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  • Taupe Dining Returns to Balmori Suites This Holiday Season

    This holiday season, Taupe Dining by Chef Francis Tolentino makes its highly anticipated return to The Balmori Suites, running from October 27, 2025 to January 4, 2026. The pop-up marks Taupe Dining’s second appearance in The Balmori Suites, inviting guests to experience its signature balance of refinement and play—this time through a festive à la carte format designed for gathering, indulgence, and discovery.

    Since opening its flagship in BGC, Taupe Dining has become known as a stage for self-expression—where monochrome walls fade into the background and food takes center stage. Chef Francis brings this same creative philosophy to The Balmori Suites: bold yet precise, sophisticated yet spontaneous. Every plate is a reflection of his belief that fine dining should move beyond formality while remaining deeply rooted in flavor and story.

    Throughout the holiday season, Taupe Dining will host a series of limited-time experiences that celebrate connection and craftsmanship. Guests can look forward to exciting events, exclusive treats, and special perks throughout the run—each designed to bring a sense of joy and surprise to the dining experience. Details will be announced soon on Taupe Dining’s social channels.

    The pop-up’s menu will evolve through the season, reflecting Taupe Dining’s ever-changing rhythm and Chef Francis’s creative exploration. Guests can expect dishes that express balance and contrast—lightness and depth, delicacy and boldness—all crafted with the same finesse that defines Taupe’s identity.

    Taupe Dining at The Balmori Suites is not simply a reprise—it’s a new chapter in Chef Francis Tolentino’s culinary story. A place to celebrate, reconnect, and indulge in a season defined by togetherness and taste.

    For inquiries and bookings, contact:
    + 63 960 698 0360 | www.taupedining.com

    For more information, visit Power Plant Mall’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

  • Don’t Miss the Final Days of Osteria at Rockwell

    The clock is ticking on Chef Josh Boutwood’s pop-up, Osteria, at The Balmori Suites, Rockwell. Closing on September 28, it has sparked curiosity among diners and earned praise from those who hold Italian classics closest to heart.

    The menu is a love letter to Italian traditions, with Boutwood’s thoughtful touch. Starters ease you in: Frito Miso, golden and crisp with a bright anchovy emulsion, Zucchini and Radicchio salads tossed in lively vinaigrettes, and topped off with bold cheeses; and Chilean mussels simmered in white wine with spicy ’nduja and fresh parsley, arguably the standout of the menu.

    Frito Miso, Zucchini Salad, and Mussels.

    At Osteria’s core are the pastas, handmade and deeply comforting. Tortelloni filled with fresh crab and crab fat, Pappardelle with a hearty beef ragu, and the Lasagna layered with braised beef, béchamel, cheese, and sheets of pasta made fresh in-house.

    Tortelloni and Lasagna.

    Then comes the mains. The Pork Cotoletta, breaded and golden, is finished with a squeeze of lemon and sea salt, served with salad greens. The Barramundi al Forno brings a lighter touch, pairing roasted fish with fennel salad and chicken jus.

    Pork Cotoletta and Barramundi al Forno.

    And no Italian table is complete without dessert. There’s tiramisu, with ladyfingers soaked in Nespresso coffee and layered with mascarpone vanilla cream, or panna cotta, silky and light, topped with blood orange syrup and roasted pumpkin seeds.

    But what lingers is the experience. Tables close enough for conversations to flow, wine flowing freely, and every dish arrives with just the right amount of finesse. Osteria is not just about eating well; it’s about slowing down and simply enjoying good food and ingredients, no fuss.

    Osteria, a 24-day dining experience from September 5 to 28, 2025.

    The catch? It’s here only until September 28. Gather your friends, book a table, and experience a fleeting but extraordinary taste of Italy—right here at The Balmori Suites.

    Open from Sunday to Thursday, 11AM to 9PM, and Friday to Saturday, 11AM to 10PM. For reservations, reach out via @popupsbyjoshboutwood.

    For more information, visit Power Plant Mall’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

  • Chef Sau Returns to Rockwell with a Delicious Narrative

    Chef Sau del Rosario’s Sawsaw returns to The Balmori Suites’ Chef’s Table from July 27 to August 25, unveiling a masterful menu, entitled “Sisenta.”  Riding on the success of his 2023 pop-up at Rockwell, Chef Sau promises his stint to be a delightful celebration of his journey to 60 – his artistry, passion, and destiny as a chef.

    Food is his true love, unquestionably, and unconditionally. This exclusive lineup of dishes showcases his evolution as a chef and his passion for Filipino flavors, divided into three captivating acts: Simula, Saysay, and Sa Wakas.

    Image courtesy of @chefsau on Instagram.

    Simula (Beginnings) takes diners on a nostalgic journey through Chef Sau’s childhood, featuring dishes that hold special meaning in his life. Saysay (Essence) showcases his signature creations, dishes that have defined his career and brought him acclaim. Sa Wakas (Finale) marks a new chapter in Sau’s story, showcasing innovative dishes since the pandemic. The dessert offerings are an homage to his mother, a talented baker herself. 

    A glimpse of the dishes on the Sisenta menu.

    At Balmori, Chef Sau will also collaborate and reimagine culinary staples with other renown chefs. Expect a heartwarming reunion of flavors as Chef Sau shares the stage with:

    Kalel Chan, Miko Aspiras, Vic Barangan, Justin PE Yenko, Bea Arroyo, Pierre Tan, Brando Santos, Oye Panganiban, Marco Villareal, Philip Golding, Edith Singian, Patrick Ambrosio, Rex Montemayor, Howard Dizon, Marco Anzani, Ac Agra, Melissa Oreta, and Gigi Angkaw

    Savor the artistry of Chef Sau del Rosario at Sawsaw. From July 27 to August 25, visit Rockwell’s Chef’s Table and experience six decades of passion and flavor.

    For more details, visit Power Plant Mall’s Facebook and Instagram pages.