On Valentine’s Day, Casa Buenas at Newport World Resorts will hold La Serenata, a celebration of love featuring a unique dining experience, a romantic ambiance, and exquisite cuisine.
Culinary indulgence
La Serenata offers a nine-course meal that takes guests through the stages of love, paired with red, white, or sparkling wines. Created by executive sous chef Paolo Miguel Vidal, this exclusive Valentine’s menu promises a memorable dining experience.
The evening begins with Primera Vista, a story of tapas. From chorizo patatas bravas to lowa salmon—this first course will awaken the senses and leave everyone craving more.
Next comes Tomarse Manos—a Filipino classic, kinilaw na isda (raw fish ceviche), that symbolizes the moment when two people reach out to each other with trust and connection.
Ambrazamiento—sabaw na molo, a comforting hot soup with tender meat, represents the warmth and security of an embrace.
Followed through with Cariño, a tropical love affair unfolds with grilled marinated tuna and prawns, complemented by a creamy coconut and pumpkin purée, and finished with heirloom red rice.
Pasión, a powerful, deeply passionate course, features wagyu beef in a Filipino-style “hotpot” served with vegetables, bone marrow, beef tenderloin, and rich beef jus.
Te Quiero, a grilled pompano fillet, served with a smoky eggplant ensalada, captures the beauty of affection in its simplest form.
Kare-Kare, a classic Filipino dish, takes center stage with slow-roasted US beef rib-eye and braised Angus beef short ribs. Paired with a pita glazed in shrimp paste, it represents the fiery, enduring nature of deep love.
The finale is Corazón—a hearty burnt Basque cheesecake served in a pot plant, with coffee custard, and strawberry semifreddo.
Then when it is time to leave, comes Nueve, Apreciar—the final gesture. A token to carry, a memory etched softly in time, reminding the love shared, long after the table is cleared and the night slips away.
Couples can book the Couple’s Table for P13,000 (for two persons), while the La Cupula gazebo offers a romantic setting for P52,000 (for six persons). For a bigger celebration, the Pamilya Table seats up to eight guests for P65,000. Singles can also join the experience for P7,000.
For reservations, call 7908-8988 or 0917-878-8312, or email casa.buenas@newportworldresorts.com.