Restaurant Verbena is the multi-awarded gourmet gem of Discovery Country Suites, serving the culinary creations of Executive Chef David Pardo de Ayala. Set in the cozy elegance of this lakeside retreat, Verbena pairs the rich, stimulating flavors of contemporary fusion cuisine with the comforting ingredients of farm-fresh country food. The menu is complemented by a prestigious wine list of renowned international labels. Verbena's hearty country breakfasts are a highlight of every stay at Discovery Country Suites, as are the sophisticated selections of wine and cheese served at sundown.

Awards:
Ranked Number 2, Top 5 in the Philippines, The Miele Guide 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 editions
Top 25 in the Philippines, The Miele Guide 2009. Awarded
Certified Fine Dining Restaurant by La Chaine des Rotisseurs
Manila's Best Restaurants, Philippine Tatler, 2009/2010/2011

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Fondness for Fondue. Dip, swirl and savor. The cheery communal experience of sharing a pot of fondue is made much more pleasant in Restaurant Verbena's postcard-pretty setting. Gather round a table with friends and family, and enjoy any of Chef Celmar Ambida's choice fondue creations.
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David Pardo de Ayala was born in Bogota, Colombia, and in 1990, became the youngest winner ever of his country's national culinary contest, the Nestle "Toca de Oro." After a number of years as chef de partie in five star hotels and as Executive Chef of independent operations, David travelled to New York to expand his professional scope and attend the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. In Manhattan, he worked at some of the city's leading restaurants, such as Bouley, Le Bernardin and Lespinasse and cooked for the rich and famous in the Long Island summer resort town of East Hampton. When he settled in the Philippines in 1997, David opened the prestigious Soleil Restaurant in Makati. He also worked as Chef of Aqua Restaurant at the Enterprise Center and of Soleil Cafe Moderne at Greenbelt 2.

David is currently the Resident Manager of Discovery Suites, but continues to oversee the F&B operations of Discovery Country Suites and Discovery Shores Boracay.

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