#avenuestories

The Avenue Plaza Hotel is a multi-awarded 4 Star hotel located in Magsaysay Avenue, City of Naga (the heart of Bicol). The hotel is committed not just to offer temporary home for tourists but also to provide a wide array of services which will surely give ease and comfort to every customer’s stay in the city. (Photo of the hotel lifted from asiatravel.com)

The 4 Star Business Boutique has a number of facilities which cater to the needs of bakasyonistas, business groups or even just a family who wants to celebrate special occasions with a different take. One can also find a 3 storey fitness center which is a part of customers’ privileges. 

CAFE PLAZUELA

The Avenue Plaza Hotel also houses the Café Plazuela, a fine dining restaurant which features world class culinary creations of the hotel’s “global chefs.”

This coming September 8, 2015 (in synced with the upcoming Penafrancia Festival), Café Plazuela will be launching its new menu featuring the culinary creations of Executive Chef Rudy V. Velasco and Pastry Chef Paul A. Oraa- both are internationally acclaimed chefs. And since we, Bicol Bloggers, were lucky enough to be the first ones to indulge our eyes and appetites in Café Plazuela’s newest flavorful dishes, I will be sharing with you some photos to keep you tuned in and excited for September 8.

For appetizers, we were served  Scottish Smoked Salmon Melba and Cold Cuts Harmony.

Scottish Smoked Salmon Melba (the one in the middle part) is a combination of thinly sliced smoked salmon, accompanied by a salad of baby greens, served with capers, lemon wedges and Melba toast. 

On the other hand, Cold Cuts Harmony (the one in the lower portion, right side) is especially made of flavorful ham, salami, and lyoner sausage on to of mesclun of lettuce which is served with horseradish and mustard sauce. 

Above is Cafe Plazuela’s Classic Caesar Salad which is made up of crunchy garlic cruotons, anchovy fillet, crispy bacon, shaved Parmesan cheese, iceberg and romaine lettuce, tossed in Caesar dressing.

Of course, being a seafood lover, I did give a special attention to their seafood meals. To my surprise, the restaurant’s new menu actually consists plenty of seafood choices! 

The one I was able to try was the Gambas Ala Venetian (the one on top, prawns marinated in garlic olive oil and sauteed in lightly spiced tomato- basil concasse) which is definitely a must-try. 

Above (left side) is the Pan-seared Chicken Supreme which is made up of mango-stuffed chicken breast with Martini and apricot glaze. The dish is served with green rice and sauteed vegetables.

I also gone loco on their Australian Tenderloin Steak (the one on the right side) which is served with fresh market veggies. I certainly love the texture as well as how the rich flavors are deliciously combined to perfection.  

How will I forget this sweet creation of Pastry Chef Paul A. Oraa? The above photo is a glimpse of my favorite Cappucino Chocolate Cheesecake. Aside from the lovely plating, I definitely love the fusion of flavors. (This can be anyone’s comfort food!)

My tummy was already satisfied and “ecstatic” (yes, ecstatic is the term) even before we were served desserts. But because I just could not say “no” to a guilty pleasure, I was still able to end my dinner with that sweet treat.

The entire dinner was such a wonderful experience. Cafe Plazuela’s new menu will definitely satisfy everyone’s craving for great food.