Alba Restaurante Español - Makati City, Philippines

Don Anastacio B. de Alba first set foot in the Philippines in 1952. He worked for the prestigious Casino Español until he opened his first restaurant, Alba Cocina Española, on Isaac Peral, now United Nations Avenue two years after. It was a modest eatery with only 5 tables to accommodate his clients. Casa Colas, presently known as Alba Restaurante Español, is located in Polaris Street, in Bel-Air, Makati, which is practically a back alley, away from the center of the crowd. Many have already discovered it. Whenever Don Alba goes, it seems, so go his patrons and customers.