Cocktails at Ayanna Garden Restaurant at the Sheridan Boutique Resort

Sheridan Boutique Resort in Oton hosted a cocktail event to unveil new additions to its Ayanna Garden Restaurant's menu as well as the resorts on-site attractions in time for summer and its new local residents' rate.

With it's last successful menu revamp back in 2013, Ayanna Garden Restaurant at the Sheridan Boutique in Oton recreates its gastronomic line up under the helm of Chef Miner del Mundo, to appeal to a wider range of food connoisseurs.

Showcasing a new set of dishes to the restaurant's impressive culinary creation, Ayanna aims to please distinctive palates with a wider array of rich flavor and aroma.

Named after a flower, this gastronomic haven has enticed the discriminating palates of the Ilonggos since 2012.

Overlooking the Azure Infinity Pool, Ayanna offers sumptuous gastronomic experience in its Asian inspired and al fresco dining set up beside a man-made pond.

Our cocktails that afternoon started with Cold Appetizers consisting of Salmon and Mango Ceviche, Seared Tuna with Feta Cheese & Watermelon and my favorite - Prosciutto-wrapped Melon slices. Daintily presented (1st photo above) it proved to be bitin that a platter was later served to us.

A Cold Cuts board found its way on our table consisting of Salami, 3 Cheeses (Brie, Gorgonzola and Camembert) with grapes and oranges on the side.

There's also wine and some French Baguette and breadsticks to go with them.

And certainly my favorite - Hickory Pork Ribs Sandwich. Savory sandwich with filling that doesn't overpower each other creating something delicious from your first bite to the last.

There's also Lasagna Bolognese to satisfy your Italian food cravings.

How about Grilled Chicken Teriyaki with Java rice and coleslaw?

And here's a Trio of Slider burgers with fries.

Completing the list of new items onf the menu are Classic Caesar Salad, Ayanna Garden Salad and Thai Green Mango for salads plus Bourbon Chili Wings, Beer-battered Chicken Tenders, Cheddar Cheese Bites and Asian Fish & Chips for appetizers. There's also Grilled Gen. San Tuna Belly as part of the Grill menu. Ayanna also launched Kid's Classics menu of Crunchy Fried Chicken, Cheesey Chicken Tenders and Baked Mac & Cheese.

Classic Ayanna desserts such as Tablea Chocolate Truffle Cake and Ube Halaya Cheesecake never fail to impress our taste buds. They'll be joined by the Guimaras Mango Cobbler on the new menu.

Ayanna Garden Restaurant want the Ilonggos to be delighted in a spectacle of flavours and quality of its food. Delighting the palate and giving a wonderful meal is Ayanna's foodie battlecry - if it’s not special, it won’t reach your table.

Ayanna Garden Restaurant at the Sheridan Boutique Resort

Brgy. Buray, Oton, Iloilo

Tel. Nos. +63 33 396-0033 | +63 917 307-7643

Facebook: Sheridan Boutique Resort

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