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May 10, 2012

The Lure of Beso Cucina Vinoteka and its Sangrias

Categories: Gastronomy;
Author: rftreyes

Beso Cucina Vinoteka Sangria and Tapas Bar Bonifacio High Street Central Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines-5259

It seems like the Metro Manila foodie landscape is starting to appreciate the finer and more upscale gastronomic experience. What with the opening of the Bonifacio High Street Central, sparking an appetite to try something new while living out the cosmopolitan lifestyle that the relatively young working class work for through their hard earned money.

The splurge all pays off, though, with a demand for exploring deeper into already known cuisines mutually supplied by the local chefs who are eager to show what else is in store for the taste buds.

 

Such seems to be the case with Spanish tapas bars and their latest offerings of a variety of sangria blends. In the Bonifacio High Street Central, Beso CucinaVinoteka stands out for such offerings.

Beso Cucina Vinoteka Sangria and Tapas Bar Bonifacio High Street Central Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines-5272

Beso Cucina Vinoteka Sangria and Tapas Bar Bonifacio High Street Central Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines-5245 Beso Cucina Vinoteka promises to be the modern Spanish version of a sophisticated watering hole, with wines, cocktails, spirits, and food creations.

While there are other wine places and tapas bars within walking distance, the new ambiance of Beso will probably be what will attract the crowd.

Now these pictures were taken quite early in February of 2012, so a lot of things may have changed, like their wine list which was promised to be respectably extensive over the coming months.
Beso Cucina Vinoteka Sangria and Tapas Bar Bonifacio High Street Central Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines-5225
It was proving to be one of those nights where not much food is on the table to leave room for more wine and other cocktails (which is really the norm here in En Route) and croquetas was ordered to fulfill the cheesy fix. This one in particular, a Jamon, Chicken and Manchego Croquetas (PHP 410.00) had the savory flavors of Jamon Iberico, complemented by a filling texture of chicken into the creamy finish of manchego cheese.

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Light meals are associated with fish such as the Crispy Skin Salmon Fillet with Cauliflower Puree, Zucchini, Raisins, and Pine Nuts (PHP 520.00). This one was quite ok. It is recommended to try to other main entrees as each one gives a different flavor when paired with a certain wine.

And for dessert? This one can pique your interest: A twist on the familiar sight of leche flan, but this time made with chocolate with sherry contained in its syrupy glaze (PHP 250.00). It can be difficult to justify such an amount for what some may consider just a fancy leche flan.

Still, remember that such gastronomic varieties using more than the usual ingredients is what makes its flavor interesting.

 

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If you are not here for the food, then defnitely be here for what they do best: The Sangrias. Beso Cucina Vinoteka offers a few of their own mixes, and this one containing a vodka base instead of the traditional brandy based sangria is one of the most refreshing ones out there. The heaviness of brandy is replaced by the neutral flavor of vodka with some squeeze of fresh fruits. It’s like a Spanish summer breeze with every sip.

Beso Cucina Vinoteka Sangria and Tapas Bar Bonifacio High Street Central Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines-5255

Be careful. It is deceptively addicting. The refreshing fruity taste can mask its alcoholic properties. This particular order was gulped up in nothing more than 25 minutes, so imagine the comical antics of an imbibed couple, where polite greetings of acquaintances seen along the way are replaced by condescending lectures that their sports car is illegally parked along the curb of Bonifacio High Street.

True story 😛

You can see how the lure of Beso Cucina Vinoteka, with its fresh take on Spanish cuisine and even livelier mix of wine and sangrias can become the mainstay choice of the goers of Bonifacio High Street. Give them a visit and see where the experience takes you.

Related Posts:

  • Other Tapas Bars that may suit your discerning taste

  • Sangrias sometimes go hand-in-hand with tapas

  • The growing sights and sounds in Fort Bonifacio

  • For the wine lover

Beso Cucina Vinoteka Sangria and Tapas Bar Bonifacio High Street Central Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines-5221Beso Cucina Vinoteka is located at Bonifacio High Street Central Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines.

Tel. Nos. +63926-614-9695

You can email them at [email protected] or visit their Facebook Page here

Have you visited Beso or already made this one of your favorite hang out spots? What else is good to get here? Share it on the Facebook Comments section below 🙂

 

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8 comments

  1. michy says:
    May 10, 2012 at 8:35 am

    I’ll try to visit BHS one time. 🙂 Maybe we can have a food trip with the other bloggers here? 🙂

    Reply
    • rftreyes says:
      May 11, 2012 at 12:11 pm

      I’m cool with that 🙂 Heard the Thai resto there is pretty awesome.

      Reply
  2. Cerveseria Greenbelt is Your Traditional Spanish Connection | En Route says:
    August 20, 2012 at 9:59 am

    […] traditional approach into this where the base liquor is always brandy. As seen the the more modern Beso Cucina Vinoteka in Fort Bonifacio, there are some new sangria variants where the base liquor is […]

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  3. A Tapas Food Trip Adventure in Barcelona | En Route says:
    May 29, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    […] It’s no Tapas 24, but those meatballs and croquetas are comfort food under the Catalan sun while sipping on… you guessed it. More sangria. Red wine or Cava, pick your fancy. The goblets are huge, and do not attempt to drink this in less than 30 minutes. You will feel the consequences (Our experience with Beso Cucina Vinoteka should serve as a warning). […]

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    June 21, 2013 at 12:39 am

    […] it feels like a guilt trip to have tried more younger places in the area like Beso Cucina Vinoteka, or even far flung Harvest Gastropub, while not paying attention to some of the other fine things […]

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    September 24, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    […] Beso: Their sangrias are easy to drink but can still inebriate you after a few glasses. […]

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    […] it is with this that Chef Carlo Miguel of Draft Gastropub, Distillery, 71 Gramercy, and Beso Cucina Vinoteka fame thought that this is the perfect base to highlight any other ingredients you can marry […]

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    […] kitchen, Carlo Miguel, famous for some of the other restaurants such as Draft Gastropub, Publiko, Beso Vinoteka, and Brew Haus (that has EXCELLENT gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches) just to name a few (and soon, […]

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