and we ate happily ever after…
May 26, 2009 by joiestar
prediction: a year from now, while stealthily canvassing marks and spencer XL section for a new wardrobe, john and i will look into each other’s eyes, silently wondering:
“how did this happen? how did we get so randy jackson and kirstie alley fat?”
then, memory will retrieve these images from a dusty corner and we’ll both remember how our waistlines expanded over time… (maestro, play the transitional harp music…)
march 21, 2009. UST campus.
Pasta Boy Seafood Pasta & The Simple Life Milk Tea.
(our merienda after john attended a marketing seminar.
weeks later, john went to my office in quezon city
march 27, 2009. Amici.
Spinach Fusili Montanara…
… and what remained of the Brazo de Mercedes.
(i insisted he get the last piece; he insisted I get the last piece.
we both insisted, insisted, insisted…
In the end, i got the last piece.)
april 6, 2009. Melo’s infront of ABS-CBN offices
Fresh Harvest Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette…
… and Pan Seared Roasted Beef with Potato Gratin.
(the food was ok but what fascinated us was the ambience.)
(it somehow reminded me of a tagaytay resto overlooking taal lake.)
later that night. Cupcakes By Sonja.
i forgot what this pretty, little cupcake’s name is.
… and this one too.
(but for the purposes of this post, let’s call them:
Overpriced Yummy Cupcake 1 & Overpriced Yummy Cupcake 2.)
april 7, 2009. Mister Kebab.
Special Chelo Kebab with Yogurt Shake.
(dear jesus, i pray that mr. kebab will open a branch in quezon city,
preferably right outside our office. amen.)
april 11, 2009. Apartment 1B.
Babyback Ribs with Potato Pancakes and Sautéed Vegetables.
(first time that we didn’t get to sit side-by-side during a meal.
so no holding hands under the table. damn.)
april 12, 2009. Fig & Olive Restaurant and Bar.
Shish Kebab…
… and Callos.
(we were the only diners at that time.
so we got a little intimate at the sofa.
our waiter was amused.)
april 13, 2009. Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
Lemon Square, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Triple Decker Cheesecake.
(yes, i got the last piece of each pastry too.
i resisted but john insisted.)
april 14, 2009. Greens.
Vegetarian Barbecue…
(yes. that is not pork.)
Vege Sticks…
… and Grilled Mushroom and Tofu Kebab.
(after our dessert-binge last night, john wanted us to eat light & healthy.
hence, he brought me to this homey, vegetarian restaurant, greens.)
later that day. Kozui Green Tea.
Taro Korichio and Matcha Butterscotch Korichio…
(idaresay: better than anything starbucks has to offer.)
… and Mango Anmitsu.
(the japanese-version of halo-halo.
in case i end up in death row, i want this to be my last meal.
love those chewy balls.)
later that night. Bellissimo Ristorante.
Bellissimo Supreme Pizza.
(this is cesar montano’s italian restaurant.
maybe it was his idea to put pineapple in this allegedly Italian pizza.)
april 21, 2009. Salcedo Market.
Nasi Goreng…
(these were my orders. john had ilocos bagnet and longannisa.
we both had thai iced tea.)
later that night. Chariya’s Thai Kitchen.
Tom Yum Soup…
Catfish Salad…
Bagoong Rice…
… and Chicken in Pandan Leaves.
(if you want affordable, authentic thai cooking,
chariya’s is the place to eat in makati.
it’s at n. garcia st. cor. mlagros st.)
april 22, 2009. Fely J’s Kitchen.
Crunchy Paco Salad…
(forest fern sprouts made into a delightful salad with shrimps)
Sisig Fried Rice…
… and Crispy Patang Bawang.
(our dinner before heading off to RCBC tower to watch
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
pictures of the deceased fely j on the menu creeped me out a little.)
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flash-forward to the future. standing in front of mark and spencer XL rack, i ask joie: “you know what?”
john: “What?”
joie: “i’m hungry. let’s eat! i heard there’s this new persian restaurant over at….”
