Cerchio: Filipino-Asian fusion Resto in QC

When my not-so-little brother celebrated his birthday, we were supposed to have dinner in Romulo's Cafe in Scout Tuason, Quezon City.  I have had dinner here once with my college friends and everything we ordered were YUM!  So, I recommended it to my parents.  Unfortunately, when I called in for a reservation, the non-smoking areas are fully-booked already.  :(  That was a Friday night, so I guess if you plan to dine here on a weekend, you should book at least 2 days prior just to be sure you'll have a table.

So, we settled to dining in Cerchio, in Scout Limbaga, QC.  Aside from having read from the net that they have the same owners as Romulo's, I've eaten here twice before with friends.  Here's what we had:



Singaporean Crispy Squid Heads - my favorite!  It's a bit sweet with a hint of spice (about Php 200+)



Pako Salad - everything in this bowl is FRESH!  (about Php 130+)

Pork Sisig - so cute, right?  Topped with quail eggs (about Php 200+)



Kare-kare: The veggies are fresh and the peanut sauce is authentic peanut! (Php about 300+)




Grilled Salmon on lemon-butter sauce: Pretty good. Not greasy nor malansa.  Cooked perfectly too! (about Php 580)



Garlic pasta with Grilled Chicken - another favorite! It may look a bit dry but boy you should taste it!  It's flavorful!  (about Php 230)

We had their signature mocktail drink - Cool as cucumber (Php95) and it was a refreshing drink which is probably made of lemon, cucumber, sparkling water, and mint leaves (based on what it tasted).

On separate occasions (past dinners with friends) we ordered the Vietnamese Spring Rolls (about Php160+) and the Oven-baked Crispy Pata with 3 sauces (about Php600+), both are also delicious.

And what's a birthday without a cake!?  We took home this lovely chocolate ice-cream cake from Caramia which we purchased in Amici Tomas Morato.  It's one of the best ice-cream/refrigerated cakes I've tasted.  Way better than DQ Ice cream cakes - which are all too sugary for me.  This cake is rich in cocoa and the sweetness is just right. 

If I remember it right this is a Black Forest (about Php 590+)

Of Wings & Pizza

This is a very very VERY late post. I just think that it is worth posting. :)

Last May, my family & I have discovered this chillaxin' place near our neighborhood - Greenhills Town Center (no relations whatsoever with Alabang Town Center, nor owned/operated by the Ayala Malls).

It's a tiny piece of land of fastfood, restaurants, gastropubs, both commercially known and small start-ups. One of which became my new-found favorite: Red Buffalo Wings & Pizza.


Photo courtesy of their Facebook Page

They offer incredibly yummy wings of different flavor!  We tried 2 out of their 5 variants - their original Red Buffalo Wings and the cashier-recommended Garlic Parmesan-flavored Wings.  And boy my tastebuds were so happy!

From top-left: Original Red Buffalo Wings (hot & tangy!); Fries (hefty serving); Steak Pizza (not oily!); and my Sunday foodscapades group!

Too bad I wasn't able to take a photo of the Garlic-Parmesan (my fave!), but I highly recommend you order it! :)  They have a wide-selection of local and foreign beers by the way.

Aside from the food, what I love most about this Wings & Pizza place is their whole service package.  You have the option to sit inside (aircon) or dine al-fresco.  We opted the latter since there was just the right amount of breeze the time we went there.  Plus, no noise pollution, nor stinking combustion smell around. 

It's semi-self-serviced.  Condiments, water dispenser, straw, plastic gloves (very convenient! i like!), & napkins are put neatly in one corner.  Their high ceilings create an illusion of a huge freespace and the whole place is evenly well-lit.  (Some food places have dimly-lit corners here & there and I don't like that)  Their staff is also quick to respond to whatever needs you may request and are all smiles - big plus!

The place is perfect for casual foodtrips with the family, and best with your buddies.


Red Buffalo Wings & Pizza
Unit 11 GREENHILLS TOWNCENTER
#2 Granada St. Brgy. Valencia, 1112
Quezon City, Philippines
Phone: 654-6997

	Mon - Thu: 11:00 am - 12:15 am Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 2:00 am Sun: 11:00 am - 12:15 am