While surfing the internet and searching for the top restaurants here in the Philippines, there is one café in Antipolo that caught my attention: Vieux Chalet, highly recommended by many visitors because of its delectable food and beautiful setting. The famous restaurant features a combination of continental cuisine and Filipino hospitality that is perfect if one is searching for that extra pleasure when it comes to dining.
To get away from the humdrum of city life and to just be able to relax is what everyone longs for. Vieux Chalet in Antipolo is one of those destinations where one can enjoy a great view and a tranquil ambiance. Tourists frequent this little haven not only to dine but also to catch magnificent sunsets and the breathtaking view of city lights that comes at nightfall.
Not just a restaurant
Many tourists who have visited and experienced Vieux Chalet find it to be a great place to unwind. Many good things have been aid and written about the restaurant and most of them highly recommended to stay for a day or two to discover and experience what Vieux Chalet is really all about.
many discover that it is not only just a restaurant. One visitor of Vieux said that the restaurant’s fabulous food is merely just a fraction of its delight. She added that she couldn’t help but smile whenever she thinks about Vieux Chalet.
Since 1984, Vieux Chalet has welcomed countless families from all over the world, and the good thing is they never fail to disappoint and astound their guests. The Vieux Chalet is known for their top caliber classic European dishes. On their menu you’ll find a combination of classic German, Swiss, Italian and French dishes. It’s like finding the best of Europe on your table.
The Vieux's owner's only desire is to give you the best service to make your experience blissful, memorable and worthy of talking about. And to ensure you get only the best, one of their best-kept secrets is that all the ingredients used are organically grown and cooked fresh. They get their meats from local Rizaleno suppliers and they make sure that their cheeses, pastas, tomato sauces, bread and jams are all freshly made. The food here is indeed well worth itd cost.
Vieux Chalet is a unique experience of classic timeless music, delectable cuisines, and the perfect setting–all of these welcome the guest at this restaurant. This lovely place is perfect for those who wish to commune with nature, far detached from the usual city life everyone is experiences day after day.
Simple Beginnings
Tony and Susan Hassig, who have 3 wonderful children (Florence, Katharina & Olivier), provided their children a simple life filled with love and care. Activities such as gardening, arts and crafts, music, caring for their pets and cattle were part of their daily life. They also taught their children the value of hard work, integrity, love of country and all other beliefs and values which every family should uphold.
Because they wanted to make a living out of doing what they both love, they opened their doors to the public in 1984 with the notion to incorporate their family beliefs, principles and advocacy.
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Getting there
If you're coming from Ortigas Center, you can take Ortigas Avenue going up to Antipolo. Take the left branch of the "hamaka" fork and you'll see on your left a gas station, USA88. Turn left and keep driving on and then keep right when the road forks once more. Drive down this road and you will see the arch with names of several resorts. Go through the arch and drive down keeping left until you reach Purok Sampaguita gate, which is always half-closed. Go in and keep moving on the road to turn right uphill at the second corner. Don't worry, You'll see Vieux Chalet directional arrows and signs along the way. Drive up this winding road passing by Cristina Villa’s resort/hotel and soon you will see Vieux Chalet's roadstand signboard on your left. We are at the first corner to your left. You won't miss it especially if you "follow your nose"--there's surely the smell of good food cooking! Hope to see you soon.
If you prefer to take the Marcos Highway route: Say you're coming from C-5 or Cubao--take Marcos highway heading for Masinag Market (way past the Sta. Lucia Commercial Complex). Once you spot Masinag (on your left, it's a big big sign), turn right into Sumulong. The road winds up to Antipolo City passing through Valley Golf, Padi's Point, Good Shepherd Retreat House, Richdale, MMLDC Training Center, Assumption, Bankers' Village, until you hit the first corner--that's the circumferential road of Antipolo or Lorenzo Sumulong Memorial Circle. Turn right and then right again through the arch with resorts' names, and follow directions as above.
By: Susan R. Hassig - Owner of Vieux Chalet
For more info, call 697-0396 or 344-5056, 0917-856-5175, or email at srhassig@gmail.com or srhassig@yahoo.com.