Milk tea breaks at Infinitea

Aside from coffee, milk tea makes my day complete. My co-workers know so well that I'm a milk tea addict! Lately, I've been frequenting Infinitea, which is one of the latest additions to the growing number of foodie places in our office neighborhood. This tea destination is now one my favorite hang-out places on Visayas Ave. When I say "hang-out", I don't mean idling time away, though. I mean spending some time working on my tablet while finishing my drink. Yup, I would sometimes spend my lunch breaks there but do office work at the same time. 
Sometimes I'm alone, other times, I have company and these 

are what we/I have had so far:

Blueberry cheesecake, P155./slice
The perfect after-lunch dessert. Infinitea's version is quite good! 
It's firm and just rightly sweet.

Cheese Quesadillas, P110.

This was my friend's order, which she was not happy about 
as they were "very dry".

Twister fries, P90.
My friend and I both loved Infinitea's version of this fried curly potatoes. They're crunchy, flavorful and not as salty as their more popular counterpart in a fastfood chain. 
However, it's pricier here at P90.

Mojos, P90.
Good munchies to go with milk tea. These were fresh from the fryer so they're a little crunchy 
on the outside. Great with the sour cream dip!

Oreo strawberry frappe, Large, P130.
My friend's choice. She loves berries because with their bit of sourness, 
they provide balance to sweet.

Iced coffee milk tea, P90.
My default drink here at Infinitea. I love how perfect coffee mixed with tea and milk is. And I particularly love that I could still taste the freshness of the brewed tea even with the addition of coffee and milk. Yes, I'm an addict and not desiring to recover. Haha!

Cappuccino, Medium, P95.
One day, I went for hot coffee to go with a slice of blueberry cheesecake. It would have been a perfect pair if my cappuccino were a little stronger, though, 'coz it was lacking in caffeine kick.

Menu 

Inside Infinitea on Visayas Ave., Quezon City

Infinitea near The Food Hive on Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City

Infinitea is definitely one of my favorite milk tea places, particularly their branch 

on Visayas Ave. Aside from their really good drinks and food (except 

for the quesadillas), I like the simple, classic and homey ambiance 

(I love to relax on the comfy couches!) plus the friendly crew. 

Cheers to more tea breaks at Infinitea!

Cafe Dominique: A gem worth discovering

I love discovering good restaurants that are yet to come under the radar of mainstream foodies. I guess it's the journalist in me. I feel the need to break the news! Whenever I can, I visit places that arouse my interest - places not found in malls 

and those that offer something new and unique. 

It's for this reason that I found this beautiful place "hidden" away in a residential 

area in Quezon City - Cafe Dominique. I've visited twice - the 

first time with a friend, the second by my lonesome after 

shopping at the nearby Sidcor Sunday Market. 

These were what I/we've had:

       Roasted Pumpkin Latte, P90.

Thick, creamy, tasty. Served with a piece of toasted bread. 

All Hail Caesar, P250.
Crunchy greens, croutons and bacon. Deliciously healthy! Only if you don't eat the bacon. 
Tee-hee. 

Baked Mussels Overload, P175.
I love baked mussels and I'm glad Cafe Dominique offers it. It's very 
cheesy and delicious, though a little oily. 

                                    Deli-Style Tuna Sandwich, P240.

This one's perfect for health buffs because aside from tuna, there's a lot of veggies, too - lettuce, tomato and alfalfa sprouts. Fries are served alongside. So filling! 

 Seafood Marina, P360.
This is good to have if you're cutting down on meat, like me. It offers a plethora of flavors from shrimp, mussels and the tomato-based sauce, all coming together beautifully. Yummy!

  Mango Graham, P190.

Dessert in a jar is a lovely thing but this tastes really good as well. Graham, cream and mango make for a nice combination. Top it all off with mango ice cream and you've got a heavenly ending to an already perfect meal!

Cafe Latte, P95.

Those swirls on top of my cup are mesmerizing, I just think. Latte art is one of those things that bring sunshine to my day! Underneath the beauty is really good coffee and that's the better deal. It was strong and crisp. This was my drink 
on my second time at Cafe Dominique.

Green Mango Shake, P100.
My first visit was a bit sad because their espresso machine was out of service, the server told me. I thus settled for this green mango shake that was refreshing although it was really sour 
because I asked that no sugar be put in it.

Fresh Lemonade, P135.
My friend's healthy drink.

In and around Cafe Dominique

Cafe Dominique at # 42 Examiner Street, West Triangle, Quezon City

Cafe Dominique is, for me, a great foodie find because of the yummy dishes they offer and the feel-good ambiance. Notice that the place is spacious, airy and with plenty of natural light coming in. One thing I'm not so happy about, however, is that there are some items on the menu which, I think, are a bit overpriced. But that's still forgiveable considering that most are priced either just right or even low.
I recommend Cafe Dominique to those looking for a nice place to bring their family and friends. Sharing the compound with the restaurant is a pet salon and two stalls selling clothes and knick-knacks. So if you feel like shopping after a meal or want to give your beloved pet some pampering, you need not go any farther than Cafe Dominique.
Happy eating!

The picture-perfect Coffee Project

Good coffee, check! Delicious food, check! Great ambiance, check! Reasonable prices, check! Friendly service, check! Yay! It looks like I've found the perfect coffee place in Quezon City. But don't fret, people from Makati, Muntinlupa, Las Pinas, Pasay, Taguig and Mandaluyong 'coz there's a store in those areas too! 
I'm referring to Coffee Project, an outdoors-themed haven for caffeine junkies owned by businessman and former politician Manny Villar. The QC branch is housed inside 
Wil Tower in South Triangle. Why do I say it's outdoors-themed? Because 
the whole place looks like a flower garden and bicycles 
can be seen hanging everywhere. If you're an Instagram person, this one would 
be a good venue for your photographs because every 
nook and cranny is just picture-perfect! 
The beautiful, modish and cozy interiors make the cafe conducive to whiling away time while "drowning" one's self in coffee, what else? 
And speaking of coffee, the latte that I had was perfect; 
definitely worth the trip. The food is not to be left behind, though, 
'coz my pasta was heaven in a plate. 
Here's what I had:

Arrabbiata Penne, P180.
I haven't had arrabbiata for years. I've forgotten its taste and didn't really know what to expect. But this dish, simple as it was as there were only tomatoes and no meat, still blew me away for its richness in flavor. And even though there was a lot of cooked fresh tomatoes, the sauce wasn't really sour and a generous sprinkling of parmesan cheese provided balance to the over-all taste.

Belgian Choco Cinnamon, P85.
I love cinnamon bread and this was no exemption, though I wished 
it was softer and less dense. Still, it was perfect to nibble on 
while I sipped coffee. 

Cafe Latte, P105.
Surely, one of the most unforgettable cups of coffee that I've had. 
It's clean, crisp and strong, with a taste that lingers. 

Counter

In and around the cafe

Hallway leading to the restroom

Even the restroom is pretty enough for 'tambay mode'

Feel like a fairy under all these flowers that seem to be raining down on you.

Stairs leading to the mezzanine

There's even more flowers upstairs!

Coffee Project at the Ground Floor, Wil Tower, Eugenio Lopez Drive,
South Triangle, Tomas Morato, Quezon City

Check out Coffee Project, guys. There's not much on the menu but you can find good eats whether you need a heavy meal or just want just something light. 

And the coffee, I promise you, is heavenly! 

As I've mentioned, the inside is warm and cozy and perfect when you simply want to linger and "waste away time" and even if you have work to do or lessons to study. 
Find a branch near you and enjoy Coffee Project!