Published March 15, 2021, 1:37 PM
Its traditional two-tiered seafood platter is the food prescription you never thought you needed
Dr. Wine Manila reopened a little over a month ago on Algier St., Poblacion. With chef Alain Raye now manning the kitchen, it’s a haven for those who love their French cuisine and have been itching to travel again and head to Paris, Normandy, Lyon, and the Cote d’Azur. It’s classic French cooking that’s hearty, sumptuous, and nostalgic all in a great way.
Welcoming interiors of Dr. Wine Manila in Poblacion
For me, it reminded me of my late mother, who whenever we traveled together to Paris in the winter months, one of her first dining stops would be a restaurant known for its seafood offerings. She’d order the grand “plateau de fruits de Mer.” Often a two-tiered platter, it would be a sight to behold. All sorts of seafood and shellfish in season, artfully arranged and simply accessorized with the shellfish tongs, lobster forks, and picks
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2 of 103 WESLODGE: Think of fun old-school American glamour with plenty of cut glass and crystal and a dining room of leather and gold. Menu highlights include farm-fresh burrata to a fresh and spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare, crisp calamari and a play on classic Canadian poutine topped with lobster. Couples can dive into golden pieces of Southern Fried Chicken and whole sea bass or steak. For the finale, the team has created “Falling in Love” a dessert that lives up to its name with layers of Vanilla cream, strawberry compote, Victoria sponge sprinkled with almond crumble. Weslodge Valentine’s Day Five Course Dinner Packages start from Dh500 including two glasses of sparkling pink grape and Dh600 including one bottle of sparkling pink grape.