Filipino upscale hotel Acacia Hotel Manila in Alabang recently unveiled The Lobby at Acacia, where guests can savor its revamped menu offering and shop at the pop-up boutique of Pinoy artisanal products.
The Lobby at Acacia is a great place to relax and enjoy a nice sit down lunch or dinner in its paisley printed, high back chairs. Guests who are passing time or would like to work by the lobby can enjoy a cup of hot tea or coffee while taking advantage of the complimentary WiFi.
Photos by AC Brizuela
According to its head chef Aldo Palaypay, the revamped menu maintained the same kind of quality that has been served prior but now with more creative Asian and Western cuisine options offered. Guests can order any of the 66 dishes with prices that range from P280 to P1,595. Choice of dishes includes the unique Pinoy dish of Chicken and Pork Adobo Pizza, an Aromatic Braised Beef Ragout, the Pan Fried Salmon with Marinara Risotto that fish lovers can enjoy.
The Crispy Nori Shrimp Salad is also a great choice to whet the appetite which can be followed by Braised Asian Duck Quesadilla that is so easy to eat, diners might end up getting more than one order. Seafood lovers will enjoy the plates of Capellini ala Gamba, and Crab Meat Lasagna with Grilled Shrimps. And for sweet endings, satisfy your sweet tooth with the delectable Mango Crepe or Monte Cristo with Blueberry Compote. If guests would like to take home or take out pastries, The Lobby also offers home baked treats. One of the products that the hotel is particularly proud of is its own rendition of ensaymada that melts in every bite.
Photos courtesy of Acacia Hotel Manila
An added attraction to The Lobby is the Souk boutique where people can support local artisanal brands that promote Filipino ingenuity from companies that support livelihood opportunities for marginalized communities. Guests can choose from fashion and home accessories or artisanal pasalubongs from different local brands. Support SAFFY (Social Action for Filipino Youth) buy buying handicraft products of Filipino craftsmen that sustains their livelihood. Abre Linea bags made by Haiyan-ravaged communities in Leyte and Samar are also available in the Souk. Also available in the boutique are assorted hyacinth products from Laguna made by the Laguna Water Lily Weavers Association that benefits water lily gatherers and provides jobs for out-of-school youth. For jewelry collectors, locally handcrafted bags and jewelries by Kath’s designed by Filipino designer Michelle Baldemor will also be on display. For sweet cravings and great pasalubong options, guests can shop for House of Polvoron products and sweet and sun kissed Philippine mangoes covered in bittersweet chocolate from Sweet Seasons.
The Lobby at Acacia is located at Commerce Ave., Muntinlupa, Metro Manila and is open from 6:00 a.m. to 12 m.n. For reservations you may reach +632 720 2000 loc. 1550 or email raffy.santos@acaciamanila.com.
