Baskin-Robbins Opens at Greenbelt 5

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most beloved ice cream brand now brings scoops of smiles and joy to its recently opened store at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center in Makati.

More people can now enjoy the 31 signature flavors that Baskin-Robbins has been known for. Other branches are located in BGC High Street Mall.

FOOD STOPS: John and Yoko Consmopolitan Japanese

The Japanese cuisine like the culture fuses modernity and poetry. The western cuisine is diverse and progressive. Fuse the two different worlds together and you have John and Yoko Cosmopolitan Japanese. From the facade of the restaurant you can see that there is harmony with both the east and western elements but the Japanese touch still stands out in the motif. 

The name came from the power couple of John Lenon and Yoko Ono who represent the cultures that they came from. Which best describes the feel and taste of restaurant. They currently have two branches one in Greenbelt 5 and a new branch in Alabang Town Center.

THE GREATEST HITS OF JOHN AND YOKO

The flagship store of John and Yoko Cosmopolitan Japanese, one of the first denizens of then newly built wing of Greenbelt 5, will celebrate its 5th year of operations this coming October 2012. To give back to ever-supportive guests and restaurant enthusiasts, they are incredibly thrilled to present an early treat by offering their latest and updated menu which features a handful of new items, giving guests a wider selection of delectable delights. 

Prior to that, due to the unwavering patronization of diners and its continuous success, a bigger reason to celebrate is the birth of its second store located at the ground floor of Alabang Town Center. Tagged as the “Greatest Hits”, this branch offers the finest of John and Yoko’s selections, serving only the best fusions from the east and from the west. 

FOOD STOPS: Tapella

Tapella

Greenbelt 5

The Food Stops now takes you on a Spanish journey to TAPELLA restaurant located in Greenbelt 5. We were invited for a cooking demonstration by Executive Chef Alexandra Cacho. Although we Filipinos have been infused with Spanish cusine, it would be great to experience the authentic Spanish dishes. Chef Alexandra came from Spain but she has been here for quite some time that she can incorporate Filipino words with her cooking. Tapella actually came from Tapas and Paella, two of the most known Spanish dishes and the restaurant's specialty. 

manchego cheese, chicken, and shrimp paella (P500)

The Philippines have known Spanish dishes and have also integrated into the culture. However the authentic Spanish taste is also hard to define because in Spain there is also a wide diversity of cuisine that are exclusively in their region. TAPELLA is considered Gaudi. 

Cojonudos

Perfectly paired with light punch of Sangria or their quality Wines makes the experience unforgettable. It was also my first time to taste their garlic cold soup which breaks the norm of having something hot to start with. Bread meals like the camembert and caramelized onions on flueted bread also increases your appetite with its juicy texture and semi-sweet taste.

Sangria

Let us not forget their set of unique seafood dishes in TAPELLA which are the Skewered Octopus and Calamari el Bulli. Both realy tasty but you might find the Calamari a little bit weird because of its color, but definitely better the regular ones. The black pigment is because of the squid's ink that is mixed with the batter.

white garlic and almond cold soup (P70)

Sampicao on a glass cup with brocolli bits is just right to cap off  the first round. Because desserts are next! And with a wide variety of dessert options like an Oreo cake or a leche flan-like with a right amount of sweetness and falvor.

camembert and caramelized onions on flueted bread (180)

Paella!

Octopus Skewered with potatoes

calamari el bulli (P255)

Sampicao

Desserts!

chorizo in red wine (P245)

Proven to be a great place to dine, Tapella's specialty tops our highly recommended list as the perfect Gaudi experinece. The Paella is also great no doubt, but the Chorizo in red wine is a new taste that is very unique yet satisfying. Its would also be a great "pulutan" but avery high class one. And who needs drinks if its in the food already? Definitely you would keep coming back to order another plate.

Executive Chef Alexandra Cacho

We would like to thank Tapella and Chef Alexandra for the wonderful dish she prepared. She will be included in our roster of featured chefs in FudFyt called Chef in Command. 

Tapella is open daily from 11am until 12mn. Wine all-you-can paired with tapas and canapé’s is served every Friday from 6 to 9 pm. Dinning at Tapella comes with complimentary WIFI. For more information or reservations, call 7572710 and 7572711.