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Rudi

Chef Ariel Manuel's idea of putting up 3 restaurant all on the same building is quite a risky move but it gives people options. If your up for a bistro experience that serves contemporary cuisine then Bistro Manuel is for you. While, Taperia Poblacion is a casual dining restaurant serving fusion of Filipino and Spanish cuisines. Lastly, there's also The Sippery Bar and Brew a place where you can hang out with friends.We were invited by Jace to try what Taperia Poblacion has to offer. Among the foods that tops my list are:  Pinxtos - are breads with different toppings on it. I liked the Baked Brie Cheese because CHEESE! But I find it quite pricey since the bread is they used looks and taste like the complimentary bread to some restaurant. But let's give the toppings a chance might be pricey. 😂Tapas - are mixture of dishes on their menu including meats and veggies. Here are my top choices:Salmon Ahumado Crepe Ensalada - the anchovy dressing blends well with smoked salmon and lettuce. Crepe add texture which is good too.Manchego Cheese and Fresh Pear - this salad is cool the shaved cheese and fresh pear on walnut dressing is a nice idea.US Rib Eye Salpicao - is a good salpicao that you should try too. Mustard and garlic is pair! 😊Lamb aceitunas - this is lamb breast with tapenade. Rich flavor! Among the favorites of my co bloggers.Arroz Valenciana and Arroz En Su Tinta - are your paella with pinoy twist. I liked the Arroz En Su Tinta, because of the salty flavor of the ink. They also have a variant for Tinta where they used pasta instead of rice. Their serving size is quite generous too. Valenciana have meat toppings while Tinta have seafood toppings.Espagueti A La Bolonesa - is good as well to with generous servings.For the dessert, they served cup cake size with different flavors. Among them are:Brazo De Mercedes - baked meringue. Not extremely sweet. Quite right for its price.MagdalenasBrune Butter and Chocolate Truffle - both good but serving size is quite small if based from the price point. They sold it for P180 per cup cake. In a nutshell, my dining experience with Taperia Poblacion is great! My taste buds are fully satisfied. Although some of us find it confusing to locate the place but I think it's part of the experience that you exert an effort just to be there. It's worth it because the foods served are of good quality. The bonus part is you have 2 other options if you don't feel like eating Spanish cuisines. All are headed by Chef Ariel so expect quality.

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Marty De Guzman

Racks has exceptional food. Great service in this branch. They’re open ‘till late too.

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