August 2010
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Date # 24: A Veneto
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It is only natural for couples to have a desire to rediscover the restaurants they used to frequent as children. The promise of nostalgia that it gives simply puts one on a high. It’s a kind of sharing with one’s partner snippets of his or her past.
A Veneto Pizzeria Ristorante is a childhood...
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Date #23: Ken Afford
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Ken Afford has saved us from hunger a couple of times. It’s a place where you can find relatively okay and affordable Filipino food, making it a real attraction for a lot of students in the area. The prices range from 100-150 (for one entrée and a cup of rice), more expensive than fast food, but cheaper...
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Dream Date: Sushi Kappo Kobikicho
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It was actually my fault for making Douglas interested in Sushi Kappo Kobikicho. It’s rumored to be the best authentic Japanese sushi place in town because of the absolute freshness of the ingredients and the talents of the Japanese sushi chefs. One of the chefs personally travel to Japan every week just to check if the ingredients are at par with the...
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Date # 22: Ababu Persian Kitchen
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I was craving for anything with garlic sauce one day, and so I invited Douglas to dine with me to Ababu Persian Kitchen. The place is a favorite among the students in the area, and for good reason. They have pretty large servings for really affordable prices. It isn’t exactly a date place, but it’s good for anyone who wants to grab a quick bite...
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Date # 21: Sizzlin' Pepper Steak
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My mother introduced me to Sizzlin’ Pepper Steak a few years back, and I’ve been a fan of it ever since. At first I couldn’t understand the concept behind grilling on a plate, but I enjoyed my food every time.
Note: This picture was taken in their Trinoma Branch—we ate at their Katipunan branch though.
Unlike most...
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Date # 20: Friuli Trattoria
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We’ve always said that dates need not be in fine dining restaurants—they only need to be in a place with good food and a good ambiance. “Average food with someone you love is better than Kobe beef with an asshole,” our heading goes.
We’re glad to have encountered Friuli Trattoria because it gives just that—good food and...
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Date # 19: Tempura Japanese Grill
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I wasn’t exactly interested when I saw Tempura Japanese Grill from the outside. I mean, hello—the restaurant’s name is Tempura. How un-creative can you get? Initially, Douglas and I had not planned on going there. We were supposed to visit its neighboring restaurant to buy Xiao Long Bao—my favorite food—but the neighboring...
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Date # 18: Cafe' Breton
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Cafe’ Breton is a crowd favorite among coffee drinkers and dessert lovers alike. It is no surprise because of their finely done French crepes and aromatic coffee.
One would be a fool not to like the cute and homey ambiance—complete with an open kitchen, wooden tiles, and small wooden kitchen furniture.
The staff cooks your orders in an...
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Date # 17: Ninyo Fusion Cuisine
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Ninyo Fusion Cuisine and Wine Lounge is popularly dubbed “QC’s best-kept secret”. It’s located along E.Abada St., which is a walking distance from Ateneo, where Douglas and I study.
The area was formerly a house, which was later converted into a fine dining restaurant. You will definitely love the garden setting outside, although...
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Date # 16: Il Pirata [Closed]
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Il Pirata is a Pirate-themed Italian Restaurant in Eastwood Citywalk, Libis. It’s the first thing that you’ll see if you get dropped off at the pedestrian strip between Eastwood Mall and Eastwood Citywalk.
Douglas told me that he used to think Il Pirata was just an Eastwood “design”. He didn’t know it was a restaurant. I am...
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Date #15: Uncle Cheffy Brick Oven BBQ
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Hidden in the far corner of Eastwood Mall Veranda 2F is Uncle Cheffy Brick Oven BBQ, arguably one of the best restaurants in the area. This restaurant, as the name implies, makes use of a brick oven to give that authentic roasted taste, while using the traditional slow-cook method in order to prepare their meals.
The lighting is dim to warm, and the venue...
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Date # 14: Kamirori
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Kamirori is my default choice whenever I need to satisfy my craving for Japanese food because it’s the closest “relatively okay” Japanese Restaurant from Ateneo.
Kamirori has more or less a traditional Japanese menu, serving the conventional sushi/tempura/ramen and donburi. I crave for hot miso soup whenever it’s cold, so I opted to...
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Date # 13: Pizza Hut Bistro Oasis
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I’ve been on the lookout for the best “first date” place to recommend, and I think I’ve found it. When it comes to first dates, it’s best to go to restaurants which have earned a stable reputation from all over the world, because you cant go wrong with their tried and tested menu. Even if you’re not yet familiar with your...
