March 15-16 2013 – For the past two days, I have been out with some girlfriends drinking up the sights and sounds of Makati City.
For day 1, I went out to grab some grub at Mercato and watch a film called Movie 43.
My over-all experience when it comes to Mercato is always fun. Not only is there a lot of food choices but it is unpretentious and very laid-back (we had a little picnic, too!).
With the exceptions of balot and penoy, I absolutely love street food (but please don’t tell my doctor any of that, haha).
Before heading out, I brought with me a pint of bottled water because I knew I was going to need it ;-). Because of the lack of light, I was unable to get a good picture of my meal which was Garlic Chicken and Tinapa Rice.
And for dessert? What better way to gorge down a sumptuous meal but brownies!
Oh my goodness… comfort food, indeed!
My Mercato food adventure = A++
(However, I wish I could say the same about my movie experience.)
Film: Movie 43
Despite the star studded cast, the movie was disgusting. A girl friend of mine said they pushed the envelope to the extreme, exaggerating some issues on race, parenting, sex, etc.
There was a lot of toilet humor used (which, I think for some, is an acquired taste).
Will I watch it again? No way. This was an epic fail for me.
Day 2, on the other hand, was nice. My recent food choices have been excellent so far ;-).
Lorenzo’s Way
Dish I had: Lengua Estufado
Ambience: Very homey and warm, gorgeous interiors.
Service: Excellent
Will I go there again? Definitely! I loved it!
Final verdict: The perfect place if you want to try really good Filipino food. My meal was well done and tender. Plus the service was excellent, along with its cozy interiors.
People’s Palace
Dish I had: Squid calamari
Ambience: Chic, club-like interiors.
Service: warm and friendly
Will I go there again? Yes. But I will most probably like to try other places as well.
Final verdict: It was okay. The place you go to if you want to grab a few drinks with a friend.
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