Quiet Conversations and Dinner at Chateau 1771

Lettuce Says,

One typical Friday night right after I got off from work, I met up with my hubby John (aka Sunrise) and swayed him to have a light dinner someplace nice. I quickly browsed my ever-reliable foodie app Zomato PH to check restaurants nearby with an uncomplicated menu.  That's where I chanced upon Chateau 1771 at Greenbelt 5. I knew we always pass by this side of Greenbelt and secretly plan to dine here to celebrate a special occasion but somehow we had never really gotten around to calling for reservations.  We were the first diners who came in, with still light from remaining sun rays of the afternoon. Since we were this early, seating didn't became an issue. But next time we'll definitely call for reservations.

Seeing Chateau 1771 from the outside, the place screams of elegant fine dining with that snob-like class what with those plush chairs, muted lighting, delicate cutleries and wine glasses . Maybe that's why at the back of my mind I always think of this place as an expensive restaurant only for special occasions. Upon entering, we pleasantly noted the tasteful antique decor, high ceilings, fresh flower centerpieces, and French picture windows.

French Picture Windows

Fine Entrance

Indoor Seating

More Indoor Seating

Al Fresco Dining

Fresh Flowers

Their menu was simple and limited to just a few European inspired dishes made from fresh and organic ingredients.

Complimentary Thin Bread Sticks and Eggplant Spread

Not a fan of their complimentary biscuits and spread, I love restaurants that serve freshly baked breads or dinner rolls.

Grilled Asparagus and Tomato Salad (PhP 450)

Grilled asparagus and tomato with lettuce greens, arugula and feta cheese drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.

It's best if you split some dishes to two, like this salad, a two half servings were actually bigger than a solo serving. I love the simplicity and smoky lightness of this salad. I wonder why I can't re-create this at home, must be their special vinaigrette and the classy ambiance the restaurant gave off.

My Date, Sunrise

Vanilla Brick Oven Spring Chicken (PhP 690)

Organic whole spring chicken, butterflied and deboned, spread with vanilla dots, butter and garlic and grilled under a brick with mashed potato. I was slightly worried that I wouldn't like this dish because of the vanilla. But lo and behold the vanilla dots gave it a fragrant and subtle flavor.

Premium Ragu Fettucine (PhP 490)

Ground Angus beef and organic pork gently cooked with plum tomatoes and white wine.

Pasta was a bit overcooked and dry even after tossing the meat sauce. Hope they can improve this dish.

Mango Banana Fruitshake (PhP 180)

Pure fruity goodness, although a little on the sour side. This could be better if they have option to add milk or honey.

Triple Chocolate Mousse (PhP 320)

The climax and cool down of our meal was the smooth and velvety triple dark and white Valhrona chocolate mousse with live acoustics on the background.

The servers were very attentive, they might have ESP as far as changing plates and courses were concerned.

After relishing our dessert, Sunrise and I realized that a magical thing happened at Chateau 1771, we were so enthralled by our private conversations during dinner that our three-course meal stretched to three hours without even noticing. A quality time well spent with my better half. Thank you Chateau 1771 and Zomato PH, we found a truly "fine" restaurant. Looking forward to the flambeed steak, Potence, next time.

#MyEmptyPlates at Chateau 1771 Greenbelt

Rule No.1 NO LEFTOVERS

Hashtag #myemptyplates for all your emptied plates!!!

Chateau 1771

Greenbelt 5, Legaspi St

Legazpi Village, Makati

(02) 729-9760

Open Mondays to Sundays 11:00 AM- 11:00 PM

Reservations recommended.

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Craving Waffles in Caffe Ti-Amo

Lettuce's Thousand Cravings Series

Lettuce Says,

For some people who truly know me, I am the girl who has different and sudden cravings every other day. I would always repeatedly mention the food that I was craving for until I got to eat it. The longest one I had was for two weeks. I would tell everybody around me that caramel popcorn would make me happy. But not an ordinary popcorn would do. I was craving for Chicago Popcorn in Cheese and Caramel Mix. Yes a tinful of those yummilicious "sosyal" and expensive popcorn. I resisted myself to buy one from Greenbelt because it's PhP300++. I finally gave in because I was irritated already with myself. LOL Hehehe

After I've read Richie's blog post about IHOP, I have been craving for pancakes and waffles. BGC was way too far for a commuting working Makati-based sans Binan, Laguna citizen like me, unless we purposely go there. What's keeping Sunrise and I from going there was the unthinkable long queue of hungry people. I gave up on J. Co Donuts a long time ago.

So, after a hard day's work, I trooped to Greenbelt in search for an answer to my pancake cravings.

I passed by one of my fave stores in Gb5, Mango, and just across it, is this cool italian gelato and coffee shop, Caffe Ti-Amo, Italian Gelato & Coffee.

Caffe Ti-Amo is a sister/brother cafe of Cafe France, which is owned by the Jollibee Foods group.

I have to give it to them for getting a great location for their cafe. Caffe Ti-Amo is located at the boundary of Gb1 and Gb5, getting a chunk of the  middle and upper class shoppers. It is the perfect place for leaving our dads to have their coffee and our kids to tame them with gelatos, while we, the girlaloos, shop and relax.

 What lured me in was their poster for a Waffle Gelato, a perfect solution to my pancake craving! The staff were all smiles and patiently explained the different combinations of gelato that I can try with the waffle. Another good thing was you can sample their gelatos  before deciding on what flavors you will get.

My Plate

A Closer Look

Waffle Gelato

Golden Waffle topped with Gelato and Fresh Fruits Regulare (PhP 189)

When you order a regular size, you will get 2 pieces of waffle with 2 scoops of ice cream and a few slices of peach and kiwi, sided with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup.

Unfortunately for my craving palate, I was not that happy with the quality of the waffle. The outer covering was too hard and the inside was not soft but more on the chewy kind. Good thing, the gelatos were sweet and creamy.

The girl behind the counter had recommended for a hot coffee to go along with my Waffle Gelato. I got the Cafe Americano with hot milk. The coffee has the right strength and attitude that I instantly loved at first sip. The clear cup allowed me to enjoy the coffee more. 

It's a sad thing that my cravings for waffles that time has not been satisfied, but the good thing was, I got to try a great cup of coffee  served by friendly faces.

I think I'll bring Sunrise here to try one of their bestsellers, Affogato, a tiramisu gelato drowned in espresso. Hmmm, got you curious as well? Let's try it then, next time! :)

For you IHOP, you'll have our next time as well! (PANCAKES!!!! repeat nth times until fulfilled)

February 2013
Caffe Ti-Amo
Greenbelt 5

 

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Solace in Mary Grace

April 2012

Lettuce Says,

Work and wedding preps made us excited and stressed at the same time. Good thing, Sunrise and I, found some solace fix in Greenbelt 2.

Meet my lovingly kaagaw sa iced tea, este, my fiance, Sunrise :)

Iced tea pa lang solved na lolo nyo.

Peach Ice Tea, Pitcher (PhP224)

We really love the iced tea no matter that a pitcher cost us an entree. 

Grilled Ensaymada (PhP 73)

Expensive, yes, but amazingly good! Bread is super soft and  you can taste the high quality of ingredients used.

Sunrise and Squash

Summer Squash Soup (PhP124)

If I'm sick, I'll get better by just looking and smelling this soup.

Pasta Americana with Italian Meatballs (PhP210)

Serving is really good for one with a small appetite. But Sunrise felt full because of the relaxing atmosphere and the good quality of the food served. I love its garlic bread with real garlic bits. The meatball is really meaty but could use some salt. Sunrise asked for extra parmeasan cheese to make it more salty.

Table Trinkets

This restaurant will remind you of your grannies' house. I can relate to this but a more sosyal version of my lolo and lola's former wooden house in Pinagbakahan, which is sadly, now physically demolished, but will forever stay in my memory. And instead of spaghetti and iced tea, arrozcaldo and Sarsi will greet you then. Once you enter, no matter how adult you are already, all your pain and troubles simply melt away, and you're instantly enveloped with the comforter-like love of your lola. Aww, I'm sure a lot of you can remember your grannies crib that evoke the same melancholic feeling.

Their servings are small and good for only one person. As always, Sunrise and I shared everything. Food prices are quite expensive here. A light meal can cost you around PhP500 per person. We normally don't order drinks since they are always the overpriced items on the menu. Unless, well, because I just can't resist the iced tea! Their drinking water tastes good too with all that lemon and orange slices.

Taking in the homey ambiance, good service, and quality food, it's definitely worth it, not everyday but at least once in a while. As often as you visit your grannies' farm.

Sunrise Says,

If you haven't tried Mary Grace yet, you are missing a lot. A homey experience because of the food they serve plus excellent service. And if you are budding entrepreneur like me, you should know how Mary Grace became to be. Their story is one exceptional entrepreneurial journey that can inspire many. 

Mary Grace

Greenbelt 2, Makati City

Updated 2012 Prices

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