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One of the newly built commercial establishments in Cebu is The Ayala terraces. It is located at Ayala and has the best restaurants in town. Mini Concerts and events are also held at the center of the terraces. The structure is very beautiful and well lit.

Ayala Center Cebu unveiled “The Terraces”, a P600-million redevelopment that transformed what used to be a simple lagoon area to a food and beverage strip with the signature Ayala-landscaping and orchestrated water features.

There’s a new destination down south that affords a lifestyle experience that’s stimulating, modern, and accessible to everybody — Ayala Center Cebu’s The Terraces.

Following the tradition of the world-class aesthetics of Ayala Malls’ Greenbelt and Glorietta, The Terraces is the breathtaking result of the P600-million and 18-month expansion of the main mall.

According to Ayala Center Cebu mall officials, the redevelopment project of what was formerly the mall’s lagoon area has a total leasable area of 8,000 square meters to house 55 merchants.

Clavel G. Tongco, head of the Ayala Mall Group-Cebu, said that 85 percent of the redesigned site would be leased to tenants by December. “The Cebuano market deserves this kind of development,” said Tongco. “The Terraces is designed to become another landmark and tourist attraction in Cebu. We’re really proud of it.”

More than that just a charming cluster of dining, café and lifestyle outlets that takes inspiration from Ayala Malls’ other famous complexes, The Terraces is reflective of the Cebuano lifestyle.

Marketing head Joy Polloso said The Terraces evoke the resort feel, an innate quality of this island-province, through the multi-tiered structure that commands a view of lush greenery, water features that shore up the plush surroundings, and landscaped gardens featuring stair-like benches where people can hang out and while away time.

“Based on our market research, the mall is also like a second home already to most Cebuanos, so we made sure that the ambience is still homey and ideal for friends and family to spend time together,” Polloso added.

A prominent part of this stand-alone extension is the outdoor stage with a lotus-shaped roof for live entertainment.

There are a lot of restaurants to choose from in Terraces and this includes Roma Mia, the Gustavian, Moon Cafe, La Tegola and more.

For the people who have missed the sweet taste of Don Henrico’s, you will be glad to note that they have opened a new brand at the G-Strip in Barangay Greenhills, San Juan City,Manila.

Now on a dry run, they are serving the same old food such as the yummy Buffalo Wings, Pasta and Pizza. Oh and do not forget the cakes which are sure to be a hit for the sweet tooth customers.

Among the famous menu items include:

1. Calzones
2. Buffalo Wings
3. Pasta
4. Pizza
5. Meal Entrees such as Cordon Bleu

Don Henrico’s Greenhills is at the second floor of G-Strip in Barangay Greenhills, right across Mercury Drug Store and the Body Shop. For now, they are not accepting credit cards since they are on a “Dry Run” so be ready with cash if you do decide to drop by.

Also, they are offering a Don Henrico’s Loyalty Card holder where you can get a 10% discount on all cash purchases that is good until June, 2010.

In case you find yourself in Greenhills, drop by this food establishment. I don’t know if it is just because I missed their succulent food but their servings are quite large! Get your tummy ready!