Not to Miss Mesclun in Serendra

 

The world was moving the first time I was introduced during a Sunday lunch in December.  Maddie was beside me and I was sitting quietly dazed on my seat, nursing a very bad hangover.  A power shake they served cleared the clouds over my head and when I started tasting their dishes, that’s when my focus centered.

 

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Mesclun at Linden Suites

A few months later, I find myself strolling yet again Serendra, which I used to frequent a lot but have leaned towards BHS in the recent years for the shops and last year, BHS Central, for new restaurants.  Now, I’m gravitating towards Serendra again since there’s a restaurant there not to be missed… Mesclun.  It breathes a new verve to the area and my food soul wanders there.

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On the Table

Andre’s Poke P345

Hawaiian-style tuna ceviche in soy sesame dressing

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If you find the name funny, you haven’t heard what the Hawaiians call their appetizer.  Poke, served in Hawaiian Cuisine, is a fresh raw salad with cut-up or cubed pieces of seafood like tuna or salmon, lightly dressed in sesame oil, roasted crushed nut mayo dressing, chili flakes and soy sauce, garnished with seaweed.  I am fond of sashimi and spicy tuna salad and this clearly is a close counterpart but just accessorized and amped up.

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The taste of freshness barbed with a tinge of heat and mayo cream rolls on the tongue beautifully.

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Mesclun at Linden Suites

 

Sometimes the food soul wants to veer off from the crowd, and the best spots are the hidden ones.  Not in the usual commercial places, but somewhere you purposely drove to.  LIVE LIFE PURPOSEFULLY.  Your intention should be good… food. 

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It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Chef Katrina Kuhn-Alcantara.  I was smitten by Chuck’s Deli for a good long season.  Behind Mesclun’s kitchen is the same woman, inspired by her personal travels and collaborations with a team of talented chefs. 

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This recently opened restaurant in Linden Suites features local and international favorites.  From her own words, Mesclun is a mix of what makes the old world classic and the new world refreshing.

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On the Table

French Onion Soup P215

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Mesclun features an easy yet interesting menu to read and choose from.  Quite a Stir (soups) – you won’t go wrong with the Cream of Mushroom (P215) as a starter.  It has a rich and creamy blend of Portobello and shitake mushrooms, topped with spring onions, crisps and truffle oil.  Their French Onion soup is also a good choice especially if you like your naturally sweet onions with a hefty mound of melted cheese contrast.

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Other Mouthwatering Appetizers:

Truffled Mushroom Dip and Crostini

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I was so happy nibbling on this while waiting for the mains, I just had to take a closer picture 🙂

 

Buffalo Meatballs with Sour Cream – everything good about Buffalo chicken wings without the bones! 

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Grilled Pompano P555

Grilled whole pompano with green beans and mango-tomato salsa

This was probably my ultimate favorite during this laidback Saturday lunch early December.  It was my first time to try Pompano fish and it was lightly seasoned with beautiful scorched marks from the grill.  I’m very picky when it comes to eating fish (I don’t know how or am too lazy to take off fish bones – my sister still does it for me when I’m eating at home) so I only eat boneless milkfish, salmon, tuna, king fish and missing out on all other fishes the underwater world has to offer… and all the double names like sap sap, etc. that the local town market sells twice har har. 

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Now, I have a new fish to add to my very trying hard Pescan diet.  Mesclun gave so much favor to it by keeping its natural flavors.  The dish was light and fresh and I can pick on all the delicate white fish meat… when flavor becomes too light, there’s the mango-tomato salsa on the side to give a shade of sweetness and light charming acidity.  Green beans give a crunchy texture and complete the meal.  I’d order this again in a healthy heartbeat.

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