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Thursday, December 17, 2015
SWEET ECSTASY: Now in KATIPUNAN

 NO longer do we need to sweat it out. No more traffic just to get to Makati for amazing burgers. Now we have SWEET ECSTASY along KATIPUNAN. Located on the 2nd floor of Regis Center, SWEET ECSTASY has seating for al fresco and a/c diners. Once you enter you are greeted with different posters pushing you to have a go at their amazing burgers.
On a rainy weekday, my brother and I visited SWEET ECSTASY. Since it opened on November 6, 2015 to the public, it has been serving burgers to this side of town. No more Edsa and Makati traffic. Only Katipunan is left!  Anyway, we went a little over board and ordered a lot. 
First stop was their MALT MILKSHAKES. We tried the strawberry and the vanilla flavor. According to my brother, the strawberry version was on the sweet side. I, on the other hand, enjoyed the vanilla.
 For side dishes, my brother had the ECSTASY FRIES (130Php). While I went for the PICKLE FRIES (120Php). The Ecstasy fries was covered in their secret sauce, cheese and caramelized onions.
 
 The PICKLE FRIES was basically pickles. I liked how they cooked these babies. Not too oily and definitely something to give your taste buds a refresh.
 Since we heard a lot about it, had the SRIRACHA LIME WINGS (245Php). Double battered and fried. These wings had a little heat on them but it was manageable. Having plastic gloves definitely did the trick. Eating with hands are just a bit messy but with gloves, I could go all the way.
 On to the main event, my brother had the CHEESEBURGER (195Php). When ordering, you are asked what kind of onions you would like. If you are into sweet things, have the caramelized ones but having them grilled or fresh is pretty much okay. One thing I noticed though, the burgers are smaller compared to THE BEEF. (Click here and here for my experience at THE BEEF in HOLE in the WALL).  I think the best comparison of this burger is the one at THE BEEF. I can't help but compare them because these two serve the simplest best burgers in town. The beef patties from Sweet Ecstasy are made fresh daily. Comprised of short ribs, sirloin and brisket, I now understand why people are raving over them.
I got from their secret menu though. Yes they have those too. I went for their steamed burgers. The difference is the way they are cooked. The moisture stays inside the meat and as such they are juicier and the flavors are more dense.  I couldn't help but order another one as it wasn't enough for me. I believe this is cooked and is the most similar one to THE BEEF.
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Needless to say, SWEET ECSTASY is one of those joints that definitely makes us crave for burgers. I am thankful that they serve fries and wings and a lot of Milk Shakes. The price point is pretty much affordable but might be a bit too much for students. At around 200-400 Php per person, the quality says a lot. Now I have a place to go to when I want burgers fast. Cheers.


 The BEEF in Hole in the wall
Hole in the wall: New offerings


SWEET ECSTASY
2nd Floor
Regis Center
Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City,
Metro Manila
(0916) 347 4342 for pick up
Infront of Gate 3 of Ateneo de Manila University
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Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Paid for our meal.

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Friday, October 9, 2015
HOLE IN THE WALL in MAKATI: CHEF'S Day Out.

On a weekday, I braved travelling all the way to Makati for good food and great companionship. I wasn't going to be stuck in traffic alone for no good reason. It was one of those days that I was craving. Seriously. Thank God that a friend was there with me. A boss in the kitchen if you must, CHEF ERICA of 49B Heirloom Fame went out with me for a mini FOOD TRIP. I met this girl on a shoot for a local television show (Poptalk Experience). Being the small foodie world that we all live in, I actually knew her brother from high school. Pretty Cool. 

Since she doesn't know anything much about the resto world of today, I gladly suggested we go on a food trip for her to try the new things in the metro. One that we would not forget anytime soon.

The first part of the trip was visiting CENTURY CITY MALL. When it comes to food, this mall is synonymous to HOLE IN THE WALL. A Canteen Like feel place that has mini restos in it. It currently houses around 9 different food establishments. From desserts to mains, you have a large variety of food here. This time around we tried out food from 3 crowd favorites.

BAD BIRD, MR DELICIOUS, and THE BEEF.

BAD BIRD known for their umami tasting deep fried birds was a little disappointing. The pieces of chicken were a bit smaller than before and that the flavor was just meh. The dirty rice was almost like chahan. We did enjoy the corn though.

For MR. DELICIOUS, we went for the PASTRAMI REUBEN. One look and your jaw would definitely drop. Slices of pastrami with coleslaw like veggies inside the perfect type of bread. It soaks all the juices without really giving away its form. One thing to note though, the pastrami isn't as peppery as you might expect. But this is quality.

The favorite though would be THE BEEF'S CHEESEBURGER. This baby right here is spot on in every way.
Simple and deadly. Although it was a little salty for me, the burger patty was cooked perfectly. It tasted what a burger should taste like. None of those artificial plasticy flavors. One thing to note though, the fries could use some work. It was a bit soggy and soft. 

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As I mentioned, HOLE IN THE WALL is like your ordinary canteen that serves exceptional dishes. The variety and the choices they give to the foodie crowd is impressive. Although not all the mini establishments are worth the visit, I could say that I would definitely go back for MR DELICIOUS and THE BEEF.

HOLE IN THE WALL
4th Floor CENTURY CITY MALL
Kalayaan Ave, Makati,
Metro Manila
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Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience and opinion. Paid for our meal.
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