Fall In Love With CDP Global Table All Over Again With New Dishes From Around The World
Celebrating its five years, this always reliable eatery makes sure its regular customers keep on coming back to enjoy its international comfort food favorites, and now, some delectable new dishes on the menu
Ever since CDP Global Table opened its doors at Power Plant Rockwell five years ago, it has enjoyed a steady stream of customers recognizing it as a regular haunt and steady favorite. Its concept of “global table” equates to a menu of small plates that spread their wings all over the world instead of identifying with one specific national, or even type, of cuisine.
It’s like you’ve put together a list of comfort food from all over the globe, and crammed them into one menu. With its tapas format, it also means it’s an excellent choice for diners ready to try a little bit of everything, or for groups who are into sharing. I know my sons love to dine at CDP, as no matter what food mood they’re in, they’re bound to find something that will hit home.
So when Malou Fores invited us to try out their fresh new menu items, it was a given that I would be curious and show up. Along with Kat Alcantara-Kuhn, Malou welcomed us to this preview lunch and pointed out a Mrs. Gibson to us. One of its die-hard regulars, Mrs. Gibson dines at least once every week at CDP, and like us, she was eager to sample the new dishes.
Ikura Egg
First up, was the Ikura Egg, consisting of Japanese egg with ikura or salmon caviar and vodka cream. I don’t usually like egg after breakfast, but this one was my exception. It goes down really smoothly, and there’s just a hint of the egg aftertaste. I loved mixing this with the Grilled Octopus Salad, which has almonds, pine nuts, and kiat kiat (Mandarin orange) tossed in a subtle orange vinaigrette.
Crab Roe Spaghettini
The two new pasta dishes are like night and day. The Crab Roe Spaghettini was, for me, the more interesting dish, as the taba ng talangka took a dominant role in the overall flavor. The second pasta dish was a Salted Egg Carbonara. Remember what I just said about egg? Unless you are one of those salted egg fans, this one took my second place among the pasta courses.
The Prawn and Oyster Tempura Sandwich was one of those light-hearted snacks that comes with a small salad and potato chips, and I would imagine this will succeed mightily with those looking for a light lunch or heavy snack. The Shortribs & Smoked Mash was a small plate that lives up to its promise in terms of taste and flavor.
Duck Paella
My big favorite among the main courses would be the Duck Paella. As Malou remarks, “Enjoy the tutong!” And I truly love how this paella has a lot of tutong rice, those tasty burnt bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. That you’re given a generous duck leg and thigh in the bargain should go down well with those who are into sharing.
LaMatcha with white chocolate ice cream
If there is one dish to definitely “write home about,” it would be the new dessert that was unveiled during our tasting lunch. It’s LaMatcha, a green tea lava cake, served with a dollop of white chocolate ice cream. We’re often given the dark chocolate lava cake rendition, so here was something different, and it works!
I know my sons and I aren’t giving up on our perennial CDP favorites, the Escargot & Empanaditas and the Dark Chocolate Mousse, but these new dishes are certainly going to be giving those dishes a run for their money.
CDP Global Table, Level R1, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City, (0917) 832-9828, Instagram and Facebook @cdpglobaltable
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