From Merienda to Wine Nights: Bytes Brings a Fresh Twist to Filipino Dining

At the recent relaunch of Bytes, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila introduced Pares | Cork & Comfort Dinner Pairing at Bytes, a curated dining experience where guests is guided through engaging tasting notes and pairing insights, showcasing how approachable wines can enhance Filipino comfort food. (This is priced at PHP 2,800 nett per person and is available every third Wednesday of the month.)

This writer got the privileged to be invited along with fellow journalist Alex and the one and only Bob Zozobrado, hotelier and marketing man par excellence, who is currently the CEO and General Manager of the country's Philippine Retirement Agency.

Notable dishes on the a la carte menu served to us were Adobong Liver Pâté, Molo Soup, Flaky Beef Empanada, Gourmet Tuyo Pasta, and Matcha Mango
Mousse Cake. The featured wine selection includes: Haussmann Chardonnay, Haussmann Merlot, Footprint Shiraz, and Growers Gate Moscato.

Fun, intimate dining with friends at Lanson's Bytes

It was my first time to have sipped and tasted four variety of table wines in one seating. Surprisingly, I did not get tipsy. The small serving, rather, the right bites of food we had, got further enhanced with the wine pairings. What a perfect light, yet filling dinner to cap a busy, stressful day!

“Bytes is where Filipino light fares meet everyday indulgence — offering affordable local dishes in a relaxed and trendy space, now elevated with wine pairings that bring food and drink together in harmony,” said our perfect host Rochelle Tabino, who is Marketing and Communications Manager, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila.

Also with us at the intimate dinner topped with happy-unlimited chitchat were Nian Nigor, SMHCC Vice President for Public Relations, and her dear hubby Shen.

Lanson's re-introduction of Bytes, highlights affordable local dishes and Filipino merienda favorites. Open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Bytes offers guests a welcoming atmosphere that blends comfort and modern flair, making it an ideal destination for a midday snack, casual catch-up, or early evening indulgence.

Located on the Ground Floor, Bytes features limited seating to ensure warm, personalised attention from Lanson Place’s devoted hosts. The space reflects a comfort-casual

ambiance; inviting, approachable, and never intimidating.

To know more about this new offering, visit Lanson's website at https://lansonplace.com/mallofasia.

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