The place is clean cozy. You Can buy quality steaks…read moredownstairs and they cook the steak upstairs. Cooking Is open 10:30 am - 2pm and 7 pm-10 pm We had the strip loin its about sinewy and medium well not too well. They ran out of lamb chop which I heard was good. Also heard salmon is good. Will have to come back again.

The meat depot has been open for quite some time now, which is quite impossible for a business that…read moreisn't thriving. As per with all of their other branches, the quality of meats served are above average, and they have ensured to have a streamlined menu that both doesn't confuse the customers, while lessening the chances of a meal going wrong due to incompatibilities of the selection. On this trip, I got the rib eye steak, my brother got the T-bone steak, mum got a spicy sausage and my sister got a cheese filled sausage. To top it off, we got grilled bacon with mash just in case we were still hungry after that. They were all good, but if I had to choose the lowest ranked dish, it would be the cheese sausage.

About bleeding time these guys set up shop in my backyard! I first chanced upon Schmidt's…read morefascinating concept hotdogs during Eastwood's Mercato of 2012 and they're just the kind of hotdogs that never leave you. Let's face it. These are not your regular hotdogs. These aren't the kind that get slapped between a bun, slathered with mustard and ketchup then served. These are interesting dogs. Schmidt's gimmick is that the fixings that go on their dogs are based on different countries. My personal favorite is the Coney Island Chili Dog (hold the jalapenos) but they have other things too. The Julius, for example, has Bacon, Caesar Salad dressing and parmesan cheese. The Aucklander has ailoli, mint jelly and tomato relish. You get the idea. These hotdogs are sliced in such a way that they split when they open, making sure that all those toppings work their way into the dog and the bun with every bite. It's pretty brilliant, really. They've also got good snap to the casing which is a must for any decent, non-TJ hotdog. The only downside is the price. For a meal and a drink, be prepared to shell out around 200php. Good thing they're pretty big so you don't have to worry about them not being filling enough.

The Guadalupe Public Market is the biggest of its kind in Makati. Here you can find plenty of…read morestalls selling fresh meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruits. But just like any public palengke or wet market, this place is not for the faint of heart. Expect the floors in the meat and fish area to be wet and smelly. And since this is an old establishment, the paint on the walls are already peeling off and the general condition of the place is grimy. However, if you can look way past the appearance of this public market, you'll find that it's actually a good place to buy not only wet items, but dry goods as well. Guadalupe Public Market also has stores selling traditional baskets, plastic items, affordable apparel, household cleaning materials, and even cheap diapers. Another advantage of patronizing this public market is that you can develop loyalty with your favorite sellers and they would be more than willing to give you the choicest cuts and huge discounts on your purchases. The Guadalupe Public Market is very accessible because it's near jeepney terminals and bus stops along EDSA. Plus, it has access to the Guadalupe MRT station.

Here's the thing about Sevilla & Sons that impresses me: they actually sell Saffron…read more I have been looking for Saffron for a pretty long while now and I have failed time and time again to find that elusive spice. But when I dropped by Sevilla & Sons, which I visited for the sausage, I saw the cases of herbs and spices and was just so excited by it. Anyplace that sells more exotic herbs and spices will always tickle my excitement. Sevilla & Sons have herbs & spices from rosemary, thyme, to lemon leaves, and to the glorious saffron. They sell it in tiny boxes for P50, which is not bad at all. It's in small bulks, which is good because you can't expect yourself to use like a butt load of saffron in one go. But of course aside from the herbs, they have sausages. And they have a lot of it. I'm not an expert here, but these are pretty good sausages. You can tell they know their meat and that their meat has the fullest flavors you can have. Honestly, it's such a treat to have this place around the neighborhood.

We've been going to Hi-Top for our groceries for as long as I can remember. We've actually been…read moremoving from one place to another, yet whenever it's possible, we buy from Hi-Top. They have a very wide and often complete selection of goods. They also have fresh products that are cheaper than in other grocery stores. The downside? Hi-Top is not Hi-Tech. Their cash registers are old-school, so it takes a much longer time for you to pay for the groceries. This causes long lines that make me restless most of the time. Also, if you're gonna use a credit card, you'll need to go to the Customer Service counter just to swipe your card instead of doing it in the Cashier counter itself. So if you really want cheaper prices, you're gonna have to endure the long wait.

One of the best places to shop for groceries if you live in Quezon City. They are much cheaper than…read morebig grocery stores in malls. Parking is a bit difficult since this place is usually full but there's a parking area beside it with a rough road. I love how old fashioned they keep everything -- even the payment process. If you want to use a credit card you actually need to go to the customer service counter because they don't even have the POS for credit cards at every counter. Seems like a hassle, but I love how they've kept it traditional. This is also the best place to buy some items in bulk, we found a gallon of extra virgin olive oil for only P500 here. Just for comparison, a small 200ml bottle of good quality olive oil would normally cost about P250. So imagine my joy when I got a hold of that (I literally cooked everything in olive oil for weeks on end). If you're buying beer for a party, you can get it here by the box for less. When you're done shopping, stop by Henny Penny just outside for a nice sandwich.