Lena: Impromptu OktoberFest in Brotzeit ;)

After a very long tea time while I was finishig off an MOM (and ooh yes!, I'm kinda working on a fine Saturday night while my dear friend, Ria, is sipping her very hot Nagasaki milk tea), we then decided to walk out of Serenitea and grab something to eat. The sad part, the place's about to close. We went out of the newly added wing of our go-to mall (Shangri-La Mall) and guess where our feet took us :) --- Ola! Hello to Brotzeit!

Brotzeit is a Singaporean-owned German Restaurant. "Brot" means "bread" and "zeit" literally translates to "time" in German, so it does mean bread time which is usually paired or accompanied with a nice cold beer.

Spicy Beef Goulash has a similar taste to our local Menudo, I was a bit disappointed with the "spicy" name. My buds can't sense any spiciness -- but please bear that I'm kinda bias when it comes to such thing due to my high tolerance.

Four Cheese Sausages -- a total hit for us! We really love 'em especially the sauces that came with it. I will definitely get these again once I'm back here.

Part of the new specials that's why we tried it. This meal can feed 2-3 person (I'm pertaining to a girl's normal appetite *wink*). Meat's very tender and moist but lacks the overall taste of a good marinate or sauce. We were actually looking for the missing sauce that should have come with it but nada! -- that's the whole meal. We just decided to re-use the Four Cheese sauces. Well, it was still a good workaround for the Lamb Shanks :)

German experience won't be a good one if we won't try their beer mixes since it's Oktoberfest after all! :) I tried Bayrischer Longdrink (Original Munchner Lager with vodka and lime juice) while Ria tried Schwarzer (Weissbier with cola). All in all, our drinks were really good but we did arrive with the same conclusion - we can't finish 0.5 liter each! haha! Too much beer for us! ;)

Lena: Soak in! Le Souk Grill Mediterranean Cuisine and Bar

Photos Courtesy of Click the City

Having to live most of my days, weekdays specifically--due to work, down south probably gave me a lot of time and opportunities to explore almost all of the foodie spots in the so-called resto lane of BF Homes. Whenever new restaurants would pop-up, my foodie friends and I just can’t wait to try and maybe see if it’ll excite our feisty taste buds or simply make us want for more.

Alas! Le Souk came to life. It’s a Mediterranean casual dining restaurant situated along Aguirre Ave, BF Homes. The thought of having this kind of place made me happy since I’m an all-time and certified Mister Kabab fan for as long as I can remember =)

Smoking Area

Non-Smoking Area

The place is divided into smoking and non-smoking areas. Of course, we chose to be in the latter. The ambiance was quite nice. The interior have the wooden furniture meets brick stone-ish vibe.

For starters, we ordered Hummus and Pita. Pitas were served soft and hot. It became much more appealing and tasty once Hummus was on top. Yum! A basic must try!

For the main entrees, we favored to order Greek Seared fish, Lamb Chops and Kebabs. We opted to eat them with plain rice so as to solely critique the entrees appeal and taste. Well, I’m very happy to say that they never fail our ultimate purpose-- to try nice, delectable dishes. Each one of them is a winner. But I must say that Greek Seared Fish truly captured our hearts. The curry meets fish flavor blew us away. It’s a super must try!

After our satisfying dinner, we were just toying around the drink list menu. They actually have a wide array of drinks. However, the beers that we’re supposed to get (Stella Artois, Corona Light and Dos Equis) were not available except for Stella Artois. Arrggh! Bummer! We just decided to bid our drinking thoughts goodbye.

Service was quite good that time. No mishaps were encountered. Orders were on time. Prices were super reasonable. And most importantly, the food was great! All in all, I will definitely be back for more Persian must-tries and for my uber-love Greeak Seared Fish. Wink! =)

Lena : The Delightful Daniele (Daniele’s Casa Mia Ristorante Italiano)

A certified pasta and pizza lover that I am, I could certainly pass as an Italian palette by heart.  So when I heard that a nice authentic brick oven Italian restaurant is situated nearby, I couldn't just pass the chance to dine with my friends and eat my way through Daniele’s  =)

Daniele, the very accommodating and cheerful owner,  is the only son of the couple behind the famous Bellini’s Restaurant (in Cubao).  After the Ondoy disaster, he moved the restaurant from Marikina to Sucat, Paranaque.

The Restaurant

 Once inside, a cozy and homey ambiance will greet you. The place is adorned with different Italian pieces.  The walls have various hanged frames depicting Italian cultures as well as the Bellini’s family photo memorabilia. Also, you’ll never miss laying your eyes to the huge framed painting of the Leaning tower of Pisa. Since the Bellini family came from Pisa, Italy -- I guess that fully explains the fondness for any objects portraying Torre pendent di Pisa.

Php250 Prosciutto e Arugula (Parmaham and Arugula Pizza)

Daniele’s pizza comes in two sizes, medium and large. Our group (there’s 4 of us) opted to go for the medium one (8 slices). 

Surely, Prosciutto became an instant hit to our budding taste buds. It’s love at first bite! The thin yet soft, crispy yet chewy, slightly burnt pizza is really to die for. It’s a perfect must try for first timers.

Php250 Ravioli Truffle Cream (Spinach and Ham)

 By merely looking at it, the fresh pasta seems to be shouting, DIG IN! The delectable and appetizing smell of this fresh spinach and ham is just great. Serving size would be enough for one hungry person. It may not be enough to fulfill a 2-person appetite, yet you can still opt to share for the sole reason of trying out other pasta dishes =)

 Php180 Spaghetti al Cartoccio (Mixed Seafood Pasta wrapped in a foil)

The good thing about this pasta -- it can be served in oil or red sauce and spaghetti or fettuccine. We chose to devour both of the latter ones.  Al dente pasta it is! I’m a seafood lover, so this is also a total hit for me. Unfortunately, I was craving for more pieces of seafood  *wink*.  Hope they’ll come up with “extra seafood” options , haha! =)

**sorry guys, no photos for the last 2

Chicken in Herbs and Chili (Php220) -- The aromatic herbs and spicy chili truly made the chicken an appetizing meal. It’s a true “sarap to the bones” experience. Very tasty! This is served with potatoes. 

Home-made Iced Tea (Php200) -- A refreshing drink with hints of peach flavor.

Summing it up, this is still a must try for all foodie enthusiast! Plus, a perfect way to experience brick oven pizza and fresh pasta.


Estimated Price per Pax (based on a 4-pax sharing)
200php-300php/each

Daniele's Casa Mia Ristorante Italiano
#8351 Sucat Road (Dr. A Santos Ave.), Brgy San Antonio, Paranaque City
Telefax: +632 826-5163

Email: casamiaitalianrestaurant@yahoo.it

Facebook: Daniele's Casa Mia Ristorante Italiano

Store Hours: 11am-10pm

GoingThere:

From SLEX or Skyway, take the Sucat Exit. Go straight until you pass Santana Grove and Shopwise on your right.

Right after Paranaque Medical Center, slow down on the rightmost lane. You’ll need to pass the stoplight with 7-11(convenience store) as the landmark on your left.

Daniele's Casa Mia will be seen immediately next on your right. Right after Grami Hotel and Transorient Manpower Building (righ side).

Parking is very difficult. You can either park in front of Transorient Manpower Building or risk parking along Sucat road (where the owner parks).