My Idea of a Perfect Pizza Crust

I no longer have to settle for either barely-there-thin crust or boring old thick crust pizza. Gino's Brick Oven Pizza crust is exactly what I've been longing for. 

Surprisingly Unforgettable Food and Acoustic Band at Henry's Grille

Just when I thought I knew Maginhawa street inside and out, another restaurant takes me by surprise.

Sambo Kojin: My Absolutely Foodie Birthday Celebration

It was a busy day but I made sure to celebrate with a bang in the evening with a Sambo Kojin Japanese and Korean Yakiniku buffet! :)

Valentine's Day # 1: A Spellbinding Love Potion at Gayuma ni Maria

The Pavlova Cake that put us all under a spell. 

Heck, it's the only cake I'm craving for this Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day # 6: Kiss Your Date and Kiss the Cook!

Can you guess where you could get this heavenly dark chocolate gelato? :) 

Valentine's Day # 8: A Historical Date with Romulo Cafe

Valentines' Day is fast approaching! Now it's time for RJ to make his choice for the 14 Romantic Restaurants for Valentines' Day. His pick: Romulo Cafe. 


It's times like these I'm reminded how nerdy he is. :)

Valentine's Day # 10: Seal Your Date with a Chocolate Kiss

I really can't help but envy UP students. Not only do they have access to cheap but really great tasting food, they also have a direct pass to one of my favorite cozy restaurants, The Chocolate Kiss Cafe.


The Chocolate Kiss Cafe is our #10 in the 14 Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day! 

Valentine's Day # 11: Casa Xocolat for the Chocolate Lovers

Looking for a tucked away home for artsy chocolate lovers this Valentine's Day? Cozy up in this homey chocolate bar around Katipunan!

14 Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day # 14: Sweet Inspirations

Friends having been asking me for restaurant recommendations for Valentines' Day. Let me then suggest 14 Romantic Restaurants for February 14, Valentine's Day; starting off with a personal favorite, Sweet Inspirations.

Street Food Challenge: The Search for Philippines' Best Isaw Pt 2

Last September 2010, my friend Abbey took me to an Isawan place in UP which she claims is much better than Mang Larry's. Indeed they sell better tasting isaw but I went back to Mang Larry's to confirm.

UP Shopping Center's Mashitta: A Student Foodie Haven

RJ and I definitely love our Alma Mater, but when it comes to food, we take a jeepney ride to University of the Philippines (UP) - the ultimate student foodie haven! 

Crisostomo: Revisiting Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere with Filipino Food

Instead of going to another Chinese restaurant, we decided to change it up a bit and go Filipino for our annual family Christmas get together. 


It wasn't just any other Filipino restaurant, it was a Noli Me Tangere themed restaurant.

Cubao Expo's Bellini's: Still My Favorite Italian Restaurant

After a bad food trip day, all I want to do is go back to my old favorite, hidden Italian Restaurant in Cubao Expo - Bellini's.

If you feel like cutting off your ear today, just drop by Van Gogh is Bipolar first

Feeling a little depressed or in need of something new & crazy? Maybe all you need is some mood altering food from Maginhawa Street's Van Gogh is Bipolar. 

Cubao Expo's Libreria Bookstore: My New Happy Place

Meet my newest happy place. :)

KaffeCaffe: Coffee with a Touch of Love + Free Desserts!

This is the coffee that saved our afternoon. 

Cyma: You had me at "Opa!"

A reader emailed me and asked what happened to RJ. Hmm she's right, I haven't written a food post with RJ in it for about 2 weeks now. 

So just to answer the query, RJ and I will be celebrating our monthsary again in a few days. :) But before that, let me share with you our previous monthsary dinner in Cyma - the land of the famous "Opa!" 

The Tomas Morato Food Trip Ends in My Ultimate Comfort Food Place

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3 ladies, 1 night, 4 restaurants. No article will ever be good enough to describe how amazing this restaurant is. This is my Ultimate Comfort Food Place and The Tomas Morato Food Trip Ends here. 

The Tomas Morato Food Trip: Fleur De Lys for my Sweet Tooth

3 ladies, 1 night, 4 restaurants. The Tomas Morato Food Trip stops over for dessert at Fleur De Lys. 


It has been nominated for Best Dessert Place by Nescafe Gold Spots 2009 Awards and its Pavlova Picasso has been part of Dessert Comes First's 6 Exciting Desserts of 2003. Who can resist dropping by this multi-awarded patisserie for dessert?

The Tomas Morato Food Trip: Going Japanese with Ariake

3 ladies, 1 night, 4 restaurants. The Tomas Morato Food Trip 2nd restaurant for the night is Ariake. Of course, the night wouldn't be complete without going Japanese! :)