Blue Bay Walk highlights artisan food

MANILA, Philippines -Blue Bay Walk in the bay area CBD of Pasay City is fast evolving into a lifestyle attraction famous for bringing together local and international pacesetters in retail and dining. People living, working, and spending leisure time in the area will find a different experience from the typical mall because the developer, Federal Land, Inc., will combine in one venue the spaciousness of an open-air promenade with the most current bistros and boutiques for every craving and occasion.

“As a new brand we didn’t have brand equity, so it was very important for us to go into a location that has a lot of visibility,” says Cito Martelino, general manager of Project Pie Philippines. “We needed prominence, we needed visibility. And then we also look at the layout. This is, I think, one of our best laid-out stores.”

The restaurant’s brand of fun is on full display at the Blue Bay Walk branch because the configuration of the space allows diners an unobstructed view of the entire store’s creative concept. Every detail of the space is wittily thought out, from the stylish minimalist tables and chairs, to the high ceilings installed with what Cito calls Edison bulbs: filament showing through the casing, casting a beautiful glow, especially at night — a wink of sorts to one of mankind’s creative geniuses. 

With only two main food offerings, pizza and salad, Project Pie still manages to offer a range of choices. In an upscale version of the turo-turo culture of Filipinos, you point to your preferred toppings as you move across the order counter. For example, you can get a mid-sized pizza and choose from a selection of delish topping choices (say, a combination of grilled chicken, gorgonzola, mozzarella, cilantro, and sliced red onions) or, if you don’t mind piling on the flavors, you can put everything on a pre-heated crust that’s been slathered on one side with red sauce and barbecue sauce on the other. All this for only P285 and your pizza’s ready in two to five minutes.

Also worth checking out is Pies and Tarts, the scrumptious sweets and pastries store by chef J. Tesoro at Blue Bay Walk.

Blue Bay Walk’s structure and upscale vibe won chef J. over. The mall has a chic yet casual environment, the perfect spot for families wanting to unwind and bond, he says.  Pies and Tarts’ extensive selection of cronuts, mini-tarts, cookie tarts and mini-pies, combined with a relaxing atmosphere, make Pies and Tarts by Chef J. Tesoro a wonderful spot for family and friends with a sweet tooth.

“Blue Bay Walk is a different experience,” Cito says. “Especially when the entire complex is fully operational.”

Blue Bay Walk is located at Metro Park, EDSA cor. Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City.

For information, call 857-9353 or visit www.bluebaywalk.com.ph.  Like the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bluebaywalk and follow on Instagram @bluebaywalk to get updates about the development.