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The comeback is real for these restaurants

Published Feb 3, 2022 03:00 pm

A directory of food establishments that recently re-opened

Under the 2022 Alert Level 3 guidelines, restaurants are allowed to operate a maximum of 30 percent indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated individuals while 50 percent for outdoor venue capacity. Employees of establishments should also be fully vaccinated.

Running a business, let alone, a restaurant is never easy, especially during the pandemic when there are lots of restrictions and safety guidelines to follow. Some food joints opted to temporarily close to prioritize the safety of guests and employees. Some restaurateurs took the opportunity to further enhance and improve their services.

Miss dining out? After momentarily halting operations, here are some of the recently re-opened restaurants where you can dine in.

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Le Petit Café Fleur

Le Petit Café Fleur in Poblacion

The Makati restaurant of celebrity chef Sau Del Rosario has reopened after it ceased operations to ensure the safety of staff and guests last Jan. 9. Le Petit Café Fleur is Chef Sau's tribute to his mom, giving new life to his mother's recipes and his childhood stories. It is famous for its Bali-inspired al fresco dining.

You may once more enjoy Chef Sau’s dishes like the Spiced Boneless Chicken a la Plancha with potatoes and wilted spinach, a Latin American dish marinated in spices, cooked on a flat top grill.

Chicken a la Plancha

Le Petit Café Fleur is located at 5893 Enriquez St., Poblacion, Makati City, and is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.

For orders and reservations, you may call +63 917 192 8343| Instagram @cafefleur.ph

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Deo Gracias

Deo Gracias Al fresco dining

Among the top Spanish restaurants in Manila, Deo Gracias is now welcoming diners once more. It closed for a while since Jan. 5, due to power supply problems. The modern Spanish concept by Chef Heny Sison in collaboration with Spanish Chef Alex Del Hoyo Gomez offers authentic dishes from Spain to Manila.

The menu consists of contemporary dishes from various Spanish regions. One of the crowd favorites is the Arroz Negro, black rice and cuttlefish topped with baby squid and parsley aioli. They also offer other Spanish fares such as the Cochinillo Castellano, Secreto Iberico Y Papas Arrugas, and Salmorejo Asado con Jamón.

Arroz Negro

Deo Gracias is located at 11th Jamboree Street, Quezon City.

For reservations, you may call +63 917 708 8727, +63 917 712 0334 and +63 2 7005 6741 | Instagram @deogracias.ph

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INDUS Modern Indian Kitchen

INDUS disinfection

The Indian food destination in Bonifacio Global City returns. Because of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Manila, the restaurant stopped its operations until Jan. 18.

Indus is located at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig, specializing in tandoori cuisine and curries in a semi-formal dining setting. Some of their kabab dishes are the Mutton Galouti, Tandoori Broccoli, and the Chicken Malai Tikka, a boneless chicken marinated with cream, cheese, and spices. They also serve curry dishes, desserts, and cocktails. Indus assures guests will have a safe dining experience with contactless payment options, regular sanitation, and an indoor private dining space.

Chicken Malai Tikka

Take-out and delivery are also available! To know more about their menu, you can visit their site www.indus.ph

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Sunae Asian Cantina PH

Sunae Asian Cantina PH interior

The Southeast Asian cuisine by Chef Christina Sunae took a short break as a precautionary measure to help guests and employees minimize exposure.

Sunae Asian Cantina PH reopened Jan. 19, Wednesday. Served are dishes inspired by Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Filipino flavors.

One must-order dish is the Bahay Cubo, which is inspired by the Filipino folk song "Bahay Kubo." This local cuisine is filled with roasted garden vegetables including smoked eggplant puree, tomatoes, coconut milk, eggplant ashes, beet, and crispy sweet potato chips.

Bahay Cubo

Sunae Asian Cantina is located on the second level of One Bonifacio High Street Mall.

Instagram @sunaeasiancantinaph

‘The most important consideration of restaurant dining right now is health and safety’

The most important consideration when dining out is wellbeing and safety. Those who want to go to these restaurants should remember to bring their vaccination cards, wear a face mask, and adhere strictly to health protocols. Enjoy dining safely!

—Justine Arceta

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