7 Abreeza restaurants for every holiday gathering

HOLIDAY season is in full swing, and everyone’s December calendars are filled with reunions and long-overdue catch-ups! Naturally, one question that always comes up is “Where should we eat?” Here, we’ve made it easier for you with a list of dining spots at Ayala Malls Abreeza that are perfect for every type of holiday gathering. Whether it’s Friday or Monday, you and your office buddies deserve to unwind—and there’s no better place to do it than TGI Friday’s at the GF. Leave your work woes at the door and dig into your favorite American dishes, with steaks, salads, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, and more on offer. Finish off your meal with fun cocktails and beers on tap and let the chatter and laughter flow. For inquiries and reservations, call (082) 321-9567. Planning a classy celebration to impress your bosses or elders? A restaurant that won’t disappoint is Italianni’s at the GF. Settle into its warm, inviting interiors and delight in exceptional dining with its authentic Italian menu laden with everything from pizzas to pastas, appetizers to meat dishes, desserts to espressos—all prepared with premium ingredients and bursting with distinctive flavors. For inquiries and reservations, call (082) 321-9587. Entertaining balikbayan friends and family? Send them off with a taste of home at Sunburst Fried Chicken at the 2F. This Mindanao dining icon—a long-time favorite for its crispy fried chicken—welcomes you to their Abreeza branch, where you can treat balikbayan guests to that famed fried chicken as well as Pinoy classics such as sizzling bangus, crispy pata, sinigang na hipon, beef ampalaya, and sizzling squid. For inquiries and reservations, call (082) 295-7573. Want to eat now, worry about the holiday weight later? Korean grill and restaurant Gangnam in Davao at the GF offers unlimited samgyupsal, beef, and chicken for P388/head that’s perfect for your foodloving barkada. Grill those cuts to your hearts’ delight while scooping up side dishes, soups, salads, and desserts. Gangnam in Davao offers different unli BBQ promos; plus, they’re open until 11pm, giving you more time to chomp and chat. For inquiries and reservations, call (082) 233-2115. Meeting up with friends you haven’t seen in ages? Make new memories together at the newly opened Crustasia Asian Seafood Market at the 2F. Crustasia guarantees a food adventure around Asia with signature dishes from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines on its menu. As you all dig into laksa, pad thai, crabs, patatim, tom yum, and nasi goreng, you’ll be in such good spirits, you’ll be scheduling that next meetup in no time. For inquiries and reservations, call 09983048660. For a family celebration—whether with the immediate family or with the entire clan—look no further than another newly opened restaurant, Bless Las Paellas at the 2F. Gather your nearest and dearest; celebrate over a feast of Spanish staples such as paella, gambas, and lengua and Filipino favorites like kare-kare and caldereta; and go home with stronger bonds—not to mention fuller bellies. For inquiries and reservations, call 09953116544 or 09219358549. For date night, schedule a rendezvous at Al-Sultan at the 3F. Tucked away in a cozy corner that looks out at Abreeza’s al fresco Roof Garden, Al-Sultan treats you to tasty and healthy Arabic, Mediterranean, and Filipino eats. Cap off a satisfying meal by stepping out onto the Roof Garden and holding hands in the glow of the Abreeza Festival of Lights, a dazzling light show running until January 6, 2020 that takes place every 30 minutes from 6pm until the mall closes. For inquiries and reservations, call 09276159767. For updates and more information on Abreeza’s stores and restaurants, like @AbreezaMall on Facebook and follow @abreezatweets on Twitter and @iloveabreezamall on Instagram.