“we work with local farms within a 15-kilometre radius”

products supplied by local farms from Laguna and Davao, are guaranteed fresh and artisanal.

Taza Fresh Table also serves fibre- and nutritionrich black rice organically grown from Mt. Kanlaon in Negros. “Filipinos are starting to embrace the farm-to-table concept. We have had guests who are very particular with what they eat. They usually ask where the ingredients are from. They are becoming health conscious, too,” Natividad says.

Taza offers quarterly specials that Natividad concocts depending on the season, on top of its year-round bestsellers that include the tomahawk porkchop, lobster fettucine, mushroom soup, and the Moroccan chicken. “For this quarter, the newest addition to our menu is the quinoa and couscous paella,” he reveals. It is a scrumptious protein-rich version of the well-loved Spanish dish that is best paired with a glass of the restaurant’s organic wine. The cauliflower soup drizzled with truffle oil is another seasonal dish perfect for the balmy Tagaytay weather. “I am happy to share these recipes with the Philippine Tatler Homes readers, which they can easily prepare in their own kitchen,” Natividad adds.

Tagaytay being a go-to place for out-oftown breakfast or brunch on weekends, Taza Fresh Table’s breakfast menu is definitely worth checking out. Its delectable weekend brunch fare is a feast of comfort food—steak and eggs, southern fried chicken served with waffles, French toast, and omelettes. The restaurant’s all-day favourites are the Taza salad (greens with edible flowers), papardelle caccio e pepe, and unforgettable desserts—molten chocolate cake, vanilla bean custard, olive oil ice cream, and cannoli with ube ricotta and langka cream. “Our most popular breakfast dish is the Eggs Benedict. I use pan de sal instead of the usual English muffin,” says Natividad. Then, there’s Taza’s homecured ham and bacon with poached organic eggs, which Bevans describes as “a personal favourite.”

The verdict: The food here, both familiar and innovative, as well as the cosy ambience, are a combination that makes everyone instantly feel at home. With its commitment to source local and cook global, expect Taza Fresh Table to come up with more inventive dishes showcasing organic, single-origin, and sustainable ingredients on every plate.