Lamb Chops @CIBO

Costello d' Angelo @CIBO

We were in Trinoma to meet an online seller for an item when we landed in CIBO. It had lots of empty chairs, just a perfect setting for closing the deal. We were then so full after having a heavy lunch and some treats as well but since I was going to work that night, we decided to take home an order of their lamb chops---- Costello d’ Angelo. It’s a meal set with lamb chops with grilled zucchini, bell pepper, and tomato sidings and a cup of basmati rice with chopped parsley.

at another angle

Location: CIBO, Trinoma

Food Ordered: Costello d’ Angelo

Price: P420 per set

She says…

The lamb was nicely cooked--- medium well. It retained the rich and flavorful juices. Ithad the right amount of tenderness and was not very difficult to slice. I did not like the taste of the vegetable siding though. It had a charred and sour taste. The rice with parsley was perfect for the chops. Parsley gave it a different twist on the taste and was very aromatic. Basmati rice was just as sweet as expected.

She rates: 4/5

Flamango @Fuzion

I wanted something cold to drink and I remembered that right in Trinoma’s fourth level where the cinema is, there is a juice and smoothies bar called Fuzion ( I hope I spelled it right). Thus, I asked the bar tender which one was their best seller when it came to smoothies and right away, he said that Flamango was their top pick. I ordered a large glass of flamango, a mix of banana, mango, and peaches.

Location: Fuzion, Trinoma

Food Ordered: Flamango

Cost: P129/ Large glass

She says…

I found the banana too overwhelming for me. It didn’t taste a bit peachy or mango-ey at all. It tasted alright, I guess. I mean, I also like eating bananas, just that I’m not that fond of banana smoothies.

She rates:2/5

He says…

I don't like banana smoothies or any smoothies with even a hint of banana in it. They leave a bad aftertaste.

He rates:

1/5

A Sweets Afternoon @Parvati (Part3)

lining up for Transformers 3... TICKETS SOLD OUT! :(

Here's the last chapter of our afternoon at Parvati. It was truly a sweets afternoon, we felt so hyperglycemic afterwards. Anyway, in this chapter, a gourmet dessert is in the spotlight. They call it Frozen Brazo de Mercedes. Basically, its crushed grahams at the bottom, ice cream over it, and a hefty layer of brazo de mercedes on top.

Location: Parvati, Mindanao Lobby, Trinoma

Food Ordered: Frozen Brazo de Mercedes

Cost: P200 /small box

She says...

lining up for my treats... HAPPINESS!:)

This dessert really gives you all the different textures you'd want from a sweet treat. There's the cookie base, the ice cream part, and the custard and the egg pudding part. I reminds me of mango float and brazo de mercedes in just one treat. i think the only problem with this one is the fact that when it comes to sweets, I prefer fullness of taste over combos.

She rates: 3.5/5

He says...

I loved brazzo so much we had to order another one but since it would be sorta weird to order the same thing in one sitting we tried this! Ice cream and brazzo de mercedes in one desert, what could go wrong, right? One thing, this desert is a bit queer. It can't decide if it wants to be a soft brazzo or a cold float. The desert itself is delicious but I feel that there is a conflict in the taste somewhere and I just can't point it out.

He rates: 3.5/5

A Sweets Afternoon @Parvati (Part2)

mini brazos @Parvati

Here's the second plate of sweets we've tried out at Parvati, the mini brazos. It's basically the classic rolled cake with egg custard filling made into bite-size pieces.

Location: Parvati, Mindanao Lobby, Trinoma

Food Ordered: Mini Brazos

Cost: P150 for a box of 8

She says....

yummy!

The mini brazos are so cute. It has the same old taste of brazo de mercedes from Goldilock's but with a fuller taste from every bite-sized pieces. The custard filling was really pronounced... so creamy with just the right amount of sweetness.

She rates: 4/5

He says...

This mini brazos are amazing! It gives you the whole experience of eating brazzo de mercedes without having to cut up the cake in a certain way. You can taste the soft mallow-like outer cake with the sweet innermost cream at the same time without worrying of the proportions were right. The proportions are always right! You can't go wrong with this. Except maybe the price but it's worth it!

He rates: 5/5

A Sweets Afternoon @Parvati (Part 1)

We were in Trinoma hoping to watch the Transformer 3 movie but we failed to get a ticket due to the fully booked schedule. The huge volume of people in the area made me feel so dizzy that we decided to check out the basement.

Indeed there were very few people there. We saw this dessert shop called Parvati which essentially brokers home-made desserts from different bakers and pattiserie. As the treats are individually packed, you do have the option to dine in or take them home. Only benefit of tasting the sweets at their spot is that they offer free brewed coffee for their customers. We tried out 3 of the perhaps 80+ selection of home-made treats and since each treat came from a different maker, we felt that each one deserve its own review.

Location: Parvati, Mindanao Lobby, Trinoma Mall
Food Ordered: Dark Chocolate Revel Bar
Cost: P90/ box of 4

She says...
The consistency of the revel bar was just right, not too soft, not too dry. The chocolate was not so full though but eating it with coffee on the side enhanced its flavor. The walnuts on top gave it a positively different texture since I usually encounter revel bars with cashew on top. Perhaps, I just was not too fascinated with this one.

She rates: 3/5

He says...

This revel bar has the same consistency as brownies. They're not crunchy or soggy but just right. As Anne said above, the flavor is nothing to be excited about but pair it with coffee and you have an excellent desert in your hand.
This is actually only the 2nd revel bar I've tasted. The first one was Anne's own revel bar and this can't even compete.

He rates: 2.5/5 (w/o coffee) 4/5 (with coffee)

A Whole Load of Sandwich @Oliver's Super Sandwiches

Super Clubhouse Sandwich @Oliver's Super Sandwiches

Just came from Meycauayan, Bulacan to visit the house we're selling there. My friend dropped me off at Trinoma and rendezvoused with Alain. We wanted to watch Transformers 3 but there were so many people. The lines were so long, we failed to get a ticket. We resolved to just have dinner but alas! All restos were filled with a lot a people as well. I was so hungry then but luckily, after going around twice, we found 2 vacant seats in Oliver's Super Sandwiches. There, we tried out their Super Clubhouse Sandwich as the man behind the counter told me it was their best seller.

three decks of fresh ingredients

Location: Oliver's Super Sandwiches, Level 4, Trinoma (near the cinemas)

Food Ordered: Super Clubhouse Sandwich

Cost: P245

She says...

sorry.. am just really hungry! :)

It was really a super clubhouse sandwich. It was fully loaded with two layers of meat and vegetables, just as a triple-decker sandwich deserves. It also had mayo and mustard which truly enhances the taste of the sandwich. The serving was huge. One order was enough to fill both of our tummies. It was truly a tasteful treat. Another plus factor was that they used wheat bread... (too bad for those controlling their uric acid levels.) but just right for all health buffs!

She rates: 4.5/5

He says...

If you like sandwiches, this is the place. They have fresh ingredients for their sandwiches and can even customize the sandwiches with your preferred fillings. The fillings are varied and plenty: eggs, beef, ham, sausage, tomatoes, etc. 

Sure, everybody can make a sandwich but not as good as Oliver's Super Sandwich!

He rates: 5/5

Belgian Mallow Bites @Mr. Donut

Belgian Mallow Bites

We were driving along EDSA when we saw that billboard of Mr. Donut's Belgian Mallow Bites. We used to love their classic belgian bites thus we said that if we get to drop by any Mr. Donut stall, we'd check that out to see whether one would really get crazy ("mallowloka sa sarap") over that chocolate covered doughnut, as their billboard says it.

Thus, we were in Trinoma to meet up a friend at Burger King. A Mr. Donut diner was just right beside it so we dropped by for a box of Belgian Mallow Bites before heading to Burger King.

Location: Mr. Donut, Trinoma

Food Ordered: Belgian Mallow Bites

Cost: P72/ box of 6

Just what people do at Trinoma...
(some eat food... others eat each other ;) LOL)

She says...

Belgian mallow bites are very sweet and chocolatey. The texture was nice, very soft and moist. I think the sweetness was just to much for me though as I prefer chocolates on the semi-sweet to slightly bitter. It was ok, I guess, but not really something that I would go totally crazy. I prefer to eat it with something salty on the side.

She rates: 3/5

He says...

The Belgian Mallow Bites is exactly what it was advertised. It is a big marshmallow covered in belgian chocolate.

The belgian chocolate was as delicious as ever but the mallows inside were a bit too bland for my taste. Despite that, this is the most delicious and most convenient and easily available version of the marshmallow coated from a chocolate fountain.

Just for kicks, I tried it with something salty (fries from BK) and it is a perfect match!

He rates: 4/5