Mayad Cafe ~ Palawan's Goodness in a Cup

Good old times are cherished best with a cup of coffee at hand. Hanging out in a cozy place which feels like home.

Welcome to Puerto Princesa's Mayad Café!

Mayad pronounced as mã-yàd is a Cuyunon (a native Palawan dialect) word  which means good and pleasant.

 

The interior is dainty and elegantly decorated.

I highly recommend a late night visit to cap your day

with Palawan coffee at hand...

 

My yummy cheese cake :P

And another devilishly "mayad" moist chocolate cake (made me say bye-bye to my diet).  

When on vacation you may as well forget about dieting!

 Tips:

• Choose seats upstairs with a view. I personally find it more appealing.
• Call in advance and inquire about their acoustic nights. Best if you can time your visit to one.
• Order one of their creamy desserts to go with your coffee, truly "masabor" (that is Cuyonon for  delicious).
• Mayad also offer all day breakfast, we had take out and they were exceptionally good (too bad I forgot to take pictures).

After spending hours communing with nature ~  chill, relax and do some people sighting at Mayad Café. 

Mayad Cafe is open daily from 11am to 11pm.

It is located at

Freedom Park Ground City Coliseum,

San Pedro Puerto Princesa.

(If taking a tricycle, please ask to be taken to the City Coliseum you will find Mayad Cafe easy). 

For questions please visit Mayad Café facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/MayadCafe/

Project Pie: Review

 Traffic out of the Makati Business District was hellish and considering it was almost dinner time, we were left with very little choice but to fuel up (almost hungry tummies) before braving the C5 traffic.

 

 My husband has been wanting to try out Project Pie Pizza, a build your own (BYO) pizza restaurant, which was just a short distance from where I work. 

 

The place has ample seating, with additional tables located in a mezzanine floor.  Decoration is minimalist and clean.    

 

Project Pie only serves salad and PIZZA,  but when I said their menu is limited to pizza... their list of  pizza toppings is quite overwhelming.  

 

Making your only pizza was supposed to be easy, as advertised in three simple steps:

 

 

We had a hard time deciding what to get and ended ordering Signature Master Pizzas (SMP). These are Project Pie's tried and tested flavors.  You can never go wrong with an SMP. 

 

We ordered Richie and Woody.

 

Richie is an all meat pizza. Richie Pizza uses red sauce and is topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage with crumbled meatballs, mozzarella, garlic.  

 

Woody meanwhile is topped with chicken, cilantro, gorgonzola, mozzarella, sliced red onions and barbeque sauce.  Really flavorful and slightly spicy. 

 

 

 

My date for the night :P

 

VERDICT

• Project Pie is a cool concept.  I love that you get to choose what toppings go to your pizza. 
• I find prices somewhat expensive at P300 for a personal pizza. But the pizzas we had were nicely done ~ the artisan way and ingredients used were fresh.     
• There were not much choices in the menu. Though my husband and my kiddos are head over heels pizza lovers, I am not.  I would love to see at least one to two pasta on the menu.
• Service was fast and efficient. 

 

The Project Pie branch we visited is located at the

Upper Ground Floor, Frasers Place, Valero Street, Makati

Contact # 551-3274

 

Dine 'n Dash ~ Serving the best burgers in town!

Welcome to DINE 'n DASH.

The restaurant's name sounds familiar right? 

Well, that is because, the inspirations for this American styled diner came from the game Diner Dash. 

I so love that game ~ I am proud of good old Flo's determination in leaving the corporate world to put up her own business. 

This diner concept is the brainchild of a husband and wife tandem, Chef June Go and his wife Cynthia.   Chef June is the star of the kitchen, while Ms. Cynthia hands-on manages dining and marketing.

Hubby and I experienced their hospitality first hand, when Dine 'n Dash graciously co-sponsored with Bagnetified SM City Taytay Branch, SM City Taytay  ~ The 1st Rizal Blogger Network Photography Workshop by the photographer genius, Mr. Dante Ward of The House of Wards.

We were able to put to test, what we have learned in the workshop, taking photos of Dine 'n Dash delicious spectacle of menu.

We were served a selection of gourmet burgers, delectable pasta, really chicken wings and fish.

(Texas Buffalo ~ P119) 

Chicken breast fillet dipped in

buffalo sauce topped with blue cheese sauce.

If you are not into beef patties, this is a perfect choice for you.  Chicken is chunky and tender.  Hubby particularly loved the mix  of buffalo sauce and blue cheese.

(Fantastic 4 Cheese ~ P179)

Cheese lovers need not fret, since they have a special menu made just for you :P

Pure beef patty topped with your favorite

mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan and blue cheese.

Don't forget the chicken wings in you tab ~ delicious and yummy!

 (Classic and Barbeque Chicken Wings ~ Twin size 5-7 pieces with a choice of dip:P179 / Party size: 8-12 pieces with 2 dips: P279)

Dip choices: Chipotle Mayo, Aioli, Blue Cheese and Honey Mustard.  My favorite is the Aioli, which was perfect with their fish dish too.

Classic Chicken Wings

Barbeque Chicken Wings

Big Fish

Big fish indeed.  The crust slightly crunchy, while the meat was juicy ~ cooked just right.

Chicken Aglio Olio  ~ Solo: P129 / For Sharing: P209

 This was a tad spicy for me, but hubby finished this plate clean.

Seafood Blue Cheese ~ Solo: P159 / For Sharing: P249

Another must order is the seafood pasta. I can dine here daily for this meal alone :P. The clams, shrimp and squid deliciously blended with the sauce.

VERDICT

• The place is clean and new.  Ambiance is fresh and modern with an American Diner feel.

• Staff are attentive and courteous.
• Food is great ~ A+ burgers, really savory chicken wings and pasta at really affordable prices. 

• I recommend this place for families and barkadas looking for a place to relax while enjoying a hearty meal.

 

Two very satisfied customers.

Of course, we will be back and next time we are bringing the kids along.

Dine 'n Dash is located at the SM City Taytay BPO Building

(new building across the open parking).

Open daily from 10am-9pm.

Check them out in facebook for their

Grand Opening promo ~ Dine 'n Dash