A brighter, greener table for Lent

The Wholesome Table's new summer menu offers a mindful, meatless feast

- FELICIANO RODRIGUEZ III

There is something honest in summer's harvest. Earthy. Straightforward. No need to dress it up too much. At The Wholesome Table, they've taken this simplicity and turned it into something worth lingering over—without the meat.

Just in time for the Lenten season, when many Filipinos abstain from meat and seek lighter, more mindful meals, The Wholesome Table has rolled out a new summer-exclusive, plant-based menu. The dishes, now available across all their branches, reflect the brand's enduring commitment to organic, sustainable, and conscious dining.

"We regularly introduce plant-based dishes but have never created a fully plant-based menu," said founder Bianca Araneta-Elizalde. "Crafting flavorful, layered vegetarian dishes is a challenge, as I always seek dimension when I eat. Keeping it meat-free adds to the complexity, but it aligns with The Wholesome Table's vision."

There is no pretense in these dishes—just color, texture, and flavor that lean into the brightness of summer.