da vinci's pizza! hooraah! - Cebu City

sorry for the poor update in this blog. tammy and i have been busy (individually) doing our jobs. hahaha.

anyhow, another cebu trip came up since Peter Gene Hernandez A.K.A Bruno Mars performed LIVE. and when in Cebu, y ou should check out Da Vinci's Pizza Cebu. it's a locally-owned pizza parlor where they give pizza a new face. foodies are given the chance to either choose from tomato or white sauze pizza. not only that, Da Vinci's premium pizzas are to die for! on top of that, their thin crust pizzas are totally not pricey at all! we had the da vinci's masterpiece which that night but i was dying to eat Roast beef. :| (maybe next time though)


now if you're not in a mood for some pizza lovin' pasta, chicken and chips are made available. I don't quite remember if they offered that say 3 years ago (2008). but i was just amazed that their pastas are well cooked and CHEAP! lasagna lite- my ultimate favorite gives lasagna a new, refreshing and healthy way to eat lasagna. it's filled with mushroom, eggplant, zucchini and the cheese! if all these aren't enough, then maybe you might want to consider ordering their chicken gusto. 3 pieces of chicken plus chips! mouth watering isn't it? *wink*



lastly, what i love about Da Vinci's is that amidst the usual sodas and iced tea, juices and maybe lemonades, they offer SOLA! wohoooo! my favorite! :)

oooh messy!

so if ever you're in cebu, do drop by their outlet at the Marina Mall, that's where we ate dinner since it's just about 5 minutes from the airport. plus starbucks is nearby! :D


for more inquiries about their pizza, you can always refer to their site at http://www.davincispizza.com.ph/

insane brian's ribs at casa verde!

hi there again! long time no blog for me :) been extremely busy. :D



cebu has always been a home for me. it's where i practically grew up and studied. with its busy streets and a pricier cost of living than in davao, you will never go wrong nor regret spending money on good food.

so when in cebu, one of the most sought after restaurants is Casa Verde. it was my first time in the place but heard a lot. i was even jealous when a barkada went for a vacation sometime 2009. but last year, with the much needed vacation (because i was totally a bum.lol) i finally experienced casa verde. it was such a mind-blowing gastronomic experience!!! \m/

it was my last night in cebu when a few of my high school berks were up for some eating. since casa verde is also available at IT park. since mia's work is around the area, it's more convenient. thankfully, my other classmates were willing to come around.



we kinda ordered a lot i think since we were all so full after wards. we hads 2 bryan's ribs, that chicken dish, buffalo wings, bottomless iced teas and blueberry cheesecakes. IT WAS A MOUTHFUL. to top it all, the prices were affordable. like REALLY AFFORDABLE. plus the ribs are mean in a gooey-yummy way. it's easy to chew and the sauce just complements well with the ribs. it comes with a rice and a sidedish or carrots and corn. it was just to big for one person to eat. but if you have a mean appetite, go ahead, eat it all.





that chicken dish was yummy too! chicken fillet dipped in a special coating with sauce on top and a mashed potato. one person can eat that but as they say, sharing is loving!:))


their buffalo wings are HOT but i like the hotness. thanks to the mayo dip, it helps in soothing your tongue with the hot sauce. :)


their drink is pretty big for a bottomless iced tea. but hey! im not complaining! plus it's not the usual iced tea we order in fastfood chains. i think it goes in 2 flavors. i think it's the panama raspberry and panama orange iced tea.

lastly, their cheesecake is a bit small. or maybe it looked small since it was placed on a nice, heavy and big plate.lol oh well, it was tasty and in my opinion, it is just right for a 75Php slice. :)


the place is kinda small for a place which is frequently visited by many. but i must say, i like the server who served us food. he was warm, accomodating and had this cheerful glow while attending to our needs from taking out orders to informing that their steak is not available. he even gladly took our photos while waiting for the order.

Sinful Treats

i have a sweet tooth.

since i was young, i remember my mom would bring home some cakes and i'd eat the icing part, the rest, i'd give it all to our house-help. :D

growing up, ive always been a fan of ice creams, cookies, chocolates and cakes. (good luck diabetes) and up till now, i still yearn for those things. then, one night, thanks to twitter updates and my craving for sweets, a friend of mine who makes made-to-order cakes offered her spare cakes and told me she will be making samples for her next portfolio. and we'd be the taste testers. WOHOOOOO.

so thursday night came, (November 19, 2010) the night before i was about to take my IELTS exam, i went out to meet my friends for one sweet sinful eating session. my friend brought 2 types of cupcakes. the caramel macchiatto with vodka and toffee and black and white swirl. moist cupcakes and not full of air. just what i was looking for :)

caramel macchiato with vodka and toffee

im no food expert here but i like the consistency of the cupcake. it's like it's so full chewy and not spongy. imagine yourself drinking starbuck's caramel macchiatto but only in a cupcake! \m/

black and white swirl

the second cupcake ive tried is a moist cupcake mixed with melted black chocolates and a suprise white chocolate in the middle. topped with melted white chocolate is delightful!

that night made me think. maybe i passed my IELTS because of the sweets i ate and the chikas we made. :)


so if you wish to make some orders, please feel free to look up at http://xazyskitchen.multiply.com/ :)

love,
julie

The Mushroom Burger - Tagaytay City

Totally healthy and delicious gastronomic treat you can binge in your Tagaytay City visit- Mushroom Burger! It is located at Brgy. Kaybagal along Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City, Cavite.

I believe it is surely a must try burger since their patty is made out of a slightly unique variant- MUSHROOMS.

They offer burgers, and other food selection in a reasonable price. Check Mushroom Burger Menu to take a peek on their menu and its corresponding prices.

On my Tagaytay visit, I did include this fast food in my itinerary. My tour in Tagaytay will never be complete if I can't have a bite on their famous burger. Upon arriving there, I noticed that the store looked less furnished than what I expected. It was not air-conditioned though it was furbished enough. They say that the place is crowded on some days, good thing I did not experience such. After ordering, our food was served just on time. You have to return to the counter to fetch your order though. Food was served warm which i love and the fries was well cooked too. =) Great treat for a hungry tummy in a cold Tagaytay night!

The store also has rice meal and non-veggie patties which you might love too. ♥ It opens from 10:00 am to 8:00pm. Prepare Php100/ meal.


ENJOY YOUR MUSHROOM BURGER, TAGAYTAY CITY OF THE PHILIPPINES VISIT!!

Let me know if there are stores or places in Tagaytay City that you suggest tourists to see. Leave a comment or PM me... I really want to hear what your travel experiences are. :)

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Tiny Kitchen in Davao City

hi im julie. and this is my first post. so CONGRATULATIONS!:))


anyhow, christmas is fast approaching. and how i wish i could shop and i really won't stop. haha but no money for that. and besides, my wishlist is not a thing (wink!) its a HE. haha oops. so anyways, what better way to start december by eating right?

this was an overdue post by the way but then i got busy and work so here's my late first post. :D


a very close guy friend of ours wanted to eat out and he suggested Tiny Kitchen. it's long F. Torres street, davao city just beside a petshop. they serve spanish delicacies and Paella is one of their best sellers. we tried their Paella Valencia (medium) and Rosemary Chicken. and for dessert, we had Frozen Choco Braza and Concord cake. that is enough for a meal of 5. trust me, we all went home happy :) (well except that we witnessed something on our way out.

*me, angie,eyong, hanna. ryan was our 5th man :)

it took us about 20 minutes before we could eat. we were hungry and all but the chismis and picture talking were a good diversion. finally, when the meal was served, we took pictures (for documentation purposes) and eventually devoured the whole plate. :)


their Paella Valencia was cooked just right. there's an ample amount of shrimps, crab, chicken, oyster, squid (but i dont eat it so i gave my share), the spices and the rice. all these blended well with the broth and the rice was well cooked. we forgot to squeeze the lemon but when i got my part, i squeezed some lemon.lol

Rosemary chicken is dipped in tomato sauce but both complemented. as usual, rosemary in chicken is not only tasty BUT smells good. the chicken were soft, tender and easy to chew. dipping the bread in the tomato sauce is a good idea. :)

soon after dinner, we decided to eat dessert. we asked the server what's their best seller. she answered frozen choco brazo. DANG it sure was! 4 layered ice cream cake that melts in your mouth. chocolate cake, ice cream, caramel, brazo on top of it. :) yummy! its sweet but not too sweet.

concord cake was love it! an ice cream cake that again melts in your mouth. AH heaven!



we're definitely coming back soon to try out their other dishes. im looking forward to trying their tuyo pasta and lengua!:)

btw their servers are trained. dish out after the meal is consumed. they also provide extra plate for those that cannot be eating. :)

Shmangos in Davao City

manic monday when we decided to stroll around SM. it's a good opportunity for window shopping but sadly, no money just yet. and i was too preoccupied about the unfolding events and i am not really comfortable with what i wore (i felt like i stink or something. haha)

after a few hours of laughing,trying out clothes, we eventually got hungry. we wanted to go to lachi's but when we called, it's fully booked. so long for their unforgettable backribs and their desserts.

after a few deliberation, we decided to try out Shmangos. it's this small resto somewhere near Marfori. i totally forgot the street, it's just near jollypies. right next to the pharmacy on that intersection. it's just a small place and their foods are not that much. BUT they said it's yummy and so far, they lived up to the expectations. well at least ours. :)

i had roast beef done in medium-rare. cooked on the outside but red on the inside. what i like about it is that the meat is soft, chewy. it would've been better though if served with mashed potatoes but the rice isn't so bad at all. its about Php 190

tina had oss bucco. i googled it up and found out that this recipe is mostly done from veal but but beef shanks can also be used. in shmangos' case, they used the beef's muscle. no, not the feet. i havent tasted the food but ill surely try it. it costs Php 180

banghie had beef salpicao. beef was sauted in butter so she said it was that heavy. she was so full that she felt the guilt after it. beef salpicao is i think Php 190
tina wanted some sweets. maybe she felt her dish was too much. so we drove to tiny kitchen and bought something. i wanted to eat frozen choco brazo again but its too much. then we bought this. i think its moist chocolate ganache???? (im really sorry i forgot the name :D) but maaaan, it was to die fooor! the cake or crinkle shaped sweets melts in your mouth because of its consistency (which i believed is the best kind of cake. moist ones) there's a chocolate ganache and topped with melted white chocolate. it costs about Php 30. worth the price!

another great discovery in the city! wohooo! would definitely go back there someday. i like the server, he's smart and he takes our order pretty well. and since we were the only customers, i think our voices can be heard even right to the next store. :D we talked about MasterChef US and he but in. even when we cannot figure out Mark Walhberg and Zoe Dechanel's movie, he blurted out The Happening. :)) alert indeed! or just being nosy? hahaha but he was cool :D

contributed by Julie. :)