When The Avenue Complex was built a few years ago, I was excited to see a new development in the Smallville area that eventually brought nightlife to a higher level in terms of food and entertainment. It offers a complete dining and entertainment experience that cater to different crowds and palates as well as a club, mini-casino and function rooms. 
It has a Filipino fusion restaurant named Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine, an Italian restaurant Amalfi Cucina Italiana, an American bistro named Bourbon Street, a Greek inspired joint named Terra, a steakhouse named Mojave, an all dessert shop aptly named Nothing But Desserts, and a coffeeshop Coffeebreak. It also has function rooms named The Venue, Golden B mini casion and a club, Aura. It's a one stop dining and entertainment destination when in Iloilo City. 
A few weeks ago, together with popular travel blogger, Eric D of Byahilo travel blog, we experienced the best of The Avenue Complex upon the invitation of it's Marketing Manager, Ms. Arvi Sumayo. An alfresco dinner set up that started with assorted bread crisps from Amalfi Cucina Italiana. I always like them ever since especially when dipped in the balsamic vinegar concoction.
A bowl of Roasted Pumpkin Soup from Mojave whet up our appetites with it's smoky flavour that well complimented the rich taste of the pumpkin. 
A plate of thin crust and crisp Sausage Pizzafrom Bourbon Street started our gastronomic trip that delighted our palates. Each bite came in with the crunch I looked for a for thin crust pizza and ended with the delectable goodness of the cheese-tomato-sausage mix of the pizza. 
I chose angel hair pasta for our Salsiccia Pasta order at Amalfi Cucina Italiana and enjoyed it very much. The pasta was cooked perfectly with the sauce being savoury on each forkful. Now I know my pasta order next time I'll be at Amalfi. 
We had the popular Lechon de Rondalla from Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine which is like a rolled lechone kawali. The order was overwhelming - from it's size and presentation to it being scrumptious in every bite even without dipping it in the concoction it came with. How salivating even just by looking at it! 
Another order from Bourbon Street was the delectable Baked Salmon that had the right crisp outside but still moist and soft inside that retained the flavour of the salmon. 
Complementing our dinner was trio of houseblend iced teas from three restaurants - Bauhinia iced tea, Amalfil iced tea and Mojave iced tea. The first had had the tropical flavour as it was a concoction of fruit juices while the Amalfil iced tea is cranberry based giving that distinct flavour of the fruit. The Mojave iced has a strong tea flavour to it. 
And finally, we changed location and had our caffeeine fill that night at Coffeebreak. The Avenue branch could be the biggest coffeeshop in the country as it sits around 300 patrons in it's aircon and al fresco setting. I had my usual order of Cafe Latte without sugar and it perfectly ended that one gastronomic night.
For almost 4 hours, The Avenue gave us a lot of gastronomy with out having to get up and change venue most of the time. That's the great deal about being a one complete stop - everything is within reach and all tastes good. And eating is really more fun at The Avenue!
It has a Filipino fusion restaurant named Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine, an Italian restaurant Amalfi Cucina Italiana, an American bistro named Bourbon Street, a Greek inspired joint named Terra, a steakhouse named Mojave, an all dessert shop aptly named Nothing But Desserts, and a coffeeshop Coffeebreak. It also has function rooms named The Venue, Golden B mini casion and a club, Aura. It's a one stop dining and entertainment destination when in Iloilo City. 
A few weeks ago, together with popular travel blogger, Eric D of Byahilo travel blog, we experienced the best of The Avenue Complex upon the invitation of it's Marketing Manager, Ms. Arvi Sumayo. An alfresco dinner set up that started with assorted bread crisps from Amalfi Cucina Italiana. I always like them ever since especially when dipped in the balsamic vinegar concoction.
A bowl of Roasted Pumpkin Soup from Mojave whet up our appetites with it's smoky flavour that well complimented the rich taste of the pumpkin. 
A plate of thin crust and crisp Sausage Pizzafrom Bourbon Street started our gastronomic trip that delighted our palates. Each bite came in with the crunch I looked for a for thin crust pizza and ended with the delectable goodness of the cheese-tomato-sausage mix of the pizza. 
I chose angel hair pasta for our Salsiccia Pasta order at Amalfi Cucina Italiana and enjoyed it very much. The pasta was cooked perfectly with the sauce being savoury on each forkful. Now I know my pasta order next time I'll be at Amalfi. 
We had the popular Lechon de Rondalla from Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine which is like a rolled lechone kawali. The order was overwhelming - from it's size and presentation to it being scrumptious in every bite even without dipping it in the concoction it came with. How salivating even just by looking at it! 
Another order from Bourbon Street was the delectable Baked Salmon that had the right crisp outside but still moist and soft inside that retained the flavour of the salmon. 
Complementing our dinner was trio of houseblend iced teas from three restaurants - Bauhinia iced tea, Amalfil iced tea and Mojave iced tea. The first had had the tropical flavour as it was a concoction of fruit juices while the Amalfil iced tea is cranberry based giving that distinct flavour of the fruit. The Mojave iced has a strong tea flavour to it. 
And finally, we changed location and had our caffeeine fill that night at Coffeebreak. The Avenue branch could be the biggest coffeeshop in the country as it sits around 300 patrons in it's aircon and al fresco setting. I had my usual order of Cafe Latte without sugar and it perfectly ended that one gastronomic night.For almost 4 hours, The Avenue gave us a lot of gastronomy with out having to get up and change venue most of the time. That's the great deal about being a one complete stop - everything is within reach and all tastes good. And eating is really more fun at The Avenue!