Went here for a Valentine's lunch :3 I'm really glad they had a Valentine's special menu set that's…read moretotally worth the price. The set came with: choice of pumpkin soup or strawberry and beet salad, choice of pan seared salmon fillet roasted beef tenderloin or roasted chicken, choco lava cake a la mode, and a choice of red/white wine or iced tea. I chose pumpkin soup, roasted chicken, lava cake and red wine for PHP795. Not a bad deal at all considering the individual price of each food I ate. Everything on the set is delicious, and I had an overall great experience in the restaurant - staff service, restroom and interiors and free wifi. The location itself is about a 3 minute walk from the Fort strip so it's not so far also from the mainstream areas in BGC. They have cooking/baking classes too! I hope to try it out sometime and learn from the experts hehe. They also sell organic and homemade goodies like marmalade, honey, pasta, cookies, pastries and so much more. I hope to come back here again to try out their other pastries and cakes. :3

I find the concept of Marmalade Kitchen interesting. It doubles as a restaurant and offers cooking…read moreand baking classes at the same time. Really shrewd marketing if you ask me, as they can hit two birds with one stone. If your children are having a cooking class, what else can you do but eat while waiting? They also offer classes for the kids at heart. Classes aren't just confined to simple ones either. The courses range from baking for beginners to more complex cuisine like Italian and French. If you're just here for the grub, that's fine as well. Their claim to fame is their all day breakfast offerings. There are pancakes, waffles, French toast, and silky eggs benedict. Desserts are to die for as well, with a nice selection of cakes and pies. What I don't like about Marmalade Kitchen, or all restaurants in this location for that matter, is the horrible parking. Hopefully this is fixed sooner rather than later.

Happy to see a Fruitas stand in NAIA Terminal 3. They offer juice, smoothies and shakes. I wanted…read morethe Buko shake but sadly they ran out of Buko. So, I just ordered the Coco Milk. It tasted refreshing and I like the little tidbits of buko in it but the Buko flavor is very subtle. It cost Php75 for a 500ml bottle.

Much to my boyfriend's dismay, I always have to get something healthy whenever we would go out. It…read moredoesn't matter what or where. Salads will always be mandatory, fruits a given and shakes a must. The other day, we ordered a box of pizza for take-out and planned to spend the night watching bootleg movies. It was perfect -pizza, Will Ferrel and drinks to knock it all down. My boyfriend wanted soda, I however needed something to balance everything out. Luckily, I found a Fruitas stall nearby. I buy shakes from here all the time and my choices depend on what I need when I'm there. Headache: bananas, detox: coconut, low on energy: apple and sugar craving: strawberries. That night it was, need to feel full before pizza: pineapple and papaya. I have no complaints about this place. Everything is fresh and delicious. They could maybe reduce the prices but that's what inflation does right? My only wish is that they start using paper straws soon.

I checked out the new French bakery along Chino Roces Ave and was hoping it's selling macarons…read more(because instant craving haha). It's my first time seeing macarons, madeleines, and other baked goodies that are individually packaged already (not eco-friendly :( ). However, it was good seeing loaf of bread that's less than 100PHP (great deal for an 'artisan' bakery). I suggest to try out their mozzarella bread and their butter rolls. They also have savory and sweet breads that are great for snacks and quick lunch on the go. Their macarons are a must-try too! Though they don't have it in boxes, there are about 5 flavors to choose from. I would definitely visit this place again. I was told by the staff that they do have bread/pastry sale depending on their delivery and stock expiry dates. I was thinking of something like a 50% off or buy 1 take 1 when they are about to close or something, but let's see. It's still a new place with a lot to offer.

It was my first time in DolceLatte for Fozzy Dayrit's Calligraphy 2.0. I had signed up not even…read moreknowing where and what the place was. I assumed at the least that it's a coffee place. It's near the Skating Rink of SM Megamall Fashion Hall so when that place is busy, you can hear people cheering at the skaters from inside the coffee shop. Which kind of makes it not the quiet place to be, but then again, it's a mall after all. After about an hour and a half of calligraphy drills, we were given plates. I had assumed that we were going to be given sandwiches or light snacks plus a dessert because that's how it usually is with these workshops, but to my surprise they served us almost a full course meal! At first they put some chicken tenders on our table for sharing. With some kind of pimiento sauce which was okay, but if you put the sour cream dip it was really good. Even with just the sour cream dip it was good already. Then after a few minutes (by this time I had filled myself up cause I thought the next one was just going to be a piece of pizza, like they said), they put some nachos for sharing again. Same dips but with salsa this time. It's pretty okay, but again, I filled myself up cause I thought it was going to be just a slice of pizza next. To my surprise, the waitress put a plate of pasta (really good bolognese) in front of me. It was a tiny plate which I thought was going to be for sharing since the pizza was coming, but to my surprise we all were given a plate of spaghetti! After less than 5 minutes, they gave us a slice of pizza each. By this time, I was pretty full but hey I paid good money for this so I tried my best to finish both the pizza and pasta. See, I love pizza and they just had to top it with two of my favorites: prosciutto and arugula! We also had unlimited iced tea so I thought that was over. But guess what... NOPE! We still had one big slice of brownie each! Of course, I had to choose the one with marshmallows which I just stared at. I was so full that I asked if I could just take it home. I was actually so full that doing drills became difficult. Total food coma on my side. So after a cigarette and came back and finished my drills. In the middle of one of Fozzy's lectures, a plate of nachos was placed in front of me and I honestly had a two second heart attack. In my head I said, "MORE FOOD?!" Only to find out that they had just transferred the unfinished nachos to another plate. So phew! So basically my day was full of not only calligraphy but food. Although I wouldn't mind going back there just to have those chicken tenders and pizza again.

After having ramen for dinner in SM Megamall, we were looking for a place to hang out and talk the…read morenight away. We were done with chain coffee shops which are usually crowded and would have the same boring choices. So we decided to try Dolcelatte. PROS: Their interiors are quite inviting. It has a modern design but with a laid-back and comfortable vibe; We liked the caramel macchiato that we ordered. It was the right blend of sweet with a nice and creamy texture. CONS: There was a bit of an aftertaste that I didn't like in the cake that we ordered; There was a limited number of staff that night. It must've been because it was near closing time; An insect landed on our cake. When we had it returned, I think they just removed it from the icing. We didn't touch it after that. TL;DR: Good coffee and ambiance but mediocre cakes, which is a such a shame.

A lot of interesting deserts on their menu but the Rainbow Grilled Cheese caught my eye. Taste like…read moreregular grilled cheese but this is more Instagram worthy. I willingly return to eat here again.

Such cool flavors at this place! Love their leche flan flavored ice cream. Avocado, too! Great…read moreplace to go for exotic ice cream flavors! Took my whole family here and we had a blast with the number of "weird" flavors they offer. :)

Good food with a green view…read more There are many reasons to dine at Fika, the view, the ambiance , and most definitely the food. Filipino food being my favourite among all cuisines for it's complex to simply feel good flavours. The Crispy Pata's crunchy bite is addicting even without any sauce. The Gising Gising is soft and comforting, it's actually my favourite Filipino veggie dish, but I prefer it crispier. The Kare Kare was balanced in flavour, which is passable as a main dish. The Monggo soup is a mung bean based soup a classic Filipino dish that holds well with the standards. The pares paired with the a bowl clear soup is something to have after along day, it's the perfect dish to have while watching the sunset. Must Try: TRES LECHES - The milkiest I had so far. Fika is a place where you can relax and have a good weekend brunch with your family. It's expansive view of the Capitol Hills Golf and Country Club really had me yearning to do a round of golf.

If you want to eat traditional Filipino breakfast food, I would recommend Fika. Albeit expensive,…read moretheir gourmet style breakfast set is worth it. They also serve lunch, dinner and cakes. I like how you can also drink beer outside the veranda overlooking the sunset/ stars at night. I rated it 4 because if you are outside, half the time you need to go in to get the server's attention. They're not attentive enough for customers outside.

I came across one of the best pandesal in Las Pinas when I decided to walk home from work one day…read more An overwhelming smell of freshly baked bread filled the street and it came from Iyanna Bakery, a small stall dedicated only to selling Pandesal and homemade peanut butter. The pandesal was Php2.00 each and slightly bigger than a ping-pong ball. I bought a dozen and got a peanut butter too. As soon as the lady handed me the paper bag, I took a bite and whoa... It was hot, soft as cotton, and it tastes amazing.Now the homemade peanut butter was just okay for Php10.00 each, it's approximately 2 heaped tablespoons and placed in a small plastic container. The peanut oil was collected on top so it needs stirring prior to use. It was peanutty with just the right amount of sweetness.Iyanna Bakery's products were delicious, but for their staff, it doesn't hurt to smile once in a while specially people would appreciate friendly faces in the morning.

Hi good day! I am…read moreJoel Pascua and here's my contact number 09072649353 / 09154845985. May i ask for your contact number? I have a business proposal to your bakery and additional income to your business. Thank you.

Was looking for dessert around Banawe after dinner and stumbled around to this place. Snow Creme…read morehas its other branch in Maginhawa, but this one seems to be alot more spacier. Anyways, the food here are snow ice, milk tea, smoothies, and snacks. Tried the tiramisu snow ice - regular size - and it definitely hit the spot. It was the perfect individual size with ice shavings, whip cream on top with gelatin bits on the side. My friend also tried the berry and mangos snow ice which looked amazing. The place is really spacious and clean. Service was fast and prompt. Available parking outside, but not many slots. Will definitely come back here to try the rest of their menu out!