Tipulo, Modern Filipino Cuisine, Antipolo City

As much as the overlooking view in Antipolo is beautiful, there aren't really much of a good restaurant around the area.  Tipulo is one of the restaurants in Antipolo, but not in the overlooking area.  It's actually inside the First Pacific Leadership Academy, along Sumulong Highway, before you get to Robinson's Antipolo if you are coming from Masinag.

We had dinner here after we watched a movie at Robinson's Antipolo.  When we came in, we were surprised because there seems to be a videoke event (maybe leadership trainees of some sort).  Service was disappointing because the waiters did not assist us even if they saw us came in hesitantly.  We had to be the one to go to them to ask where we can be seated.

Tinapa Lumpia

When I saw this in the menu, I got interested because it's something new to me.  It tasted good with a very subtle flavor of Tinapa.  I think it would be yummier if I tasted more Tinapa.  It's Tinapa Lumpia after all!

Callos

We also ordered Callos, not knowing it comes with bread, since we also ordered rice.  It's also just ok.  But it seems it was just reheated and not freshly cooked.

Sisig

The Sisig tasted like any other sisig.  I would have expected more innovation for this dish since their tag line was "Modern Filipino Cuisine".  There's nothing modern about it.  Oh well :p

Forget Me Not, Lilac Street, Marikina

Very nice concept for the menu.  The cover are letters from "Forget Me Not" then hanged on the wall.  It serves like a wall decor or signage and at the same time a good way to organize and save space to keep the menu. =)

The interior of the restaurant.

We probably ordered almost all the available cakes if not all (lol).  Unfortunately, I can't remember all the names of these cakes.  We shared everything so got to taste all of them!  This is definitely sugar overload!

One of the chocolate flavored cake.

Red Velvet Cake

Another chocolate flavored cake

Mocha flavored cake.  This is my favorite among the 7 slices.

Sansrival.  Not a fan of sansrival but this one's good.  My 2nd fave from the 7.

Marshmallow cake.

 

Another chocolate flavored cake.

Before

 

After =)

Overall, "Forget Me Not" is a great place for dessert.  I can go back to this place and just ordered a slice of cake, eat it slowly and savor every bite of it. =D 

Blake's Wings and Steaks, San Roque, Marikina

Blake's Wings and Steaks can be found along Gil Fernando, San Roque Marikina.  It's a small 2 story building with limited parking available.  The first floor is just a receiving area while the second floor is the dining area with around 10 tables.

Before going, I checked some reviews on the net and found that some of the positive and negative feedbacks are true.  I read that it's usually full and waiting time is long.  Fortunately, when we arrived we got a table right away.  I also read that the place feels hot despite the aircon.  This is true based on our experience specially it was lunch time then.  More feedback as I go through the pictures of food we ordered. =)

Kani Mango Salad - P195 

We were satisfied with this salad.  Can't say much but "yummy!".

 

1/2 kg Pork Ribs - P350.00

Tasty and tender.  Happy with this one too.  Of course, most of us ordered rice though we already have pasta.  I didn't order rice 'coz I know I'm more on the pasta but I ended up getting half rice from my friend because of this hehe.

1/2 kg BBQ Original Wicked Wings with Bleu Cheese and Honey Mustard dips - P195.00

Expectations are high since this is supposed to be their specialty.  Good thing, it did not disappoint. =)

 

Penne Garlic Pesto with Grilled Chicken Breast - P225.00

Sadly, when I scooped a serving, I found a strand of hair in the dish =(.  We informed the waiters and they replaced it with a new set.  I can't remember though if they have apologized.  Anyways, it tasted just ok.  Maybe it was just ok because of the unfortunate incident.

Spaghetti with Dried Tuyo in Olive Oil - P225.00

We didn't originally ordered this but was just a follow up after the Penne Pasta incident.  I've tasted Tuyo pasta in other resto but this one I didn't like.  Salty is all I can taste from the dish.  There was nothing to balance it.  We didn't finish it and ended taking out the left over.  Wish we didn't order this as additional.