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| The Peak at Grand Hyatt Manila |
Bonifacio Global City, The Metro’s
clubbing central, now has a grand addition to its roster of super clubs,
private clubs, grills and speakeasies.
Called The Peak at Grand Hyatt Manila (or simply The Peak), it is a beautiful, multi-level
combination of a grill restaurant, speakeasy, high-energy whiskey bar and a music
lounge, each a destination on its own.
These, plus more, as it also has a view that
can be found nowhere else, being perched on 60th and 62nd floors (each floor is
two storeys) of the 281.78 m. (924.5 ft.) high, 66-storey and 461-room Grand
Hyatt Hotel, the tallest building in the Philippines.
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| The Peak Bar |
The interior space, taking inspiration
from organic nature and contemporary Oriental vibe, was not one big open area.
Rather, its concept was inspired by penthouse
living (where one room flows to another) with private, residence-style rooms
with leather seats, set against the sweeping Manila skyline backdrop.
Able to accommodate several intimate groups, it
gave a cozy and laid back ambiance of a living room, truly a perfect spot for a night out with friends.
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| Lounge area with Metro Manila's skyline as backdrop |
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| Lounge area |
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| Bartender at work |
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| Cigars being hand rolled |
Different, but still awesome,
no two rooms are alike but all offer different de luxe experiences.
A staircase
connects the 60th and 61st floors.
The pattern of the octagonal solihiya (split cane
weave) is the prevalent design detail on furniture and panels and derivatives
of it also form the woven structures.
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| The solihiya motif is seen just about everywhere |
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| Dining area |
The Whiskey Bar has a spacious lounge where guests can unwind, a 14-pax
main dining table and its own private kitchen, perfect for private parties.
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| A rustic table with a top made from a single wood slab |
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| Whiskey Bar with its own private kitchen |
The main restaurant is a
grill steakhouse set with an open kitchen centerpiece where one can see how
your food is expertly prepared by Chef de Cuisine Manuel Baenziger and his team.
And what an impressive array it was –Maryland
crab cakes; succulent Coquilles St. Jacques (baked US scallop with mushrooms
and gruyere cheese); artisan farmhouse cheeses with bread, cracker, dried
fruit, nut and chutney; cured ham such as Pata Negra, Jamon Iberico from Spain,
Jamon de Bayonne from France and Culatello di Zibello from Italy; properly
cooked steaks (Australian Wagyu Rib-Eye, US prime beef tenderloin , etc.);
grilled Tiger prawns with garlic, herbs and lime; and the best oysters (Fine de
Claire, Belon or Irish) and the signature Chocolate Florentine Cake.
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| The open kitchen |
They also have an impressive list
of fine wine from California; whiskies from Scotland, Ireland and Japan; and French
Champagne. They also offer hand-rolled cigars. There’s also a romantic open
deck where you can hang out to watch the sunset (weather permitting), revel in
the cool breeze and, as this is the perfect spot and height, to enjoy the 360-degree,
skyline view of Uptown Bonifacio Global City.
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| Panoramic view of BGC skyline at night |
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| Brightly-lit skyscrapers |
To entertain guests
throughout the night, the music lounge will feature international bands, DJs
and other musical performances with Manila’s top bartenders serving the best
cocktails. For the grand opening, The Peak headlined The Legacy Band, with Lucile Bannholtzer and Michele
Lurili, Clifford Myers, Thomas Gilbert and Rustein Merriweather dishing out
hits from the 1980s (Bohemian Rhapsody, Dancing Queen, Play That Funky Music, etc.)
to the present (Despacito, etc.).
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| Legacy Band |
For more privacy and intimate
conversations, guest can also settle on the upper level of the music lounge
where you can still hear the live performance and get a bird’s eye view of the
stage.
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| The upper level of the music lounge |
This place was really an exciting
place to see, hang out and have a good time, as it took us from dining, to
drinks and then to an exceptional experience of the high life.
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| L-R: blogger Mr. Melo Villareal, Ms. Karmina de Ungria (Director of Marketing Communications - Grand Hyatt Manila), publicist Mr. Pete Dacuycuy, blogger Ms. Ma. Joy Calipes-Felizardo and the author |
Grand Hyatt
Manila’s nightclub and entertainment center, this multipurpose concept
steakhouse bar really offers the best in its culinary experience and impeccable
service.
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| Lounge area |
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| Dining area |
According to Benjamin
Schertzer, Manager of The Peak, “We are excited to welcome guests and to show
them what we have created for them; because we believe that The Peak is best
explained through experience. From interiors, dining and live entertainment,
there will always be something new waiting to be discovered.”
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| Dining area |
Bonifacio Global City, The Metro’s
clubbing central, now has a grand addition to its roster of super clubs,
private clubs, grills and speakeasies. 
The Peak had its official
grand opening just last November 23, with members of print and online media
invited as well as other guests. 
The interior space, taking inspiration
from organic nature and contemporary Oriental vibe, was not one big open area. 
The main restaurant is a
grill steakhouse set with an open kitchen centerpiece where one can see how
your food is expertly prepared by Chef de Cuisine Manuel Baenziger and his team.
And what an impressive array it was –Maryland
crab cakes; succulent Coquilles St. Jacques (baked US scallop with mushrooms
and gruyere cheese); artisan farmhouse cheeses with bread, cracker, dried
fruit, nut and chutney; cured ham such as Pata Negra, Jamon Iberico from Spain,
Jamon de Bayonne from France and Culatello di Zibello from Italy; properly
cooked steaks (Australian Wagyu Rib-Eye, US prime beef tenderloin , etc.);
grilled Tiger prawns with garlic, herbs and lime; and the best oysters (Fine de
Claire, Belon or Irish) and the signature Chocolate Florentine Cake.
They also have an impressive list
of fine wine from California; whiskies from Scotland, Ireland and Japan; and French
Champagne. They also offer hand-rolled cigars. There’s also a romantic open
deck where you can hang out to watch the sunset (weather permitting), revel in
the cool breeze and, as this is the perfect spot and height, to enjoy the 360-degree,
skyline view of Uptown Bonifacio Global City.
To entertain guests
throughout the night, the music lounge will feature international bands, DJs
and other musical performances with Manila’s top bartenders serving the best
cocktails. For the grand opening, The Peak headlined The Legacy Band, with Lucile Bannholtzer and Michele
Lurili, Clifford Myers, Thomas Gilbert and Rustein Merriweather dishing out
hits from the 1980s (Bohemian Rhapsody, Dancing Queen, Play That Funky Music, etc.)
to the present (Despacito, etc.).
