Trip Ko Lang

It has been ages since my closest friends and I had dinner, we tried a new place along Jupiter St. in Makati, it was called Gino’s Eats and Beats. It was a perfect place for small groups just like us with cozy ambiance and good food; a great spot for simple talks and catching up.

Trip Ko Lang at Gino's

Looking for something light to eat, we ordered for Gino’s 3 Cheese Sandwich, it was really yummy, thanks to the pesto flavor which made it superb!

3 Cheese Sandwich @ 150php

Here comes the most-loved Eggs Benedict, egg and cheezy topping overload… Yum yum!

Eggs Benedict @ 185php

We also tried one of Gino’s best-sellers, BBQ spare ribs, too much fat but taste was good and even better with the BBQ sauce that goes with it.

BBQ spare ribs @ 195php

Overall, our dining experience was great, good food and service, clean and cozy ambiance, and reasonable prices. Too bad, there was a private function that evening so we were not able to stay that long and didn’t experience Gino’s Beats which usually happens in late evenings… I guess there’s always a next time and some other time to try Gino’s other best dishes.

Gino’s Eats and Beats
20 Valdecon Building Jupiter St. Bel-Air Makati City
(Next to Starbucks and Razon’s)

Mr. Jones, the latest resto in Greenbelt 5 was our first choice to have our mini Christmas get-together…  inspired by the 1950′s diner which offers comfort food like burgers, pancakes, shakes and other American favorites… we invaded it!

We had a great satisfying dinner, not able to try their milkshakes and special drinks because we all got so full from their big, big food servings. But we’ll definitely visit again for their sinful drinks and desserts.  Meal prices were a bit expensive but I think reasonable because of its big serving and delicious ingredients.

We had a warning that their dishes were good for sharing but still each of us ordered our own preferred meal (wanting to try almost all their dishes)… so here are all that we indulged that night… diets are meant to be broken just for this night… haha.

Mr. Jones at Greenbelt 5

P ordered for the famous Miss Frenchie’s French Dip – thinly sliced beef with onion light sauce served on a crispy baguette with onion rings and french fries… very big serving, definitely good for sharing…

Miss Frenchie's French Dip @ 395php

F was in the mood for a protein & carbo diet, so he had the Spanish Super Grande Omelette – lots of eggs, sauteed chorizo, herb roasted mushrooms & bell peppers, black olives, cheddar cheese, roasted rosemary breakfast potatoes topped with salsa fresca… turned out to be a super overload protein & carbo meal… haha.

The Spanish Super Grande Omelette - Ole! @ 295php

As for me, on a diet as always, wanting a meal not too big for me, I ordered Rosemary Grilled Chicken & Turkey Melt – cheese, pesto, mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, topped with sweet cranberry compote on toasted rye and fries… yes, I was right this meal serving was just right for me…

Rosemary Grilled Chicken & Turkey Melt @ 320php

K was late, arrived hungry, can’t really decide on what to order, just opted for Fish N’ Chips – old fashioned beer battered served with french fries, tartar sauce, spicy cocktail sauce, malt vinegar & homemade coleslaw…maybe a good thing to try Mr. Jone’s version of fish n’ chips..

Fish N' Chips @ 320php

R hungry for cheese…tried their Wicked Truffled Mac n’ Cheese – baked with 3 types of macaroni, 4 cheeses, canadian style double smoked bacon baby portobello mushrooms, green peas drizzled with truffle oil… a very rich, yummy, and cheesy meal…

Wicked Truffled Mac n' Cheese @350php

B, known for being a meatloaf lover, didn’t had any other choice but Big Mama’s Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf – filled with chorizo, served with haricots verts, roasted herb tomato gravy & potato puree topped with a fried egg… she definitely enjoyed her super big meatloaf…

Big Mama's Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf @ 350php