.

However, it is also a food mecca with many fast-food chains and concept restaurants establishing their presence within the complex and the surrounding areas.

One new entrant to Greenhills’ foodie scene is Hey Brew Eatery + Bar, which offers a playfully creative selection of bar chow, mains and drinks for the discerning yet fun-loving foodie.

Together with my foodie friends from #WeLoveToEatPH, I attended Hey Brew’s media event prior to its soft opening where we were treated to sneak peeks (and tastes!) of Hey Brew’s would-be signature dishes, masterfully prepared by Chef Nino Laus.

Baked Smoked Mussel (Php180/3 pieces). Delectable New Zealand mussels flavored with garlic and cheddar on an edible shell made of potato starch and squid ink.

Granita Oysters (Php120/piece). Watermelon, konbu (a type of edible kelp) and cucumber granita, pickled konbu and craft hot sauce.

Foie Gras Chawanmushi (Php350). A savory egg custard topped with uni (sea urchin) and ebiko (shrimp roe).

Ox Tongue Skewers (Php190). Grilled ox tongue drizzled with citrusy ponzu sauce.

Beef Tongue Sandwich (Php380). Ox tongue that’s been braised for 72 hours and drizzled with salted egg sauce and topped with pickled red cabbage in a fluffy toasted brioche.

Duck Leg Confit (Php450). Roasted duck leg served with roasted marinated carrots and orange, along with French beans and drizzled with cranberry duck jus.

Braised Lamb Shank (Php830). Falling-off-the-bone tender hoisin-braised lamb shank served with pumpkin seeds, roasted baby squash and and fried pumpkin blossom.

Desserts. Thankfully, sugar addicts like me can cap off the meal with sweet treats such as Strawberry Shortcake, Carrot Cake and Pistachio Sans Rival.

Aside from such gorgeously presented food, we were also treated to concoctions from master mixologist Kalel Demetrio:

Gin and Tonic. A highball cocktail made with gin, which changes color during preparation with the addition tonic water. Herbs and spices add flavor and flair to the drink.

Hari ng Kanto. A blend of Kanto rum, salted caramel, soda water and lemon juice.

Beautiful Mistake. Watermelon, red bell pepper, carrot juice, lemon juice and rosemary spritz make for a pretty and fruity drink.

Brown Sodium Milkshake. Hey Brew’s hyped up version of a salted caramel milkshake.

Engkanto Lager. Made by local craft brewery Engkanto, it is a subtle and lightly bitter beer with low alcohol content.

House Iced Tea. A refreshing take on the ubiquitous iced tea that goes well with practically all the viands here, one of the choices available for people who don’t want to imbibe alcohol.

So, hey, don’t be a stranger. Get to know more of the food and drinks that you can enjoy with your friends at Hey Brew.

Many thanks to Chef Nino Laus, mixologist Kalel Demetrio and the crew of Hey Brew for that thrillingly tasty repast and to EJ Bunag of I Love To Eat PH for extending the invitation!

Hey Brew Eatery + Bar is located at Ground Floor, Theater Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan, open Sundays to Thursdays from 11am to 12 midnight, and Fridays to Saturdays from 11am to 2am.

Disclosure: Together with fellow foodies from #WeLoveToEatPH, I attended a media event hosted by this restaurant. Food items mentioned here were served to allow us to sample the fare for an honest review and were not paid for by the attendees, including myself.