My go to place for sourdough bread, cookies and their german pretzel! Always consistent with their baked goods! No ample seating space but thats okay because its rare to see anyone really dining here! I have tried a few of their food for dine in but it’s not worth the price hence no one really dines!

Johnlu Koa was my professor in Business Policy at UP. Later, when I opened my first business venture, a burger stand, I got my buns from Globake, their family bakery in Kapitolyo. He went on his own and established French Baker and when he got everything in sync went upscale with Lartizan. Not too long ago, he entered the fashion scene by bringing in Van Laacke to Manila probably as a match to his wife's Escada.

Everything about Lartizan exudes high class. From the cutlery to the table setting to the ambience, it shows. Shiela, the store manager lives up to this by providing snappy, precise service. The environment in Century Mall could be a bit of a downer if you're trying to envision yourself at high tea but other branches like Ayala 30th will let you live your fantasy.

We unlocked our gold twice to order the Salmon en Croute in Mille-Feuille Pastry (P644) and got the Pan Seared Foie Gras in Mesclun Greens (P534) for free. We also had the Mushroom Melt, Brioche Loaf (P462) with the free (from zomato gold unlock) Scrambled Organic Eggs with Truffle (P368).

We simply love the hot from the oven complimentary bread basket they serve before the meal with real French butter.

The pan seared foie that went with the salad was rich and heightened the salad experience to a whole other level. The greens were fresh, crisp and beautifully presented. A drizzle of the honey-balsamic vinaigrette and you're off to salad dreamland.

Simple yet decadent was the champignon and melted cheese on brioche toast. Though seemingly thick, a slight press and it would easily give in to your gustatory intentions.

Details make a classy meal like the small raspberry jam bottle provided as the foil to the creamy and luscious scrambled eggs with truffle. The combination with a bite of toast takes you to breakfast at the Grand Palais with its lovely garden view.

A thousand folds would have made the puff pastry that enveloped the baked salmon with spinach and select micro veg on the side. A brush of the saffron and butter creamy sauce would let you appreciate and savor the morsels of a great day.

My teacher, my friend has gone such a long way.