The Legarda Mansion
The "La Cocina de Tita Moning" Dining Experience takes place in what today is known as "The Legarda Mansion"
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The Legarda House
Built in 1937 by Dona Filomena Roces vda Legarda, the Legarda house was one of the first Art Deco Houses built in Metro Manila. It is located on San Rafael St, San Miguel, Manila. Only a few paces from the Presidential Palace of Malacanang, this neighborhood was once Manila’s most elegant district.
In this house, Alejandro Legarda lived with his wife Ramona Hernandez ( Tita Moning) and raised four children .
Dona Ramona (Tita Moning ) was fond of throwing grandiose and lavish parties in this house where her culinary skills and perfection as a hostess became known all over Metro Manila.
The Legarda house still stands today and houses “La Cocina de Tita Moning” where we recreate the wonderful parties of Manila’s most elegant era.
In this house, Alejandro Legarda lived with his wife Ramona Hernandez ( Tita Moning) and raised four children .
Dona Ramona (Tita Moning ) was fond of throwing grandiose and lavish parties in this house where her culinary skills and perfection as a hostess became known all over Metro Manila.
The Legarda house still stands today and houses “La Cocina de Tita Moning” where we recreate the wonderful parties of Manila’s most elegant era.
The Patio Area
Guests Dining at La Cocina de Tita Moning are welcomed with cocktails at the Patio decked
with Tivoli lights before entering the house and going on a tour.
with Tivoli lights before entering the house and going on a tour.
The Zalameda
"Sailboats" by Filipino Artist Oscar Zalameda was painted in the French Riviera in the early 1970’s and purchased by Ramon H. Legarda in Manila shortly after.
The Library
The Library of Alejandro Legarda Sr. Featured among the antique books are an original set of Encyclopedia Britannica and various medical books used by Dr. Legarda and his four children ( Pit, Uko, Boy and Ramon) who all became doctors.
The Display of Antique Camera Equipment
Alejandro Legarda, an avid photo enthusiast, was the oldest living member of the Camera Club of the Philippines at the time of his death in 1993. Featured in this room is the camera equipment he collected during his lifetime.
The Clinic
An OB Gynecologist by profession, Dr. Alejandro Legarda received his patients at his clinic at the ground floor of the Legarda house. Today his x-ray machine and other medical tools still stand.
The Living Room
The Living Room Area is home to two major works of Art
"La Inocencia" (1901) by Felix Ressureccion Hidalgo
and another painting by Juan Luna
The Antique Radio Equipment
The Dressing Room
The Dining Room
These Meisen Plates hanging on the wall come from a set of China that was custom made for banquets and parties. The original set is composed of 40 different handpainted designs with no two plates with the same design. The set has been divided and exhited in various families homes.
The Table setting
"Dinner at La Cocina de Tita Moning is a dining experience . Our guests get the chance to dine with the Antique China, Glassware, and Silverware. The meal is served in the manner in which banquets and parties were served during the turn of the century. Everything from the gracious servers, the table décor, and the food served contribute to helping our guests step back in time and experience the elegance and refinement of a gracious era Manila may have otherwise forgotten."