Steak night at Le Feu
Le Feu (French for “the fire”) has been around for a year but I never got to try it despite hearing great reviews from some friends. I decided to check out this place and discovered a jewel. Le Feu Steak House raises the bar in Makati with its signature steaks and new menu highlights.
This restaurant is located in Makati’s Hotel Celeste and continues to solidify its reputation as a premier dining destination in Makati. One does need a reservation as the place is usually full! Le Feu is helmed by Chef Kevin Villarica, who prepares a premium European-inspired steak menu and an impressive array of new anticipated dishes.
Kevin is known for his modern Filipino cuisine but showcases a different facet of his talent at Le Feu, focusing on elevated comfort food. The menu features a selection of steaks, headlined by the crowd favorite juicy and tender Brazilian-style Picanha. Le Feu announced new additions to its menu such as Wagyu Picanha, Claypot Steak Rice and the Wagyu Double Smash Burger.
The restaurant’s surge in popularity was undoubtedly because of its food. I really enjoyed the Caesar Salad with Wagyu bresaola (air-dried salted beef) and their Aglio Olio that Kevin served with prawns — a perfect dish to have with steak!
Le Feu also offers seafood dishes including the yummy Halibut & Lemon Caper Cream. The packed lunch crowd can also be attributed to some of its special promotions, including an unlimited steak and sides lunch!
Le Feu provides an elegant and intimate dining atmosphere, perfect for a romantic evening, a special celebration, or a memorable business dinner. I’m glad I got to check this place out.
Le Feu Steak House is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm and is located at the ground floor of Hotel Celeste, 2 San Lorenzo Drive corner Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City. Call (0917) 8526541 or email [email protected] for inquiries. Reservations are recommended.
Two events not to miss this October
This is a concert I am really looking forward to! MiraNila Heritage House and Library in partnership with the Erehwon Center for the Arts and the P. Ilusorio Foundation and in collaboration with Gallery MiraNila by The Blue Leaf presents Cecile Licad Up Close on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Described by The New Yorker as “a pianist’s pianist,” Licad will play in the garden-surrounded setting of the Gallery MiraNila. The repertoire will feature Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight) in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, 19 short compositions from Schumann’s Carnaval, Op. 9, Liszt’s St. Francis de Paolo Walking on the Waves, three pieces from American composer Scott Joplin that Licad’s performed at the Carnegie Hall last December, and Chopin’s “favorite and dearest” of his ballads, Ballade No. 1 in G Minor.
The Gallery MiraNila concert offers an opportunity to hear this most decorated of Filipino classical artists in the intimate setting. Tickets for her one-night-only solo concert in Metro Manila for premium seats at P3,500 and regular seats at P3,000. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the performance will start at 6:30 pm.
(Message Bern at (0906) 5478268 or email [email protected] for ticket inquiries.)
And good news for fans of that smash television comedy “Friends” — The Friends Experience is coming to Manila next month! The upcoming opening at The Solaire Resort and Casino marks the first stop in Asia for the globally beloved experience.
“The Friends Experience: The One in Manila,” was created by Warner Bros.
Discovery Global Experiences, Original X Productions (OGX), and Warner Bros. Television Group will transport guests into the world of “Friendswith life-sized recreated sets, replica costumes and props, as well as behind-the-scenes content.”
CEO of GMG Productions Carlos Candal shared, “Bringing The Friends Experience to Manila is an incredible opportunity to celebrate one of television’s most beloved series with fans in the Philippines. ‘Friends’ has created generations of laughter and connection, and we’re thrilled to offer an experience that allows fans to experience the show in a whole new way.”
Nostalgia-packed, interactive recreated sets include Monica’s kitchen and the fountain featured on the opening credits. There will be plenty of photo opportunities to recreate their favorite scenes, such as posing at Rachel and Monica’s purple door, relaxing in Chandler and Joey’s recliners, or helping Ross with the infamous sofa pivot. Of course there is the show’s famed coffee house, Central Perk, fully recreated with the legendary orange sofa. “Friends” fans will also be able to take home a selection of exclusive merchandise from the retail store.
The Friends Experience: The One in Manila will run from Oct. 8 to Nov. 30 at The Space at Solaire. Tickets are available via TicketWorld. As GMG Productions’ official 2025 season bank sponsor and pre-sale partner, UnionBank of the Philippines cardholders can also enjoy an exclusive ticket discount available until Oct. 7.
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