Let's Talk Pies. At Pattie Pie In Estancia Mall...

One of this year's exciting developments in the local dining scene comes fresh off the wood-fired oven. In an apparent bid to gain a bigger slice of the pie with its growing restaurant concepts, Chooks Premium Dining of Bounty Fresh launches its newest restaurant concept, the first of many more to come with Pattie Pie in Estancia Mall. Now let's talk pies...

The concept is simple and straightforward, yet many would agree that sometimes keeping it pure and simple may be the most difficult strategy in an increasingly cluttered and competitive landscape. Revolving around a wood-fired oven with an extensive array of comforting sweet and savory pies, Pattie Pie is the opening salvo from Chooks Premium Dining with even more innovative concepts planned in the pipeline. It's a logical extension to the core business of Bountry Fresh. And these pies are seriously good, matching the buzz in your social media feed...

The vibrant colors with its cool retro vibe makes Pattie Pie easy to spot, and this continues the moment you step inside...

...with its laid-back and casual character and quirky elements all promising a refreshed dining experience. Think of it as an elevated take on the familiar pizza parlors from the nostalgic past with a bolder color palette and high contrast aesthetic inspired by the colorful cafes of Korea. 

In full view, the wood-fired oven takes centerstage serving the signature creations from the chef-driven Pattie Pie. And this is where the magic happens, with the fire and smoke infusing its distinct notes to the pies of Pattie Pie. 

At the helm of Chooks Premium Dining's concepts is Chef Allen Buhay known for his ingredient-driven and freshness first approach in the kitchen. Chef Allen Buhay also brings with him a wealth of culinary experience from his long tenure as Executive Chef and partner of the Wildflour Group. Along with Chef Renz Nasara, Chef Allen Buhay shares his take on comforting classics anchored on their 48-hour fermented sourdough base for their signature pies to set Pattie Pie apart from the usual pizza joints. 

Yet there's more to Pattie Pie than just pizza. Chef Allen Buhay starts our Pattie Pie experience with a tasty duo of appetizers led by the Tomato Salad (P 420) with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh Stracciatella Cheese from Mercanti Farms...

...and the Grilled Mortadella (P 599) with sauteed peppers and onions on Salsa Verde. The freshness of the ingredients drives all the rich yet clean flavors from the Tomato Salad to the Grilled Mortadella. The complex play on flavors hinges on freshness, with the tartness of roasted tomatoes cutting through the richness of the Stracciatella cheese and the subtle nuanced notes of the grilled Mortadella enhanced by the smoky sweetness of the peppers and Salsa Verde for that contrasting yet elegantly balanced finish. 

Fresh off the wood-fired oven, the Sausage and Peppers (P 699) from the Wood Fire Pizza Pies Selection topped with homemade sausages, roasted peppers and charred scallions with white sauce on a thin and crisp crust becomes our introduction to Pattie Pie's take on a comforting classic. 

The savory richness of the homemade sausages are complemented by the smoky sweetness of roasted peppers along with the sharp bite from the charred scallions. The perfectly crisp fermented sourdough crust from the wood-fired oven with its lightly burnt blisters becomes the perfect base for the medley of savory toppings. 

The wood-fired oven does the job perfectly, and the concept and intent behind Pattie Pie becomes apparent with each slice from their signature pizza creations. Other options from the Wood Fire Pizza Pies Menu include the Classic Pepperoni (P 699), Margherita (P 799), Prosciutto and Mango (P 899), Prawn-Nduja (P 799) and Brie and Fruit (P 799).

From  the Cast Iron Pizza Pies Menu, the wittingly named PB&J (P 799) with pepperoni, bacon and jalapeño on a cheese crust brings robust savory notes from the duo of pepperoni and bacon followed by a subtle soothing heat from the jalapeños for another elegantly balanced rendition. 

The massive and generously loaded cast iron pizza becomes a solid meal in itself, with its crisp and charred edges bringing its delectable textures into play. 

One more slice reveals its impressive layers of toppings on a light yet crisp sourdough crust romanced by the flames of the wood-fired oven...

...for clearly another winner from the wood-fired repertoire of Pattie Pie. Other equally tempting options from the Cast Iron Pizza Pies Menu include the Veggie Pie (P 499), All-Meat Pie (P 899), Kale and Artichoke (P 599), White Pepperoni (P 799) and Seven Cheese (P 799). 

One of the biggest surprises from Pattie Pie comes from the non-pizza items on the menu like the Roast Chicken (P 699-Half/P 1,299-Whole) with free range chicken roasted in the wood-fired oven with pineapple-jalapeño hot honey and served with grilled corn. A deceptively simple dish with real and honest flavors, the juicy chicken brings a hearty and rustic vibe to the palate. Keeping it simple and uncluttered works. The rich and delicate notes of the roast chicken are kicked up by the pineapple-jalapeño hot honey for a bold, savory and intense finish mellowed by the sweetness of the grilled corn. 

Then, there's the Crispy Pork Belly (P 699) with tender and crisp slabs of fried pork belly on soy fried rice and pickled red onions. The juicy pork with its light and airy layer of crackling is masterfully executed with the pickled onions perfectly tempering the savory richness with each bite. The soy-fried rice completes this tasty ensemble by Pattie Pie. 

A sumptuous wood-fired feast at Pattie Pie deserves an equally memorable sweet ending. For dessert, Pattie Pie presents their indulgent trio starting with the Milk Sundae (P 280), a silky smooth and luscious temptation with milk ice cream topped with crushed polvoron...

...the amusingly named Corny Pie (P 350) with soft corn bread, cereal milk, corn flakes and polvoron...

...and the decadent Triple Chocolate Tart (P 320) with chocolate tart sucrée and chocolate cremeux with its unrestrained indulgence for that sweet ending at Pattie Pie. From pizza to sweet dessert pies and savory mains, Pattie Pie's refreshed take on comforting cuisine is a welcome addition to Estancia Mall's dining scene. 

The inaugural concept by Chooks Premium Dining is a solid start led by Chefs Allen Buhay and Renz Nasara. This is just the first of many more unique restaurant concepts from Chooks Premium Dining as it aims for a larger share of the pie from the local dining scene. And that pie is seriously looking good at Pattie Pie...

Pattie Pie is located at Level 1-Unit 139, Estancia Mall Main Wing, Capitol Commons, Capitol Road corner Camino Verde Circle, Pasig City, Metro Manila. You can also visit their IG Feed at https://www.instagram.com/pattiepieph/ for more information and updates or call 09175251010 for inquiries. 

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