Bestseller: I tried their Signature Steak medium rare with…read moreJohnnie Double Black Sauce (sweet & smoky), Bacon Potato Salad, and Garden Grains (veggies with rice). The sauce was in a shot glass. I'm not so into the salad and the meat's probably better off as medium well or well-done. Homebrewed Iced Tea: It was very deliciously sweet and served in a giant mason jar. At first, it looked like they could've given more but the volume was just right. This gave room for dessert since they serve terrific ice-cream! Ice-Cream: Stupendous! Excellent! Bodacious! I don't need to mention flavors. Try them all!

At first glance, Mad mark's for me doesn't seem appetizing. Since I'm on a food trip in kapitolyo,…read moreI decided to give it a try. I ordered their steak with bootstrap sauce, house salad and corn as side dishes. I fell in love so easy that after 3 days, I decided to eat there again. The next time I dropped by, I ended up tasting their artisanal ice cream. It was creamy thick, not too sweet kind of ice cream. I'd still go for this one than the regular ice cream. They have a small selection of ice cream but have exotic names. I love how fresh they taste especially my favorite strawberry flavored ones. Tip: you can ask the servers for free taste of each flavor!

I went back to Kumori to try the Fuwori cup, which was totally worth it! It was good enough to bump…read moremy rating of the place up to a strong 3.5 (rounding up to a 4). The Fuwori cup had 3 layers of a crunchy crust, middle sponge cake, and salted cheese topping. I liked that it wasn't overly sweet, and I enjoyed the different textures provided by the layers. I found it to be a nice little dessert for such a low cost. The only inconvenience was the crappy spoon it came with. The spoon partially broke when I dug into the Fuwori cup.

We tried the bite size cheese cake that you can purchase in 6 (or 8) pax. Delicious…read more We also tried the cheesy blueberry brioche item that has a runny top, looks like a danish but tastes like an excellent ensaymada. That one is the best I have tried so far. It also comes with peaches on top, so the variety is there. Can't wait to try more. The chrone being on top of the list.

I'm sure you're probably sick of me talking about how much I love adventurous flavors... but I do!…read moreI really do. I appreciate culinary creativity when it shows itself. So vanilla, chocolate, strawberry... that's oldschool. Been there, done that even if you're packing gelato. But carmelized fig? Rum cream? Chili chocolate? Yes. By all freaking means, yes. What some people don't know is that there's actually a difference between ice cream and gelato. This, my friends, is good gelato. The flavors come in nice and clear and there's a distinction between each flavor. No two chocolate-based flavors taste the same as no two vanilla-based flavors taste the same. And what about that chili chocolate? It comes off as a rich dark chocolate and you probably start wondering where the chili is then you notice it building as a slow enjoyable burn at the back of your throat that doesn't have you reaching for a glass of water. It's the kind of flavor you dream about for days. And the price! Most places give you a scoop that barely fills the cup but these guys... for what you pay, they give you a really good amount of Gelato. I end up using the cup like a cone. Definitely a great value for your buck.

Mmmm! I love Gelatissimo. It's a chain gelato shop which has loads of stores around the world but…read morethis place tastes really good and authentic. There are a lot of flavors to choose from here, and it's fun because you get to try all the flavors you like before you buy. Usually they keep stock of all of the popular flavors. What's good is that they even have dairy free options! The consistency of the ice cream is always the same. It's really smooth, creamy, and a bit stretchy and chewy - not like the normal scooped ice creams. I love it! Make sure to get lots of toppings on yours. There are lots to choose from - but I'm a fan of the simple chocolate syrup and almonds.

We've passed by Morelli's Gelato so many times now, yet it's only recently that we've taken to…read morenoticing them and trying out their gelato. I don't know why we haven't done so before because the big, purple and white kiosk is pretty eye-catching. Anyway, it's always wonderful to sample different gelaterias in the metro to see what they have to offer (other than gelato, of course). For Morelli's, they also have coffee, milkshakes, soft serve gelato, and sundaes! What I love about their gelato is that it's very sweet and very smooth. It has this sort of full texture to it that doesn't leave you feeling like you've been cheated. Have you ever felt that way? Or am I the only one who feels like that when I find something lacking? The only downside I can see is that Morelli's Gelato is more expensive than most gelaterias which turns it into an occasional indulgence.

Morelli's is one of the few places that serves really good gelato. Ever since I had gelato in…read moreItaly, I've been on the look-out for a gelateria that serves the same or at least something similar to the Italian gelaterias. I was happy when I tried Morelli's because their gelato was close to the gelato I was looking for. Their gelato has the best consistency. It's thick and not runny like regular ice cream. They also have a wide range of flavors to choose from, most of which are delicious! My favorite, as always, is either vanilla or coffee. (Yes, I'm so plain that way). But the flavors are rich enough that they don't taste bland at all. I have yet to try their other items on the menu, but for now, I'm happy with my regulars!

Ice cream is my all-time favorite dessert because it's perfect for beating the Philippine heat and…read moreit isn't as heavy as other desserts. I've always been vocal about Lilac Street's lack of dessert places, so I was extremely excited when I first saw Frozen Break - finally, an ice cream bar along Lilac! On my first visit, my friend and I tried their churro cup with salted caramel ice cream and butterscotch topped with green tea ice cream. The former was so good, we finished it in just 2 minutes or so! Haha! The churro cup had a nice soft & chewy texture and wasn't too sweet nor overly cinnamon-y. The salted caramel ice cream perfectly complemented the churro cup!!! As for the butterscotch, it had a much tougher texture, but its inside was chewy and nutty, which went well with the smooth green tea ice cream. On my second visit, I went with another friend and my boyfriend; both of them tried Frozen Break's sundaes - avocado for my friend, while my boyfriend had mantecado ice cream. Man, the avocado ice cream was clearly the winner!!! As for me, I had another churro cup, but this time, I opted for some blueberry cheesecake ice cream, which had a great color, but the taste was just ordinary; I wouldn't be able to identify the flavor if I didn't look at the menu. We were also given a taste of their carrot cake, which was too sweet, especially since they also partnered it with some pale-looking pistachio ice cream. Frozen Break's ice cream supplier is Arce Dairy. They also have a variety of savory dishes, which I am looking forward to try. While waiting for your orders, you can also play some boardgames and even play with your pets! The last bit can be taken both positively & negatively as pets are family, too, BUT they since the place is enclosed & air-conditioned, their smell kind of lingers.

If you're in the area of Lilac St. in Marikina, pay Frozen Break Ice Cream Bar a visit and order…read morethe salted caramel ice cream in a churros cup. After a hefty lunch at a nearby grill, I hardly had any room for dessert. But this was too hard to resist. A light pastry that is neither too sweet nor cinnamon-ey, with a crisp exterior, the churros cup didn't need anything else. Not the dusting of sugar. Not the caramel drizzle. Not even the ice cream. Frozen Break's churros would do very well on its own.

For homemade-quality sweets, I will always recommend House of Silvanas. Their Food for the Gods is…read morefilled with flavour even at the smallest bite. Their bucayo, which a local sweet made from coconut flakes is a wonder for a quick sugar fix. Their Silvanas? Don't even get me started. Melt-in-your-mouth wafers with the perfect amount of butter and flavoring. They also have a few cupcakes which are even better and taste far less commercial than some of the ones sold by the pricier cupcake cafes. They also sell polvoron; classic and cookies 'n' cream. Both good. (Polvoron is polvoron. You can't sing much praises about it without sounding like you're pushing it.) They also have mango bars which I love because of the texture. A bit crumbly but still chewy and filled with tiny dried mango bits. Their Josephines which are sugar biscuits with light cream in between are also perfect with black tea or coffee and I love how the cream is never heavy. Their lemon bars though, lack a bit of lemony-ness for my taste and the cheddar used for their ensaimadas is bit too sharp and salty. Their cheese rolls are perfectly soft but ironically, lacking in cheese. All three are still good though.

Is it odd that whenever I go to House of Silvanas, I never get their silvanas? Stay with me on this…read moreone, because I need to talk about their other desserts that I absolutely love. When you go to House of Silvanas, there is a dessert they have called Black Bottoms, which are essentially cupcakes made with a cheesecake top (!!!!!!!11!!!1?!!), dotted with chocolate chips and moist, chocolate cake on the bottom. I never fail to purchase one whenever I feel bad, because the moment I sink my teeth into this cupcake, first taking in the creamy cheese and then the chocolate, my eyes roll back in delight, and I find myself making joyful squeaky noises in appreciation. I think it's safe to say that the Black Bottoms from House of Silvanas are my favorite baked dessert. My next favorite dessert would have to be Napoleones. While House of Silvanas doesn't have them, they do have a dessert called the Josephine. It's occurred to me that Josephine was the name of Napoleon Bonaparte's wife, so maybe this has something to do with the fact that the Josephine is kind of like a napoleone, only crunchier and more rectangle-shaped. One bite into the puff pastry reveals a sinfully delicious custard center, and before you know it, you've eaten the entire damn confection (more like inhaled, in my case). I should probably get to trying the actual Silvanas they sell here, but for the most part, the Black Bottoms and Josephines are top-of-mind, and they should also be your must-tries when you come here, too!

First time to eat at Kopi Roti, first time to eat Kaya Toast, and I regret doing so. I dislike coco…read morejam, and it is only after taking my first bite that I realized my mistake. I should have asked! Ah well, I was hungry and I didn't want to waste anything, so I forced myself to finish my kaya toast with cheese and egg. The cheese seemed non-existent, while the egg was dry and bland. I did, however, enjoy the siomai (so siksik) with chili toyomansi and the Ruby iced tea. When I saw the "iced tea," I was disappointed because it had so much ice! The drink is actually more like a slushie instead of the usual "liquified" form. I warmed up to this drink as I carried on with my meal.

I've tasted coffee buns in some bread shops, and hands down, Kopi Roti's is still the best coffee…read morebun I've tried. Though yes, it's more expensive than the coffee buns I buy in bakeries. It's a soft bun with some crispiness on the edges, with a mild coffee flavor, and a sweet filling inside. It's delicious maybe also because it's served fresh and hot when you order it. And also because Kopi Roti comes from Singapore, home of the kopi tiams (their local term for coffee shop) where they serve this delightful bun. I'm not really a coffee drinker but I had to try it with the coffee because it is, after all, a coffee bun. And they have a value meal for it too. It's a good thing that the coffee is sweet - it turns out that this is how Singaporeans prepare it. Kopi Roti has other interesting items on the menu like choco milk toast, kaya puff (looks like cream puff), and coffee jelly. But it's always the kopi bun that I order.

Delicious! I got the small cup with Nutella, coffee & pistachio. I enjoyed every flavor and they…read moreall tasted good together. Ice cream here comes in cup sizes not per scoop. So for a small you can get upto 3 flavors. They also give samples which is a plus! A little pricey but really good! You can find this ice cream shop inside the Venice Grand Canals Mall which is beautiful. The mall has a parking lot.

Chiara Gelato is a new Italian inspired gelato cafe beside Rustans supermarket at Century. It is a…read morehomegrown brand that has the 'Italian' feel and taste. So we just got random pastries from the display and some gelato. What's a good thing about their gelato is that you can choose 1-3 flavors even for a small cup. Which is normally a large cup for 3 flavors. Apple Streusel was too soft. The apple filling was good, but I was expecting a flakier, buttery pastry from the soft ones they have. Cannoli was too hard. It is a rolled puff pastry with a stick of chocolate in the middle. The pastry was tough or too crisp that fails the texture of a cannoli, sweet, soft, flaky, buttery. Meringue. 2 meringue disc that sandwiches chocolate. The meringue was light, sweet, and has a powdery finish. It doesn't have the rough, sugary feel like what the usual bakery fair. Crostatine Raspberry is a flaky raspberry filled tart that has a buttery, flaky weaved crust on top. The tart was a bit hard, but it was perfectly sweet, fruity raspberry with a flaky crust on top. Begne was their version of cream puff. It was soft and filled with creamy custard and was coated with chocolate. It was nice, soft, cream puff, but was expecting a fresher one. Gelatos was smooth & milky. Just right for a gelato. I loved their pistacchio and blackberry flavor. The tiramisu was too liquorish for me. Chiara can improved on most of their pastries and do promotions before closing to prevent pastries from being taken over the next day. The choices of their pastries was good and reminds you of an Italian pastry shop. I hope they can improve on the freshness of their offering. #TheFoodCrawlers #OngsFoodprints