Bob wants to drive through Tagaytay from our Pugad Lawin Adventure in Batangas, so we did. We stopped by Gourmet Café because Bob wants to buy some local coffee for pasalubong. Gourmet Cafe is owned by Gourmet Farms Inc. Their Refresher's section if I am not mistaken used to be what they call Gourmet's Deli. All the pictures in this blog are taken by Bob.
They have the Refresher's section where you can get your freshly roasted coffee, teas, and freshly organic produce such as romaine lettuce, lolo rossa, green ice lettuce, etc. They are all organically grown in their own farm which is right behind their separate Dining area. If you have time for lunch or dinner, go to their restaurant. If you are just there for a quick coffee stop - then their Refresher's section is perfect.
We tasted several pestos they have (yummy!) Bought several coffee beans in different bean variety. We found a real nice French press (love it and I been using it since then!). Bought several fruits and vegetables and the best mango wines! I still have to taste all their sauces and dressings but so far I can say that their products are one of the best in town!
For balikbayan, this is a highly recommended place to buy some pasalubong. They carry mostly their own products but also carries other Philippine-produced products that you will be proud to carry back with you. Personally for me, their coffee and teas are great pasalubong!
Bob is one of the founding member of Slow Food Las Vegas Chapter (to know more about it visit www.slowfoodlasvegas.org) The mission of Slow Food is to counteract the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in knowing where their food comes from, and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. Slow Food is dedicated to bio-diversity (preservation of food variety) and sustainability (meeting present needs without compromising those of future generations). Also, Slow Food works to support the small farmer, local artisans and preserves cultural food traditions. So for him, this place is very impressive as it is in line with Slow Food’s advocacy.
Gourmet Cafe's Dining area. I have eaten on their dining area several times in the past and I remember being very satisfied with their food. Too bad that day, we already had our lunch.
Behind the dining area is their farm. Most of their produce are sold in high-end restaurants and hotels. They are also available in their Refresher's section.
Bob is very impressed with this place especially after taking the tour in their farm. If you get there before 2 pm – stop by the Refreshers section and asks their staff if you can have a tour in their farm. They have the nicest and friendliest staff. They are all knowledgeable about the products they carry and they provide great customer service!
If you want to know more about this place visit http://www.gourmet.com.ph/farm.html. I found out that they also have a place they call the Sanctuary - a place that offers wholistic retreat but is exclusive to its select clients only. Hmmmm... how do I qualify as a select client???
It doesn't matter :-) Their coffee is one of my primary source of antioxidants!
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