Monday, July 9, 2012
Fork Club's July 9 Pantry Creation
Banana + Swiss Army Energy Bar Chocolate (Dark Chocolate with Cornflakes and Guarana) + Canned Peaches
Il Tempo Che Passa
Food is always at its best when you're not busy and just waiting for something.
Met my Dad after work and he chose Cibo as our restaurant for the night. It's not our usual but it is one of my favorites ever since it opened in Glorietta. For tonight we ordered Insalata D'Agnello, I got Spaghettini ala Primavera, and got Uva Nera for my refreshment.
I blame Ness for making me crave for lamb and my fix was satisfied with our salad. Loved the Arugula and goat cheese that went with it!
My pasta was just good. The combination will always be just above the ordinary but it is a very comfortable and reliable one, like a real friend. Same is true with the Uva.
Only the Tiramisu Croccante was disappointing. It promised a crunch but it took much effort to break. At least my Doppio Espresso compensated for that.
What's your Italian restaurant story?
Met my Dad after work and he chose Cibo as our restaurant for the night. It's not our usual but it is one of my favorites ever since it opened in Glorietta. For tonight we ordered Insalata D'Agnello, I got Spaghettini ala Primavera, and got Uva Nera for my refreshment.
I blame Ness for making me crave for lamb and my fix was satisfied with our salad. Loved the Arugula and goat cheese that went with it!
My pasta was just good. The combination will always be just above the ordinary but it is a very comfortable and reliable one, like a real friend. Same is true with the Uva.
Only the Tiramisu Croccante was disappointing. It promised a crunch but it took much effort to break. At least my Doppio Espresso compensated for that.
What's your Italian restaurant story?
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Down Route 66
The best thing about Sundays is having family lunches or dinners without paying a cent! Especially if it's Johnny Rockets!
I wanted to try their Streamliner but my sister didn't want soy meat. With their unlimited fries, I cannot finish a whole burger in this joint. We compromised and decided to half a Route 66. Cheese + Mushroom + Onions in a burger was just right. Too bad I saw the Angus upgrade too late.
Minutes later, all our burgers were served and I had a very satisfying mix of flavors in my mouth. Excellent even if it was nothing out of the ordinary.
Several refill and waiter performances later, we explored their dessert list. Most were with ice cream and we decided to try the Apple Pie a la Mode. Pies are always risky to order for me, my mouth is a bit choosy and this time the choice was definitely right! The combination of the cinnamon top and stewed apples middle was great but the crust was too hard. That's easily forgivable since I was too happy to sink my teeth into the center of the pie. It was so good that the ice cream wasn't necessary. The whole big slice was enough for us four.
Johnny Rockets Alabang Town Center is now 24 hours!
I wanted to try their Streamliner but my sister didn't want soy meat. With their unlimited fries, I cannot finish a whole burger in this joint. We compromised and decided to half a Route 66. Cheese + Mushroom + Onions in a burger was just right. Too bad I saw the Angus upgrade too late.
Minutes later, all our burgers were served and I had a very satisfying mix of flavors in my mouth. Excellent even if it was nothing out of the ordinary.
Several refill and waiter performances later, we explored their dessert list. Most were with ice cream and we decided to try the Apple Pie a la Mode. Pies are always risky to order for me, my mouth is a bit choosy and this time the choice was definitely right! The combination of the cinnamon top and stewed apples middle was great but the crust was too hard. That's easily forgivable since I was too happy to sink my teeth into the center of the pie. It was so good that the ice cream wasn't necessary. The whole big slice was enough for us four.
Johnny Rockets Alabang Town Center is now 24 hours!
The Fork Club's Exploits
One of the best things about work is having lunch mates that are as crazy as I am! Even without prior coordination, we would always have something to play with for dessert! :D Enjoy our creations from the pantry!
You've got to start with something good!
When you meet someone, you'd always want to start on the right foot. During a panel interview, you'd always want to have a good impression. When you speak to a crowd, you'd want them to give them something great to see and listen to. You need to have the right start in everything and that's why I'm going to begin with something GoodAh!
It's something I pass by everyday on the way to the office but I never had the time. Its marketing, I find baduy: "Pagkaing good for every all" + "Open 25 hours" But without my good friend Yanee, I would have missed this (already discovered) gem.
We were on our way home to the South, breezing through Espana-Nagtahan-Quirino when Yans suggested to eat in GoodAh. We both haven't tried it out so I set my expectations. I'm most familiar with Sinangag Express so that was the peg in my head.
We arrived, parked, and approached the counter. I rarely asked what's the specialty since I like discovering my own dish in whatever restaurant. Almost ordered their 3pc. Pork Chop when Yanee saw their menu that already has drink + dessert by just adding 10. Wanting to eat something familiar, I got the Lumpiang Shanghai combo.
There place was not packed, the Sucat branch was mostly for take out. That helped in maximizing their space for enough parking and dining areas. The interior was far from the competition. We sat comfortable in leatherette seats with tables that are not cramped. The wall about its history was a good display, especially for us first-timers. Servers were quick to attend to you too.
Food came and it was as expected, goodah! For less than a hundred, I had a glass of iced tea, 6 pcs. of Shanghai, atchara, an egg, a big scoop of rice, and mango sago! Yanee ordered Pares. We both were satisfied with the familiar food while they were playing ultra nostalgic music. Think Rick Astley + Informer with a hint of Mr. Boombastic!
We got out of there really satisfied. Other 24-hour breakfast food establishments should learn from this one.
It's something I pass by everyday on the way to the office but I never had the time. Its marketing, I find baduy: "Pagkaing good for every all" + "Open 25 hours" But without my good friend Yanee, I would have missed this (already discovered) gem.
We were on our way home to the South, breezing through Espana-Nagtahan-Quirino when Yans suggested to eat in GoodAh. We both haven't tried it out so I set my expectations. I'm most familiar with Sinangag Express so that was the peg in my head.
We arrived, parked, and approached the counter. I rarely asked what's the specialty since I like discovering my own dish in whatever restaurant. Almost ordered their 3pc. Pork Chop when Yanee saw their menu that already has drink + dessert by just adding 10. Wanting to eat something familiar, I got the Lumpiang Shanghai combo.
There place was not packed, the Sucat branch was mostly for take out. That helped in maximizing their space for enough parking and dining areas. The interior was far from the competition. We sat comfortable in leatherette seats with tables that are not cramped. The wall about its history was a good display, especially for us first-timers. Servers were quick to attend to you too.
Food came and it was as expected, goodah! For less than a hundred, I had a glass of iced tea, 6 pcs. of Shanghai, atchara, an egg, a big scoop of rice, and mango sago! Yanee ordered Pares. We both were satisfied with the familiar food while they were playing ultra nostalgic music. Think Rick Astley + Informer with a hint of Mr. Boombastic!
We got out of there really satisfied. Other 24-hour breakfast food establishments should learn from this one.
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