Amici !

The name Amici itself suggests an Italian restaurant and it's one of the best I have tried.  The branches I've tried are the Don Bosco branch in Makati and the one at Ayala Triangle.

The Ayala Triangle branch was full packed as expected on a Friday and not to mention that it is the Christmas season after all.

Here's what I think of the place :

Service - good but of course serving time is 15 to 20 mins.  I must say they were happy to send a small birthday cake for my cousin

Food - great ! I especially love the Spaghetti Ai Tesori Del Mare (spaghetti pasta topped with seafood : mussels, clams, scallops with tomatoes).  You should try this !

Ambience - It's tight  and there is a waiting line (especially on a Friday).  But it's worth the wait.  You could go watch the light and sound show at Ayala Triangle while you wait

Price - reasonable. The Spaghetti Ai Tesori Del Mare is about Php344 and it's a big serving.

Spaghetti Ai Tesori Del Mare - try it !

I just had to try their Mozarella sticks

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Mediterranean Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad

My cousin's birthday cake

The blue lemonade is actually good

If you would like some Italian food - do try Amici this Christmas !

Union Jack Tavern !

The family was looking for a new restaurant this Christmas season.  I have heard of Union Jack Tavern and had always wanted to try it. So today we did and we were not disappointed.

Union Jack Tavern is an English pub serving authentic British food including Haggis among others. Unfortunately, I was not able to try it but I will next time.  Instead, we had the lamb shank and I had the buffet spread of roast turkey, roast beef, pudding, apple pie among others.

Next time, we will try the Fish and Chips and the Haggis and Tatties.
By the way, they also have Indian Curry Buffet which  I think is worth trying.  But I'd have to go back again to find out for myself :)

Location - Festival Mall in Alabang
Price       - Ok.  Lamb Shank was about Php465 and it was a big serving
                 The buffet was Php 545 +
Ambience  - Great for dining with family (If you are with kids, I suggest to go for the non-smoking area)
                    Great for  dining and drinking with friends while watching sports
Food      - love the lamb shank !

What is Haggis ?  It is a Scottish dish made from heart, lungs and liver of a sheep cooked in a casing traditionally made of the animal's stomach.  Hence , it is some kind of a sausage.

I like the crew's uniform.  Shown here are British delicacies from sausages to pies

Here is the buffet spread that I tried.  Yum !

Slow cooked Lamb Shank.  Believe me you won't forget it

My buffet  - with roast turkey and roast beef.  I love the gravy !

The apple pie and English trifle

First time to try Carling beer.  It's light and flavorful.  

In case you want to try the Indian Curry , here's the list.

Want to try something new ?  Come on over to Union Jack Tavern.

Enjoy !