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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
KABILA's Christmas Special Salo Salo Set

 
 It was an occasion that I wasn't going to pass up. Before the end of the year, a little get together was arranged by Mela of The Rain Tree Group. I ended up going a bit early and this is what I saw.
 So when I entered KABILA in Greenbelt, I was actually surprise with all the decors and the table set up. It was the perfect little Christmas get together. A great choice for a Christmas party or a simple rendezvous.
 To start, drinks were served.
I was able to try their version of a gin pomelo with cucumber. It was a bit too strong for me so I tried to take small sips only. I tasted something refreshing. Maybe next time, I would ask the staff to lower the alcohol content.
Different appetizers were then served to start off the meal.

The ENSALADANG KABILA is their version of a salad. The use of pomelo and sweet nuts gave this a great twist. I enjoyed partnering this with the different dishes served.
Up next was the DINAKDAKAN. Different crispy and fried pork bits were added to a sort of grilled pig meat. A side of vinegar with some soy is just perfect.
If that wasn't enough, MELTED KESONG PUTI was placed infront of me. The cheese was a bit sweet so I couldn't stop myself from getting one after another.
Then the main courses arrived. 
The PORK BELLY ROLL had a crispy layer of skin. The meat and the fat content was deadly that you might want to lessen intake of such... Then again, you only live once. 
Another heart stopper was KABILA's version of BONE MARROW BULALO. A treat from Tagaytay, this soup dish has tender meat and a lot of marrow so it was definitely rich.
The SPICY CHICKEN ADOBO sa PULA, is a version of the adobo. It had a little zing from being spicy but it wasn't too much for me. I enjoyed the flavor profile on this one. Pretty basic but delicious.
For a little bit of "healthy living", the FRENCH BEAN GISING GISING was served. Skipped because it was veggies but it did smelled wonderful. Sort of like curry like.
The PANCIT KABILA reminds me of pansit habhab on a different level. Served in a banana leaf, their version takes me back in time. Old school and yummy.
This colorful dish is actually somewhat healthy. GINDARA MAYONESSA. Underneath all the chopped veggies, their home made mayo is placed on top of the gindara fish. The flavor was smooth and the fish was properly cooked.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish the entire meal as I had to go somewhere else. Given the quality of the dishes and the price of around 600++Php per person, this is quite a steal. The flavors give you that Filipino feel. You won't need to clean up after the party and you won't have to pay for the electricity. In my book, that sounds perfect!!!!







M CAFE SUNDAY BOUTIQUE BRUNCH

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MUSEUM CAFE/ M CAFE / KABILA
Ayala Museum Complex
Makati Avenue cor De La Rosa St.
Makati City.
Contact 632.7573000 or 632.7576000
*** Greenbelt Mall


Set of 6 Php. 550++
Set of 10 Php. 650++





KABILA PASKO SALU-SALO

SET FOR 6
OPTION 1

ITEMS
MELTED QUESONG PUTI
SMOKED BANGUS SALAD
"M"PANADA
PINAKBET POT
KABILA PORK BELLY ROLL
LENGUA ESTOFADO
GINDARA MAYONESSA
PANDAN RICE
SUMAN BIBINGKA
KABILA HALO-HALO

SET FOR 6 
OPTION 2

ITEMS
ENSALADANG KABILA
SMOKED BANGUS CRISPY FRIED LUMPIANG TOGUE
FRENCH BEANS GISING GISING
PORK BBQ SKEWERS
CHICKEN GALLANTINA
CALLOS ESPANYOL
PINAPUTOK NA PLA-PLA
PANDAN RICE
SUMAN BIBINGKA
BUKO PANDAN
SET FOR 10
OPTION 1

ITEMS
MELTED QUESONG PUTI
FRIED KANGKONG CRISPS
FRESH LUMPIA
GINATAANG SITAW AT KALABASA
KABILA PORK BELLY ROLL
LENGUA ESTOFADO
GINDARA MAYONESSA
GRILLED CHICKEN INASAL
PANDAN RICE
SUMAN BIBINGKA
KABILA HALO-HALO
ASIAN FRUIT PLATTER

SET FOR 10
OPTION 2

ITEMS
MELTED QUESONG PUTI
ENSALADANG KABILA
SMOKED BANGUS CRISPY FRIED LUMPIANG TOGUE
KABILA PORK BELLY ROLL
CHICKEN GALLANTINA
CALLOS ESPANYOL
GRILLED SALMON HEAD BELLY SINIGANG SA MISO
FRENCH BEANS GISING GISING
PANDAN RICE
SUMAN BIBINGKA
BUKO PANDAN
ASIAN FRUIT PLATTER


P.S. They also have a holiday bake sale.. Just in case!!!!
Also, the list and the prices may change anytime so please check out the details with them first.

Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to try out this treat.  On a personal note, thank you Mela for the Christmas Gift. I wish you all the best and Happy Holidays!
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Monday, September 21, 2015
RESTAURANTE PIA DAMASO in Greenbelt

I didn't know what to expect of RESTAURANT PIA DAMASO. 
It's a mix between good or just okay. Things went either way when I visited RESTAURANTE PIA DAMASO. BUT since they have been there for 8 long years, they must be doing something right.

Almost a decade, RESTAURANTE PIA DAMASO has been serving the Makati crowd. It has withstood the hands of time and has continued to serve Filipino-Spanish cuisine. The Chef Owner is actually a baker by trade and has expanded her repertoire to savory dishes. Thus, RESTAURANTE PIA y DAMASO.
The general theme of the restaurant plays with food and having them in lined with old school century dishes. 

To have a fresh start, you could go and try TUBIG NI MARIA (300Php). A mix of cucumber and oranges. 

The DUCK SALAD (350PHP)is topped with duck confit and is dashed with prune vinaigrette. This is a must try and a joy to eat. Even if I'm not a veggie eater I enjoyed it. 

Another not so familiar salad is the NGA NGA (250Php). This here is somewhat different. You put all the different parts of the salad to one of the leaves and make a roll from it. Skipped this one.  
Another salad I skipped would be the BANGUS BELLY SALAD (325Php). This one has dalandan or  citrusy vinaigrette.

They also have a long list of appetizers that one could munch on rather quickly. Albeit pricey, taste is present but quantity not so. 

FILO TARTS (220Php). Basically pork asado with caramelized apples with vinegar.  
ALBONDIGAS (175Php). Sort of like your beef and pork meat balls. 
Croquettes (160Php) are you deep fried treat. 
Roasted Veg tart (300Php). Something vegetarians would love but I would definitely skip.

I suggest you look pass the starters and go straight on the mains with some rice on hand. 

Almost looking the same the CALLOS (300Php) and LENGUA (450PHP) are two different dishes based on their main ingredients. The lengua is basically ox tongue while callos on the other hand, has ox tripe and veal shanks.

FIDEOS(360Php). Their version of fideua. Thin small noodles cooked paella styled. This dish might be a little bit similar to old school Filipino styled spaghetti. A little on the sweet side. The noodles are a bit bigger than the usual ones I am familiar with being served in Arrozeria and CDP. 
CAMARRON COCIDO (380Php). 

The OSTRICH (600Php)was also a dish that you don't see everyday. Given that it may be a bit tough, its taste is somewhat similar to the ones a foodie would enjoy. The sweet sauce definitely carried it. 
ODE TO HEIDELBURG (1500Php) is a German dish. Boiled pork with different sausages in tow. 

Desserts are a plenty in RESTAURANTE PIA DAMASO. I was quite impressed with their selection.
One thing note worthy is the cassava. Covered to perfection with sweet sauce, the sticky rice underneath is just there for the picking.


Given that the dishes are relatively priced a bit on the high side, I would suggest that you go for the best sellers and the desserts which is what the chef is known for. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Quality.

RESTAURANTE PIA DAMASO
Greenbelt
2nd floor
Makati City, Metro Manila



Disclaimer: Was invited to try out the restaurant and wrote this based on my experience.
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