![]() “The name Pat&Pat aligns with our family-oriented theme. They had to stand out, so Marichele jokingly suggested combining her husband’s name Patrick with her daughter Patricia’s, and it stuck. The name was initially supposed to be along the lines of “Marichele’s Café,” but they were afraid “na baka masyadong namang tita,” Marichele quipped. From there, the concept was solid – Pat&Pat would be all about family favorites and reliable comfort food. While building the concept, they agreed that Marichele’s well-loved recipes had to take centerstage. ![]() “This played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth opening and a high standard of service right from the beginning,” he said. ![]() Pat&Pat started with a “strong foundation” in operations, sourcing a team of “experienced staff” from Outback Steak Restaurant, whom Patrick said were “already experts in excellent customer service.” To him, customer service is and should be any restaurant’s main pillar. Nandoon ‘yung excitement sa pag-create, sa pagkaroon ng sariling brand (The excitement comes from creating and having your own brand),” Patrick told Rappler. “The journey stemmed from the excitement of creating concepts in the food business and bringing those concepts to life. Photo by Steph Arnaldo/RapplerĪrmed with his wife’s family recipes and entrepreneurial experience owning JTs Manukan and Buffalo’s Wings N’ Things franchises, Patrick and Marichele got to work. “What’s opening next?” they’d wonder in anticipation, until Patrick decided that the answer would finally be… his very own restaurant. As regulars of Capitol Greenstreet’s Pancake House and Pho Hoa branches, the foodie family would always eye the empty space at front. The cozy joint, which opened last November, is the spontaneous brainchild of husband and wife tandem Patrick and Marichele Gregorio and their three kids Martin, Patricia, and Angela. Boasting of a panoramic vista of greenery from the golf course amidst a backdrop of the city, students enjoy harmony with nature while concentrating on their studies.MANILA, Philippines – The family that eats together… builds a restaurant together! This is pretty much the story behind neighborhood resto Pat&Pat, located at Capitol Greenstreet, Capitol Hills Drive, Quezon City, and owned by the entrepreneurial Gregorio family of five. Come and visit us at Lower Ground Level, East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza, Ortigas, Mandaluyong Cityįirst Gourmet Academy’s premium advantage is its central location, accessible via public transportation and vehicles but situated away from the hustle and bustle of the main thoroughfare to enable focused learning.īut the magnificent view from the Academy is the icing on the cake. ![]() We also expand our academy in very accessible Ortigas Center which is the central business district located within the joint boundaries of big cities in the Metro. Situated at Capitol GreenStreet (the former Capitol Hills Golf and Country Club in the heart of Capitol Hills, Quezon City), students and guests will not be short of dining choices as a multitude of restaurants exists in the same building – from Pho Hoa, Jack’s Loft and Pancake House, to our very own Fika. Why should you choose First Gourmet Academy? Click here to find out why we are the top culinary school in the Philippines. ![]()
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