Last night
I had dinner with our manager and some colleagues from work at Cafe Ysabel, which, in my opinion, is San Juan's only redeeming value (aside from Greenhills Shopping Center, that is). Heh. Joke.
It was my first time to be there, so I was a bit intimidated. But the ambiance (don't worry, it doesn't cost that much) was cozy, what with the yellow gas-lantern-like lights and the antique feel of the place. (But it really is an ancestral house, with authentic antique pieces everywhere -- reminds me of the post-war {the second great one} house of my dad's relative in Bulacan.)
I ordered Paella Sulipeña, "classic saffron rice with seafood and mixed meats", and was overwhelmed by the assault of scents and tastes that went with the dish. Heck, even their entree of Chef's pate and cracker had me filled.
I know, I'd make a bad food reviewer, but, hey, loved the food, loved the place, will come back, budget permitting.
It was my first time to be there, so I was a bit intimidated. But the ambiance (don't worry, it doesn't cost that much) was cozy, what with the yellow gas-lantern-like lights and the antique feel of the place. (But it really is an ancestral house, with authentic antique pieces everywhere -- reminds me of the post-war {the second great one} house of my dad's relative in Bulacan.)
I ordered Paella Sulipeña, "classic saffron rice with seafood and mixed meats", and was overwhelmed by the assault of scents and tastes that went with the dish. Heck, even their entree of Chef's pate and cracker had me filled.
I know, I'd make a bad food reviewer, but, hey, loved the food, loved the place, will come back, budget permitting.
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