If you're serious about steak, if you're serious about a date night out, and if you're serious about having great meals, then you need to go to Strip at Solaire. The interiors, the chef's table, the quality meat, the Hokkaido scallops, and the extensive wine list are all top of the line. Even dessert is something it can brag about.
I've been to Strip on a few occasions, all of them swanky little events. So between the wine dinners and press launches, my favorite has to be the Chef's Table experience. That is, just me and the chef on a table by the kitchen. All of my dishes prepared a la minute, with a little background story to the dish here and there. The chef, Eric Turgeon, is a young guy; Canadian, if I'm not mistaken. He, like all other chefs in the Philippines, has been sourcing local products and incorporating that into his international menu. So on one course or another, I would have local variants of "chocolate" tomatoes, or brown/purplish cherry tomatoes that have a distinct taste. I thought that was a pretty nice touch. You can avail of a six-course dinner for a minimum of two persons and maximum of four at Strip. Prices will vary depending on whether you avail of wine with your dinner, or if you have any dietary restrictions that might affect the menu. Usually, the menu is not announced beforehand. It's about the chef's specials of the day, about what he can whip from what he has in the kitchen. Part experiment, part best seller.
Speaking of best sellers - before I forget. The star of the show at Strip is the steak. And as a carnivore, it has never disappointed. On occasions I would treat myself to a steak dinner, this is the first place that comes to mind. As if that needed reiterating, but just to assure you. Sure it comes with a price tag, but if you love and know your steak, you know there's no other way. It's all just a matter of whether it's worth it, and at Strip it is. read more