Imagine entering a place where the thrill of finding the perfect outfit melts into the heady scent of gourmet plates, and every corner hums with warm, feel-good energy.
That’s The Grand Hausse on Quezon Avenue, a two-story lifestyle playground owned by 33-year-old entrepreneur Micah Sy.
PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) attends the media preview on August 8, 2025, and got a firsthand look at how fashion, art, and food come together in this creative hub.
WHAT IS THE GRAND HAUSSE?
Micah, the one-stop shop's owner, describes The Grand Hausse as "a fashion house where you don't just wear fashion but also taste it."
She further explains, "I want it to be a transformative experience na not just through what you wear or what you eat, but also about the ambiance, the music you listen to here at The Grand Hausse.
"It's also a high-vibe music and, at the same time, we have this, pakulo na tinatawag wherein you can get messages from the universe, like, with our The Awakening Cocktails, Sip With Purpose Mocktails.
"Every drink comes with a message from the universe—uplifting motivational messages."
Micah says the name comes from the French for "grand rise" or "greatest awakening."
"When I say the greatest awakening, it’s about awakening to your truest self—free from external validation or society’s expectations,” she explains.
The Grand Hausse opened in September 2024, and it almost didn’t.
Micah originally planned a furniture shop, which is why it was named "hausse," but a misdelivered mannequin changed everything.
She recalls, "Everything shifted when a misordered mannequin arrived at my doorstep instead of the home accessory samples.
"So from there, medyo na-shock ako kasi, 'Oh, saan yung mga order ko ng mga home accessories, di ba?'
"And that's how it all started na parang I'm seeing signs and I was led to pursue my passion because my passion is actually fashion and art."
A year in, Micah says the biggest challenge has been location: the space isn’t on a high-foot-traffic strip, but she believes the venue’s unique offerings, and the food, will draw people in.
In her words: "The biggest challenge is the location because given that it's not a high foot traffic space and it's not located in areas where you usually find their restaurants.
"It's one of the biggest, biggest challenge, but if what we are offering here is something that only the Grand Hausse can offer, I believe that people will really visit us and especially pag natikman mo yung food."
THE GRAND HAUSSE: MAXIMALIST FASHION AND FOOD
The shop’s first floor houses a boutique of pieces Micah designs herself, alongside jewelry she sources from a supplier in Europe.
"I also design the clothes, majority of the clothes in the store, I designed," she says.
Asked about her process, Micah explains that she starts with simple, existing patterns from manufacturers, then heads to the fabric market to choose materials, customizes buttons, and alters fits to suit Filipino body types.
She tells PEP: "What I do? I choose simple patterns, basic patterns or patterns that are already available in the manufacturer and then I go to the fabric market.
"I also customize the buttons and, uh, do some alterations to fit the Filipino body type."
Most outfits lean maximalist—bold colors and eye-catching patterns—which reflect her personal style: "Aside from a personal style that it's very me, the reason why I want it to be maximalist because I want everything to be abundant...
"As a reminder nga that we should always be or embody our best self to attract, also, abundance in all forms."
Upstairs, a café that becomes a bar on weekends carries that same maximalist energy.
Micah, whose background in energy healing inspired the concept, says the menu and atmosphere are designed to nourish body and spirit.
"We don't just feed your tummy, but we also feed your spirit through our intentional creations.
"Kasi, as you can see, sa menu pa lang natin, The Grand Hausse is all about welcoming gratitude, peace, love, joy, abundance. It's all about good vibes."
Micah’s maximalist sensibility extends upstairs—from the café’s bold interiors to its exuberant menu, where vibrant décor and boldly plated dishes mirror the same colorful, abundant aesthetic found in her fashion.
"Yung maximalist style natin sa fashion, sa fashion boutique downstairs, dinala namin siya dito sa taas as a reminder that life is never meant to be ordinary."
THE GRAND HAUSSE: RESTAURANT MUST-TRIES
On the food front, Micah tells PEP they don’t stick to one cuisine—the menu is a modern fusion of all the flavors she loves.
Though not a chef, Micah helped shape the kitchen’s offerings alongside the in-house chefs. She selects "healing" ingredients aligned with the chakras and prioritizes color and presentation to match her aesthetic.
"First, I choose healing ingredients...I always choose ingredients that are beneficial to our chakras. And then, usecond is the color. Kung magma-match ba yan sa style ko."
Below are some their must-tries:
The Lamb lasagna (PHP693), with its rich flavors, is warm and satisfying.
The Five Star Lechon Croquetas (PHP396) are crispy, packed with lechon belly, bechamel, and comes with pinakurat and spicy aioli dip, with a touch of lemongrass.
Micah highlights the pastas as "signature dishes," and the Divide Mushroom Ravioli (PHP693), served with arugula, pesto, and mushroom espuma, truly showcases their appeal.
The Citrine Black Angus Ribeye (PHP2,222, ~200g) is juicy and cooked just right, complemented by smooth carrot purée, tart cranberry jus, and sautéed broccoli and zucchini.
The Grand Hausse's Pistachio Kare-Kare (PHP1,299) offers a creative twist on the Filipino classic, blending nutty pistachio notes with tender oxtail and a rich, savory sauce.
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