Alchemy Bistro Bar, Makati City: More Than Just a Party Place

For a while I was under the impression that Alchemy Bistro Bar, located along Durban St. in Makati City was just a place you go to when you want some hardcore partying with friends on night outs. Little did I know, aside from cocktails and bar chows, Alchemy also serves impressive dishes perfect enough to enjoy if you want some quiet and relaxing meal time during day light.

Yes, although Alchemy Makati is known as one of the best places to spend your party night on, they also do lunch - and an impressive one at that.

It was a Saturday when I visited Alchemy for an early lunch. We were the only guests at that time which I thought was pretty understandable since they just opened at around 11am. Yet after our meal, I realized, if people only knows how great the food is at Alchemy and that they are open to cater to lunchtime crowd, the place could have been so packed even before it opens.

Kuya Tom's Boneless Cebu Lechon & Spicy Lechon Ribs

Kuya Tom’s Boneless Cebu Lechon is a business that spawned from the success of two of the best sellers at Qubiertos Grill and Restaurant; the Boneless Cebu Lechon and the Spicy Lechon Ribs. I already blogged about Qubiertos on my previous post but I believe that Kuya Tom’s merits its own space here because truth be told; they made a fan out of me.

It is said that Kuya Tom’s is a mini version of Qubiertos  - bearing a smaller store space and number of items on the menu. That however did not make it less desirable since all the best selling dishes at Qubiertos, you can also find at Kuya Tom’s. 

Within five months of opening, Kuya Tom’s Boneless Cebu Lechon already has five branches located mostly in Quezon City area and one in Balangga Bataan. They recently opened a Qubiertos branch in Kapitolyo Pasig, so I am guessing there will be a Kuya Tom’s stall there as well. They are open for franchising hence; it is expected to see more Kuya Tom’s branches soon.

Qubiertos Grill and Restaurant

Qubiertos Grill and Restaurant with branches at Kapitolyo Pasig, D. Tuazon Quezon City, and Kalayaan Quezon City is a foodie place specializing in Filipino Cuisine. From its success spawned a spin off which is the Kuya Tom’s Boneless Cebu Lechon by Qubiertos. Now, let me say it from the get-go, this is one of the Best Filipino Restaurants in Manila that I have ever been to.

Although they are known for their Boneless Cebu Lechon and Spicy Lechon Ribs, Qubiertos also offers other impressive Filipino dishes.

 

It may be easy to consider Qubiertos as a watering hole where people can gather for an after work beer session considering its line of dishes that goes well with beer. I for one was under that impression for a while. Yet, recent visit at Qubiertos opened my eyes that it could also be a great restaurant to go to when dining with family.