Sunday, February 24, 2013

Outback Steakhouse

Time:  09:30:00



Flavour:  Australian
Location:  Glorietta, Makati City


Food Ordered:

Complimentary Bread & Spread


House Salad - with Spicy Ranch Dressing


Steak and Seafood Mixed Grill - signature sirloin paired with shrimp, 
                                                                    scallops, mango salsa & vegetables


Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo


Sweet Adventure - sample servings of desserts 
     ( Banana Nut Cake, Outback Cheesecake, Chocolate Thunder Down Under)



Dining Experience:

     Taste:  5
     Service:  4
     Ambiance & Cleanliness:  4

*scale of 1 to 5(5-highest)




Thank you!






Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Red Mango

Featured Resto:


Food Sampled:

Banana Almond Waffles


Flossy Waffles


Green Tea Yogurt with Blueberry, Almond & Red Bean Toppings


Fruit Bowls

     Cranberry Yogurt


     Plain Yogurt


Notes:

  • located at Greenbelt 3, Makati City
  • specialty food - nonfat frozen yogurt
  • waffles are warm & crispy with selection of fruits or meaty toppings
  • fruit bowl is a combination of kiwi, mango, watermelon, melon, pineapple & grapes topped with yogurt & honey; with add-on froyo
  • better & healthy alternative to ice cream


Saturday, February 16, 2013

Whistlestop

Featured Resto:


Food Sampled:

Buffalo Chicken Wings Boneless


Tokwa't Baboy


Whistletop Beef Salpicao


Plain Rice



Cerveza Negra, Strawberry Margharita, Long Island Lychees


Notes:

  • located at Jupiter St., Makati City
  • resto - bar / open 24 hours
  • comfort food / Filipino dishes
  • not the usual beef salpicao w/ crunchy toppings - very flavorful
  • wide selection of drinks
  • affordable price
  • great for night-outs specially for barkadas


Saturday, February 9, 2013

French Baker

Featured Resto:


Recently, the French Baker updated and improved its look and offered new line-up of food and breads. 

For breakfast, we tried some and here they are:

Hokkaido Cake - sponge cake, similar to "mamon", with cream filling & topped with confectionery sugar


Vegetable Quiche - crusted pastry with custard filling topped w/ vegetables


Parisian Macarons - different flavor meringue-based confectionery w/ ganache filling


Brewed Coffee - comes w/ brownies



... and they never fail to delight our taste buds

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Big City

Featured Resto:


Food Sampled:

Bratwurst Sausage & Grilled Burger


Irish Style Corned Beef


Brat Sausage


Coke in can


Iced Tea


Notes:

  • located at the new Glorietta Mall, Makati
  • newly opened casual dining
  • best sellers are brat sausages & grilled burgers
  • dining area is small but they maximized the space
  • accepts cash payments only


Saturday, January 12, 2013

Cue Modern Barbeque

Featured Resto:


Food Sampled:


Spicy Popcorn (complimentary)


Smoked Bacon Carbonara


Blistered Tomatoes & Roasted Garlic Spaghetti


Li'l Feast - baby back ribs, lamb ribs, beef belly slices, roasted chicken




Sides:

Coleslaw


Plain Rice


Oven Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower Creamed Casserole


Crunchy Baby Squid


Drinks:

Green Mango n' Basil


Fresh Lemonade


Watermelon n' Mango n' Mint


Endings:

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake


Banana Split


the Bill


Notes:

  • located at Bonifacio Global City High Street, Taguig City
  • casual dining
  • like the spicy popcorn
  • food is good though lamb chops get greasy when cold
  • service is satisfactory
  • amazed by the jar concept in replacement for drinking glasses & bill holders
  • place for chilling out with family & friends; a bit expensive though


Saturday, January 5, 2013

Mr. Rockefeller

Featured Resto:


Food Sampled:

Mix Green Salad - Tagaytay greens with figs, apricots, mangoes, nuts & feta
                                                    cheese


Oysters Rockefeller - oysters on shell topped with melted mozzarella


Grandma's Steak Recipe - US flat iron steak 
                                                     - side choices (zucchini & red bean rice)


Pork Spareribs - side choices (pesto baby potatoes & garlic rice)


Mojito - rhum, lime, mint cocktail


Green Mango Shake


Notes:

  • located at 2F Greenbelt 3, Makati
  • resto-bar; with sports tv
  • wide selection of oyster dishes
  • food is good
  • green mango shake is a bit too sour
  • enjoyed the mojito with fresh lime & mint leaves
  • recommended