A bit like breakfast, a bit like lunch. Where to grab a unique brunch When In Manila? Heard of STACY’s already? The name might sound a bit arbitrary but it manages to stir up a unique dining flair.
One fine Sunday morning, rather than our usual of grab a coffee on the way into church, and just eat cereal from our kitchen, we went to STACY’s. A quick hop over to this brunch stop is a break outside of our usual grind Sundays. Brunch is perfect on a lazy Sunday when the most I can manage to do is throw on a pair of oversized shades, flirty flip flops and don that Sunday dress.
STACY’s offers a delicious, sit-down Sunday brunch with adventurous eggs, fluffy pancakes, and many other delicious items. Resembles a New Jersey- American- diner, overflowing with various novelties, knickknacks, and antiques. The service, portioning, extensive selection of food and drinks, combine with a comfortable atmosphere, amounts to STACY’s as the perfect spot to nurse a hangover with friends or grab brunch after a morning run.
Emphasizing comfort and creativity, their menu reinvents classic dishes with eclectic flair, allowing customers to try new flavour combinations. Dishes crafted with imported ingredients can be selected from different enticing categories on the menu to enliven the senses and satisfy anyone’s craving.
Nestled in the serenity of Capitol Green street Quezon City, STACY’s has the look and feel like one of many little charming restaurants that you are likely to find in the outskirts of San Francisco. It’s comprised of an inside dining room with country chic decor and an outside patio area that is available for seating year round. Boasting of an impressive menu, Stacy’s is also a perfect spot for dating couples. Perhaps one of the most romantic dining spots in Quezon City. Those who are coming from either Tandang Sora or U.P. will never have a hard time spotting STACY’s. Greenstreet is just beside the monumental Celebrity Sports Plaza.
STACY’s is co-owned and co-managed by lovely couple Mondo and Angelique Castro . Mon has the passion for music, while Angelique dig arts. They’re partnered by old friends and couple Ryan and Aby Nachura. Aby, is the Head of the Del Monte Test Kitchen, Ryan’s photography combined with Angelique‘s solid background in Visual Arts, and Mon’s love for music, STACY’s was born. Music, cooking, arts and photography= STACY’s. Angelique told me that STACY’s was derived from her 102 year old grandmother’s name, who served as their inspiration of having a fulfilled life. “We wanted STACY’s to be simple, give out the fresh vibes and be that happy place with good food”.
Factors for a successful restaurants range from spacious tables, to prompt service, and bearable noise-levels, in addition to the well-rounded food and beverage menu and a sophisticated atmosphere. STACY’s spells the word coziness though it might be a little crammed to some (but the use of pastels and bright colours gives it a warm feel). Somehow reminds me of the Heima Store. The dining room offers a relaxed setting and the outdoor patio, which overlooks the serene setting of Capitol Hills Golf Club, makes diners forget the hustle and bustle of the city streets. Every dish is designed for the food connoisseur and surprisingly, the food is priced fairly. Hefty servings too!
Beyond that, you can find well-crafted salads, solid pastas, or chicken and fish entrees. The food is amply portioned, and tastes divine, expect to be blown away by their dishes. Upon arrival, you will be served with this Merry Mix. A happy mix of butter popcorn, pretzels and marshmallows on a cute ceramic mug.
Ready?
Grilled Shrimp w/ Sweet Pomelo (Php155) – Fresh Shrimp Salad with mixed Greens and Asian Dressing
A pretty salad to behold, full of fresh greens adorned with that sweet coloured pomelo. It added a lot more substance to the salad and was perfect for a light entree. A fantastic appetizer to share or for a light meal for just one. Sweet pomelo salad with a smack.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup w/ Toasted Bacon (Php105) – comfort soup of the day
The pumpkin soup was velvety smooth and flavourful, consistency was neither too thick nor too thin. The toasted bacon made it more outstanding.
Stacy Jones (Php195) – STACY’s best seller; tender yakiniku cut US beef sirloin tapa smothered with loads of fried garlic; served with “anyway you like ‘em” eggs, fresh tomatoes, and roasted garlic rice.
Haven food for beef lovers, the aroma of the beef will hit you. Every cut was totally juicy and was not dry at all. Beef was of high grade quality as its natural flavour is worth devouring for. Best eaten fresh hot from the kitchen.
Isn’t this heart-shaped rice the cutest ever?
Big Breakfast Bangers (Php165) – savoury grilled sausage patty served w/ sugar-dusted French toast, cheesy scrambled eggs and a cup of fresh fruits.
Ok sausage freaks, this is a must try. Almost went sausage coma after as this was grilled to perfection and the French toast complemented it well. A huge brekky plate with a thick slab of sausage patty, it’s so good you can even ignore the syrup but will still taste as good. The buttery scrambled eggs also melts in your mouth.
Monkey Toast (Php145) – fluffy pieces of cinnamon French toast topped w/ sweet caramelized bananas, strawberry, whipped peanut butter and dark choco chips.
Did not actually expect an Elvis Presley nostalgia here. Elvis favourite sandwich is one of the most brilliant inventions known to mankind, yes?! So how the heck do you improve upon a sandwich of such an epic depth? Definitely not a light sandwich by any means, it’s filling and luscious. That creamy homemade peanut butter will make you want to bring a jar home- too bad they’re not for sale. I told Aby to start considering selling this. This is perfect for even an ordinary pan de sal. The peanut butter gives that heavenly kick. Monkey Toast will be the death of me.
Jersey Shore (Php170) – creamy chunks of white tuna salad generously layered w/ tomato slices and gooey Swiss cheese, piled high on a freshly baked wheat pan de sal.
The Classic Tuna Salad gets a new twist with this STACY’s tasty recipe. The crunch really livens up the tuna. One dish that is one Tuna overload fix. I loved the upscale taste of this twist on an old classic tuna salad that STACY’s did. I think a little bit of fresh chopped garlic in it would enhance the flavor to perfection.
Home baked Chicken Parmesan (Ph190) – Baked chicken fillet in Italian herbs and chunky tomato sauce layered with oodles of parmesan and mozzarella cheese, topped on a bed of herbed rice pilaf.
Indeed very old school with that red sauce and lots of melty mozzarella cheese. Dish was decently made, truly rich and the cheese was made perfectly oozing. Sauce was made with the right amount of tomato, no sourness exaggeration.
All of their dishes had very solid, representative flavours. Dishes were presented as works of art and I have to say, tasted just as good. If I had to choose, I would say the Home baked Chicken Parmesan was my favourite from what I sampled. The cheese, chicken and sauce just exploded in my mouth as an incredible flavour sensation. Really gamey, with a strong Italian flavour, but still quite light.
Candy Vanilla Milkshake (Php95)
Just a thick, creamy milkshake to make your taste buds flip out. It wasn’t runny, nicely blended, cool and refreshing as well.
If ever you’ll feel bloated after your meal and wants to skip their cakes (which by the way looks decadent and almost immoral), they will transcend you to your childhood days with their Butter Balls. Nostalgic isn’t it? STACY’s really knows how to bring out the kid in you. It’s also a great place to meet up with friends and can cater to large parties with utmost ease. You’ll come to love the upscale atmosphere, vintage-retro-chic style that gives customers the perfect dining experience. If you’re into the laid-back mood and quirky kind of date spots, Stacy’s provides the ultimate code to your vault.
With the friendly staff, quiet, relaxed atmosphere, and retro-classical music playing in the background, I couldn’t think of a lovelier, more unrushed way to spend a Sunday morning! Have a blast from the past When In Manila. Quirky, cozy, dainty- STACY’s is the place to be.
STACY’s
Capitol Greenstreet Commercial Center,
Ground Floor( in front of Pancake House)
1 Capitol Hills Drive, Quezon City
e-mail: abynachura@gmail.com
contact #s: 02.9526843 /0927.3262244 / 0933.4427661 / 09178472229
