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June 5, 2014 by Janey

I’ve been back to Tipsy Pig one time too many prior to this visit. And just this week, I was back twice. I think the new items ordered deserved a post.

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Tipsy Pig Gastropub

What I noticed is that service seems to be lackluster during lunch hours but nothing to complain about as they tend to you as soon as you call their attention.

On the Table

Sisig Platter P280

The smaller version of Tipsy Pig’s Belly Good Sisig Tacos, perfectly cooked crispy pork belly made to a local favorite sisig, wrapped in tortilla with Asian soy garlic

I’ve been eyeing this since the first time I visited and finally got the chance to try it. It arrived on a chopping board shaped like a pig. I like the textural crunch of the chopped pork belly and the slightly sweet Asian soy garlic. Squeeze a little bit of the calamansi sap for a spritely finish.

The Flaming Wings P295

Crispy fried wings, overdose with homemade buffalo sauce, and Bleu cheese

It had the right amount of heat that doesn’t make you sweat but reels you in for a bit of intensity. The buffalo sauce that it’s tossed in clings to the wings cloyingly that gives maximum flavor.

Vineyard Pizza P470

Roasted garlic spread, tomato confit, pancetta, mozzarella, grapes, and fresh basil

Crust is good except that everything comes off after one delicious bite but I could finish this pizza all by myself.

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The Spectrum at the Fairmont Makati offers a new highlight in their daily lunch and dinner buffets. It’s a special guest which will be available for a limited time only, from April 20 to May 20, 2014. During lunch and dinner buffets, a special pizza created by international celebrity chef Todd English will be gracing your meal options.

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Spectrum at Fairmont Makati

English is known by his many successful restaurants in major cities of the globe namely Olives, Figs, Bluezoo, Bonfire, Ca Va Brasserie, Todd English P.U.B. and Todd English Food Hall. The Todd English Pizza is made with Spanish chorizo, Manchego cheese, caramelized onions and scallions, topping his signature flatbread pizza dough.

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Tipsy Pig Gastropub

April 11, 2014 by Janey

Gastropub is a pub, bar or tavern that offers meals of high quality taking the usual pub grub of burgers, chips, lasagna, chili con carne, bangers and mash, steak, fish chips and spinning it into a fresh and gourmet revival. It’s a concept that reinvigorates both pub culture and British dining.

During the April 9 holiday, I met up over lunch with PS, who was kind enough to adopt my horrible horrible burger painting. It was the day of valor after all so I applaud his bravery to make a home for my disasterpiece. We were supposed to try out Todd English at SM Aura but since I had a 2pm, we scoured the neighborhood and landed at Tipsy Pig Gastropub.

On the Table

Zuppa di Tomate P150

Hearty slow cooked tomato puree, crème, mozzarella, cheddar

The sweet acidity of the tomato soup repressed by the coolness of the crème was a great opener. The cheddar adds just the right saltiness to complete the balance while the nachos add a bit of crunch unless those parts subdued already by the liquid.