Graceful and always generous, Metronome is a modern French restaurant that is all about sublimeelegance. Foregoing the precepts of modern dining, the restaurant seeks to create a space whereguests can dine without pretense and enjoy the present moment. Metronome’s menu is anunderstated reexamination of classic French cuisine, deeply rooted in the old-world charm of Filipinohospitality.

This year, Metronome is finally open for lunch service, serving a menu that caters to the wants andneeds of their daytime guests. “Guests who choose to come to lunch with us are very different fromour guests who join us for dinner,” says Miko Calo, head chef of Metronome. “Our lunch guests arelooking for a dining experience that is more casual, quick, and less complicated,” she adds.

Inspired by Miko’s early life as chef, the Metronome Bistro Lunch is a three-course, menu of classicFrench comfort food done at its best. “When I lived in France, I could step into any restaurant and geta delicious meal of well-executed dishes,” Miko says. “You always knew that you would leave yourtable blissfully satisfied.”

While every dish on the Bistro Lunch Menu is thoughtfully made, there are a few stellar dishes thatshould not be missed.

One of those dishes is the Metronome Burger. It is an indulgently delectable burger made with a100% USDA Prime Beef patty, pan-seared foie gras, caramelized onions and Emmental cheesestacked between a warm, house-made brioche bun.

The Metronome Burger Metronome

Looking for something more traditional? Consider the Poulet A LaChasseur or Hunter’s Chicken. It isa true French classic of chicken quarters braised in white wine and cognac with mushrooms, bacon,and tarragon and served with a velvet-like potato purée. “Hunter’s Chicken was the first poultry dish Iever learned to make, “ shares Miko. “Making this dish made me realize how using good wine and thebest cognac can makes this dish. Good ingredients make all the difference,” she continues.

Hunter's Chicken Metronome

Dessert should not be skipped. At first glance, the Dark Chocolate Mousse presents as a simple dish.But once spooned and savored, rich layers of chocolate, coffee and cream reveal themselves,enveloping one with a gentle wave of subtle sweetness.

Dark Chocolate Mousse Metronome

Metronome was built upon a simple idea, a life of elegant living. While daytime guests may not haveas much time nor the inclination to spend as much for lunch, at Metronome, they will never feelhurried. They will enjoy more than they expected and leave blissfully satisfied.

Linger over lunch in this elegant space. Metronome

Chef Miko Calo Metronome

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Address: G/F The Grand Midori Makati, Bolanos Street, Legazpi Village, Makati. Contact: (02) 283-5706. Email: info@restaurantmetronome.com. Website: www.restaurantmetronome.com. IG: @restaurant.metronome.