Vanderlust is a passion project born out of an intense desire for adventure, zeal for food, the curiosity of the unknown, and love between a husband and a wife.

The concept began in 2013 during the honeymoon of couples Mark Anthony and Valerie Spencer in Europe. They spent a month going from one European city to another, experiencing the rich and diverse culture. Their senses were captivated by the new and unique experiences, from the art and architecture to the music and lastly, the food! Armed with only the love for good food and for each other, the two started to pursue a dream of sharing their wonderful adventure with others who share the same fervor for adventure!

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Valerie & Anthony + wanderlust = Vanderlust

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Vanderlust opened its first store in September 2016 in one of Quezon City’s busiest food districts, Tomas Morato. Since then it garnered favorable responses from our patrons., often being included in the Top 10 Lists of a popular reservation app*. After less than two yeas, an opportunity arrived for the brand to expand to another key urban area inside The Podium Mall in the Ortigas CBD. The second branch opened its doors (soft opening) on July 1, 2018.Chorizo & Roasted Garlic Potato Soup. A hearty serving of creamy potato soup spiced with Spanish pork sausage

Sopa de Tomapepino. Sun ripened tomatoes team up with the cool cucumber to make this soup both filling and refreshing!Cacio e Pepe Mushroom Truffle. Our patrons’ favorite pasta. This version of the classic pasta is infused with rich and creamy Mushroom Truffle flavour. Cacio e Pepe literally means “Cheese and Pepper.”

Ragù della Nonna (Grandmother’s Ragù) Beef. Low simmer. Garnished with fresh celery and carrots.

Trivia: Spaghetti Bolognese does not exist in Bologna, Italy.
Pesto Bianco. Light yet not missing out on flavor. Tangy and a bit sweet. Nuts, Lemon, Sundried Tomatoes.Schweinekotelett with Mustard Cream Sauce. Our best-selling main. Porkchop with creamy mustard sauce, German fermented cabbage and mashed potato. Pork skin cooked to crackling perfection from that Schweinshaxe inspiration. This dish was inspired by one of the most famous dishes in Germany , the Schweinshaxe – roasted pork knuckle with crispy skin.
Schneeball. The “Snowball.” It is a ball-shaped shortcrust pastry with flavored coating and filling. It has a 300-year old history and tradition, from Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany.

Original P135, Chocolate Dough P165. This special pastry is one of Vaaderlust’s flagship pastries. When Mark Anthony & Valerie traveled to Germany, this was one f the food which caught their interest and sparked the idea to bring EU to their homeland. This pastry was traditionally served only during special occasions such as weddings. Now it is widely available in Rothenburg, a beautiful town in Bavaria, well-known for its well-preserved medieval look.

The Schneeball. While trying to smash the Schneeball, people often think that the texture might be too hard to eat. But this ball of pastry is actually crumbly once pounded into pieces. Mark Anthony spent the most time in developing the Schneeball because of the uniqueness of its form. He even had to design a special tool for its production.

Spanish Churros. Bite-sized (2 inches) coated and filled churros in seven different flavours ranging from the familiar Choco Loco to the different yet familiar Maple Bacon. 3’s: P160.

One of the most memorable stores that Mark Anthony and Valerie visited in Madrid was a churros shop. It was their first time seeing one and it reminded them of an American donut shop but instead of donuts, the place had churros in different colors and sizes!!

Trivia: Mark Anthony’s first idea for the churros was to call them Spanish Donuts.
Cannoli. Italian dessert pastry from Sicily, a region known for its ancient castles and world heritage sites dating back to Greek times. Sicily is also known as the birthplace of The Mafia. 3’s: P140. #LeaveTheGunTakeTheCannoli Flavours: Lemon White Choco, Choco Pistachio, Choco Chips, Blueberry Cheesecake, Purple Yam, Earl