YOHEL'S BAGNET STATION

I can't believe it's been a couple of weeks already since I last wrote and promised you guys a post in the next, well, couple of weeks. Haha! Anyway, I am really excited to share a foodie place that  comes up with menu items that are conceptualized around one delicious Filipino pork dish: BAGNET! Oh yes, the crunchy, tasty bagnet that is reminiscent of the North. Glad to know that us Marikenyos need not travel that far though just to have a taste of yummy bagnet!

Yohel's Bagnet opened its doors to crunchy-crispy-pork-belly fans last April, and, as soon as I tried a piece of their original bagnet dish, I knew: this place warrants my, yours and everybody's visit! (I think a photo post in FB got tons of attention as soon as I uploaded it, hehe!)

Bright-colored interior with a videoke machine! Cool!

Sis and I had a hard time ordering. All dishes were tempting! Since I am beginning to doubt my cholesterol levels, I suggested we limit our order to three dishes... and try the others next time! Har har har!

Ladies and gentlemen, at this point I suggest you ready a couple of wet wipes or tissue to wipe off the drool from your computer screens.

The Kare-Kare Bagnet solo order (115 PhP for a solo meal, with rice) had a wonderful nutty flavor to it. The crunchy texture of the pork belly was a welcome twist from the usual soft tripe or pork knuckle. This one we will definitely order again.

The Binagoongang Bagnet (115 PhP for a solo meal, with rice) was another marvel. Crunchy cuts of pork belly nestled upon a piece of inihaw na talong smothered with bagoong. Imagine how heavenly this tastes with sukang Iloko! Yum!

Just to "titillate" your taste buds, here is another angle of the Binagoongang Bagnet. See how the crackle of the pork skin jumps right off your screen? Hehe!

I loved the Original Bagnet dish (105 PhP for a solo meal, with rice) most of all. It comes with your choice of sauce, but since I couldn't make up my mind, I ordered all the available sauces. Clockwise from left: Sukang Iloko dip, Lechon Sauce dip, Atchara dip, and my super duper favorite Bagoong Isda dip. Can I teleport to Yohel's Bagnet right now?

So, if you're craving for bagnet, no need to travel up north. Just look for Yohel's Bagnet across SDS hospital and have your share of well-prepared and delicious bagnet dishes that are guaranteed to satisfy.

YOHEL'S BAGNET STATION

No. 59-A Katipunan St. Concepcion Uno, Marikina City
Just across SDS Hospital
Tel. No.: 0918 472 4585. THEY DELIVER!!!
Operating hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Visit their Facebook page here.

Munching Budget per person: starts at 100 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni

 

BELLINI'S CAFFE AND RESTAURANT

Why hello dearest readers, I am updating the blog with this post before I give birth in the next couple of days! I apologize for the long break since my last post, I am sure some of you will understand those pregnancy woes :-p

I was really happy when I learned from one reader (thanks, Charo!) that Bellini's reopened in Marikina, beside Save More in Bayan - very accessible! When I found the time to squeeze a food trip in my schedule, I invited my Mom for lunch at Bellini's.

 Awww a heart-shaped grissini

The main doors

 Some grissini you can munch on while waiting for your order

Look at that wall painting! I love Florence :-)

More interior shots in a while... meanwhile, my order arrives and I enjoy:

Pesto with Seafood Pasta! :-) Sorry guys, I forgot to take photos of the menu so I don't have the price at hand. One serving is good for one hungry person, or two not-so-hungry persons. :-)

Mom orders the Tiramisu because she had lunch already, my invite came too late! Haha. How beautiful is that thing?!

Mom immediately digs into the dessert and says it tastes even better than it looks... Ah I would love to go back to Bellini's for this! I am also a big fan of their Shoe Expo branch in Cubao.

Now, time for more shots of the restaurant:

 The bar

The couches near the dessert station. I love it!

 There's a piano too :-)

 Tables are set up for both big and small groups

Look! Complimentary Vin Santo (dessert wine) to cap off our meal. Too bad I can't take alcohol because I'm preggers :-p I just had a little sip though!

The best part of it all: the whole gang is in the house!!! That's Mr. Bellini himself in the middle. I am so blessed to have met him again, and spoken to him in Italian (thought I was getting rusty, haha)

This photo was taken by Mr. Bellini (who is also a photographer, by the way) using my camera. I am so honored!!!

Located just beside Save More, the restaurant is not so hard to find :-)

 See you again soon Mr. Bellini! I'll make sure I'll order Carpaccio!!

BELLINI' S CAFFE AND RESTAURANT

Sto. Nino, Marikina City

Beside Save More Bayan, near Marikina Health Center

Munching Budget per person: starts at 150 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni

FAMOUS BELGIAN WAFFLES

I am a breakfast person. I can skip lunch, dinner or merienda, but please, let me have my breakfast. :-) I have been craving for waffles since last week, and during one of my recent trips to SM Marikina, I was all giddy when I saw that we now have the Famous Belgian Waffles in Marikina! Yey! (I had the waffles as snack though, not breakfast... ha!)

  

These are just not waffles, mind you. These are freshly-cooked, crisp on the outside, chewy and soft on the inside waffles that have many filling varieties to suit your palate --- or you can order the simple waffle if you're not a "filling" person.

The menu! So many choices!!

The waffles are freshly prepared so you might wait a bit (only a bit, though), but don't worry! The waffles are worth the wait.

 Waiting...

Finally! Let's go munch these, sis!

Here is what we ordered:

Banana Hazelnut (55 PhP). The hazelnut spread is soooo good. At first I thought it was peanut butter, but it is hazelnut and actually reminded me of my favorite hazelnut gelato flavor. Yum!

Ham and Cream Cheese (55 PhP) The cream cheese tasted great with the ham, and sandwiched in a warm, crispy waffle, this combo is just oh-so-good.

Banana Peanut Butter (45 PhP) Do I even have to explain what makes this waffle sooooo good? ;-)

Sorry for the photos, I swear my SLR was calling out to me before I left the house, but I decided to leave it in my room. If only I knew the waffle encounter would be on that day...

So, if you happen to be in SM Marikina and you are looking for a quality snack, check out Famous Belgian Waffles! :-) They also serve really good coffee (according to friends, I am not a coffee person...)

For more mouthwatering photos, you can check out their site I am listing below. Cheers!

FAMOUS BELGIAN WAFFLES

2nd Floor, SM Marikina, Marcos Highway, Marikina City

In front of Vikings

Tel. No.: (02) 703-1813 / 09178453950
Visit their website here.

Munching Budget per person: starts at 200 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni

MINI CUPCAKES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR!

Hello dear Marikenyos! Getting my business back on groove has been keeping me busy lately. :-(
Just in case you're interested (especially for new year, these are round thingies! hehe):

 
I still have loads of materials, I just can't find the time to write (excuses again.) Thanks for all your continued support! And of course, a big warm hug and thanks to everyone who sends me messages on my very challenging pregnancy ;-)



Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni