As though evenings were made for love: La Serenata at Casa Buenas

This Valentine’s season, Casa Buenas at Newport World Resorts presents La Serenata on February 14 and 15, a five-course menu that explores the many expressions of romance. Now in its seventh year, the annual offering has become a familiar tradition at the signature Filipino restaurant, returning as a celebration grounded in food and the moments shared at the table.

Guests may choose between two seatings, with the first from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and the second from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Subtle music plays through the evening as a complement to the meal, creating a setting where flavor, pacing, and companionship shape how the night is experienced.

Unang Pagkikita
The first encounter
The journey begins with Unang Pagkikita as the first course of Malamig na Sabaw at Talaba, a chilled oyster and sinigang broth. Brine and gentle acidity meet with restraint, echoing the excitement of a first meeting, with curiosity lingering as initial impressions begin to take shape.



Hawak Kamay
Finding comfort
The second course, Hawak Kamay is Kinilaw na Isda with tuna, cucumber, radish, and vinegar. Clean and balanced, the dish reflects the ease that comes with familiarity, marking the moment trust begins to form and connection feels natural, much like the comfort of hands finding each other for the first time.


Yakap

An embrace
At the heart of the menu is Yakap, a kansi interpretation featuring beef bone marrow dumpling and green langka. Rich yet composed, the dish conveys warmth and reassurance, mirroring the closeness that defines a relationship once affection deepens and comfort becomes shared.





For the main course, guests may choose between two expressions of devotion. Pananabik sa Pag-Ibig presents Inihaw na Isda, a grilled lapu-lapu fillet served with ensaladang pako, offering clarity and balance. Mahal offers a reinterpretation of beef kare-kare, composed of oxtail croquetas, peanut gravy, homemade bagoong, bokchoy, talong, and sitaw, delivering depth through familiar flavors. Together, the options reflect the choices that define love, shaped by preference, understanding, and commitment.



Himagas
Sweet continuance
The evening closes with Himagas, a Corazón de Manila creation of raspberry and rose, with mousse, ube, almond, and Breton shortbread. Designed for sharing, the dessert offers a quiet sweetness that lingers, much like love that settles into something that lasts.

Guests may select from Casa Buenas’ wine selection to accompany the five-course menu, allowing the meal to be complemented according to preference. The pairing of serenade and shared dining reflects a romantic sensibility familiar to Filipino celebrations.

While La Serenata lends itself naturally to Valentine’s celebrations for two, the experience also welcomes gatherings beyond couples. Casa Buenas offers table arrangements suited for different group sizes, allowing the occasion to be shared with friends and family. Pricing for the experience is set at PHP 5,500 nett for the Couple’s Table, PHP 15,500 nett for La Cupula accommodating six persons, and PHP 20,500 nett for the Pamilya Table for eight persons. An additional set menu may be availed at PHP 3,000 nett per person. For inquiries and reservations, guests may contact 02 7908 8988 or 0917 878 8312.

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