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Favorite Dish: If you crave some authentic Japanese food, go to Little Tokyo. From Buendia, ride Washington and drop off Pasong Tamo, from there ride Manatrade and drop off at Little Tokyo.. Just beside Makati Cinema
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Sweet Bella started as a bakery in 1730 Banyan Street Dasmarinas Village in the City of Makati. People from all over flocked because of the very delicious and high quality products created by Chef Cristina Santiago Rivera, one of the very talented daughters of the great Steak King, Melo Santiago. She named the place after her very sweet daughter, Isabella Rivera who, from what I heard, is very, very sweet.
Later on it opened a branch at the Bonifacio Global City's Burgos Circle, near her mother ship, Melo's.
This branch at the very cosmopolitan Greenbelt 5 can be described as simple, but elegant and posh, but fair.
Their products vary from breads, pastries, petit desserts, soups, salads, appetizers, pasta, sandwiches, omelettes, main courses and different kinds of beverages.
The service is good and the place is very clean.
It smells like a French Patisserie.
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part two of my two part tip with more pictures inside
the crowded steakhouse scene in Makati City has a new member and this is the Chops Chicago Style Steakhouse, which is patterned after Chi-Town (Chicago) which is one of the best steakhouse mecca in the United States as it is one of the Centers of Cattle Trading and buying since the 1800's.
The Steakhouse is patterned after the classic Chicago Steakhouses like Morton's and they offer a very extensive selection of Prime Steak Cuts ranging from the australian tajima wagyu steaks, the japanese kobe grade 4 and 5 steaks, US Black Angus Steaks, US Snake River Farms Wagyu Steaks, local philippine kitayama wagyu steaks from bukidnon and USDA Prime Dry aged (14 day, 21 day, 28 day dry aged steaks from wisconsin). The ambiance is clasic chicago style steakhouse with sleek modern interiors and the prices are astronomical too. Like in the steakhouse in the United States, Sidings are not included in the price and you have to order it extra. They also have other non steak options like ostrich meat, a slab of bacon (copied after the famed peter luger bacon slabs) seafood like chilean sea bass and more.
Hours
Mon - Sun: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Favorite Dish:
the steaks here are to die for and you can also literally die of the prices hehehe. the most expensive will be the 21 ounce 28 day dry aged boned in rib eye steak USDA Super prime from wisconsin at 5,150 pesos an order (no sides included) and the 10 ounce US Snake River Farms Wagyu Rib Eye Steak at 3,850 pesos an order and the 10 ounce rib eye steak from Tajima Wagyu farms (Australia) at 4,350 pesos an order. the cheapest will be the US Black Angus rib eye steaks at 21 ounces for 2,400 pesos. they also have japanese kurobota pork melt in your mouth pork chops at 900 pesos an order.
This will be a two part tip with more pictures inside
the crowded steakhouse scene in Makati City has a new member and this is the Chops Chicago Style Steakhouse, which is patterned after Chi-Town (Chicago) which is one of the best steakhouse mecca in the United States as it is one of the Centers of Cattle Trading and buying since the 1800's.
The Steakhouse is patterned after the classic Chicago Steakhouses like Morton's and they offer a very extensive selection of Prime Steak Cuts ranging from the australian tajima wagyu steaks, the japanese kobe grade 4 and 5 steaks, US Black Angus Steaks, US Snake River Farms Wagyu Steaks, local philippine kitayama wagyu steaks from bukidnon and USDA Prime Dry aged (14 day, 21 day, 28 day dry aged steaks from wisconsin). The ambiance is clasic chicago style steakhouse with sleek modern interiors and the prices are astronomical too. Like in the steakhouse in the United States, Sidings are not included in the price and you have to order it extra. They also have other non steak options like ostrich meat, a slab of bacon (copied after the famed peter luger bacon slabs) seafood like chilean sea bass and more.
Hours
Mon - Sun: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Favorite Dish:
the steaks here are to die for and you can also literally die of the prices hehehe. the most expensive will be the 21 ounce 28 day dry aged boned in rib eye steak USDA Super prime from wisconsin at 5,150 pesos an order (no sides included) and the 10 ounce US Snake River Farms Wagyu Rib Eye Steak at 3,850 pesos an order and the 10 ounce rib eye steak from Tajima Wagyu farms (Australia) at 4,350 pesos an order. the cheapest will be the US Black Angus rib eye steaks at 21 ounces for 2,400 pesos. they also have japanese kurobota pork melt in your mouth pork chops at 900 pesos an order.
Part two of my tips with more pictures
the spanking new fairmont and raffles hotel in makati city had a soft opening in december 2012 and the star attraction of the two in one hotel is their cobmined luxew buffet restaurant called Spectrum.
They have several cooking stations for assorted cuisines like an asian station with dimsum and stir fried counters, a bakery section with assorted fresh breads like croissants or danish rolls and more plus a real beehive and honey. a philippine roast pig (lechon) carving station, a seafood station and more, plus a separate champagne station of you are partaking of the champagne lunch or dinner buffet.
Price of a regular breakfast buffet is 1400 pesos, a regular lunch or dinner buffet at 1,800 pesos and a chamgpagne lunch or dinner buffet at 4,500 pesos.
according to their website:
Modern surroundings and clean design have been combined to create a harmonious dining experience.
Introducing an innovative dining concept of "Simply Life", this all-day-dining restaurant brings to you an array of cuisine from China, Middle East, India, Europe and local dishes from Philippines. Cooked to perfection with the finest ingredients using simple and healthy cooking styles, indulge in the concept through an interactive culinary theatre. Exquisite flavours can be paired with an exclusive selection of fine wines from our restaurant sommelier’s cellar.
Favorite Dish:
the assorted stations offer such a huge variety of choices but my favorite will be the carving station where you can have USDA Prime rib eyr steaks and other cuts and roast pork ribs and turkey and more plus the free flowing luxe maison veuve cligout chamgpagne.
Breakfast 6:30am – 10:30am Monday to Friday; 6:30am – 11:00am Weekends and Holidays
Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm daily
Dinner 6:00pm – 10:00pm daily
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this will be a two part tip with more pictures
the spanking new fairmont and raffles hotel in makati city had a soft opening in december 2012 and the star attraction of the two in one hotel is their cobmined luxew buffet restaurant called Spectrum.
They have several cooking stations for assorted cuisines like an asian station with dimsum and stir fried counters, a bakery section with assorted fresh breads like croissants or danish rolls and more plus a real beehive and honey. a philippine roast pig (lechon) carving station, a seafood station and more, plus a separate champagne station of you are partaking of the champagne lunch or dinner buffet.
Price of a regular breakfast buffet is 1400 pesos, a regular lunch or dinner buffet at 1,800 pesos and a chamgpagne lunch or dinner buffet at 4,500 pesos.
according to their website:
Modern surroundings and clean design have been combined to create a harmonious dining experience.
Introducing an innovative dining concept of "Simply Life", this all-day-dining restaurant brings to you an array of cuisine from China, Middle East, India, Europe and local dishes from Philippines. Cooked to perfection with the finest ingredients using simple and healthy cooking styles, indulge in the concept through an interactive culinary theatre. Exquisite flavours can be paired with an exclusive selection of fine wines from our restaurant sommelier’s cellar.
Favorite Dish:
the assorted stations offer such a huge variety of choices but my favorite will be the carving station where you can have USDA Prime rib eyr steaks and other cuts and roast pork ribs and turkey and more plus the free flowing luxe maison veuve cligout chamgpagne.
Breakfast 6:30am – 10:30am Monday to Friday; 6:30am – 11:00am Weekends and Holidays
Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm daily
Dinner 6:00pm – 10:00pm daily
finally, a garlic inspired restaurant is now available in the philippines and this is operated by the bistro restaurant group of which it has two banches, one at greenbelt and one at resortsworld in Pasay City. This joint is owned by the owners of the bistro group, who also brought the famous international franchises of TGI Friday's, Italliani's and fish & co.
Favorite Dish:
they have a wide variety of selections and the servings are moderate.
Hours M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
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Marciano's (named after Rocky Marciano) is owned by young matinee idol, Marvin Agustin (and partners), under his company: SumosamFoods, Inc. It is the brother company of SumoSam, Cafe Tentitas (I have a review about this place at my Cubao page/s), John & Yoko and Smairu.
At first glance, the place looks a little bit dark for a lunch crowd, but once you get it, you would feel the warmth of most of the service crew.
You would get to meet "Donnie Brasco and other famous (& infamous) peoplel" through their menu. Ahhhhh...and I found it amusing that their service crew were "named" after famous New Yorkers.
It was our first time there last September and our 2nd time today (November 5, 2008). There were some kinks, but we will be back for sure to try the other delectable dishes.
They have big servings and some of their meals are good for four (4)....palatable and pleasing to the eyes.
Their prices are reasonable and major credit cards are accepted.
Favorite Dish:
What we've tried so far...
Serendipity Pasta
Coppola Potato Jackets
Bruschetta Sampler
Geller Pizzettas
Pan-seared Tuna Spaghetti (Serendipity)
Minestrone Soup
Lemon/Herb Roast Chicken embedded in mashed potato
Calamari
Potato Pockets with Artichoke and Spinach Cream
Homemade open apple pie a la mode
Bolognese Pasta
Mozzarella Sticks
plus the juices/shakes
=)
Our First Visit (Click to view Online Photo Album)
Our Second Visit (Click to view Online Photo Album)
WATAMI is a famous restaurant chain all over the world, but I didn't have an idea that it now has two branches in Metro Manila. The first one is at the Mall of Asia above TGI Fridays and the second one is at The New Glorietta Mall, beside Holiday Inn and very near Raffles' Fairmont Hotel.
I "discovered" the second branch because lately, I've been addicted to FOODSPOTTING. One of the people I've been following posted super duper appetizing pictures.
This made me curious. I love Japanese cuisine so I definitely had to try this place the soonest.
Since it was our first time to go to The New Glorietta Mall, we made a mistake by passing through Dusit Thani instead of the street parallel to it. We were "forced" to go down in front of SM, making two senior citizens walk a long way.
It's a good thing that they enjoyed their walk and was fascinated with the new interior of the mall.
We exited near Fairmont and walked past Holiday Inn. Upon arriving to WATAMI Japanese Casual Restaurant, we were greeted by Chin with such warmth that made my dad forget I let him walk "far".
The place has nice feel to it and we were led to our "booth" and was served by Aeza who was very, very efficient.
The manager, Angeline Yu, checked up on us and made sure we were comfortable.
The place had mixed reviews at FourSquare, so I had my qualms too, but we were served well.
We also loved the food and the refreshing Big Drinks.
Do we have favorites?
None yet, but we shall return.
These are the food and drinks that we tried:
1. Big Drinks: Passion Fruit Tea and Kiwi with Agar
2. Scallop Sushi
3. Watami Ramen
4. Soba with Mixed Tempura
and
5. Beef and Kimchi Rice in a stone pot.
Oishikatta!
Watami: Where "harmonious people" meet ;-)
They accept cash and major credit cards.
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This is a place that we know is just there inside a 5-star hotel that is within the premises of a very popular mall in the city. The last time I've been inside that hotel was during a business meeting when it was under its old management and was still called OAKWOOD. it has been a while. We already have a different president and different heads-of-state.
My relative from the USA resided in Ascott for a while and he was able to dine at Cafe on the 6th. He was raving about it. "Great ambience!" "Great food!" "Wonderful service!" et cetera, et cetera. Still, we waited for several months.
Last Saturday we wanted to try "something new" and I don't know what came over me that I requested my folks to try Cafe on the 6th.
Wow, we love the feel of the place. It was very welcoming even if the place is fit for a king.
Favorite Dish:
Thai Beef Curry The meet is very tender. OK, unlike Wagyu that melts in my mouth, this one doesn't,, but its tenderness is just right.
Half rack of Baby Back RibsThis one is very, very yummy and tender. :)
6 TapasGreat combination!
Spaghetti VongoleNot too oily and tastes wonderful.
Their freshly brewed aromatic coffee
lad and Artisan Cheese Board with fruits and nuts(refer to picture) :-)
They accept cash and major credit cards
HOURS
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su: 6:00am - 10:30pm
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