Cravings, the well-loved institution identified for serving home-style consolation meals and desserts since 1988, has discovered a brand new dwelling on Maginhawa Road.
Home of Cravings is a dessert bar and occasions place on Quezon Metropolis’s well-known foodie avenue. To kick off their new area, Home of Cravings will probably be internet hosting a month-to-month “Limitless Cake and Espresso Buffet” to spotlight their signature choices.
As a resident of Maginhawa who has witnessed the evolving meals scene within the neighborhood for over a decade, I used to be glad to get a sneak peek of Craving’s newest enterprise earlier than their official opening. Right here’s what loyal and new clients can sit up for at Home of Cravings.
Traditional desserts and occasional
My introduction to Cravings was from its days alongside Katipunan Avenue throughout Ateneo again when there have been solely a handful of eating selections within the space. Cravings has been round for 36 years, so their desserts include a dose of nostalgia.
The Dessert Bar supplied a pleasant array of their basic desserts together with Cravings’ signature Chocolate Caramel, Satan’s Meals Cake, Carrot Cake, Cherry Walnut Cheescake, Mango Cashew Torte, and Strawberry Shortcake (a real basic!)
Their expanded menu, curated merchandise, and enhanced catering supply one thing new for patrons to get pleasure from.
Seasonal favorites such because the distinctive Polvoron Cake and Dayap Cake will even be featured within the dessert bar. Dig into servings of Fudge Walnut Bars, Mango Butterscotch, and Crimson Velvet Brownies. Freshly baked croissants and Ache Au Chocolat, whereas Gelato Manila flavors and Selfmade Chocolate Sauce with Bread and Butter Pudding supply pleasant pairings.
For the “Limitless Cake and Espresso Buffet,” diners can pair desserts with a cup of espresso from a range that features Cravings Mix, Latte, Cappuccino or Frosted Java.
Savory treats
Home of Cravings additionally presents savory fare corresponding to Roast Beef Open-Confronted Sandwiches, Traditional Lasagna, Monte Cristo Sandwiches, Beef and Mushroom Pie, and Rooster Pot Pie, all created with high quality substances.
The area additionally accommodates a curated retail space stocked with handpicked merchandise from native artisans, together with merchandise from Chef Waya of Connoisseur Gypsy fame, who previously ran a well-loved restaurant which relocated to Baguio amid the pandemic. Chef Waya’s Baguio specialties embody Strawberry Balsamic Jam, Mango Kaffir Lime Jam, Rhubarb Ginger Jam, and Sugar-Free Chia Seed Jam.
Annie’s Kitchen presents Cashews with Kaffir Lime, Root Chips and Natural Vinegar. Baken’s, the world’s first all-bacon snack model, presents distinctive merchandise together with Bacon Chips, Bacon Jam and Bacon Cookies.
Artwork-inspired occasion area
Planning a small gathering? The non-public occasions space of Home of Cravings can accommodate from 10 to 50 friends, making it a super venue for intimate celebrations. With its homey ambiance, hearty meals and heat service, the venue is good for internet hosting birthdays, small weddings, e book launches, art-related occasions, craft workshops, creative performances and the like.
Maginhawa Road is being revitalized as Quezon Metropolis’s arts and meals hub, and Home of Cravings is a perfect venue for workshops corresponding to rug tufting, portray, calligraphy, jewellery making, spoken phrase poetry performances or artwork displays.
Through the occasion launch, we obtained to get pleasure from a Chocolate and Wine Pairing session with Chef Philip John Golding and a Cake Adorning Workshop with Chef July Gaceta of CCA Manila.
Home of Cravings additionally hosts CCA Manila, the pioneer culinary faculty within the Philippines, the place courses are held to show future cooks, culinarians, and entrepreneurs to suppose past recipes.
Patrons can even take a look at the Catering Showroom/Tasting Room to see particular setups and pattern Cravings’ signature catering menu, together with the Traditional Caesar Salad, Prawns Thermidor, Callos, and Salt-Baked Salmon.
Home of Cravings is situated at 28 Maginhawa Road, Quezon Metropolis.
P.S. In case you’re anxious in regards to the parking scenario, Home of Cravings presents handy parking areas for diners and friends.
