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| - MATCH. Serves. Brunch!! MATCH, newly opened this past October, is now serving brunch by popular demand, and just started this past January. I cruised in with my friends and was excited to try this night spot transformed into day spot.
The ambience of Match is still the same, it's trendy with colorful art littering the walls, and a sleek, simple but balanced, darker aesthetic complimented by big airy windows. It's not summer yet in Phoenix, so why not sit by the window? We definitely did.
The brunch has a $27 deal that includes a bottle of champagne and OJ each- our waitress said it comes out to 5-6 drinks depending! Not bad for brunch! While we passed on this, we gladly ordered some Bloody Mary's made from their own special house mix and lattes by local Press Coffee. The fresh-pressed juices by Karma Juice also looked delicious, but many of them were sadly sold out when we were there. Overall, their beverage game was on point!
Our server, Amy, was friendly and delightful, warning us that the quiches were so popular that there were only two left! Well, we obviously had to rescue them. So we ordered the last two "Don't Quiche Me on the Mouth" quiches and the Filipino Chile Relleno.
I am Filipino, and I always tell those who are not used to Filipino food, that the cuisine is an acquired taste. I was skeptical to try a childhood favorite with a twist- longanisa (Filipino breakfast sausage), but when I tried it, I think my childhood self yipped in joy! I would never ever have the guts to put a twist on a Filipino staple, especially because my mom would probably disown me if I did, and I have tasted many 'Filipino dishes with a twist' that have failed my taste test- but the dish had a spicy kick, and mixed with the cotija cheese, it was perfect. My best friend, who is also Filipino, took a bite and his eyes rolled in the back of his head! Safe to say- this dish is Filipino approved!
The quiches also tasted delicious were two inch high in thickness, stuffed with natural ingredients. Thumbelina could have lived in there and been good for life. By the time we were done with our entrees we were stuffed, but split the Oaxacan Wreckage for desert. When it came out, it looked so beautiful I didn't want to destroy it with my fork. The almond crumble was a perfect edition to the mole mousse. I will warn that this is not for the faint of heart or the diabetic- if you have a sweet tooth and are craving chocolate, this will definitely hit the spot.
All in all, I was impressed by the diverse menu. The Filipino Chile Relleno is creative and brings Filipino culture to Phoenix- something I can say I am very happy about, but it is not the only dish there exhibiting culinary creativity. The staff was also super amiable, and I can't wait to come back- day or night!
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