Authentic Italian Cuisine MINUS the MSG at Fratini's

Hey guys! 

I know you guys know how I love Korean food right? But before I came to know Korea food I can say that I have been obsessed in Italian cuisine. 

I have relatives that live in Naples and when they visited us here in Manila for the holidays, I remember my aunt taught me one simple Italian dish that up to this day I won't get tired of eating - Spaghetti. 

Unlike the Filipino style Spaghetti, the Italian kind that my aunt taught me was very simple and didn't used that much additional seasoning like Mono Sodium Glutamate or MSG simply because Italians don't use that in their dishes!

Missing the way Italians like their food without MSG is kind of hard to find here in Manila, but thankfully I was able to check out Fratini's in SM Jazz in Makati recently. 

Fratini's is actually a restaurant that serves no MSG in their meals and have their ingredients as fresh as possible which is great if you are into very healthy food minus the stigma of not having a great taste to it. 

Their interior is very minimalist with a bit of Italian flair with its little touches like the wall art that as if you are dining at a cafe beside the canals of Venice. 

One of things I actually like to see more on the restaurants is if they have an open kitchen. Usually when a restaurant has an open kitchen it gives the customers a glimpse of how the staff carefully prepare their meal and also make our senses tingle with excitement. 

  

And also they have a blackboard menu in which you can just see a handful of things in their menu because usually Italian dishes are very simple in nature but packs a lot of flavor to it. 

I was able to try some of their best sellers and even tried my luck in making my own pizza. 

 

 

I thought making pizza from scratch was easy but it was harder than I thought. We were dared to make our own 21 ince pizza. Its easier said than done to be honest. After making those pizza I think the second thing I want to do is just sit down and not move haha! but its fun to be honest and really nice too because you learn a lot from making your own pizza! 

Here are our creations! 

  

 

You can do the same especially with the kids this Christmas season! For just 225 PHP, kids and kids at heart alike can make their own pizza topped with 3 of your favorite pizza ingredients!

I was really amazed when they also shared that they can adjust the food for the customer if they are particularly allergic to one ingredient in their dishes thus making their dining experience a great one for sure.

But of course lets go through the food that I tried here at Fratini's ]

(L-R: Insalata All'Ortolana, Sicilian Salad, 

Linguine Al Fruitti De Mare, Braised Lamb Shank, 

Mixed Grilled Meat, Seafood Special)

 

 

 And of course let's go through the dessert platter 

(L-R Tiramisu Tradizionale, 

Pana Cotta De Frigole, 

Classico Del Pudding Di Choco)

Fratini's is really perfect not just for the health conscious but also for families who want to experience a different dining experience in making their own pizza! 

I would really recommend this to you guys to try out for sure! 

Have you been to Fratini's? Tell me your experience on the comment section below! 

Much Love! 

xx Alice

Livestock Food Review

If you are in the QC area and you are looking for a place to hang out and have dinner or lunch with your friends who are meat lovers this is a place you can try out for sure. 

Coffee and Alcohol at Tipsy Bean

I love coffee. Need I say more? 

 I was actually surprised with the thought that coffee can be added into a meal and with alcohol. 

I sound so noob saying it but its true! One fact in that is this quaint restaurant I visited recently. 

Tipsy beans is a restaurant and a coffee shop rolled into one. They serve a variety of foods from rice meals to pastas and also some drinks that are good for a sober up or to get tipsy. Sounds interesting eh? I'll tell you more about it here. 

King Bee Chinese Food Opens at Fisher Mall

 

 King Bee Chinese Food Restaurant marks another momentous event as they open their newest branch at Fisher Mall in Quezon Ave corner Roosevelt Avenue last Sunday, February 16, 2014.

The event was opened by the ribbon cutting that was graced by Mr. Bobby Del Rosario, Owner of Fisher Mall together with King Bee owners, its staff, visitors, friends and guests alike.

 The opening ceremony was followed by a King's Feast. In this part, the guests are given authentic Chinese cuisine that is fit for a king. I was quite stuffed actually with the food that was given to me.

King Bee Chinese Food Restaurant in Fisher Mall is teh newest branch to open. It is located at the Upper Ground Floor. As part of the addition to the growing number of King Bee Chinese Food restaurant that serve authentic Chinese cuisine to both patrons and also the adventurous foodies out there.

King Bee Chinese Food Restaurant serves not just Chinese food but flavorful and authentic Chinese cuisine that most of us are used to. From their appetizing dimsums to their main entrees, each cuisine is mouthwatering and good to eat with your friends and family.

If you crave for Chinese food check out King Bee Chinese food restaurant at Fisher Mall. And to check out their other delicious cuisine make sure to Like their Facebook page as well.

Much Love!
xx Alice 

There’s Plenty of Fish in the Sea at Sentro 1771

Summer is definitely my favorite season since its the perfect season to enjoy seafood dishes! I don't know maybe because my parents told me that most seafood are really best during this time of the year. And with that I think these seafood dishes that Sentro 1771  will surely find a home to your family’s top picks whether you’re aiming to be healthy or just simply finding comfort from your all-time favorite seafood choices.Their dishes are guaranteed low in saturated fat, these dishes are not only irresistible, they’re also good for the heart.

 

At Sentro 1771, tasty means healthy too especially if you’re having smoked milkfish spring rolls (P270 per serving) which could serve as a filling and satisfying appetizer or entree to your family or barkada food trip. A festive combination of smoked milkfish, salted egg, mustard greens, onions and tomato that are rolled like spring rolls, it’s served with slightly tangy vinaigrette for some zing to your tastebuds. An explosion of color, texture, and balance of flavors, it’s a lip smacking dish minus the guilt to the tummy if you want to keep that Summer body.

Equally-appealing and filled nothing but goodness of the sea, Sentro 1771's seafood sinigang sa miso (P250) is a classic favorite minus the meat but never lacking with mouthwatering elements such as gindara, milkfish, and shrimps seasoned with miso for more depth and flavor - nuf' said my mouth is watering with its goodness!

Good food begets fresh and all-natural ingredients, and that’s the promise of this dish. It’s spirited, chunky, and heartwarming especially that the broth is made from scratch. Plus, it has chockfull of colorful diced veggies from tomatoes, okra, taro corms, daikon, water spinach, and eggpplant stewed in tamarind. And as a charming signature tradition, you get the chance to adjust the level of sourness of the soup by sipping and tasting it before serving.

Fried usually gets a bad rap as something calorie-laden including myself, but not Sentro 1771’s Rated GG or galunggong (grilled mackerel scad, P230 and P445).

Yes my dear foodie friends, fried healthy food does exist at Sentro 1771 as this dish is fried in olive oil- which is regarded to be good for the heart as well, filleted and generously sprinkled with toasted bits of garlic.

Sentro 1771's Executive Chef Vicky Rose Pacheco not only takes pride in creating another certified Sentro 1771 original, the lowly fish was a given a rightful and impressive reputation considering galunggong is a rich source of protein and zinc.



If your family is in for smart eating, count on Sentro 1771 in satisfying you with something healthy and tasty too.  There’s nothing quite anything else like a brown rice that can make a marvelous pair with these amazing, healthy choices, so it’s a good thing that Sentro 1771 has this in the menu.  So whether you’re a healthy eater or seekers of all-natural whole foods, find these Sentro 1771 dishes indulgent, never leaving behind the taste and joy of eating while bringing a new appreciation for something deliciously low-calorie.


Sentro 1771 in Greenbelt 3 is open from 11am to 11pm (Monday to Sunday) while Serendra is from 7am to 10:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday) / 7am to 11:00pm (Friday to Saturday). For inquiries and reservations, call Sentro Greenbelt 3 (02) 757 3941 or Sentro Serendra (02) 856 0581.