Saturday, July 14, 2007

Just to Share...

Just wana post..delicious oooeyy...goeeey flamming cheese from Cyma =) How it bubbles with butter...a squirt of lemon as the bottom lightly chars to a crisp.....enjoy with bruschetta....yummm

With that..a Roka Pasta...a vegan pasta dish..light to the palate..


but I like the Salata version more =)

.....Made reservations for two....a Vegan dinner for me and you! ;P hahahha

Shu Uemura Sale!!!

Rustan's Makati is hot hot hot with sales going on for almost anythng! My friend Elainey texted me the invite to the Shu uemura sale with a line---tara Jen let's go!!!!

Before going to Makati, we needed to drop by Ortigas for a short "work" side trip, so and our little shopping jaunt was delayed a bit due to traffic!!!!! Nevertheless, we still managed to get there early with our spirits unwaivered for our great sale day scrimmage! A great way to exercise..walking around..trying things on...and breaking the bank?!hahhaha

Let me just say..it was a successful shopping day =)

Sunday, July 08, 2007

Saturday Night Out (SNO) =)

Its was a real rarity that I found myself stuck in the office 'till early evening...on a SATURDAY---yes..even my friends found it quite strange too. Nevertheless, it was fine---work is good right?! =)

My goo friend Kirby fetched me from the office around 7pm and meet up with our friends (Oli, Ven, Matt, Shir, Jackie & her BF and my dears--Elaine andd Gwen)

I was famished!!!!How sweet was Elaine t bring me some homemade TSIA TAU KHE also known as Raddish Cake! Yummmm!!!! We wee actually chatting before we met up and she told me she made some and asked if I wanted some! absolutely! How did I want them she asked---thinly sliced and fried to a golden crisp! ---with ketchup! ;P

Here they are......

...well, wht was left of them! hahha I cut them up into small pieces to share with everyone nd when I remembered to take a pic...these were the few pieces left! hahaha And yes, Elainey brought some ketchup as well! Thank you girl friend!!!! MWH!!! =)

The raddish cakes were quite filling, so we decide to share this Chicken gyro plate.


It had grilled chicken, tzatziki, tabouleh, hummus and mediterrnen rice pillaf (which had sultanas, pine nuts and a ash of cinnamon---I like! =D) I like raisin in svory food. You can actually chose to have either pita bread or cousous with this, we just felt like having rice tht night, although, pita breadwould have been great since it came with those great dips =)
I didn't get the chance to check out the food of the rest of the gang....wasn't able stop any of them for pic taking before diving their forks into their plates!hahahaha Well, I don't want to stnd in the way of a hungry mouth and food ...baka ako pa ang ma fork nila! hahhaha ;P

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Goodies from Ilo-ilo

My friend Elaine just came home from Ilo-ilo. I missed her, even if she was only away for a couple of days!!!

When she texted me that she was in Manila that day...we immediately met up to catch up!!!! We went to Promenade and shared stories..ater stories..over a Funghi Pizza Ovale!!!! What could be better right? =)

Here is my pasalubong..... a box of Goat's Milk Barquilos...

these are really good...they melt away in your mouth and very light in texture. Great with hot choco or ice cream =) It's made with goat's milk which makes it special and whiter.

It came with several bags of Biscocho house biscocho too! My sisters took away their stashes already! hahaha


They are buttery and crispy! You can munch and munch and munch them away mindlessly and before you know it...you are left with an empty bag! =)

Welcome home girl! Thank you very much for the goodies!!!

Monday, July 02, 2007

2007 Wedding #2: Shawie's Wedding

My 2nd wedding for this year is very special to me, for it is the wedding of my very, very dear friend Sharon! Wow..how time flies...and such an exciting day!

Woke up early and soaked my face in ICE water....wore bodyshop eyemask and hydrated myself to the maximum level! I had to look fresh! Our pictorial was set 12:30 at Renaissance, so I had to have my hair and make up done at 10am!!! I had an appointment at Studio 546. I made it on time and finshed just in the nick of time. I wasn't the only girl there having my hair and make-up done that morning, believe me! hahha

The pictorial was done about 2:30 already so we headed on straight to the Manila Cathedral for the ceremony. It was great. Solemn. Beautiful!!! Shawie and Alvin really look ed great. My dearest was stunning in her dress by Debbie Co (who happens to be our friend as well, and the maid of honor).

We all proceeded to Makati after the ceremony. Mike, Michelle and I had time for some coffee to charge up since dinner was set at 7pm.

We went to the ballroom and enjoyed the program and dinner.

This is moi..standing by the towering wedding cake by Sugar Box...

Congratulations and Best wishes to Alvin and Shawie!!! I wish all the best that life has to offer....lots of beatutiful children and a marriage over-flowing with love! Love you mare!!!!!

Sunday, July 01, 2007

Dinner at Apartment 1B

After a great shopping Zara-sale escapade with my buddy Mike, we decided to have dinner at Apartment 1B =) Last time we were there, we only gt the chance to sample their desserts.

This time we were here to dine! We were both famished from an exhausting sale day.

Mikey had the Grilled Porchops with Applesauce, Corn-Potato Gratin and Veggies


He declared it to be really good. The applesauce complimented the the pork chops which was cooked tenderly.


I had the Herb Roasted Chicken with Mashed Potatoes

The chicken was very tender! Even the breast meat was very succulent! I was able too finishe the whole thing! Yes my friends! Everything you see on my plate..wiped out!!!! =)

This left me with a stomach ache and indigestion! hahahahha Definitely no room for dessert.

Real comfort food here...a bit pricey but I would say worth experiencing but not frequenting on a regular basis!

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Afternoon at Sonja's

I spent my Sunday afternoon at Serendra with my friend Sal. It was a lovely day...the sun was surprisingly shy that time, as rain was about to set in. Cloudy and a bit windy weather is just perfect for me...while strolling along the shops and stores =) It's just but fitting for an afternoon treat of coffee and pastry--don't you think? We thought so! hehehee

We stopped by Sonja's cupcakes, which was teeming with people waiting in line for some icing ladened treats. I, personally , am not a fan of cupcakes...more so ICING....but since Sal hasn't tried them yet...we gave it a go.

She had the Vanilla Cupcake with Chocolate frosting


...she was a bit disappointed with it, as she found it on the dry side. She wanted her cupcakes moist (don't we all?) The chocolate frosting was grainy with sugar and the chocolate flavor...barely there. After having this she opted not to take home any for her family ...=D ooopsss (sorrry to Sonja's cupcake fans---it's just a personal opinion)

We both had coffee, which was good. I actually like the brew at Sonja's =) You can get a decent cup of Java here my friends!

With that, we shared this huge block of brownies we saw displayed on the counter.


I liked it, definitely more than the cupcakes there. It's the dense kind of brownies, which was moist inside with a bit of a crunchy crusted top and loaded with walnuts =) I am nuts about nuts! hehehe

I would definitely come back here for the coffee and brownies and maybe next time try the extra large oatmeal cookies there too.

Sunday with Sal =)

I found myself back at Corinthian Hills last Sunday. My good friend Sal and I had lunch there and was supposed to meet with our friend Trina, to get our invitation. She is getting married on August 10 =) Unfortunately, she wasn't able to make it because she got tied up with another a family engagement (I think).

So, it was just me and Sal...and we had lunch at UCC Cafe. We shared the Seafood Salad....


...which was good, but the tempura shrimps ans scallops were to oily!!! I think I like the green salad better than this...but it was ok =)

Sal had the Strawberry kiwi shake to go with her share of the salad..


After out leisurely lunch, we moseyed on to the next door Santi's deli. I love browsing through deli's for nouveau items. Be it food...ingredients, equipments and kitchen utensils....it's always interesting looking around.

I saw these on the ref shelf...and I instantly thought of one of my favorite food blogger---Joey! of 80 breakfasts....I think she loves brussel sprouts!!...

This is for you sweet Joey!


Friday, June 22, 2007

Caruso at Last!

My friend Elaine and I went to Power Plant mall for lunch at Cafe Med and a little window shopping. Early afternoon we met up with an old friend of mine, and coincidentally Elaine's cousin, Steve. He is vacationing here from Rhode Isaland, so it was great to have the chance to catch up with him before he goes to back to the US.

After our coffee tryst, we took a peek at the Mango sale---and vowed NOt to make any purchase!!!! ...but I saw this great skirt..on sale...really cheap.....I bought! =D hehehehhee

For dinner we contemptlated on either Souska or Cafe Caruso. ...Italian won over Japanese! hahaha So Caruso it was. Chiqui and Gwen joined us for dinner.

It's located at N. Garcia in Makati. The place is nice and most of the patrons are Italians. We decided to share a Pizza Neopolitana.



Here is the person...tossing the pizza dough! A very authentic touch!!! ;P

This is reallllly good! I love the crust. It's has crispy edges but has a chewy bite! I lve simple pizzas..this one has anchovies, tomato sauce and mozzarella. Simply delicious! We wiped out the whole thing! I think the crust makes the pizza.

And ofcourse...we have to have our dolci! Gwen let us try the ohhh soo great Hazel Nut gelato....



It's really good because it's Angelati gelato!!!!! Yummmmmmmmmmm!!!!

This is the Tiramisu...
This is the best tiramisu I've tasted. What makes is extra god I think is that the lady fingers they use is Savoiardi! I can tell =)

And last..but definitely not the least good tasting...the Zuppa Inglese (English Trifle).

It's like a pudding made by interlayering cream infused with liquer and Savoiardi lady fingers. Its really like Tiramisu...but instead of mascarpone cheese...it's made with cream and flavored with marsala wine. It's rich tasting and good.

I love Caruso as I love Italian food!!!

A rainy evening of good food and great friends!!!

Monday, June 18, 2007

Food Find: Cashew Crunch

Hmmmm...we just opened this bag of Mrs. May's Cashew Crunch. It's slow dry-roasted cashew nuts, made with rice malt, cane juice, sea salt and added sesame seeds. They are really goo! Sort of like our good ol' peanut brittle, but far less sweet and are in cube chunk form. A great snack---but very addictive! hehehe ;P

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Late for a Shower!!!!!!!!!!!

My friend Shawie's wedding is coming up very, very soon!!!!!!!!!!! Sat bight was her bridal shower....and I was LATEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. UNFORGIVEABLE! =( I'm sooo sorry mare!

Let me explain. You see, after office, my friend Mikey picked me up from the office to get his wedding gift for Shawie, and was very, very kind to volunteer to drive me to the shower party after our shopping. Great plan, right?! But a great plan is easily ruined by unforseen mall events! I was running low on cash , so I went to an ATM at the food court of Shang. There were people lined up, and one old lady goes..."miss, atm ka ba?" and motioning for me to go ahead. Wow! I thought to myself....sooo nice..and convenient! When it was time for the money to come out of the machine.......NOTHING! No money...no receipt....but the monitor indicated a successful transaction! Oh headaches of headaches! I will not get into the nitty, gritty of the next events to happen. To cut the long story short, it took quite a while before I was able to make the necessary complaints and stuff regarding the debit in my account.

I was able to make it to the party...almost 10pm already. Our party was a 1 Legaspi Condo. It was a very nice building. I love the view from our floor and the fact that it's just a stones throw away from Greenbelt! My dream flat? ---I wish...I would love to live there! hahahaha

I am so sorry mare for being sooo late at your shower...I'll be the best bridesmade on you wedding and will be there earlier than any of the entourage! Promise =)

Thank you Michael for being soooo nice to me and Ling for being there to join us=)


'Till our next night out my dear friends! Love you all mwah!

Oki, Oki is O.K.! ;P

Last Saturday, I had to go to Honda for the 1000Km service thingy. I went there early, in the hopes that it would be one of the first to be serviced and so that I wouldn't have to wait too long. Hayayay! So I thought! Turns out it be be ready around 3pm in the afternoon pa! It was indeed a blessing that my friend Carlo invited me for lunch at TriNoma.

It was my first time to visit TriNoma. As expected, most shops we still under construction. The place is huge, but it kinda have the Market Market mall feel....hmmm I don't know. Anyhoos, we decided to have lunch at this Japanese resto called Oki, Oki!! hehehe Catchy name ei?

We had the crazy maki.....
...the pieces were big and it was good =)

This is the Mixed Sushi platter...it had Unagi Sushi (my fave), Tamago sushi (another fave of mine...kahit egg lang yun...), Ebi and Kani Sushi, Tuna and Salmon sushi. A good mix and the pieces are well made and fresh =)


The resto boasts of having HUGE EBI tempuras..."we use Tiger Prawns" they declared.
We were not disappointed. They were indeed Big! A bit oily..but good in general =)

Oki. oki is comparable to Omakase and Sumosam. Good simple jap food =)

After lunch, we had coffee at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf located at the top most level of the mall. The place was packed! I think Starbucks is still underconstruction, so no choice! hehehe

I think I'll go visit TriNoma when it is fully opened. There are a lot of promising restos and shops opening so we have to give it another go =)

Thank you Carlo for lunch, coffee and mall tour! hehehe

After that I went back to Honda and back to the office for some work...and off to another mall I go!

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

A Dose of Fabio Salsa

I have been meaning to get hair treatment for weeks now, but I just couldn't decide where to have it. Tony & Jackie only offeres hpt oil treamtent, and I wanted something more intesense! hehehe For sometime now, I've been eyeing Fabio Salsa at Power Plant mall, but I just never got the chance to actually go in! Yesterday was the day. I asked for their treatment services, and they had this Power Dose treatment for deep hair mositurizationand strengthening. Sounds great! They charge Php 990.00 per vial. Since myhair is considered Extra-Long in salon standards. They recommended I have 2!

They wash your hair, and spray on the stuff from the vialk and massage your scalp. Then the head is wrapped in SERAN and then placed under steam! Wow, I felt like a dumpling! ;P hahahaha

It was a good treatment! My hair felt softer and smoother. The set back? I can't wash my hair the following day for full absorption of the serum!

Be kind to your hair...so in the future..your hair will be kind to you!! hahaha remember, hair is our crowning glory =)

FYI, Fabio Salsa is owned by and run by Frank Provost =)

After feeling fabulous at Fabio...I met up with Cha at Corinthian hills to cap the day.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Back at Kulinarya & Movie Night at Last!!!

When someone asked me what was the last movie I saw...I coundn't really remember! Has it been that long????? Haayyy...perhaps. So Saturday night was Movie night! Elaine and I have been planning to go see a movie last week pa, but so far ...no romantic chick flicks on. We picked Ocean's 13! My shobe cme along with me, because I picked her up after school (yes--she has this social work thing on Saturdays for school...inplce of ROTC!!!!---girls hav ROTC na pala!!!!)

Moving on, we checked the movie schedule at the customer service counter onthe ground floor. We were told that movie was on 9:20 and 9:35. Great, so we decided to have dinner first.

We had dinner at Kulinarya! The first time we ate there, we got interested on the menu, so we vowed to return and return we did!

This was my Asparagus Soup
It's shrek colored and had the consisnetncy of "joy ultra", as declared by Kirby! Withe the creme fresh on top....it did seem like joy ultra ;P! hehehe Nevertheless, it was ok....with a lone asparagus stalk in it! hahahahaa


Elaine had the Mediterranean Pasta. It tasted kinda spicy at first, but the taste and flavor grows on you...as Elaine declared. I tried it too...and I think I got a little chili piece! hahaha Whoooaaaa!!!!


Shobe and I shared the Mediterranean Roll
I was a bit full from my Cibo lunch, so I let my baby sis pick the food and I pick on her food nalang. She loves lamb. This was like a pita lamb roll cut up and served with a little portion of Caesar salad. I had the salad and a piece. It was good, but I think it's meant t be an appetizer! ;P hahhha

Kirby, had this Red Snapper on a bed of Potaoes Gratin!

I forgot it's actual name, but that what it was. It was really good. Kirby let us all taste his fish and potatoes! Yummy!!! Fish ws tender, potatoes was good...sauce was creamy!!!! Mura pa! as compared to Chelsea and more so Mezzaluna!

And for dessert, we hd this very interesting Crispy Suman ala mode



It was served with caramel sauce and mango balls. I love the contrasting temperature or the fried suman and the ice cream!. We all dug our forks into it and bitin sa ice cream so we ordered another scoop to dump on our fried suman. This is a rather heavy dessert! I'm glad 4 of us shared it.
Happy with our food, we went to the cinema to catch Ocean's 13.
We were told, the movie was at 935 already started and the next show was at 11pm. Great! We were miss informed by the customer service people!!!!
Use your time wisely! So we went to UCC for some coffee and kwentuhan nalang =) Before we knew it, it was 11 pm already so we rushed back to the mall to catch our movie.
Ocean's 13 was cool. I have a crush....not on Brad...not on George....not even Matt...I kinda found that guy wh went to mexico really cute! ;P hahahahha The first guy who went to mexico in that movie! I didn't catch it name! Anyone out there who might know??? =)
Oh, there is something I am really excited about....a movie is coming uo...with Catherine-Zeta Jones.....she plays a CHEF! A loveless Chef! Sound very interesting =)---I LIKE! Ofcourse, as the trailer showed, she eventually finds a love interest--another chef...and so it goes.... My kind of movie! I will definitely wait for this and by hookor by crook I WILL WATCH IT kahit mag isa ako! hahhahahah
I am a hopeless romantic! I am a romantic person and I am really hopeless!!! hahha Plus, I love cooking as I love food. I can't wait for this film to come out!!! ;)

Lunch at My Favorite Cibo!

I love Cibo! One one my all time fave restos =) Simple and good 'ol reliable comfort food. Me and my sisters went malling Saturday afternoon...in Shang mall in particular, so that my shobe Che can get listed on the bridal registry for her wedding. I to was to check out the registry of my good friend Shawie so that I may get her wedding gift already.

Of all department stores, I love the service and selection of Rustan's. I like the free gift wrapping service...I think its a nice touch...and I love that when you pick a gift at their registry you can even have them delivered. Great, because I don't like lugging along huge gifts when I am all made up and wearing a gown! This service is indeed a blessing for single girls like me :p hehehehe

While I was checking out the list, a guy came in and asked for the JV's registry. Chismosa that I am....I thought out loud---JV? Ejercito? Di ba married na yun? hahahahahha The guy smiled and spoke out loud...wala na mapili...puro 100K worth na ang natira! He says, the wedding is today na kase. I smiled...and made a mental note to myself: ALWAYS CHECK OUT THE REGISTRY EARLY ON BEFORE THE WEDDING DATE SO THAT YOU HAVE OPTIONS THAT WILL FIT IN YOUR BUDGET! ;p

I bumped into him again at Starbucks...he told me..."I'm goin to SM to check out their registry there..." I thought it was really funny that he told me this out of the blue..considering we don't know eachother. I go..."good luck!" hahaha I guess that happens when you're really pressed for time and options in getting a gift =) Good thing I am aa good friend and a responsible shopper..I was able to select a very nice gift for my friend...(hope you like it mare! )

Shopping can work up an appetite you know. My sister's and I decided to have lunch at Cibo! Good and reliable Italian.
My atchi and I shared an order of the Rigatoni al Fonso!

My favorite really, is the pasta ala Margherita..stewed tomatoes, basil and parmesan....but I felt like something tomatoey and creamy that day...so this was an excellent choice! The rigatoni pasta held up well to the full flavored shrimp and tomato-cream sauce. Yummy...very nakaka-busog!

Ofcourse, we had our all time fave...spinach dip...sooo good. I can have this as a meal on it's own! =)

My sis Che opted for the pasta primavera, but I didn't put the pic here because I wasn't able to try it! hehehe

They still don't have the Pizza Ovale at the Shang branch..I hope they have it soon =)

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Eggplant Parmigiana

After goin to the gym...nakak-guilty naman mag pig out because...all that running like a hamster on the treadmil will just be in vain. In other words..sayang ang work out! hahahaha.
I had dinner with my friend Elaine, who also cme from gym class. We had dinner at Italianni's and we had the Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana. It seemed light because the eggplant was not breaded (s it was grilled)...though I think the cheese and the creamy sauce made this dish rich =)

Tuesday

After work yesterday, I met up with Gwen at Shang mall. When we saw each other, we were already famished! Our eyes met and we both said...."CYMA tayo dinner!" =)

Without even looking at the menu, we knew we wanted the Roka Salata!
Our favorite salad!!!! We were seated beside a couple, and we were intrigued by what they were having...a plate of pitas...bruschettas and some sort of cheesy dip.....

The Spinach Artichoke Fondue

This was really good! Our first time to try this dish! It cheese and warm and ohhh sooo delish!! We literally mopped of the dip clean! Actually, our waitress was to remove the dip dish as it seemed eaten up already...she said "ma'am, ok na po....(taking the plate)" Gwen said "NO...not yet!" hahahaha We made simot our food 'till our plates were all clean! ;P hahahah Sympre, we are greatful to God for blessing us with good food...so we show our thanks by finishing them all di ba?! ;P

After our delicious dinner and never ending kwentuhan, we moved to Starbucks for some coffee. Before we realized it, the mall was closing up and so we headed home=)

Always delightful being with you Gwen! Mwah!!!! =)

Monday, June 04, 2007

An Angel from Italy!

Who wouldn't want a creamy and dreamy scoop of cool, rich tasting Gelato on a hot day??? I know I would! =P There are a lot of restos selling what they claim to be gelato. But how d you know you're getting the real deal?

Well, Gelato, by definition, is the Italian counter part of the American ice cream...but it contains less air, thus it's texture is denser and has a creamier mouth-feel. A little Triv-bit: "Gelato" is an Italian word for "frozen" and comes from the Italian word gelare, meaning "to freeze." =) Gelato made without any dairy ingredient is know as the Sorbetto =)

Finally, we have a Gelato brand in Manila that is indeed true blue to the taste....Angelatti Italia!

It is owned by non other than my dearest friend Gwen! =) From a recent trip to Italy, she and her sis Lyn, fell in love with the Italian cool treat and decided to bring it to Manila.

This is the Chocolate Obsssion...

You see, I really went wild over this rich tasting, deep dark chocolate gelato....as I even psted it the wrong way! hahahahaha


My sisters just loved it! The texture is really creamy...youjust can't stop putting spoonfuls..after spoonfulls in your mouth! ;P

It's available in differet gourmet flavors. I've tried the Pepita which is chocolate-chip honey crunch; and the Orange-Pineapple sorbeto, which has a very refreshing taste...I think well suited as palate cleansers during meals =)

They are now being served at several Italian restos, such as Cantinetta, Cafe Carruso and more to come!

So look for the brand and try for yourself.

For inquiries contact 0917-899011 Angelatti Italia

Back to Bananas and Apples =)

I slept-in 'till unusually late last Sunday, but I'm glad to have rested well from the weekend =) Feeling fully re-charged by afternoon, I met up with my friend Elaine at Banapple in Katipunan. We met up late in the afternoon for some coffee and snack. I was telling her about this nice pastry shop and she wanted to give it a try.

I didn't feel like having sweets that day, so I tried the chicken empanada
I've been craving for empanadas lately, and good thing they have it here. It was good..the think it was the baked kind because the pastry was not oily...I like =) I don't like fried empanada because it makes me nauseous after consumption! hehehehe


Elainey opted for the banofee pie
She said the filling and crust was good but she didn't like the cream on top. That didn't appeal to me either.


Before we realized it, it was already evening and my friend wanted to have dinner already. We went to the newly opened UCC cafe in Corinthian Hills.




Saturday, June 02, 2007

Advanced Birthday Dinner Date!

The birthday of my dear darling friend Gwen, is coming up very soon...and of course, girlfriends celebrate in advance!!!

For our special dinner for two, I suggested we try something new! I suggested SWISS DELI. I read several posts about it (i.e at dessertcomesfirst and our awesome planet)

The Swiss Deli is located at Pioneer St. corner Sheridan St. in Shaw. We didn't have trouble finding the place...just encountered a bit of traffic. When we got there, we lover the place! The door that greeted us was very beautiful! It was huge, wooden and had an antique feel to it. naturally we wanted to have pictures taken all over the place, so it was a good thing that it was only us and another couple dinning at that time last night.

We were served cheese twists and oh so good rye bread! They were very generous with it to boot!

For starters, we had the Cheese Platter
We LOVE cheese!!!! From bottom going counter clockwise: there was GOUDA, GRUYERE, EDAM, APPENZELLER and FETA in the middle with some eggplants marinated in olive oil

It was a good cheese plate! Great for opening the palate! It can be a meal on its own with the delicious Rye Bread and maybe some wine?! ;P


Ravioli in Tomato Sauce

A simple ravioli dish, swimming in simple tomato sauce topped with Romano . It was ok =)

We chose this among the "something different" list on the menu: WINZER ROSTI
It's swiss meatloaf topped with cheese on some hash browns =) Indeed something different! Very tasty and interesting to eat.It was like a huge spam-ish chunk...but softer and juicier and tasty! Not the home made meat loaf kind. This had a more processed finish, but still good.

We wanted some dessert, but all that cheese we had ..as starter...on the ravioli...on the meatloaf, REALLY FILLED US UP!! Cheese overload so to speak! But it was a good kind of busog and we were happy to find the place =) We will definitely come back...and may I add the price is very affordable! We were surprised! =)

We had a great time with good food and lovely pictorial!!! Unfortunately, the espresso I ordered was not nice =( It was ladened with coffee grinds---throat scratching!!!!!!!!!! So we moved to Starbucks at Metrowalk for our caffeine fix =)

ADVANCED HAPPY BIRTHDAY GWEN!!!!!!!!!!! =)