Afternoon Delights

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First, let me inform you that food is one of my weaknesses, and good food presentation defeats all means of dieting. However, in an environment wherein you cannot afford the luxury of getting gourmet or ‘hotel-plated-style’ treats (ex. office), I guess I can settle to whatever the pantry fridge has to offer. It’s now past 3pm and as scheduled (hehe), I am feeling that urge to eat, again (2 hours after having that rice toppings fiesta for lunch).

Here are some of snackable items I currently crave for:

1. Wendy’s bacon-cheeseburger biggie-sized combo meal. This is a tried-and-tested that doesn’t just satisfy the stomach for its big portion but also creates a calming effect that would bring you to sleep (due to the feeling of fullness). I used to have this at least once a week in my college years, no wonder I grew this much. Wendy’s is available at key areas of the metro and is also available for delivery.

2. Oliver’s Super Sandwiches. Need I say more? I just love their products. Go there and taste love in every bite (wow! cheesy!). I usually go to Oliver’s in Glorietta.

3.  Conti’s meat pies. Okay, so you may now be getting that I am a meat-lover. But oh yes, this product is simply a must-try. My first time to taste it was when a client offered it as a gift/bribe. Soon after, I found myself in front of their branch in Greenhills, teary-eyed and excited to try some more. Its good even when cold, but then most people might find it gross (well I don’t, haha!). Conti’s also has a branch in Parañaque and Taguig.

4. Monster bite pizza. Its not your typical American-style pizza (ex. Yellow Cab, Dominos), nor the authentic Italian ones (ex. Sbarro, Italiannis) but its the Juan dela Cruz brand and style of pizza. Its actually as big (if not bigger) than Yellow Cab and has less grease. It also has several flavors and you can choose to have 1-4 flavors in a whole pie. The pizza dough is more toasted (think Greenwich) letting you taste the toppings rather than feel bloated from all the dough and yeast per square inch of pizza. Some people consider it cheap. I consider it delicioso. Monster bite delivers within Makati City only. Mind you, if you’re planning to order, make it early (as early as 10AM or 12nn) as they are always packed with delivery orders the whole afternoon (they are that in-demand).

5. Sushi from Spiral. This modern buffet spot features a Japanese section with a conservative number of specialties. Although not really that splendid, the careful preparation, appealing presentation and relaxing ambiance compliments its food for a sure afternoon delight. Spiral is open for lunch and dinner at the Sofitel.

Ay, my list would go on. But for now maybe this will do. My boss will be back anytime soon, sure she would be happy to see that I am busy clicking my keyboard (doing work), but once she asks for my accomplishment for the day, I might just go run for my life or drop dead. Ay caramba!

How about you? What makes your tummy smile during afternoon breaks?

Mga Puna

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