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Showing posts with label desserts. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
TSOKOLATERIA in Tagaytay: A Chocolate Heaven

 
 TSOKOLATERIA in TAGAYTAY is a romantic place for chocoholics to enjoy each others company. Located in The Boutique Bed and Breakfast in Tagaytay , Tsokolateria has an amazing view of TAAL LAKE and is close to nature.
Because of the cold weather in Tagaytay, the Happy concept group has made chocolate more accessible and available to the vacationers and foodies alike. By opening Tsokolateria, they gave a new meaning to chocolate.
Drinks are the most popular things to order at TSOKOLATERIA, be it sangrias or different kinds of hot chocolate made from their house blend of tablea.
From their version of BATIROL or local chocolate to something spiked up and with bits of chili, you will get what you wished for.

Flavored chocolate drinks are not unusual but at TSOKOLATERIA, they made it into art. From chocolate mallows to something different.
Shot glasses filled with different flavored chocolate drink makes it a fun experience.
 More than just drinks, TSOKOLATERIA has a lot of chocolate infused dishes in its extensive menu. Granted that it might sound weird, the dishes actually worked well with one another. The chocolate flavor might be just hints but it is there to complete the theme.

Small bites and appetizers were great partners for the drinks offered. From those with chocolate dips to cheese with adobo flakes, you can't go wrong with any of them.



For indecisive diners, Tsokolateria offers PANDESAL BRUCHETTA SAMPLER PLATTER. From Fish to cheese and even adobo flakes, you get to try a whole bunch of bites to go with your drinks.

Surprisingly, TSOKOLATERIA also offers solid main dishes. From pasta to rice dishes, you have a variety of awesomeness.
 The CARBONARA has white chocolate shavings while the SPICY TUYO has bitter cacao to even out the flavor.
The BLACK RISOTTO dish wasn't bland as other restaurants would have it. This had layers of flavor. The dash of Davao's choco powder and the squid ink went well together. The crunchy squid was just the cherry on top.
 For a deadly and mascular dish, the BACON LECHON KAWALI was well cooked. Crunchy and delicious. Made with cacao nibs and partnered with mountain rice, you won't go wrong with this.
 What is a dessert place without well, dessert?
 Waffles are traditionally desserts but in this instance, they also made them into savory dishes.

Not only are they normal waffles, but the batter were made with hints of chocolate.
If you're a fruit lover, you are in luck. The strawberries are fresh and abundant. Meanwhile, banana also goes well with dark chocolate.
If you must only have a couple of dishes, I would suggest that you go for these two.
 The BIBINGKA PANCAK SOUFFLE and the traditional looking CHAMPORADO. The souffle must be eaten as soon it is served. The cold temperature in Tagaytay could take out the fun in it. On the other hand, the CHAMPORADO was just perfect. The fish chips and even chicharon partnered well with the chocolatey sweet taste of the Champorado. This is a definitely a must get.
 And to end the meal, more chocolate drinks. Just because.

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With the opening of TSOKOLATERIA in TAGAYTAY, foodies are given more dessert options and variety that could spice up their out of town visit. Granted that chocolate dishes might be overly sweet, it is done perfectly and executed well enough to enjoy the meal at TSOKOLATERIA.




RELATED LINKS:
The BOUTIQUE BED and BREAKFAST
The ORIGINAL HAWAIIAN BBQ

Located in:
THE BOUTIQUE BED AND BREAKFAST
Aguinaldo Hi-Way, Silang Crossing East,
Tagaytay
(046)413-1885 / (046)413-1798
It is right in front of the new Ayala Mall in Tagaytay.

***Also Has branches in Quezon City, Boracay and Baguio.
Disclaimer:Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to try out the dishes.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Dessert in Cebu : FUDGE and DONG JUAN

I know that it may seem a bit late right now to post this but I am trying to get rid of all the back log that I have. Admittedly so, I still have certain portions of my South Korean trip not yet published so apologies left and right. 
Anyway, a few months back, I traveled down south for a gastronomic adventure. I returned to Cebu after more than a decade just to enjoy all of its delicacies. On one point of this trip, I was joined by Justinne. Believe it or not, this girl is but a student still and yet she is doing pretty well both in the blogging world and in the food business as well (brownie cupcakes anyone?).... 

Anyway, I was able to try 2 dessert places in Cebu that seemed all righty!

First stop was FUDGE . Getting there was quite easy as it was found along A.S. Fortuna. After a brief stroll from the old location of LITTLE SAIGON BIG BANGKOK (CLICK HERE), Justinne brought me to this awesome dessert place. 

Being full didn't stop us from trying things out. Started off with some Crinkles at 12Php a piece. 
 Surprisingly not sweet. Yeah! I think I needed to add more sugar just to have it go that way.
 After, we went for their best sellers. 
The SWEET POTATO CAKE.
 Not too rich, yet suprisingly chocolatey. The innards are sweet potato based. Not really overwhelming but spot on. 

Another would be their LAVA CAKE. Unassuming and simple. It took awhile for this to be served as they make it fresh.

MOVING ON to a different restaurant / and a different day, DONG JUAN, came into mind. After eating lechon,  my friends and I were in a look out for good dessert. Not knowing where, I remembered DONG JUAN popping up in a conversation.
Luckily, we stumbled upon this place with all the joy riding that occurred. 
 The ICE CREAM BURGER was actually cookies with a huge slab of ice cream in between. 
I would have wanted the cookies softer and warmer just to see everything melt.
 The WARM BROWNIE MELT was much much better. The brownie was soft and warm while the ice cream melted away. Cool for the summer heat.
 These two awesome restaurant are note worthy places to try when eating dessert in Cebu.
Affordable and quite easy to go to, its relaxing chill to stay and relax at.

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Thank you so much, Justinne of BABE FOR FOOD for giving the heads up on the different dessert places in town.

FUDGE
FACEBOOK
888 A.S. Fortuna St. &
4th Level Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu 6000

DONG JUAN
http://dongjuan.ph/branch/
Disclaimer: Paid for our food. Wrote this based on my experience and opinion.
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Monday, November 11, 2013
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