The word “oak” conjures images of strength, stability and reliability. The rich color of oak, like a bold splash of brandy, gives any canvas a solid base. Oakwood is used to build ships, houses, furniture and wine barrels. Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem, The Oak, ends with, “Look, he stands, trunk and bough, naked strength.”
At Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg’s Oakroom, shades of gray, dark brown and other neutral hues lend to the consistency and peace the place has to offer. The gargantuan overturned octopus chandelier in charcoal gray is the only item in the room that poses a contrast to the boxed, clean and straight lines of the place. The blue hued paintings on the walls likewise bespeak serenity.
A quick glance at the menu reveals that they also carry vegetarian and children’s fare with healthy recommendations marked by an oak leaf. The item then should be noted as “seasonally fresh, clean, wholesome with high nutritive value and minimal processing that utilizes preparation with cooking methods that maximize and enhance the beauty, flavor, texture and nutrition of the product.”
Take, for example, the Surf and Turf that features the softest beef tenderloin, gigantic prawns and choice cherry tomatoes. It might be considered a regular dish but the care with which it is prepared is evident across all five senses. The attractive presentation of the beef and prawns with the splash of cherry tomato will certainly lure you. The scent of freshly grilled beef coupled with the aroma of the prawns will excite your taste buds. Crunch on the tomatoes then feel the butter like texture of the grilled items rolling on your tongue.
What’s great is you feel like you’re enjoying these all right at home. The comfortable easy chairs in the restaurant are just a sampling of Oakwood’s personal touch. They go beyond the extra mile to provide you comfort. There’s this anecdote of one apartment butler who touched the life of a long-staying guest by providing a photo frame for his family picture that was lying on his bedside. This detail left an imprint on the guest’s mind and heart, thus his loyalty to Oakwood. It’s a fulfillment of sorts that brings you closer to home.
