Brekky with Khrissy

SUBWAY & J.Co

Makati City

Closeness has nothing to do with distance.

One of my dearest friends, Cebu-based Khrissy Davis frequents Manila for business trip and sometimes for personal reason or simply just to see me.

We were their first customers this particular day. We were looking for a place to have our breakfast before buying J.Co Donuts as her pasalubong to her family in Cebu.

Subway is always a safe bet when you are looking for someplace to grab a quick bite and you know the quality would be consistent. Friendly staff and sandwiches are prepared the way you like them. Good value for moment like this.

They assemble the sandwich in front of you while you wait.

Our footlong BASIC Sliced Chicken and Ham cut into two.

Everything on it!

Such a healthy alternative for breakfast and I'm glad we have it here now in Manila.

Next Stop;

J.Co at Greenbelt 3
A premium, lifestyle cafe brand founded in Indonesia has now come to the shores of the Philippines!

Alcapone - their top selling soft bite donut covered with Belgian white chocolate and Californian almonds. YUHMEH!

Many say that J.Co is a fad just like any other imported brands/chains that landed our shore. I think it is here to stay. If you are a fan of extensive choices, exciting flavors and not-to-sweet donuts, then J.Co is really a must try. Even if you ask Khrissy with her 3 boxes of J.CO DONUTS!

Until our next foodtrip adventure;

Bibo

Sleepless in Seattles

Seattle's Best Coffee

Location: Bonifacio High Street
9th Ave.Fort Bonifacio, Taguig

(02) 856-4528 to 28

Killing time because I can't sleep.

Brewed Coffee. Mango Juice and 'crispy' Batman Comics to keep me company.

I believe that book lovers never go to coffee shop alone. And that means more time for selfie too. Lol

It gives us a place to go when we have to stay where we are and drink some juice. 

Reading comics is like dreaming with eyes wide open.

The joy of coffee and reading comics.

Until our next adventure,

Bibo

BREAKFAST at DUNKIN

Dunkin Cafe

Location; The Venice Piazza
2/F The Venice Piazza, Mckinley HillMcKinley Hill, Taguig

(02) 798-0441

With a comfy seating area and a fast service, Dunkin Cafe creates a very comfy atmosphere. It will  make you stay until lunchtime.

a very pocket friendly deal with their Premium Donut (blueberry cheesecake flavored) at 35.00 and a brewed coffee @ 25.00

Ceasar Salad and Ham and Cheese Sandwich

It opens 6:00 in the morning and has free Wi-fi. With all the new donut franchise coming in the country, Dunkin Donut is still one of the better tasting donuts around.

Until then,

Bibo

You are the "BANAPPLE OF MY EYES"

You'll surely go banana at Banapple with their friendly atmosphere that serves freshly-baked pies, cheesecakes and desserts as well as good food and coffee.

Just like my previous review on Cafe Mary Grace, Banapple is also a good place to relax, grab some coffee or read a good book. It has something to do with their country-inspired interior that looks very homey. (Check out their branch along Katipunan Avenue and Il Terrazo as among their best locations and the nearest branches where my family lives in Quezon City).

The cakes never disappoint.

Here are some of my favorites ( and that I usually order) and recommended menus from their selection:

For desserts:

Honey Carrot Cheesecake "nibble your way into the graham crust, and start jumpin' around in cinnamon cream cheese filled with carrot bits! topped off with glorious carrot-candied cream cheese frosting, this treat is surely a golden egg! :)" (PhP110.00 per slice) and cafe Americano (PhP75.00)

Banoffee  Pie PhP95.00

White Chocolate Truffle Berry Cheesecake (PhP110.00) Capuccino (PhP85.00)

Entrees

Hungarian Chorizo al Ajillo (185.00)

Garlic Beef Tapa with Creamed Parsley Eggs (PhP185.00)- their version of Tapa is really to die for

My before and after look. Worth it! Menus were served almost good for two. Tastes are great, cute ambiance

I have consistent words for this place: yummy, yummy, yummy and Garlic Beef Tapa with Creamed Parsley Eggs all day breakfast set...

Salad:

It's affordable and portions are big. Both of these that I ordered on 2 separate occssions cost PhP120.00 per serving. And it's tasteful!

Super Caesar Salad

Banapple's House Salad

And never forget to bring some for your family. Share what you most enjoy!

Until my next adventure,

Bibo

Feeling Homey at Cafe Mary Grace

It always leave me satisfied whenever I get the chance to dine-in or just enjoyin a coffee & bread moment at Cafe Mary Grace.

Enjoying my me-time moment with Home-made Iced Tea Wild Raspberry Php75.00 and their signature Apple Pie ala-mode (Php 252.00)

A nice go-to place for meeting and brainstorming

And since I'm a self-confessed coffee-addict, these are their pastries that go best with it;

Ensaymada Php73.00 and I'm not exaggerating that this is the best tasting ensaymada in town. From what I heard, this is how their success story started-- a great tasting bakery for ensaymada and now they have very nice cafes spread out in the metro. This is best eaten with a cup of Cappucino (PhP98.00)

Brewed Coffee (PhP79.00) and Apple Pie (Php135.00)

Brewed Coffee (PhP79.00) and a slice of Tiramisu (PhP110.00) also make an ideal combo

You can check out the Mary Grace Cafe at the ground floor of Greenbelt 2, Makati City for a nice shop interior and a great dining experience.

A good dine or 'meryenda' need not be expensive. Go and explore Manille! And check out Cafe Mary Grace. Highly recommendable.

Until my next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

MEET ME AT PARVATI

You see, I am such an adopted (so I claim) QC boy. Having studied in Diliman for 4 years in college, started working and lived in an apartment in Quezon City before I moved in to my humble unit in Mandaluyong in 2008.

A recent world survey says that QC is one of the 10 Cities in the World with the most number of goodlooking guys. Aheeem. Apart from the obvious, Quezon City also has a lot of gastronomic destinations for the foodie: there's Timog, Tomas Morato, West Avenue, Maginhawa, Katipunan, Technohub and the stretch of Kalayaan.

Then there's TriNoma, a mall that opened in 2007, owned by Ayala Land. The mall offers a mix of indoor and al fresco dining choices in all its levels.

When I was living in the area, this was my go-to mall on weekends. I had my weekly dates there (either with family or just like any other single guys do. lol), whether they be lunch followed by a movie, or a movie followed by dinner.

And If you were to meet me up in Trinoma you'll surely could only find me in one place there, PARVATI..

Parvati is in the lower ground floor of TriNoma, flanked by Bread Talk - Toast Box and Gourdo's. It has very friendly staff and crew. And they used to provide unlimited coffee ( now they're only serving 1 glass free and charging 50.00Php for a refill)

Some of the documented photos I have while chilling, eating, and meeting up with friends & families ( and some selfie).

Me-time with Mango Torte and Mini Brazo de Mercedes as my company

this is a must try: Mango torte

with Highschool Friends Bejean, Zandra and cuzin Jb

with my good friend Atty Zandra Turla

chillin like a villain

My kababayan and childhood friend Matt

This is so fancy.. And it is so tempting.. Chocolate custaroons..

with cuzin Jb enjoin our TACO SALAD; An original Parvati recipe for the figure-conscious and chocolate fundant cake

with UP schoolamte and a dear friend, mate Ian enjoyin our SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH WITH MANGO DILL DRESSING. Parvati's offering to sandwich lovers and Chocolate custaroons

All time fave for health conscious TACO SALAD; a food to feel less guilty after indulging on a high-card cake

Mango Torte and a brewed coffe; a match made in heaven

Sundate withh my sister Bianca

choco-caramel cake also goes best with Parvati's brewed coffee

could stay there until closing for long talks