All about that steak

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener, world-famous for its tender and juicy steaks, opened its second location in the Philippines at the newly renovated The Podium, Ortigas Center in Mandaluyong City.

Established in New York, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is one of the best in the world and has locations in the US, Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. In February 2016, it opened its first location in the country at the Newport Mall in Resorts World Manila.

Wolfgang Zwiener certainly knows what it takes to serve some of the best steaks in the world. He opened Wolfgang’s Steakhouse after having worked for more than 40 years as head waiter at the legendary Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn, New York. It was there where he learned the dry-aging process of USDA Prime quality beef, which would eventually evolve into Wolfgang’s unique philosophy for excellence.

Wolfgang’s son Peter Zwiener flew in for the opening of the steakhouse’s The Podium branch.

This new location can accommodate up to 80 guests and offers dining on the main floor or the mezzanine level. It also features a lunch menu that includes medallions of filet mignon aux poivre, medallions of filet mignon with mushroom sauce, and the Taste of New York, which is a four-course meal composed of Caesar salad, USDA Prime dry-aged sirloin (400 g.), mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and Wolfgang’s New York Cheesecake. For dinner, the famed porterhouse is definitely a must-try.

I’m so lucky that Wolfgang’s second branch is near me! Its third location is set to open soon at One Bonifacio High Street Stock Exchange building. (For more information, call 505-6272, e-mail reservation. podium@wolfgangssteakhouse.ph or visit www.facebook.com/ WolfgangsSteakhousePH/.)

(From left) Wolfgang’s Steakhouse corporate executive chef and partner Amiro Cruz, local partner Marvin Agustin, president Peter Zwiener, local partner Raymund Magdaluyo and VP of operations Lydia d’Amato.

Ging Teehankee and Vicky Cuisia.

Marvin Agustin with SM Supermalls’ Mich So and COO Steven Tan.

(From left) SM Supermalls AVP for operations Christian Mathay and group marketing manager for Premier Malls Kai Fagara with Ortigas & Co. VP and GM Renee Bacani and SVP and COO Tom Mirasol.

Juan Bora III, AJ Violago and Enrique Gonzalez.

First Gen Corp.’s Noel Singson and wife Ana.

Lito Mercado and Augusto Gonzalez.

(From left) Jenny Leviste, Susie Madrigal Bayot, Therese Santos and Toni Palenzuela.

BDO’s Edmundo Soriano and BDO Insurance Brokers Inc.’s Tracy Tan.

BDO’s Julie Chua and Jeanette Javellana.

Ambassador Jose Cuisia and Lino Palenzuela.

Event host Tim Tayag.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse signature dish — USDA Prime black angus porterhouse steak.