What's On The Menu At Our Intimate Dinner With Pia Wurtzbach

Metro threw an intimate dinner gathering at Casa Buenas to celebrate Pia Wurtzbach's book launch and latest Metro covers. Here's every delicious menu item we enjoye

Metro.Style Team

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/de22cfec-41b7-4b08-9f48-78ff3f3d32ae_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_6071.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Pia Wurtzbach doing a mini book signing session with Metro"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pia Wurtzbach doing a mini book signing session with Metro<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Miss Universe 2015 <a href="https://metro.style/search?q=pia%20wurtzbach" target="_blank">Pia Wurtzbach</a></strong> has added another feather to her festooned hat (or, crown, rather). Recently, this actress, <a href="https://metro.style/search?q=pia%27s%20postcards" target="_blank"><strong>Metro Channel&#x27;s </strong><em><strong>Pia&#x27;s Postcards</strong></em> host</a>, entrepreneur, and <a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/pia-wurtzbach-carla-lizardo-biancaguidotti-podcast/29399" target="_blank">podcaster</a> achieved her dream of becoming a published author. </p><div><br/></div><p>In collaboration with <strong>ABS-CBN Books </strong>and UK-based <strong>Tuttle Publishing</strong>, Pia launched her debut novel, <em><strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/pia-wurtzbach-author-queen-of-the-universe-book/36269" target="_blank">Queen of the Universe</a></strong></em>, in September, and has been going on book signing tours since. Her next one is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyz5393v3Z4/?img_index=1" target="_blank">the first international leg of her tour</a>, happening on November 5 in Design Orchard in Singapore.   </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b639b0d2-f5ce-4c04-a2a0-a708626d8267_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5629.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="This intimate dinner with Pia Wurtzbach marked two things: the celebration of the launch of her book, " Queen="" of="" the="" and="" unveiling="" her="" latest="" Metro=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">This intimate dinner with Pia Wurtzbach marked two things: the celebration of the launch of her book, &#x27;Queen of the Universe,&#x27; and the unveiling of her latest Metro covers<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1eec39e9-24a1-45ff-ab42-91d1f26df5bc_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5730.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="" Queen="" of="" the="" is="" Pia="" debut="" set="" against="" rich="" backdrop="" urban="" life.="" It="" follows="" a="" young="" woman="" and="" family="" breadwinner="" who="" enters="" world="" beauty=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">&#x27;Queen of the Universe&#x27; is Pia Wurtzbach&#x27;s debut novel, set against the rich backdrop of Manila&#x27;s urban life. It follows Cleo, a young woman and family breadwinner who enters the world of beauty pageants.<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e211e1b9-f2d4-4978-a645-faeb5ebfe927_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5360.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Metro head Christina N. Lopez, Pia Wurtzbach, Metro editor-in-chief Geolette Esguerra, and ABS-CBN Books head Mark Yambot"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Metro head Christina N. Lopez, Pia Wurtzbach, Metro editor-in-chief Geolette Esguerra, and ABS-CBN Books head Mark Yambot<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/115e06ff-3ac0-4f40-81e5-1d8571d15bfc_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5654.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Editor-in-chief Geolette Esguerra unveiled Pia Wurtzbach" s="" latest="" Metro=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Editor-in-chief Geolette Esguerra unveiled Pia Wurtzbach&#x27;s latest Metro cover.<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/digital-covers/pia-wurtzbach-queen-of-the-universe-book-author/36476" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pia Wurtzbach: A Story About A Storyteller</a></div><div><br/></div><p>But before this queen gets even busier, we threw an intimate dinner for her to celebrate her milestone as an international author and unveil her latest <strong>Metro</strong> covers. From the cover shoot held at <a href="https://lascasasqc.com/Home/OurStory" target="_blank">Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Quezon City</a> to the gathering in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/casa_buenas/?hl=en" target="_blank">Casa Buenas</a> at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/newportworldresorts/?hl=en" target="_blank">Newport World Resorts</a>, everything is aligned with Pia being the epitome of Pinoy pride with her global reach and influence. </p><div><br/></div><p>To congratulate her on her recent accomplishments, there was indeed no better venue than Casa Buenas, a restaurant that offers Filipino cuisine with Spanish influences. Its interior has a warm and welcoming ambiance with its high ceiling and distinctively Filipino touches like <em>capiz</em> and <em>solihiya</em>. But, at the same time, Machuca tiles and statement chandeliers elevate the space to give it an intricate and luxe aesthetic. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/beaa6671-7ea8-4dd6-8a33-cfb6b0e48f9c_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_6263.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Casa Buenas is located at the ground floor of Newport Grand Wing in Newport City, Pasay."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Casa Buenas is located at the ground floor of Newport Grand Wing in Newport City, Pasay.<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ebf7fc0b-e5d8-49ef-a30c-39bea2a690d8_ers_5305a.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Casa Buenas served as the venue for the intimate dinner Metro threw for Pia Wurtzbach."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Casa Buenas served as the venue for the intimate dinner Metro threw for Pia Wurtzbach.<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9ea7497d-c023-4667-94ac-0cebefa5baed_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_6131.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Pia Wurtzbach with Joee Guilas, Newport World Resorts" Director="" of="" Corporate=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pia Wurtzbach with Joee Guilas, Newport World Resorts&#x27; Director of Corporate Communications<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/digital-covers/author-pia-wurtzbach-married-life-jeremy-jauncey/36526" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pia Wurtzbach Opens Up About Her Married Life</a></div><div><br/></div><p>Despite the grand architecture and interior decor, dining at Casa Buenas is remarkably cozy with the comforting familiarity of their dishes. They are fares Filipinos have always enjoyed as a family, and their sophisticated presentations are a definite treat for some visual feast. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Keep scrolling to see the menu items we enjoyed at the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/metrolovespia/" target="_blank">#MetroLovesPia</a> intimate dinner:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/29ab35ac-386a-4bbf-8d54-d9168a1b90c8_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5396.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/510360f3-a2c6-49a6-a03d-8bb97ef02161_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5464.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Complimentary bread</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/43d7aef5-131d-4e3c-ba39-485af3a61c15_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5466.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The bread was served with three kinds of compounded butter: ube, pineapple, and pimiento<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0a9cd7e3-e6d1-4463-8aca-c07fb006733c_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5501.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Tabla: Sinuglaw (Grilled Pork with Tuna Ceviche and Toyomansi Gelee), Citrus Cured Salmon Tostada with Truffle Cream Cheese, and Sardinas Tostada (Olive Oil Marinated Sardines with Tomato Salsa)"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Tabla: Sinuglaw (Grilled Pork with Tuna Ceviche and Toyomansi Gelee), Citrus Cured Salmon Tostada with Truffle Cream Cheese, and Sardinas Tostada (Olive Oil Marinated Sardines with Tomato Salsa)<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/eff75c89-2391-4fc7-a75a-4f38ca12fa62_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5761.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Halaan (Clear Soup With Aromatic and Angel Hair Pasta)"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Halaan (Clear Soup With Aromatic and Angel Hair Pasta)<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c98f73b8-d1f7-48d4-ada8-ebb5ef0e2097_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5806.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Sinulog (Roasted Chicken with Cebu" s="" Best="" Lechon=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Sinulog (Roasted Chicken with Cebu&#x27;s Best Lechon Stuffing)<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ba741e8c-582b-4915-9339-e165e01c4b11_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5833.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Grilled US Pork Ribeye with Salted Egg Salsa, Java Rice, and Balsamic and Sesame Sauce<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/963c5422-ded6-4234-83a3-f13d78d27c15_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_5815.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Grilled Octopus with Sesame Vinegar Sauce"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Grilled Octopus with Sesame Vinegar Sauce<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/10460c62-9d9a-4ef8-8cd6-14ba56fa401d_pia wurtzbach casa buenas dinnerers_6144.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Banana Chocolate Pie"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Banana Chocolate Pie<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo by Metrophoto  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Photos by <strong>Metrophoto</strong></p><div><br/></div>

Metro threw an intimate dinner gathering at Casa Buenas to celebrate Pia Wurtzbach's book launch and latest Metro covers. Here's every delicious menu item we enjoyed at this event