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MANILA, Philippines – After 15 years, La Cocina de Tita Moning, a popular restaurant in an ancestral home built in the ’30s, is closing.
Two months ago, the restaurant announced on their Facebook page: “It has been an honor sharing our heritage with you. Please be advised that La Cocina de Tita Moning shall be closing her doors on May 31, 2016. We are happy to welcome you until then.”
The announcement was captioned, “What a journey it has been, a million thanks to everyone that made it possible.”
Owner Suzette Montinola explained the close to Coconuts Manila: “The family needs to reasses the future of the ancestral home and of the property. There is a big possibility that La Cocina de Tita Moning will continue selling the heirloom recipes in the future from a new location. However, on May 31, the business will be closed and will need to go dormant for awhile.”
La Cocina de Tita Moning was a favorite for large dinners and special occasions. On April 21, they invited diners to celebrate Mother’s Day – La Cocina’s last one – with them.
According to their website, La Cocina de Tita Moning started when Suzette began delivering food made according to her late grandmother’s recipes.
Soon, she also began serving dinners at the Legarda family’s ancestral home along San Rafael Street, San Miguel District, Manila.
Guests at the restaurant get a tour of the old house – including a look at the antique camera equipment, train sets, clinic area, and art by National Artists – and eat Spanish-Filipino dishes in the main dining room.
Have you eaten at la Cocina de Tita Moning? What was your best memory made at this beloved restaurant? Let us know in the comments! – Rappler.com
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