The Foodinista

Locally: Mangosteen

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

'SaladStop! was formed in 2009 and is one of the fastest growing food and beverage operations in Singapore. The first international franchise is located in the Philippines and opened on December 20, 2014 at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City. The second one opened on May 15, 2015 in Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City.

SaladStop! offers high quality, fresh salads, wraps, soups and drinks, and customers are given the choice of customizing their own salad from over 35 ingredients, 18 homemade dressings, or choosing from our 10 singature salads and wraps.SaladStop!'s Eat Wide Awake movement aims to bring you more information about the food that you are eating and the world around us. So that people would stop and think about their food -- to understand where it came from, and enjoy the joys of eating wide awake.'

Salad Stop

Salad Stop Greenhills

I was invited by my boyfriend to try Salad Stop when we dropped by at Greenhills, San Juan. Salad would probably the only type of veggie dish that i'd eat cause the vegetables are fresh and it tastes good.

Salad Stop has a very cozy ambiance. I like how it's located on the first floor of a building with a gym on the third floor, it must be very convenient to eat a healthy meal after working out!

They have a dessert counter which offers different kinds of healthy desserts and sweets. I love how it is packed and can be brought effortlessly to work!

Salad Stop Dessert Bar

On the counter bar they have an open section with the view of different fruits and vegetables plus healthy toppings which includes nuts and other interesting healthy options that you can include on your salad.

Everything just feels so organic. I like the vibrancy of the colors of the fruits and vegetables which makes everything look more appetizing.

I ordered the Cobb Salad which is priced at P290 for the wrap. It consists of romaine, grilled chicken, cheddar, cheese, egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onions, bacon bits, and ranch dressing. I liked this a lot and my boyfriend even like this better the one he ordered which is the Oh Crab Lah! it consists of romaine, crab sticks, egg, vermicelli, cherry tomatoes, red onions, croutons and Singapore Chili Crab Dressing.

The Cobb Salad is something that everyone will definitely like. I keep ordering this for take outs and I really feel full after! The good kind of busog and not the bloated one!

The serving is honestly very big. I always thought that salads are not filling as this one cause whenever I eat salad for appetizer I don't really get full. This one is different, It's so filling as in nakakabusog level but lighter and healthier!

Salad Stop Oh Crab La!

They also sell pudding and healthy kale chips!

I will definitely come back for more :) I just wish they have cheaper options for people like me who are always on the go, pero always on the tipid rin! If you are looking for a healthy go-to meal try Salad Stop, NOW!

Bacon

Lazy Bastard, Jupiter Makati

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Lazy Bastard - Long Live Bacon

Lazy Bastard is another hole-in-the-wall restaurant along Jupiter St., Makati situated at the basement level of the building of Mitsuyado Seimen and Yamato Bakery. I have been seeing the "Bacons & Burgers -> This Way" sign too many time that I can't help not to ignore whenever I pass by the area, I really got curious so I did a quick research and couldn't believe I consider myself a foodie but have never tried this place.

Lazy Bastard Interior

Lazy Bastard is a New York Inspired Burger Joint which looks like Pubs in New York City with its neon lights signage, chalkboard menu and stool bar, you'll know it's a good place to hang out and get a good grub after an exhausting day at work or even clubbing!

Upon entering this tiny restaurant, I say tiny cause it can only fit less than 20 people, first thing I noticed would be their most Instagrammed LONG LIVE BACON Signage in Neon Pink, oh gosh I love it. There's even one point in my social media timeline when everyone one I know was literally raving about it so when I got there, it felt like it was mandatory to take photos of. Haha!

Lazy Bastard Stools and Counter

I celebrated my birthday here with my bosses and colleagues and we went here during lunch time. Good thing the stools weren't occupied so we were able to stay longer and dine.

First thing I tried would be their HONEY PARMESAN DOG (P220) - Grilled Hotdog Shaved with Parmesan, Local Honey Drizzle and Arugula

Honey Parmesan Dog P220

This baby deserves more than 5 stars. It is definitely one of the most unique hotdog combinations i've ever tried. The thinly sliced crispy bacon is perfectly wrapped on the hotdog and gives it a crispy texture. I remember the juice coming out of the hotdog, delightful!

The sweet and salty flavor on each bite made it a memorable experience for me. The parmesan didn't make any mark though cause it's dry and flaky.

Honey Parmesan Dog

Honey Parmesan Dog P220

The burgers were ordinary for me but maybe because I tried the typical burger anyone would order. I tried the Bacon Cheeseburger (P220), It's yummy, the patty is good, juicy but nothing fancy. Most of what they offer on their menu are UNIQUE so I expected something alike on their burgers. They should create fancy burgers too! Haha!

Bacon Cheeseburger P220

The fries is crispy but over-seasoned, I hope they will lessen the salt but the crispiness is note-worthy!

Bacon Cheeseburger

These Totchos i'm guessing is one of their newest offering on the menu. It wasn't really part of their regulars menu.
I saw it on their photo wall and it looked so mouth-watering that I just couldn't resist not ordering one.
If you're wondering what Totchos are, they're basically Potatoes + Nachos. It's lying on a bed of lettuce, slathered with mozarella and cheddar plus bacon bits and garlic mayo on top, pure goodness!
I honestly find it a little too over seasoned but good thing the mayo garlic balanced the overall taste.

Totchos P240

Their Calamantea which I ordered for my drink compliments everything that Lazy Bastard offers on their menu. Considering most food are salty, it's a perfect drink "pang-tanggal umay!" I told my boyfriend I have always been crazy about it ever since the first try, I would consider it to be part of top Iced Tea Drink list.

Calamantea P60

And here are my colleagues who i'm sure really had a great time that day, thanks for the good food and memories <3

Just a side kwento, they have recently opened a new branch at Taft Manila near Lasalle which i'm so envious about cause Lasallians get to experience good food like this.

I want to commend Lazy Bastard for putting so much effort on their interior design and "pakulo" which really makes it more enticing to dine on their restaurant. I will definitely be back!

Custard

Rita's Italian Ice, Greenhills (CLOSED)

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Rita's Ice Custard

I was super excited when I got Rita's Ice Custard Gift Certificates from Looloo. I have visited Rita's a couple of times already ever since the hype came in the Philippines. I'm not a die-hard fan of sweets but I give myself treats once in a while so I decided to drop by at Rita's Greenhills Branch to avail my GCs!

Rita's Ice Custard Greenhills

Rita's Italian Ice in Greenhills, San Juan is a medium size branch with around 50 max seating capacity. The size is not an issue though cause most people prefer take outs and eat while walking.

Rita's Custard Cookie Sandwich P75

I tried their CUSTARD COOKIE SANDWICH made with Oreo for P75 with Vanilla & Chocolate Custard inside. The Big Oreo Cookie amazed me, hahaha! Just imagine eating a gigantic Oreo Cookie but instead of the original white filling inside, it's replaced with a sweet custard. Shared it with my boyfriend and surprisingly even if he's full already he insisted on eating it. At first I was a little hestitant on trying it cause I want to give all my attention to the custard drink but when he said, "UY!!! Masarap." I tried and Yes, It's MASARAP!

Rita's Ice Custard Greenhills

Blendini Cups

Rita's Ice Custard Flavors

Rita's have a wide range of custard flavours, from the ordinary flavours like strawberry, mango, banana, chocolate, coffee they also have green tea, and other creative mixes.

This is probably the best thing i've ordered at Rita's. The FROZEN DRINK CUSTARD in SUGAR-FREE RASPBERRY TEA for P140. I chose this flavour instead of the usual lemonade cause i'm avoiding extremely sweet drinks to avoid the umay factor since I ordered the cookie sandwich already. The regular size is already big enough, the drink is like a slushes raspberry tea. I like it cause it reminds me of Sola's Raspberry Tea, light and refreshing!

Rita's Frozen Drink Custard

Rita's Gelati P130

I've also tried Rita's BLENDINI for P130 which consists of Ice, Custard and Topping. I chose the Vanilla + Oreos + Reese's Cup combination. Yum! I love Reese's so this is also a good combo for me. My boyfriend got obsessed with it. The nutty aroma were all over the place and the peanut butter cup bits was enjoyable to munch on. He prefers the Blendini that the Gelati cause it's blended well and it's not messy to eat.

Rita's Blendini P130

Lastly, I tried the most famous GELATI for P130 which is made up of Ice and Custard. I ordered their Strawberry Banana Ice + Vanilla Custard and for some reason when it comes to Rita's I prefer the citrus flavours more than the creamy ones cause those are just too sweet so this one is still the best for me!

Have you tried Rita's? What are your favourite flavors? Comment below!

Brick Oven Pizza

Gino's Brick Oven Pizza, Tordesillas Makati

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Gino's Brick Oven Pizza

Gino's Brick Oven Pizza is one of those restaurants I know I will be coming back for the first time I've ever tried it. I was a P.A. back then in a prod house and I was tasked to order 20 Pizzas from Gino's and I wondered why here from all other Pizza Place, little did I know I'll be falling in love with their Pizzas! I never forgot how satisfying the experience was so I just know I had to go back and try them again!

It's my birthday month so I decided to give myself a treat and went here with my boyfriend. I've been recommending this place to him many times already and thankfully we were able to dine together!

Gino's Brick Oven Pizza Interior

I went here around 8 to 9pm and reserved a table for two. They accept reservations and the place can be quite full during peak hours (Dinner or Lunch). The ambiance is really nice. The dark orange walls and yellow bulb lights gave the place a warm feeling - cozy, intimate.

Smegg P450

I really had been craving for the SMEGG which is priced at P450. Being a lover of anything topped with egg is a serious struggle cause I can easily be biased about the taste, cause anything with egg is delicious - for me! There's something about eggs that make pizza look sexier and more appetizing (drools!) Would you agree? I am so happy that it's still good as how it tasted 2 years ago. I keep falling in love with it over and over again! It took me 2 freakin' years to try it again and it didn't disappoint. No wonder it's a no brainer to be on top of their must tries!

Bomb P405

After having a taste of the SMEGG, we just knew we had to order another pizza and picking the next flavor was a struggle! Got curious about this flavor cause when I read other blog posts on Gino's, this was their second best choice. It was okay but the boyfie liked it better than Smegg. The balsamic onion gave it a sweet and sour taste which I didn't enjoy cause I don't like savory and sweet being mixed up but thanks to the blue cheese which made it taste saltier. The umay lessened and made the sweetness more tolerable.

Salted Egg Pasta P210

Another favorite by many the Salted Egg Pasta. Mmm... before Salted Egg Chips became a thing, this has been already a hit so I know I just have to try it! I like how simple and sophisticated it tastes at the same time. The salted egg gave my tongue curiosity because of the unfamiliar taste. At first I am quite adjusting cause and I still can't process how it really taste but 'habang tumatagal, lalong sumasarap'. The bacon bits made the eating more enjoyable and tastier!

Calamansi Juice P150 Pitcher

For our beverage, we ordered their Calamansi Juice. Their drinks are quite expensive, I wish I tried pairing the Pizzas with wine but I can't afford them yet. LOL. I love how it tastes natural and real, and didn't taste like those one's in syrup form. The sourness is very light and balanced everything perfectly.

Gino's Spicy Honey (FREE)

MUST TRY: GINO'S SPICEY HONEY

This reminds me of fish ball sauce na 'pinasosyal'. It has a thicker and sweeter texture. When I felt the umayness from the smegg, I added this and it tasted BETTER.

Note that one order of Pizza is good for 2 people only but I know I can finish 1 whole of it because it only has 6 slices. Haha!

CRAVING SATISFIED!

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The Foodinista

Locally: Mangosteen

Salad Stop, Greenhills

Lazy Bastard, Jupiter Makati

Rita's Italian Ice, Greenhills (CLOSED)

Gino's Brick Oven Pizza, Tordesillas Makati

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