Cafe Mediterranean Alabang Town Center

I am the kind of person who likes trying out new things especially when it comes to food. Just recently, Baby and I went for a quick lunch at Cafe Mediterranean in Alabang Town Center. Obviously, this restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes. I have strong liking in the food we have ordered, Gyro Platter. 

Gyro Platter is good for two people. We went for regular pita instead of rice for a change. It is made up of strips of beef, tuna and chicken, Falafel and strips on grilled zucchini and eggplant and is served with Tzatziki and Shepherd's salad. The meat has great flavor and taste especially when dipped into their special sauces. My mouth was partying the entire time because of the succulent and flavorful food I devoured. 

Cafe Mediterranean Branches: 

Greenbelt 1

Powerplant Mall 

Podium

Alabang Town Center

SM Mall of Asia

Estancia Mall Capital Commons

Abreeza Mall Davao

Chimes Davao

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Size Matters Alabang Town Center

Hungarian sausage from Size Matters, Alabang Town Center is what I've munched on during the movie, Kingsman: the Secret Service at Alabang Town Center. The movie was awesome. It was action-packed and the characters played their roles very well. 

Baby and I enjoyed the movie even more because of the delish snacks we've devoured. Baby got herself the all-beef burger while I went for the hungarian sausage sandwich. The taste of the hungarian sausage sandwich wasn't that spectacular but I really liked the bread they've used. It has some butter on it which made it a lot tastier and more delightful to eat. 

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to taste my baby's all-beef burger. But she's said it really did make her palate extremely happy. 

Size Matters Alabang Town Center

Ground floor, Alabang Town Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa City

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S and R Festival Supermall

Pizza is my ultimate comfort food. I'm just glad that my favorite pizza place, S&R has opened a branch in Festival Supermall. No need to have a S&R Membership card for you to purchase. Hooray for that! 

The combo flavor has always been my top choice. It's packed with meat and veggie toppings which makes this pizza flavor my instant favorite. I have tried cheese and pepperoni too but I'd still go with my first love. They also have bacon cheeseburger flavor that I'd like to try on my next visit. 

S&R is also selling calzone, chicken, churros, french fries and salad. They are all tempting and sometimes I couldn't help but salivate. But I need to curb my food cravings. I gained a little weight and I really am having a hard time getting rid of the belly fats. So probably, my next visit to S&R would be on my Mom's birthday. That is two months from now. Teehee! 

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Market Basket Riverpark Festival Supermall

It was late Sunday afternoon when we went out for a family dinner. My mom who adores Pinoy food so much, chose Market Basket, which is located at the Riverpark in Festival Supermall Alabang. According to my research, Market Basket is owned by Hilario "Larry" Cortez of the Chef's Quarter Group. Would you believe  that this restaurant genius was a former security guard? He also owns Bossings, Chef Barrel, Kuse and Uncle Cheffy. 

Not only that, the co-owner, Chef Mauro Arjona Jr. was a former dishwasher in a restaurant where Hilario Cortez also worked. Isn't it amazing? Their hardwork really paid off!  Anyway, Market Basket is like a modern dampa. If you are familiar with it or seafood paluto then you may already know what it is. But since my mom isn't the adventurous type, we just let the restaurant staff handle everything. 

It was definitely a feast. We've had fried calamares, pork sisig, chopsuey, grilled tanigue and sinigang na salmon belly (not on the photo). Their pork sisig is one of the best I've ever tasted. I'm really not a pro in describing my gastronomic adventures but my Market Basket experience was truly splendid! 

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Cafe Mary Grace

Baby and I are just mad about Italian cuisine especially pasta and pizza. It's the foremost reason why we have become frequent customers of Cafe Mary Grace in Alabang Town Center. There is so much to adore about this restaurant that's why we fell in love with it at the drop of a hat. 

Cafe Mary Grace's ambiance is quite cozy. I sure do like the handwritten notes from the very pleased customers on top of the dining tables of Cafe Mary Grace. It's very entertaining to read those sweet messages saying how happy they were with the excellent food and service and other high praises for this restaurant. 

... And I couldn't agree more... Cafe Mary Grace is definitely the best place to go to for nice ambiance and first-rate food and service. The Pasta Amatriciana with meatballs is my baby's favorite. She usually gets the meal which includes some salad and dessert. 

'Cause I was kind of stuffed from all the food we've had that day, I just went for some sandwich (Chicken Inasal) with potato chips and dip (Wow, kunyare diet). It was surprisingly good! It may just look an ordinary sandwich but looks can be deceiving, right? My mouth was in euphoria after finishing everything on my pretty plate. 

I shall try their famous food combo (ensaymada and tsokolate) on my next visit. 

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Filipino Streetfood

Filipino streetfood at its finest! My baby's 34th birthday was definitely a day full of adventures. Right after our short getaway to Poracay Resort in Porac-Pampanga, we went to Capampangan Island in the City of San Fernando for a simple birthday dinner celebration. I was tickled pink when I saw one table at the corner filled with Filipino or "Pinoy" streetfood. Isaw is my all-time favorite! I can finish 10 sticks of isaw in just one sitting. The other two tables were loaded with scrumptious Filipino viands, of course, cooked in Kapampangan way. 

As you may already know, Pampanga is the culinary capital of the Philippines. They have the best cooks in the country! Their food is always festive and full of flavors. I'd like to have some of their famous exotic food on my next visit, kamaru (crickets) or betute tugak (stuffed frog). 

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Yabu's Chicken Katsu

Japanese cuisine is something that I just can't withstand. I love it more than Chinese and other international cuisines. Two Mondays ago, I took my aunt to a dainty Japanese lunch at Yabu. I'm a big fan of Katsu so I didn't have any second thoughts of getting the Chicken Katsu. It comes with unlimited cabbage, rice, fruits and miso soup. The cabbage with Goma dressing was definitely my favorite. I had three rounds of cabbage which made my lunch SUPER awesome! I won't get tired of having Katsu at Yabu. 

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Chatime Alabang Town Center

I swear.. I really am trying to withstand the temptation to eat fastfood but I just can't! :( I have to cut out my unhealthy food cravings now 'cause Christmas is just around the corner. As you may already know, Christmas means a lot of things: Celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, spending time with our loved ones and getting fat. Haha! 

Anyway, I'd still talk about how good my food was when I ate out with my little sister at Chatime, Alabang Town Center. We had chicken chops and barbecue-flavored french fries. The chicken chops were cooked to a T. It wasn't hard to chew and it definitely makes a perfect afternoon snack together with your favorite Chatime drink. The barbecue flavored french fries were not too briny, which I liked. 

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The Grill by Antonios Tagaytay

Since we were celebrating a very special occasion, my 29th birthday, Baby took me to a fancy restaurant in Tagaytay (The Grill by Antonio's). It really was not cold and chilly when we visited Tagaytay. It was just a normal weather but I still opted to wear my newly-bought sweater. Teehee! 

The place gives out a homey vibe and is quite spacious to accommodate guests. I love the staff's attentiveness and focus to details. If ever you need anything, they would happily assist you in the best-est possible way. 

We've had pork barbeques (which is priced at P45 each), ginataang kalabasa,  la paz batchoy, and turon with tikoy for dessert. I liked everything especially the turon with tikoy. My tastebuds loved it!

It was very appetizing and definitely the best way to end a hearty meal. 

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Starbucks Strawberry Pistachio Cake

On some days, calories do not matter... Baby and I share the same taste when it comes to food especially DESSERTS! We can finish a bar of chocolate in just one sitting. That's why when we have heard about Starbucks' newest product--- Strawberry Pistachio cake(P120 per slice / P1295 whole), we have visited Starbucks-Trinoma right away for a Tuesday merienda date. 

My two favorite food were combined in a cake--- Strawberry and Pistachio. The pistachio was not overpowering at all and it gives that scrunch that I really liked. Teehee! 

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Lindt Strawberry Intense White

Lindt Strawberry Intense White, why are you so DAMN good? Baby just gave me this heavenly delicious chocolate that she bought at Puregold Dutyfree in Angeles City, Pampanga. She knows that chocolates make me weak in the knees. 

The strawberry bits made this chocolate an instant favorite. I finished the whole bar in just one sitting! I am seriously hankering for one right now. I am just hoping that mainstream grocery stores have this! Argh! 

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YABU: House of Katsu

I am glad to announce to all of you that I just joined the YABU: House of Katsu craze! Good remarks from different food blogs online is the main reason why I gave in. Plus, I have great love for Japanese cuisine and I just could not let this pass. Baby and I trouped to its ATC (Alabang Town Center) branch for dinner. It was around 6 P.M when we got in and there were only a few empty tables left. The longest table was occupied by a group of office workers and we were seated next to them. They seemed to be first-timers too as they were shown how the YABU ritual is done.

The Yabu ritual is done by grinding the sesame seeds in a small bowl then pour some Tonkatsu sauce and you are all set!

I went for the Rosu (Pork Loin) set which is served with unlimited Japanese white rice or brown rice, miso soup, Japanese pickles, cabbage with a choice of dressing, and a bowl of fruit (pineapple and watermelon).

While baby had the Hire and Seafood Katsu set which is a mixture of pork and seafood. It also comes with unlimited Japanese rice, miso soup, Japanese pickles, unlimited cabbage with sesame dressing, and a bowl of fruit. 

The Pork Tonkatsu I had was crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside. It was no ordinary Katsu for me since it tastes real authentic. I had two rounds of miso soup, fruits, and LOTS AND LOTS OF CABBAGES! The GOMA dressing (roasted sesame) is what I poured on top of my cabbages! It was flavorsome! I wish I could find some Goma sauce at mainstream grocery stores. It would surely make a perfect dressing for my veggies! 

YABU BRANCHES: 

Alabang Town Center

SM Southmall

SM Mall of Asia

SM Megamall

Robinsons Magnolia 

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Pistachio Ice Cream

Yellow Cab's Pistachio ice cream is the bomb! I just love eating anything that is atypical to my taste. It was saccharine and every bite was divine! I almost finished it and forgot that I've had to share it with my mother and little sister. Haha! They have got other ice cream flavors that I would like to try next time! By the way, this one costs P120. It is kind of pricey for its size but trust me, it is worth it! 

Yellow Cab Delivery: 

(02) 789-9999

Yellow Cab Website:

http://yellowcabpizza.com

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Teriyaki Boy Festival Mall

It is kind of peculiar for my family to try out new things. They always go for the ones they are used to, which I dislike at times. That is why I really was surprised when my dad took us for a dinner treat at Teriyaki Boy in Festival Mall-Alabang. 

California Maki Roll... This is DELICIOSO! My dad loved it too despite not being a huge fan of Japanese cuisine. 

Ta-Da! This is the highlight of our scrumptious dinner at Teriyaki Boy... It is called the Lechon Kawali salad. It has lechon kawali pieces on top with carrots, cucumber and lettuce. The wasabi dressing made it EXTRA special. 

Unfortunately, I was not able to take photos of all the dishes we have ordered... But they were all good! 

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Yellow Cab Delivery

Yellow Cab... We meet again! Many thanks to my little sister who sponsored my YUMMY merienda this afternoon. 

New York's Finest.... Every bite was divine! It was just too oily for me though. 

This is Charlie Chan Chicken pasta. It has shiitake mushrooms, chicken strips and roasted peanuts. The spicy oriental sauce makes this dish extra special. 

The Twice Baked Potato Halves are real good! It is loaded with mozzarella and romano cheese topped with bacon bits. It is served with sour cream dip. 

My sister and I almost finished all of these in just one sitting. My mom did not eat anything because she's been feeling under the weather these past few days. 

Yellow Cab Delivery Hotline: 

(02) 789-9999

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Great Weekend with Baby and Kulasa Friends

Happy Monday, guys! Hope you all had a great weekend. As for me, I had a perfect weekend 'cause I spent it with my baby and Kulasa friends. By the way, Kulasa is called for students who are studying at St. Scholastica's College. I was a former pre-med student at St.Scholastica's College-Manila but I've decided to shift to B.A International Studies after 3 years. Anyway, we had a dinner date at Seafood Island in Trinoma. It actually was a treat from Jovy who just came home from Qatar. We went for an all pork dinner that includes: lechon kawali, pork barbeque, sinigang na baboy and sisig. Afterwards, Sir Kenneth, our former B.S Biology professor, took us for a gelato dessert at Gellatisimo. Even if we didn't see each other for almost 2 years, nothing really has changed. No awkward feelings or whatever. It was definitely a night filled with fun and laughter! 

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Eat-all-you-can Samgyeopsal

 

Eat-all-you-can restaurants are simply the best. I'm just blessed that I have the budget to spoil myself sometimes. But it's so much better when someone would take you out for a lunch or dinner date, right? Teehee! Last June 8th, Baby and I celebrated our 22nd monthsary by going to this fancy Korean/Vietnamese restaurant at Angeles City, Pampanga called Phoa Noi.

The eat-all-you-can Samgyeopsal for only P250 instantly caught our attention so we both agreed to have our dinner/monthsary celebration there. The place was a bit old but tidy. We had to occupy one of the tables outside since we had to use the griller. Surprisingly, everything was unlimited (iced tea, meat & vegetables). For vegetables, they served us the famous Korean kimchi, lettuce and kangkong among others. The food was A-OK! I didn't like their service though. The waitresses were a bit cranky and unfriendly. 

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French Baker

French Baker is where I usually have my favorite croissant. They have one of the best tasting croissants in the country. They have wheat breads too for the health-conscious consumers. Wheat breads usually are more expensive than the regular ones. But I don't mind spending extra if it's better for the body. French Baker's also serving delicious dishes. The hamburger steak is my favorite. It has mashed potato and some veggies on the side. Your choice of rice or bread roll as another siding. 

Salads:

Salad Starter

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Potato Salad

Fresh Fruit Cup

Soups:

Soup Starter

Soup on a Bread Bowl

French Onion Soup

Prawn Bisque

Appetizers:

Beef Nacho Basket

Quiche Lorraine Soup and Salad

Pizza New York Style

Sandwiches:

Club House Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

6 Cereal Tuna Sandwich

Grilled Veggie Sandwich

German Sausage with Potato Salad

Blue Cheese Burger

Steak Sandwich

Chili Con Carne

Chicken Salad Croissant

Pasta:

Beef Lasagna

Lasagna Verde

Fettucini Ala Carbonara

Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

Spaghetti Bolognese

Cheezee Mac

Creamy Seafood Pasta Linguini

Chicken Parmigiana Fettucini

Spicy Seafood Pasta

Entree:

Hamburger Steak

Chicken Ala King

Baked Chicken

Grilled Chicken and Mango Salsa

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Hickory Spareribs

Chicken Fricasse

Honey Pork Roast Al'Orange

Pork Chop Au Poivre

Beef Burgundy in Casserole

Fish A La Meunier

Korean Beef BBQ in Casserole

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Nacho King

Cravings satisfied! I've been craving for Nachos these past few weeks and finally I was able to satisfy my cravings when I went out on a merienda date with my aunt last Saturday. It looks delish, right? It's from Nacho King. We got the biggie size for only 120 pesos and it includes 4 delicious toppings- Cheese, beef, mushrooms and salsa. The cheese alone is enough for a topping. They have nacho chips for take out too if you're planning to invite some friends over for a pajama party. I just wish they'd open a branch near my place. 

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Alfalfa Sprouts

Eating pizza is one thing that I just can't resist. Obviously, I have got a big, big appetite and you can see that mostly on my prior blog entries. Anyhoo, this delicious-looking pizza is from Uncle Cheffy. I can hardly recall of its exact name but it's one of the store's best selling pizza flavors. Actually, nothing special about the taste but since I'm a heavy veggie lover, I really appreciated having this on my plate. It has lettuces, mushrooms and tomatoes. If my memory serves me right, it has alfalfa sprouts too. It was my first time to have some alfalfa sprouts in my entire life so I googled about it right after. According to Healthy Eating website, alfalfa sprouts contain certain vitamins and minerals such as calcium, vitamin K and vitamin C. Aside from that, alfalfa sprouts also help in reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. In 1997, alfalfa sprouts have been link to E.Coli and Salmonella that may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal spain so it's best to wash them thoroughly under running water for two minutes and allow them to dry before consuming. The alfalfa sprouts are best toppings for burgers, pastas and even pizzas. It helps in enhancing the flavor and adding up some nutrients. 

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