Persian Square

One late night, after roaming the streets of Quiapo for a camera, we decided to take our time and have dinner altogether. We stopped by MC Home Depot area for some Mediterranean food. My sister and I are both a fan of their cuisine. If only they were reasonably priced then we would have visited more often.

The only name of dish I remembered that night was Dizi, the lamb potato casserole which was smashed up in a mortar and pestle silverware.

The sauce from it was made as a dip for the soft bread ordered separately.

That's the downside. You see a photo in the menu of a dish and a siding but they are sold separately even if they all should go together.

Still on the look out for more less pricey but as enjoyable.

Yukino Hana, Resto And Bar

Black walls - It was the first thing I noted when I entered the small restaurant. I arrived first and so I was alone at my table. There was another table occupied by four Korean nationals which actually made the place more authentic.

The food was kind of pricey with a P250 and up range. Since they refill the side dishes and the soup in our noodle dish, it didn't matter.

The waitress made a good lasting impression. She was very respectful to us (my sister and nephew arrived a little later). She kind of bowed very subtly every time we ask her for something or deliver something on our table. With that kind of service, who wouldn't want to give a good tip.

Labor Day Reward

If I wasn't visiting Cafe France too frequently for my own pocket's own good, I would have a lot of good things to say about it. Pasta is so-so. Sandwich is kind of regular tasting. I wish I just bought iced coffee drink instead.

First Visit At Crisostomo

I remember Crisistomo as that guy in our Rizal's literary works who came from one of the elite families in that particular era. Somebody who was brought up with a lot of ideals and ended up with nothing to believe in anymore.

Just like his upbringing, the restaurant boasts of its pricey value just to end up being one of the ordinary stuff you eat (if you live in the Philippines). But of course, we don't get to eat those glorious "ordinary" local dishes that we have. And that is what you get from this more than a casual restaurant.

I would recommend the Gising Gising and Paella. By the way, their dishes are named after a cobblestone-lined street in old Manila or that of a person as elite-sounding as Crisostomo.

Guiltless Chocolate Pie

Resembles chocolate mousse with a lot more cocoa butter on top. I love it! Seems so light though.

Midnight Snack

The best wake-me-up snack for me is Blast O' Butter popcorn. The aroma is more uplifting than anything I know. Gotta have some butter!

Food Channel's Shawarma

Has anyone tried Food Channel's Shawarma?  

My husband has been buying me one from our village sports center.

And I have to say, it's the first time I have eaten shawarma with potato fries in them.

The beef is also tender and very lean. 

The best thing about this is their spicy sauce 

which is made of so many bell peppers that's why it tastes and

smells so good too.  Very spicy of course. 

Down side is it's more expensive than the regular shawarmas around.