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A hidden gem of Italian Cuisine awaits you here at Cucina Di Francesco . Tucked in the compound of Padre Pio Church in Libis, this hidden gem offers you feel good Italian dishes.  The Interior and the ambience has a very homey feels. Simple, well-lighted resto with some wall artsy murals which were painted by UP Fine Arts students.  Cucina di Francesco has 3 floors, the uppermost floor is mostly used for events.  I was also deeply moved knowing that the owner, Ms.Mary Rose employs people with special needs. It’s a great way to help them feel productive and that they are also part of the society.  We sampled some of the dishes from their ‘FaMealy Treats’ which is good for 10 people and is priced at P3,000.  For the appetiser, we had the Burrata in Garlic Pomodoro with Italian Sausages .  The Pomodoro sauce has a lot of flavours. Sweet, rich sauce topped with Burrata that’s a perfect pair...

Discover history and culture while enjoying some of the best food this walled city has to offer. Ilustrado Restaurant in Intramuros is celebrating its 29th year anniversary and to celebrate their anniversary, they are offering an 8-course Degustation menu for the whole month of October. The menu was created by Chef de Patron Bernice Pimentel . They utilize local cuisine and ingredients in an up-to-date fashion or the millennial way.  We started our degustation with Kangkong Pesto Brioche served with Boursin Cheese . The bread was soft and I love the combination of the pesto and the Boursin Cheese.  Next, we had the Kesong Puti Croquettes at Lato with baby mesclun and salsa verde aioli .  Oyster Laing Rockefeller , it’s Aklan Oyster, chili, coconut, dried taro, reggiano, panko and lemon. I like that the oyster does not have that much “fishy” taste to it because of the saltiness of the...

Angels Town Cafe is a simple but inviting cafe tucked in the streets of South Caloocan. This amazing cafe serves delightful food at amazing prices.  T hey have a wide selection of food, from Filipino dishes up to the usual American dishes that we love.  We started our foodventure with their Buffalo Wings (4 pcs. P155, 8 pcs. P200) . The wings are flavorful, crispy on the outside and cooked just the right way through.  Next we tried is their pasta dishes, Baked Macaroni (P90) and Spicy Tuna & Pesto (P270) . Their plates of pasta are a hit for me. It's creamy, cheesy and very affordable too.  They also have Filipino Dishes like Beef Caldereta (P360) , Porkchop Ala Prito (P105) , and Butterflied Tilapia (P105) . Their Roast beef (P189) is a winner for me. It's fork tender melts-in-your-mouth beef and the sauce is just right, it's flavorful but not too salty. They sa...