My Country House Tagaytay is the Newest Dining Destination Down South
There’s a new dining destination in Tagaytay that is surely worth the long drive. My Country House Tagaytay is a charming new restaurant inspired by the beautiful countryside escapes and rural homes on hills and ridges outside of the world’s most loved culinary destinations. The Hungry Kat went on a short trip down south to have lunch at this new venue and I really enjoyed their family-style “heritage classic” cuisine served in a relaxing and lovely garden environment.
My Country House opened its doors just last month at 115 Pulong Sagingan Street, Maitim 2nd West in Tagaytay City. It is easily accessible from the main Aguinaldo Highway and can be found using Google Maps or Waze. It is actually just a stone’s throw away from its sister establishment Farmer’s Table from Raintree Restaurants which has been very popular ever since it opened in 2021. They are open daily from 7:00am to 10:00pm and they have an exclusive secured parking area just in front of their gate so parking is no problem.
My Country House Tagaytay is Raintree Restaurants’ newest al fresco restaurant, bar, and events venue located in a beautiful countryside house and garden with lush greenery. The place used to be a family rest house which has now been converted into this lovely restaurant. You could already feel the warmth and homey ambiance as you enter the reception area.
The main dining hall occupies a spacious al fresco area with fresh air and natural light coming from the gardens and pond. You can find plenty of family-style seatings as they cater mostly to friends and families trekking to Tagaytay for a relaxing break.
Our group of media guests occupied this long table facing the pond. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with good food and lovely conversations in a very cozy and colorful setting.
There’s plenty of areas to choose from at My Country House, including these sofas and tables closer to the gardens. There’s also a bar area for those who prefer to sit up close with their beverages.
My Country House has a farm-to-table dining concept where your vegetables are harvested fresh, livestock is raised with care and love, all from your favorite local farmers. Freshly-baked bread is shared with family and friends over recipes that have been passed from generation to generation.
I saw these cute trio of American Silkie chickens named Ike, Tina and Gonzo walking around at the garden. I have never seen chicken as cute and furry as these three! My Country House is pet and animal-friendly so you can also bring along your beloved pets to join you in Tagaytay.
There’s also a small boutique inside the restaurant selling health and wellness items such as these aromatic oils. I actually bought a couple of bottles for myself.
We were hosted that afternoon by Raintree Hospitality Group Vice President Martin Wisniewski who joined us at the table for a bountiful lunch featuring My Country House’s specialties. The restaurant just opened last month but they have already attracted a lot of excited guests. To differentiate it from its next door neighbor Farmer’s Table, My Country House will be featuring a more celebratory menu highlighted by dishes we often encounter during big parties or holiday dinners at home.
I was joined by Ms. Gwen Jacinto who handles public relations for the company, as well as Raintree Hospitality Corporate Chef Kalel Chan. We were ready to sample the family-style "heritage classic" cuisine featuring healthy appetizers, homemade pastas, sizzling paellas, and grilled steaks for sharing.
I started by ordering one of their Smooth Blends, the Jolly Green Monster (P295). This healthy shake comes with a combination of mango, spinach, kale, lychees, coconut water, and passionfruit essence. It was quite refreshing and I could immediately feel the energy boost. They also have unique fruity cocktails like the Dragon Blood (P320) with its fresh pink dragonfruit and lychees blended with rum and lychee juice.
For our appetizers, we first had the Cheese Gougères (P350) with its delightful parmesan and basil cheese puffs stuffed with cream cheese.
The Miso Bagna Cauda (P395) is a healthier option as it comes with farm fresh vegetables that you can dip inside a miso butter anchovy fondue. These vegetables are harvested fresh from the local farmers, with some items actually coming from My Country House's own gardens.
I really like foie gras so the Seared Foie Gras Canapés (P575) was my favorite appetizer. These juicy duck liver are served on top of sourdough crisps and comes with fig jam, pineapple preserves, and sweet calvados apple relish.
The Burrata & Beets (P550) is another colorful starter with its buratta cheese served together with roasted sweet beets, fresh dalandan bits, fresh dill and mint, cucumbers, and roasted pistachios.
For those who really love salads, order their Tableside Kale & Romaine Caesar Salad (P325 per pax). The server will set up and prepare your salad right beside your table so you can watch them combine all these fresh ingredients which include anchovies, egg yolk, capers, minced fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, and fresh basil topped with housemade cheese crusts.
We also got to try the Truffled Mushroom & Cheese Capelletti (P650). These are house-made spinach mushroom dumplings with three kinds of mushrooms and cream topped with pecorino.
For our main courses, we started with the Country Chicken Relleno (P995), a festive dish that is usually served at home during the holidays. This is a sliced half chicken stuffed with olives, pimientas, sausage and spices, served with chicken au jus.
My favorite dish that afternoon would probably be the Lengua Estofado (P795). This is a slow-braised ox tongue topped with wild mushrooms, Spanish chorizo, Spanish green olives, and potatoes topped with crispy jamon serrano. Instead of the usual thin slice of lengua, this one has thicker cuts of ox tongue which makes it look more like a creamy beef calderata. I do not usually like eating lengua but this dish made me change my opinions because it was so good.
Another popular dish that afternoon was the Chef's Famous Melting Salmon (P795). This is the softest, melt-in-your-mouth salmon fillet I have ever encountered! The fish is cooked in very low heat for a long period to make it that tender. It also served with asian herb relish plus red and white miso.
There’s also the Saffron Seafood Paella (P1100) with its medley of prawns, mussels, squid, Toscana peppers, haricot verts and fresh lemon. This is a great dish to fill up our plates and it goes well with all the other dishes that were served.
The highlight of any meal is of course, the steak! My Country House offers its Steak To Share (P5500), an 800-gram 21-day dry-aged bone-in US Angus rib-eye steak which can satisfy the entire table. All their steaks come with garlic confit and roasted tomato topped with Maldon Salt.
The steak is served with a choice of two sauces from tarragon béarnaise, merlot bordelaise, or truffled mushroom gravy. It also comes with a choice of two sides - potato gratin, creamy potato purée, creamed spinach or miso butter glazed carrots. You can also add 30g of foie gras for P495.
For desserts, we had a warm bowl of Classic Dark Chocolate & Pistachio Soufflé (P595) as well as the Tropical Fresh Fruit Bowl (P395) to end their delightful lineup of specialties.
My Country House Tagaytay is truly one of the best places to visit for those who are planning a road trip to Tagaytay. The charming and refreshing garden ambiance coupled with their extensive lineup of healthy and celebratory dishes makes it a worthwhile destintation for families and friends any day of the week. Come visit My Country House now while they are not yet too crowded, because I’m sure they will be the new talk of the town very soon.
My Country House Tagaytay
115 Pulong Sagingan Street, Maitim 2nd West, Tagaytay City
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Doña Elena Olive Oil Teams Up with Raintree Restaurants for a Tasty and Healthy Dining
Forget about those quick foodie fads and caloric choices as Doña Elena Olive Oil and Raintree Restaurants introduce delicious but healthy dishes. Raintree Restaurants, which includes Chelsea Kitchen in SM Megamall, Museum Cafe at the Ayala Museum Complex, and Providore in SM Aura BGC are known and well-loved for their imaginative yet familiar menu choices that keep customers coming back. Corporate Chef Kalel Chan consistently proves that guilt-free options can be deliciously healthy. This is why throughout the months of June and July, Doña Elena Olive Oil and these three restaurants are coming up with limited edition dishes that can help you on your road to a fitter and better you, without scrimping on the taste and flavor.
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CHELSEA KITCHEN - Pesto Marinated Grilled Chicken Fusilli pasta with gorgonzola cream and toasted walnuts (P530)
Equal parts filling and flavorful, Chelsea Kitchen’s Chicken and Pesto Pasta is made with top-notch ingredients beginning with Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil and Classic Green Pesto Sauce, mixed with the ideal ratio of cooking cream. Using Doña Elena Al Dente Fusilli Pasta, the final recipe is topped off with grilled slices of chicken and toasted croutons for a crunchy contrast. Doubly rich but deliciously balanced, the ideally smooth gorgonzola dip is made creamy with parmesan and breadcrumbs. Try this protein-rich dish once and you’ll never go back to your old favorite for sure! Located inside the bustling SM Megamall, Chelsea Kitchen is primarily known for the peerless pasta recipes. This casual restaurant is not only an ultimate representation of comfort; it’s also inspired by the retro chic European cafes with menus updated for the modern palate.
SM Mega Fashion Hall, Ortigas City, Metro Manila; 958-6777
MUSEUM CAFE - Olive oil slow poached Salmon with sundried tomato pesto, warm dill Potato salad and Arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette (P650)
Irresistibly low-calorie and tasty, M Café’s Slow Poached Salmon Confit uses the clean taste and firm texture of Norwegian salmon. It is a combination of the light but flavorful Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil along with some rosemary herbs, Doña Elena Black and Green Olives, and a generous spread of Doña Elena Red Pesto Sauce. This dish also comes with a healthy portion of marble potato wrapped in sour cream and fresh arugula, making it a great choice for pescatarians, light eaters, and those who simply want more Omega-3 in their diet. If you’re in search for something more than your regular fare, the M Café is your ideal destination. With a stand out, art-inspired ambiance, their modern Asian cuisine is all about straight-up food with a contemporary twist.
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Lovingly poured with Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil, the Chorizo and Tiger Prawn Gambas is a fresh take to an old favorite. Adding to its lively and bright flavors are the smoked pimenton, Spanish chorizo, and tiger prawn gambas ideally partnered with olive focaccia bread. Its delicate combination of spice and aromatic flavors also make it the perfect pair with rice. So if you’re looking for sophisticated simplicity, back-to-the-basics kind of menu and other old time favorites, head over to Providore at SM Aura for this pleasurable choice.
Upper Ground Floor SM Aura BGC, Taguig, Metro Manila; 802-9448
From small plates to family-style feasts, you’ll want to add these limited edition menus to your regular rotation when making the rounds of your must-visit restaurants in the metro. The flavors and health benefits of Doña Elena Olive Oils, Pesto Sauces, and other Doña Elena ingredients make each dish a stand out without much of the guilt. After trying them out at the restaurants, why not try replicating them at home yourself? All Doña Elena products are available in all supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide.
Doña Elena Olive Oil is exclusively distributed by Fly Ace Corporation in the Philippines. It is the consistent no. 1 Olive Oil brand according to A.C. Nielsen. Available in three (3) variants, extra virgin, pure and pomace which comes in 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L glass bottles and 5L PET bottle sizes. For more tips, recipes, and promos visit @donaelenacuisineraclub on Facebook and Instagram
