One man’s gustatory romance with steak

MANILA, Philippines - Carmelo “Melo” Santiago is a name that has been synonymous with certified Angus Beef Steaks in the Philippines and is referred to as “the guru of steaks,” making steak connoisseurs of Filipinos and blazing the trail in steak fine dining since establishing the Melo’s chain of restaurants in 1988.

Melo’s Restaurant has become every steakhouse’s benchmark for high-quality products and personalized fine-dining service.

Melo also pioneered Wagyu steaks in the country when he established in 2007 the House of Wagyu Stone Grill, which unsurprisingly became an instant success.

In September 2013, Melo unveiled Carmelo’s Wagyu Steaks at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center Mall, taking the Melo’s brand of excellence to a higher level. With his daughter Cristina Santiago-Rivera at the helm of Carmelo’s Wagyu Steaks, expect an exciting steak dining experience on every visit.

Chef Cristina earned her culinary diploma at the prestigious California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, CA. The eldest daughter of Melo, Chef Cristina’s innovative and creative talent continues to draw high praises from prominent food critics. Her award-winning desserts make the perfect ending to every dining experience at Carmelo’s Wagyu Steaks. 

For details, call 625-5954 or 0917-5205027.