A collaboration between Lexus and Jaime de Ocampo of Wildflour Hospitality Group brought to life an indulgent experience that combines cuisine, luxury, and legacy.
The fast paced city life, along with the lingering holiday buzz could leave one searching for a few moments of respite. What Lexus and Jaime de Ocampo have co-created offered just that—an afternoon of whisking away an intimate group of guests to the south of Manila for tea time at Wildflour and trailing back into a tasteful dinner at the newly opened Kei Maki in Bonifacio Global City, riding in their Lexus RZ series, an All-electric Luxury SUV.
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Wildflour’s regular menu gives us the usual delightful go-to dishes, but what Jaime had prepared for the group was off-the-menu bites. Each one was inspired by anecdotes from his family and quickly became the intimate group’s favorites. Stories behind the exclusive tea time menu included their family vacations at their log cabin in Tagaytay and traveling with their grandfather to France, which influenced the elevated standards and quality that their growing Wildflour brand upholds. Avocado toasts, bagels and lox, and beef sliders surpassed being typical menu items because each one represented a very personal experience, much like how Lexus approaches the idea of luxury.
As the group cruised through the city, Chef Kei himself anticipated serving a curated menu envisioned by Jaime. The Kei Maki gastronomic experience is a representation of what Quiet Luxury is. Kei Maki being Jaime’s new venture under the wings of the hospitality group, is a clear representation of his personal style and vision. Each plate was prepared by hand, with a distinct attention to detail and created only with the best ingredients. From sips of sake served in artistic glassware to handmade rolls bursting with flavor, each one that came was a delight. Kei had a palpable presence in his storytelling and left the rest of the sensory indulgence to the palate.
Jaime, son of Leonard “Jayjay” and Ana de Ocampo, the latter being the empowering force behind Wildflour, is paving his own creative path as the business development manager of the group. When asked what sparked this partnership, Lexus expressed what a great fit it is to align with an established culinary institution like Wildflour and a timely celebration for Jaime’s new venture that is Kei Maki. All of these are tied in with the strong influence of Japanese design and ingenuity. Jaime exemplifies a promising legacy of shared values and a mission to uphold standards, and without forgetting to convey gratitude to those behind the scenes, from the familial anecdotes to the culinary teams that made these curated experiences possible.
Lexus has indeed been equivalent to the meaning of luxury, and has now taken it to the next level by creating remarkable collaborations with the next generation of young visionaries such as Jaime de Ocampo. The core of #ExperienceAmazing has emphasized that luxury can truly be quiet but impactful.
Photos courtesy of Bridges PR.
