What makes weekends very special for our family. We get to cook comfort dishes that demand more time to prepare. But the result, bonding with the family over well loved dishes. After all the eating and talking, an hour or so after lunch, family members tend to feel sleepy. As if, there is a need to lie down. And after blogging four years into blogging, I now describe this feeling as FOOD COMA. That feeling of drowsiness due to food satisfaction.
But I learned a new term, mind you an Italian word to describe this feeling precisely >> ABBIOCCO!
ABBIOCCO ALTERNATIVE FILIPINO: HOMEGROWN FLAVORS REINVENTED
Mrs.Wise together with the #BackPackSquad was recently invited to have a taste of Filipino dishes at Abbiocco Alternative Filipino. We decided to sample on a variety of dishes, that would show you how diverse we are as a family as far as food choice is concerned.
FOR THE TEENS:
My son is a certified pork lover and loves BBQ. He ordered the PINOY BBQ BABY BACK RIBS. This fall-off-the-bone baby back is simple irresistible. Just the right amount of smokiness-sweetness in it. It does not empower the true flavor of the meat. The secret: it was marinated in local lime, soy sauce and honey. Served with garlic mashed potato, whole kennel corn and buttered vegetables. Verdict: it was so awesome, my son ordered for extra rice!
My daughter had BRAISED OX TONGUE WITH MUSHROOMS. She loves anything and everything with mushrooms. Unlike the usual Lengua that use heavy/creamy mushroom sauce that tends to be overwhelming at times, this Ilonggo dish is more stew-y, similar to the conistency of Pinoy Bistek. Verdict: the addition of green olives is perfect for this dish.
FOR MRS.WISE:
I admit I love seafood. Would love to sample on Abbiocco's Guinataang Alimasag sa Aligue but it was not available at that time. So decided on my two favorites: shrimp and tanigue. Ordered KINILAW NA TANIGUE SA CALAMANSI. The use of calamansi blends well with the fresh tanigue. I also had FRIED SHRIMPS IN SALTED EGG SAUCE. The mango salsa that came with it, was refreshingly delish.
FOR MR.WISE:
In our family, it is the hubby who is the hardest to please when it comes to food. Why? Because he is the family's resident chef :) He has this hobby of constantly researching on how to make authentic dishes from scratch. He makes the extra effort in sourcing out ingredients just to perfect his home cooked meals.
So when I asked what he wants to order, he said, he had his eye on the 6 HOURS OVEN BRAISED LAMB SHANK. Does that mean 6 hours of waiting time, I joked!
Not 6 hours, but his order came last. But when it arrived, whoa!!! It was beautiful!!! It was served with Abbiocco rice and side vegetables and it was love up to the last bite. We were so curious, we partake of his dinner :) And the whole family agreed, it was delicious. That 6 hours of slow cooking did wonders to the very tender lamb meat. Verdict: he liked it so much he would recommend it for first time visitors of Abbiocco and he will still order it when he comes back.
Abbiocco Alternative
Filipino is built from the vision of honoring authentic local flavors masterfully conveyed through
contemporary elements and techniques.
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| MONTIEL'S HEALTHY PIZZA: mad with Pinoy tomatoes, mozzarella fior di latte, fresh basil, salt and extra virgin oil |
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT ABBIOCCO ALTERNATIVE FILIPINO?
- Big servings
- timeless Filipino dishes with a twist
- incorporated Italian, Spanish and Western selections in their menu
- nice and relaxing ambience
- outstanding service
As a place where Filipinos may find utmost satisfaction, Abbiocco Alternative Filipino is set to establish
new family traditions, elevate celebrations, and ultimately, surpass trends. It underscores the
importance of creating a space where friends and families may nurture their love for food while creating
memories that will last lifetimes. I can imagine celebrating milestones in my family here in Abbiocco.
ABBIOCCO
G/F Metro Stonerich Building
#3 Scout Rallos St. corner Mother Ignacia Brgy. Laging Handa
Quezon
Tel no. 989-2350.
Mondays to Sundays 11 am until 11 pm
until 2 am on Fridays
and Saturdays.
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