Don Revy Launches The Wine Pantry at Dusit Thani Manila
There’s nothing more luxurious than going on a fancy dinner date at a five star hotel. Adding a few glasses of wine would make it even lovelier, but we usually have to skip this part because of the very high prices charged by the hotels. The price of a bottle of wine at a hotel restaurant might be even higher than the meal itself. Thankfully, Dusit Thani Manila and Don Revy Philippines are letting us all enjoy the good life with reasonably priced wines as they recently launched The Wine Pantry.
The Hungry Kat was invited to a delightful wine dinner last weekend at The Pantry in Dusit Thani Manila. We have been frequent visitors of Dusit Thani Manila over the years, often staying at their Club Rooms and enjoying the benefits of their Club Lounge which is the biggest in the country. We also enjoy their bountiful buffets at The Pantry and even attended their first anniversary event a few years ago (Read: The Pantry at Dusit Thani Manila Turns 1.) However, we had not been able to visit Dusit since the pandemic started, so it was refreshing to be back here and to see that they have reopened their signature restaurants to the delight of their many loyal customers.
You can find The Wine Pantry pop-up at the hotel’s ground floor lobby, just beside the entrance to The Pantry. Every weekend from Fridays to Sundays, guests can purchase any of the premium wines on display at affordable retail prices and bring it with them when they dine at the Dusit’s signature restaurants including The Pantry, UMU, and Benjarong. There’s no need to pay any corkage fee or spend hotel prices on your wines. You can have a fabulous dinner date and pair it with top-tier wines at reasonable prices. Isn’t that fantastic?
Don Revy is a boutique brand that showcases a carefully-curated portfolio of international wines, beers, and spirits. Their line of premium hotel wines are sourced from 29 popular regions across 9 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Chile, Argentina, France, South Africa, Spain and the United States.
Don Revy actually supplies the wines at Dusit Thani Manila and other five-star hotels in the city. However, since the ongoing pandemic has limited their restaurant patrons, this partnership aims to give customers more reasons to come back and enjoy these top-notch hotel wines at non-hotel prices. Some guests also purchase wines and gift sets to bring home with them.
For those who intend to enjoy their wines at the hotel, The Pantry has several dining locations to choose from. Guests can stay at the indoor dining areas where they can order some ala carte dishes to go with their wines.
You can also dine outdoors at The Pantry’s al fresco area and feel the vibe of a relaxing escape from the city. I actually hadn’t noticed this part of The Pantry before so I was surprised with how beautiful the setup was.
There are several areas around the Japanese garden and the koi fish pond where guests can enjoy a romantic and private dinner date under the stars. I thought I was back in Tagaytay! This would be a nice place to sip your wines from The Wine Pantry.
We were lucky to be visiting Dusit that afternoon, because it was Geaux Friday at The Pantry. Guests can indulge in a Louisiana BBQ Dinner Buffet every Friday where a sumptuous selection of Louisiana specialties are set to welcome the weekend.
From juicy black angus beef brisket and pork baby back ribs to perfectly charred chicken and sausages, diners will definitely get a Taste of Louisiana with a delightful al fresco dining experience. Pair these awesome meats with the wine selections from Don Revy for the perfect dinner combination.
Aside from the meaty barbecues, guests can also find hearty dishes inspired by the French quarter including shrimp etoufee, cheesy shrimp and grits, fried catfish, creole jambalaya, cajun stuffed chicken and New Orleans gumbo.
Don’t forget to drop by the Lechon Station! This Filipino party staple is also present during Geaux Friday to give The Pantry a fiesta atmosphere.
Our small group decided to sit indoors so we can be closer to The Wine Pantry and easily choose our preferred wines. Dusit Thani Manila follows all health and safety protocols so table seatings are spread out with maximum capacity limits strictly followed.
We started our wine dinner with Don Revy’s very own Pebble Lane brand. This Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand was a light and refreshing starter as we got ready to attack the barbecue outside.
It didn’t take long for our conversations and our dishes to get meatier. We paired these plates with glasses of red wine including the Mariano J. Lacort Rioja Reserva from Spain and the Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz from Australia. It was just a casual wine dinner with no strict rules to pair which wine with which dish. You don’t have to worry about wine snobs at The Pantry as long as everyone enjoys their meals.
If you’ve reached your wine limit for the evening, you can just continue with the other beverages and floats which are also included in the buffet. Desserts also include Chargrilled Pineapple with yoghurt mousse and pistacchio praline, classic beignets and a selection of cakes and pastries. Weekends are definitely more fun with The Wine Pantry at Dusit Thani Manila. The Wine Pantry is open from 11:00am to 9:00pm from Friday to Sunday while Geaux Fridays is available from 6:00pm to 10:00pm for only P1,850 nett. I heard they also have a Saturday Night Grill with unlimited steaks. We will surely try that next time.
The Wine Pantry by Don Revy
G/F Lobby, Dusit Thani Manila, Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines
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