Manila, Philippines—It’s a celebration 10 years in the making! The Wholesome Table,
Manila’s best-rated and most popular organic restaurant, is thrilled to announce its 10th
anniversary. Since opening its doors in July 2014 by mompreneur Bianca Araneta-
Elizalde, The Wholesome Table has been dedicated to serving diners and patrons wholesome,
locally sourced meals that delight the palate and nourish the body.
The Wholesome Table BGC, their flagship restaurant, opened its doors back in July 2014.
The brand’s goal is “to build a healthy food culture where people can begin to make
informed decisions about the food they eat and take charge of their health, by educating
them about natural, organic food, nutrition, and the environment. After all, it is one of the
few things consumers can control in life.” As their brand motto goes, “Eat consciously. Live
consciously.”
As Bianca and her team focus on a new vision for The Wholesome Table, many plans are
brewing ahead. “I would love to do a twist on the brand, maybe another related concept. I’m
open to it right now. My creative juices are flowing. My team inspires me to do something new.
We’re also working hard on the farm. We started it pre-pandemic but had to close during
because everything just stopped and it didn’t make sense to do it back then. Now we’re ready.
One of the challenges we’ve always had at The Wholesome Table was suppliers because we
were organic. We used to often lack a supply of certain vegetables because of the standards we
imposed. I always wanted a farm that’s going to fuel the restaurant and it’s going to be
even more than organic—it’s going to be biodynamic. Everybody will be eating produce and
products from the farm, maybe even be able to buy from it.”
Bianca Araneta-Elizalde, owner of The Wholesome Table, has always advocated for conscious eating & mindful living
10 years may have gone by so fast, but anything greatly achieved comes with its own
challenges. Back in 2019, The Wholesome Table was not exempt from the difficulties brought
by the pandemic. Bianca shared, “Nobody was prepared for the lockdowns. The way it was
handled in this country was tough for restaurants. We closed several branches in the
process—to keep the brand alive, we had to sacrifice a few. But we are among the ones that
overcame. We are still alive and still around. It’s a relief. Our present goal is to rebuild and open
more branches, hopefully soon, to get back to where we were and even expand further.”
Currently, their Makati (Salcedo) and BGC branches are up and running, with a new one
opening by the fourth quarter of the year.
To commemorate this milestone, The Wholesome Table is holding a month-long celebration
this July. Other than the revival of their classics for the special anniversary menu by
Executive Chef, Chrioni Castillo, guests and patrons will be given discounts and the chance
to win gift certificates, too!
● The Classics Are Back: A curated selection of the best-selling classics that reflect the
brand’s commitment to organic gastronomy and sustainability, exclusively available in
our Special Anniversary Menu this July
● 10% Off Delivery: Get 10% off when you order from GrabFood from 2 PM to 6 PM for
the whole month of July.
● Wholesome Afternoons: Get 10% off when you dine in at their branches from 2 PM to
6 PM from July 16 to July 31, 2024.
● Sweet Treats: Get a free scoop of ice cream at the BGC branch on July 11, 2024.
● Celebrate 10 Wholesome Years Social Media Promo: Follow them on Facebook and
Instagram @thewholesometable and watch out for their contest mechanics to get a
chance to win gift certificates.
Buddha Bowl, Duck Curry, and Slow-cooked Pork Belly—classic dishes are back for their Special Anniversary Menu exclusively available this July.
What started as a vision of one mom to encourage others that healthy and mindful eating can
be both enjoyable and beneficial for them and the farming community has now become a
restaurant brand that stands the test of time. As Bianca shared, ”I’m so proud and happy that
we’ve reached our 10th anniversary. When I opened The Wholesome Table, I never thought it
would be as popular as it is and that it would last this long. I’m so happy that it resonated with
the Manila crowd, along with the tourists and foreigners who have patronized our restaurant
over and over again. I did not imagine this. I’m looking forward to the next 10 years.”
We invite everyone to join The Wholesome Table in celebrating this special milestone. Come for
the food, stay for the community, and leave with a heart full of joy and a belly full of organic
goodness.
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