J. Cuppacakes is too cute not to notice. All pink and floral, it's like a doll house inside this cafe. Art in your cravings: this is their tagline. But first, let's appreciate their interiors:

Welcome to the dollhouse

Up up and away!

Who wouldn't be beckoned in this setting? 

Centerpiece to love!

Menu like a debutante's photo album

Sweet chandelier 

And the most awaited: meal time! Since it's lunch time, had pasta. Baked Spinach Cannelloni at Php 260 is a best-seller so gave it a go. I thought I'll be expecting a diet-serving but no, at this price it can be shared by two. It was so cheesy and creamy on the outside and very beefy inside. The spinach gave it a different twist. It's so good I'm dreaming of it sometimes, hahaha. 

Hello, it's me. Can I eat you again?

Looks good, tastes good. Arrrghhhh!

This cookie dough cupcake was my sweet ending. Just like the pasta, it's good, too! The sweetness level is just fine. Presentation is cute, too.

Too cute!

This should be my happy place!


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J. Cuppacakes is located at:


SM Jazz Mall, 
Nicanor Garcia Cor Jupiter Street, 
Bel-Air, Makati City

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

A new kid in the [San Antonio] block! Welcome Mr. Sizzlers!

Chalkboard menu

It's a very small, alfresco dining along . At night, it can be full house but for alternative and cheap choice for dinner, it's bearable. I've tried here several times and here's the verdict:

• Sisig at Php 70- my favorite sinful craving but this one didn't crack. I remember asking if it's chicken or pork. I can't seem to define.

• T-Bone steak at Php 95- it's salty but acceptable.
• Hungarian Sausage- can never go wrong with this.
• Laing at Php 50- with shrimp and pork, unbelievable. It's not so "gata" creamy.

• Leche Flan at Php 100- sweet and acceptable. 

Drawback here is their (super) slow service because their kitchen is very small. I'm assuming they only have 2 pans that orders come one at a time.

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MR. Sizzlers is located at: 

8055 Estrella Avenue, 
San Antonio, Makati City

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Friday, September 25, 2015

Mario's in Tomas Morato is known for their mouthwatering steaks. I was lucky one night to try what delights they are offering. 

First of all, inside Mario's you can feel how expensive they are, relatively. Haha. Not just from the interiors but also by way of their table setting. 

For starters, had Caesar Salad at Php 260. Their Caesar was ordinary. In fact, I didn't enjoy it. I don't know if it's the lack of dressing. The taste of the greens were so much. At this price, size can just be gobbled by one to two. 

Starting it right!

For the mains, chose from the Chef Recommended: Pot Roast Beef at Php 450. My pot roast came with a scoop of mashed potato and sauteed sigarilyas. The beef was so so tender, alright but it's not richly flavored the way I expected it. Maybe I was influenced by  Piatos's Roast Beef potato snacks. The mashed potato was good but sometimes, I can encounter a chunk.

Here goes the Php 450

Should I choose from these next time? Well, I must say that overall it was okay but not that I'd applaud to. Besides, these were what the waiters recommended.

Let's try the 500+ next, maybe?

Alrighty, maybe I had my hopes up and above.


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Rating: 3.5


Mario's is located at:

191 Tomas Morato cor. Scout Gandia St.,
Quezon City
http://www.marios.com.ph

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Friday, September 18, 2015

When you're too used to Shakey's and Pizza Hut, Don Henrico's proves to be a choice alternative. It's not so expensive but they serve trusted delights in the all time favorites pizza and pasta. 

One weeknight, due to cravings of sorts, headed over to Don Henrico's in SM Mall of Asia. For starters, had Homestyle Onion Rings at Php 170 and Baked Mussels at Php 180. 

The onion rings were crispy, good thing and we love their sauce! It's not the usual mayo but close to a salsa. As it was cheesy, baked mussels were also enjoyable. 

Shoot!

Bitin!

For their pizzas, large at 18" were big already! We didn't anticipate that two of these were too much already. Had Pizza Bianca, large at Php 690 with home-made ricotta and mozzarella cheese in special butter-wine sauce. Their version is like eating Carbonara on a bread. Then at one point, it's like a four-cheese delight. You can only take one of this. Too rich but nevertheless a cheesy choice.

No need to explain how cheesy it was

The other one was Don Henrico's Supreme Pizza, large at Php 850 with pepperoni, beef, ham, mushroom, pineapple tidbits, onion, bell pepper and black olives. So many toppings! It was a mishmash of several flavors in one bite. Great! 

Can we count the toppings?

Spaghetti Bolognese, family at Php 340 with ground beef tossed in tomato sauce with minced garlic sprinkled with Parmesan cheese was a sure hit, too. The cheese was heartfelt. 

Plus the garlic bread

Dinners at Don Henrico's are simple yet filling. 


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3.5


Don Henrico's has a branch in:



G/F Entertainment Mall,
Mall of Asia Complex, 
Pasay City

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Friday, September 11, 2015

Years ago (2011 to be exact), we used to play badminton in The Zone, Malugay St. at Makati. After that, we'd succumb to the goodness of JT's Manukan Grille's chicken inasal. Back then, Mang Inasal was already a big hit and Chic-Boy was gaining momentum as well. But I can clearly remember that from among, my heart still goes out for JT's version. 

It was only this year that I was able to taste again in a long time JT's. The Taiwanese friends in my previous story were with us so I was hoping that it will be as good as I was proud to recommend it being in the area. 

We all had Chicken Paa (leg and thigh) at Php 95 plus garlic rice at Php 30. It was much more expensive compared, I realized. But it was worth it!

Small but good. These are 4 pcs already 

The chicken was smaller than I can remember. But as I've said, I enjoyed it again because it was not overcooked and as hard as in Mang Inasal sometimes. It's much tender, too. Thanks to the young chicken, perhaps? Even without soy sauce and calamansi for dipping, I enjoyed the basic flavor of their chicken. Thumbs-up!

More in their menu

Aside from smaller chicken, I hope that we don't have to pay extra for chicken oil. On the bright side, less calories. 

If you're looking for better chicken, better it be JT's Manukan Grille. No exaggeration. 

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JT's Manukan Grille has a branch in:

7224 Malugay St.,

Bel-Air, Makati City

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Friday, September 04, 2015

Franco's in Rockwell has a very homey feel (with excellent lighting). Walls were bedecked with books and toys for the boys. It would not be far-out to guess that the restaurant was dedicated to the owner's son. 

So what do we have here? 

Among the restaurants in Rockwell, Franco's was where we decided to meet our three-weeks staying friends from Taiwan. Taiwanese are generally health-conscious so we skipped the rice and went for pizza, pasta and more. 

Expensive, ha!

For starters, had Gambas at Php 250 and Angus Beef Sisig at Php 175. Our Taiwanese guests seem to love the Gambas but of course, it was Angus Beef Sisig that stole my heart. It was great and creamy! One of those I can map out as one of the best sisig in town. But then again, we're talking Angus here. Maybe, too it was Angus so the serving size was just a fistful. 

Spicy but good!

Hey, Angus! What ya doin' there?

Salads were also in for them and had House Salad at Php 160. This was a thumbs-up choice for aside from greens, it has corn kernels, sliced tomatoes and grapes. Enjoyed so much the different flavors every bite bring. 

Healthy is fun!

For pizza, had Barcelona: chorizo with cheese and caramelized onions at Php 250 and 

Garlic shrimp with anchovies and arugula at Php 280. Both are thinly-sliced our Taiwanese guests even asked, "Are your pizza here really this thin?". Though thinner than what we're used to, it's very crunchy. Plus, it's easier to taste its flavor. Down-side was, it took more slices to be full. I like Barcelona better but the latter was happiness, too.

Caramelized onions, you da best!

Wow, personalized

Amatriciana at Php 225 reigned our plates for pasta. It was so delicious and very cheesy. I enjoyed the play of the olives and tomatoes, too. Too bad that the serving size wasn't that big. I don't know how the bread on top's called but it's also a nice substitute for the usual garlic bread. 

Amatriciana, I love you!

My taste buds had a blast at Franco's. With a little more serving from their part, I'd be glad to go back and forth here. 

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: 4.5


Franco’s is located at:

Lower Ground Floor, 
Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, 
Makati City

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Tuesday, September 01, 2015