Akrotiri sounds like a new term or word, but after doing some research I learned that Akrotiri is an ancient city and settlement in Santorini, Greece that was destroyed during a volcanic eruption and the city is rich with artworks and objects that shows the modern way of living of man. According to Wikipedia, Akrotiri was the possible reference for Plato's story of Atlantis.
Akrotiri will be searched as part of history and geography, but here in the Philippines, Akrotiri is a food destination and name of a restaurant that offers modern Eurasian cuisine. Akrotiri restaurant opened few weeks ago in Commerce Center in Filinvest City, Alabang.
Akrotiri restaurant and also bar offers Mediterranean cuisines, Greek and European influences cuisines that are prepared to fit for the Asian market, so expect a fusion of European and Asian menu at Akrotiri.
AKROTIRI MODERN EURASIAN CUISINE
Akrotiri is located at the ground level of Commerce Center in Alabang. If you are looking for restaurant that serves a much rich of flavor and spice, then you have to visit Akrotiri to try the Eurasian flavors.
Akrotiri is also a bar, they also serve famous and traditional cocktails and drinks. After my visit there at Akrotiri, I got the interest to visit their bar, but I do heard that Akrotiri specialty is much more on seafood and wagyu beef.
Here are some info and service of Akrotiri
- All their food is freshly cooked using the freshest ingredients
- They got a wide selection of whiskey, wine and gin
- Food are are fusion of Asian, Greek and European
- One of the owner Dimitris Karatzas owns a reputable resto in Mykonos, Greece
TIP: Visit their FB page and follow them for food and drinks promo
link: https://www.facebook.com/AkrotiriPH/
INSIDE AKROTIRI
THE OPERATORS OF AKROTIRI
Dimitris Karatza and David Jones
“We wanted to bring our knowledge to the Philippines and use all the incredible food that’s in the East and blended it with the West, Akrotini’s offerings reflect the Mediterranean classics, mainly Greek and other European influences but at the same time, we’ve localized the taste to create a new flavor. One can call it ‘fusion’, but we feel that ‘EurAsian’ highlights what we represent—an amalgamation of influences that have strong ties with the Philippine food culture.” - David Jones, General Manager
During the opening day of Akrotiri restaurant, I was surprised that former model Alexandra Nicole is married to Mr. Dimitris Karatza, that means that Alexandra Nicole is also a part owner of the restaurant.
A photographer captured my talk with Alexandra Nicole, I was figuring out when and where we meet, she remembered me but it took me 2 days to figured out that we met in Toycon 2012 and she was one of our guest model in cosplay guest.
Medyo dyahe at hindi ko sya naalala. but when I saw her, it gave me a big hunch that we met before. Congrats Alexandra Nicole for the opening of your restaurant!
At the VIP bloggers night at Akrotiri - we experienced the good food, drinks and also fun with co-bloggers. If you are looking for a party venue or a cocktail night event, then you have to check out Akrotiri as they can host one of your private parties.
Thanks to Akrotiri's event photographers for capturing our moment during the VIP bloggers night. After the party -- I felt tipsy, it means that their cocktails are good!!
Akrotiri menu as created by Italian Chef Luca Maffei, and at the restaurant,Head Chef Ereyca Trinidad manages all the creation of food based on the menu and also fusing some pinoy flavors to the Greek and European cuisines.
There's a lot of food on their menu and I think Akrotiri can expand more in the future and they might offer more authentic or fusion food based on Asian, Greek and European.
Before you head to Akrotiri, check out the food list here and see what they can offer to us pinoy who have a wide taste buds.
THE MENU
THE FOOD AND DRINKS
Manhattan, Mojito tequila sunrise, stormy, Espresso martini, tequila sunrise
EURASIAN SOUR SOUP
GRILLED PRAWN
GRILLED SALMON
TUNA TATAKI
ANGUS TENDERLOIN
BEEF SHANK DUMPLINGS
WAGYU CORNED BEEF
TIRAMISU
ADOBO OCTOPUS
GRILLED SQUID
RUSTIC CHICKEN
SMOKED SALMON
CHOCOLATE GARDEN MOSAIKO
PRAWN TOM YUM CURRY SOUP
SEAFOOD TAGLIATELLE
24 HOUR PORK
TIRADITO MAYA MAYA
WATERMELON FETA
ORGANIC SALAD
QUINOA SALAD
TUNA TARTAR TOSTADA
Not my plate, but that’s from John Michael Bueno’s plate! hahaha.
AFTERMATH
My face after drinking at Akrotiri, I didn't expected that I will enjoy their drinks. I didn't ate too many meat that night, but Im more interested on their seafood menu. The one that are close to my heart are the risotto squid ink, thats the flavor that I prefer, so fresh and creamy, I also got to try their grilled prawns, squid and salmon, they are good and taste so fresh. I also got a chance to try the wagyu beef, its so good especially when its fresh from the kitchen. There are too many food to try at Akrotiri, but seafood was the one that captured my heart.
If you have visited Akrotiri in Alabang, let me know in the comments youre preferred food and also drinks.
So that in my next visit, I might have to try your own favorites
Thanks for reading and see you at the next food adventure!
