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Table for two: Lolo Dad's Cafe in Malate, Manila


(photo from google)
"Based on a psychological study, a crush only lasts for a maximum of 4 months. If it exceeds, you are already in love." 
Now i can officially and truly say that it is love. 4 months of tears, petty quarrels, weekend LDRs, slow wifi connection, skype weekends, but most of all 4 months of LOVE. im very thankful to God, for giving me the better version of my prayer, my inspiration and my strength. 

For months now, we have been having dates here and there and a date wont be complete without our gastronomical adventure also known as "eating" (which y'all could see in my instagram account @manicole) ,and for our 4th month i decided to surprise him with a reservation far from our adventurous laid back palates... 

Lolo Dad's Cafe, located in taft (near us La Salle) Quirino. When we first arrived at the place the homey yet cozy yellow lit garden welcomed us, the old feel of 3 step cobblestone pathway gave the restaurant a classic home ambiance..it really made me happy coz i felt that my boyfriend was extra gentlemanly that night because he was assisting me walk upon the steps (with my high, literally high heels on) ... 

Menu

After giving our orders to the waiter, we were served with a basket of warm bread and our own roasted garlic butter spread which i feel like it has a hint of caviar or a meat lard. The spread was delicious, and the toasted garlicky thing that gives a bit of bitter taste made it awesome, yet I liked this very much. The bread was way too soft and moist to resist. 

cam-whoring while waiting for our food (sorry it was mi fault :)
i just cant let this moment pass us by without any photo


Bread


butter 

For our First Course (appetizer) we opted to order their famous tasting board



Seared Foie Gras with Asian Pear Confit Micro Salad on Duck Liver Chaud Froid,
Romaine Caesar Salad with Jamon Serrano, Seafood Pot-au-feu and Ahi Tuna Loin and Marinated Salmon

Gourmet Salad of Langoustine and Prawns, Green Peas and Parmesan Cheese Veloute’ with Smoked Scallops Carpaccio, Soft Shell Crab Parmigiana with Keta Caviar Aioli , and last but not the least the FOIE GRAS

After our almost adventurous yet satisfying multi-polar taste of all flavors, Lolo Dads served us this very petite serving of Sorbet, the citrus flavored sorbet did the trick, it washed away all the sweetness, bitterness and what not in our mouths (and check out the dry ice effect and the small little tea pot cute!)
Sorbet(Citrus Sherbet)
For our main course i opted to get the modest portion of this heavenly baby...

Herb De Provence Crusted Rack of Lamb  Three Cheese Risotto( Roquefort, Gruyere and Parmesan)

Forty Melted Garlic and Tomato Confit’


and just because i know him a little to well, i have already foreseen that he'll get this one, for one he is one of the biggest meat lover i know, yeah aside from my family, and second, manly as he is, the regular portion of this will surely fit a guy of his kind... and last but not the least since he himself is a self confessed foodie (but not the kind who takes pictures like me..haha) his tastebuds surely did a prediction of his choice...so he got this one.

U.S. Angus Beef Tenderloin, Eye of Rib Eye and Corned Ox-Togue Soft Potatoes and Cepes Mushroom Sauce

Check him out savoring his plate...

“Sampler of Chocolates” for our Dessert
White chocolate brulee, Dark chocolate terrine,
Chocolate mousseline and Chocolate Praline ice cream

This night was a memorable one for me, atleast maybe for the both of us, because we had to glam up a bit for our date and this one doesnt require any rubber shoes or ear plugs so you wont hear the bickerings of people in malls, that night was our night, where we got to enjoy the artful way of serving and consuming food and just enjoy the company of each other in a table for two.

 So for all the couples out there, dont miss the chance to experience this kinds of dates wherein people dress up and go to "fine dining" restaurants... coz at the end of the day, it doesn't matter whether the food is expensive, coz at lolo dad's what you really pay for is the experience.
love,



p.s - yes this is our obligatory picture :))



Lolo Dad's Cafe is located at 899 Pres. Qurino Ave. cor. Leon Guinto St., Malate Manila. 
Make a reservation first by calling them at 522-2941, 524-2295, 526-7151.




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