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There is nothing more charming and delightful that coming home to a place that warms your heart and feeds your soul. Residents of the four tower development of The Magnolia Residences will surely know what it feels like with all the urban comforts that the project provides plus the enthralling experience that the adjacent Robinsons Magnolia Mall offers.
When the mall opened to the public barely a couple of years ago, immediate interest on the lifestyle afforded by The Magnolia Residences grew. Everybody was curious in finding out what new things the mall can offer. Interestingly, the main crown-drawer for the mall proved to be the satisfying variety of food picks that it provides.
Immediately, people were able to appreciate that the food outlets are one of the highlights of the unique city lifestyle afforded at The Magnolia Residences.
These restaurants serve a practical purpose first and foremost—a virtual smorgasbord of food for daily nourishment and sustenance. “We all know that part of the concerns of today’s busy and active homemakers and individuals is where and what to eat,” says May Precilla, VP for Sales and Marketing of Robinsons Residences and Robinsons Luxuria “With a world of flavors literally just a walk beyond one’s doorstep, it wouldn’t be difficult to find food to fit one’s fancy at any time of the day.”
From hearty home-cooked meals to gourmet creations, and healthy fare as well, the choices at Robinsons Magnolia mall would surely satisfy any craving or preference.
“This experience is what we intend to share to the public, that is why we have prepared a tour to showcase the variety of food picks in the mall,“ adds Precilla.
And there is no better way of staging this concept by partnering with two of the most knowledgeable food connoisseurs in the country who are the brains behind Mercato Centrale Group and Awesome Planet, RJ Ledesma and Anton Diaz respectively.
Through the help of Ledesma and Diaz, The Magnolia Residences CITY FOOD PICKS is able to provide an insight of the best food choices that Robinsons Magnolia Mall has to offer.
The chosen food establishments do not only highlight the most unique finds within Robinsons Magnolia, but also gives an insight on varied dining experiences that one can experience within the mall. From hearty home-cooked meals to gourmet creations, and healthy fare as well, the choices at Robinsons Magnolia mall would surely satisfy any craving or preference.
THE FOOD PICKS
The CITY FOOD PICKS kicks-off at the The Magnolia Residences showroom. This way, guests are able to have a preview of the charmed life that awaits them at The Magnolia Residences. Featured in the showroom is a one-bedroom unit perfect for young professionals, and a two-bedroom unit most ideal for start-up families.
Then the tour proceeds to the Robinsons Magnolia’s food court area. In this section, Ledesma and Diaz points out tenants offering distinctive dishes that can serve as flavourful appetizers and desserts.
C’VERDE by BIG CHILL – C’Verde by Big Chill is an off-shoot from Cafeteria Verde, Manila's first vegetarian quick-service restaurant. Combined with Big Chill's blended beverages, C'Verde By Big Chill offers a wide range of healthy meat-free meal options. The uniqueness of C'verde by Big Chill lies in the fresh vegetable ingredients that are used to make its appetizers, rice meals, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and other recipes. The CITY FOOD PICK for this station is Zucchini Sticks and Bean and Cheese Taquitos. Zucchini Sticks are herb crusted delicacies that are served with rich tomato sauce. Bean and Cheese Taquitos are beans and sharp cheddar cheese wrapped in flour tortilla, servided with homemade salsa or sour cream.
ZIGLA! – Eating healthy and correctly is Zigla’s main motto. It offers 3 pre-set food categories: Rice, Pasta, and Classic, which all come in 300 calories or less. Zigla! also takes pride in preparing food freshly cooked just after you place your order. The Magnolia Residences’ CITY FOOD PICKS for Zigla is its Tuna and Cheese Sandwhich which is made of Tuna, high-fiber whole wheat loaf, onions, celery and egg pimiento spread.
PAD THAI and more! – If you’re looking for authentic Thai dishes that are easy on the pocket, Pad Thai and more! offers just that. Serving up Thai noodles, salad, bagoong rice and a variety of other food options inspired from Thailand’s spicy and savoury dishes, Pad Thai gives you access to gourmet food that are ripe with with taste and flavor. It comes as a no-brainer that the CITY FOOD PICKS for this spot is the Pad Thai Chicken!
HOUSE OF SILVANAS – From something that started out as a home-based business, House of Silvanas has indeed come a long way. After their first official outlet was established in 1995, they enjoyed such a huge following that, soon after, it had opened several branches across different malls around Metro Manila. The CITY FOOD PICKS for this dessert stop is of course the silvanas! The rich buttercream in between two thin meringue wafers is dusted with cookie crumbs in a variety of flavours such as pandan, strawberry, mango and ube.
VILLA DEL CONTE – After an appetizing treat at the food court area, guests are now in for sweet serving of Villa Del Conte’s authentic Italian chocolates. This kiosk found at the upper ground floor offers artisanal chocolates that trace its roots back in Padova, Italy from Villa del Conte’s 81-year-old heritage of making fine chocolates. What makes this stop so memorable is that the assortment of chocolates served to every guest that is neatly contained in an enticing gift box.
THE CLUBHOUSE - Since opening its doors at the new Robinsons Magnolia mall last December 2012, The Clubhouse has gained a loyal following for serving simple yet deliciously memorable food that spans various cuisines. The owners, all passionate foodies, collectively call their fare “modern comfort food.” Discreetly located at Robinsons Mall’s upper ground floor along an area between two top fashion brands, The Clubhouse has quirky chic interiors that will immediately catch your eye and give you a feeling close to home—making it a perfect spot for reunions, Sunday dinners or a lazy afternoon lounge. The CITY FOOD PICKS for this stop are Tuyo Rice Bowl, Vigan Longganisa Hash, Hungarian Sausage and Eggs, and the Truffle Mushroom Scramble.
GAUCHO – In planning CITY FOOD PICKS, top of the list that has to be in the tour is Gaucho. This two-level Argentinean inspired restaurant serves up tempting meats and roasts that are truly mouth-watering. Gaucho offers organic pork, US beef and Australian lamb roasted using the Argentinean style of cooking called “a la Cruz” and served with the Argentina’s version of chimchurri—a sauce made of herbs, garlic and vinegar but without the spice usually found in other versions. Argentina is known as a meat-loving nation and Gaucho’s menu reflect this. Apart from the “a la cruz” roasts, the restaurant also offers US prime and choice of steaks from the grill. Guests at Gaucho are also treated to impromptu live tango performances, as avid tango dancers take on the black-and-white checkered floor to showcase this seductive dance.
For an authentic experience of Argentinean food, wine and tango, Gaucho is indeed the place to go to if you want to experience the best of this South American Country. The CITY FOOD PICKS for this stop are signature dishes “El Pozo de Fuego,” meaning “slow-roasted from the fire pit”; Falda a la Cruz which is a US beef shortplate; Cochino a la Cruz which is a native free-range Suckling Pig; and finally, Cordero Entero a la Cruz, which is Australian-raised young lamb.
THE MAGNOLIA ICE CREAM FLAVOR HOUSE - The final stop of this the tour would of course be the Magnolia Ice Cream Flavor house. This iconic location is the perfect culmination to an amazing culinary experience that is found within Robinsons Magnolia. Located at the al fresco area of the mall, families frequently visit the area to spend time together with sumptious ice cream served in many varieties such as ube, chocolate, vanilla and more. The flavor house not only offers ice cream, as it is known for, but various hot meals such as club house sandwiches, lasagnas and more. Of course, the CITY FOOD PICKS for this stop is the classic ice cream!
All the establishments featured during the tour are perfect convergence points for social gatherings— from large, family occasions to the most intimate of romantic dates. Interaction with friends and loved ones is made worry-free and pleasurable. This is the priceless proposition that living in a development like The Magnolia Residences offers.
LIFE AT THE MAGNOLIA RESIDENCES
Indeed, The Magnolia Residences is one of Robinsons Residences’ most distinguished developments. As part of Magnolia Town Center, the entire development even gained the honor of being recognized as the Best Mixed-Use Development in the International Property Awards–Asia Pacific held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last year.
This prestige goes to show that Robinsons Residences truly creates living spaces that are of world-class standards, while at the same focused on offering meaningful and valuable life experiences through the various product and service offerings that it promises to provide.
In terms of living spaces, The Magnolia Residences offers a wide range of unit options to choose from, each efficiently laid out to suit the needs and aspirations of its target market. A one-bedroom unit at The Magnolia Residences is approximately 36 to 43 sqm in size, perfect for single professionals looking for their first city home, for instance; while two-bedroom units ranging from 57 to 92 sqm are ideal for young couples and families. There is a also an executive two-bedroom unit type which has an approximate size of 72 to 102 sqm, which is the best option for families with growing kids.
Like all of Robinsons Residences’ projects, The Magnolia Residences has an enviable location. Easily accessible via the city’s major modes of transportation such as the LRT Line 2, The Magnolia Residences’ ideal address also has access to the main roads leading to key urban hubs like Greenhills, Makati, Cubao and Ortigas. Most importantly, it is just a stone’s throw away from hospitals such as St. Luke’s Medical Center and Cardinal Santos, as well as schools like St. Paul University, Xavier School, Immaculate Concepcion Academy and La Salle Greenhills.
Residents of The Magnolia Residences will have full access to the following amenities: gym, children’s playroom, game room, private theatre, swimming pool, jogging path, library with lounge, barbeque pit, badminton court, table tennis room, wading pool and Jacuzzi, and a whole lot more.
At present, finishing works for the first two towers of The Magnolia Residences are ongoing. Tower B residents can expect turnover by June 2014 while Tower A residents can expect delivery as early as September 2015. Meanwhile, those who wish to be part the charming Magnolia Town Center neighborhood can still choose from the units available in The Magnolia Residences Tower C.
For more information, call our 636-0888 or (0925) 333-3333 or log on to www.robinsonsresidences.com