The Paw Club at the SM Mall of Asia Complex

I love dogs and have not lived without them since grade school. I've had "aspins" or asong Pinoy (Filipino dogs, which are mixed breeds) all throughout my student days and purebred dogs ever since my husband got a doberman from his cousin some 15 years ago. We've also had a German Shepherd, a dachshund and minipins. We now have two minipins - Tiger Lily, a mom who's turning 11 this June and Wendy, one of her kids, who's turning 5 in August. I love cuddling with them on the sofa 
after a hard day's work to relax and destress. 
Recently, I learned about The Paw Club - - one of those lovely cafes where people can eat together with their beloved pet dogs. I thought it would be nice to spend a lovely afternoon there with my kids and pets. So far, I've made two visits 
with the kids, one time with Tiger Lily.
We loved the food, ambiance, and even more, meeting cute pups.

The Paw Club along Seaside Boulevard, SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City

Inside

Doggie food, toys and accessories for sale

Doggie hotel on one side of the cafe. If you're going out of town, you may want to let your pets stay here if no one would be left to care for them.

        Grooming station

Meanwhile, our food orders:

The Paw Club Cheesecake, P280. 
Too pretty to eat! We had to muster some courage to finally cut it up. Hahaha! 
Taste is nowhere near outstanding, though.

Kettle Cooked Chips with Bleu Cheese, P165.
Crunchy and yummy potato chips. 😊

Pomodoro Basil Pasta, P225.
My youngest son and I both loved this. Al dente pasta, all the right flavors. Thumbs up!

Spaghetti Carbonara, P245.
My son and his girlfriend both ordered this. I tried it and my verdict was on the positive. This carbonara is creamy and delicious, with lots of ham and bacon. Yum!

Fried Calamari, P245.
We also liked the battered and deep-fried squid rings. They were crunchy 
and best when dipped in sour cream sauce.

Pomodoro Pasta for Pet, small, P70.
I ordered this for Tiger Lily and I could say she loved it too.


Our pretty Tiger Lily enjoying her pasta.

House Blend Iced Tea, P95.


Pearl Milk Green Tea, P115.
For a milk tea addict like me, it was great to know they serve it here. Happiness!

Black Tea Rock Salt, P125. 
I loved the combination of black tea and rock salt. Some bitterness and saltiness give the taste buds a delightful burst of flavors. Refreshingly good!

Menu 

If you have a pet dog and would like to take them for a day out, look no farther than SM MOA. The Paw Club is right at the back, close to the sea wall, and near Seafood Island. The place is a haven for dog lovers! The food and drinks are good, too! 
Your beloved fur baby will love playing with their fellow pooches 
and munching on yummy, dog-appropriate food.
Happy eating, paw parents and fur babies!

Black Scoop Cafe on Manila's UN Avenue

There's this cafe that's been opening up branches here and there lately. One day, I got excited knowing it would have a store in our office neighborhood and I had been waiting. But Black Scoop Cafe surprisingly branched out near our church on Taft Ave. I saw on Facebook that it was jam-packed on opening day, so I let a couple of weeks pass before I set my foot in there -- with two of my kids in tow 
after the Sunday afternoon service. 
Our orders:

Buffalo Wings

I ordered this with a separate cup of rice for my son. There were six pieces which were a lot for him so he shared the wings with his "ate" and mom. I could say these were tender 
and savory but also sweet -- a no-no for me.

Clubhouse Sandwich

I love clubhouse sandwich but Black Scoop's wasn't that good for me. I don't know whether it was the ham or the gooey cheese that I didn't like, or both. But there was a lot in one order so two persons may share this plate of sandwiches. 
There's nacho chips too!

Blueberry Cheesecake

This was a surprisingly bland cheesecake so my kids didn't like it so much.

Mango Frappe
My daughter's drink. She liked it and I did too for the yummy mango flavor. 
Who doesn't like ripe mangoes anyway?

Hershey's Milk Tea
My boy's choice. He always goes for chocolate and he loved this one.

Hokkaido Milk Tea
My order. It was my first time to have this flavor for my milk tea and I loved the rich, creamy taste. But then, I asked for a non-sugar drink but this was 
still saccharine for me. Maybe it's the pearls?



Menu

Assortment of breads and cakes

Interiors

I love that long solid wood table!

Counter

Black Scoop Cafe at the UN Square, UN Ave. corner San Marcelino St., 
Ermita, Manila


I have yet to eat something I would love at Black Scoop Cafe but there's a lot more to try from the menu, which, by the way, is more extensive compared to those of other coffee shops. For now, it's the drinks that I approve of. I hope to be in front of the line when the Visayas Ave. branch opens! 

Today's Word: Romans 8:11

Resurrection Sunday is here and what a glorious day it is! Death has no power over Jesus. Our Redeemer lives! When He comes back, we too shall live even though we will one day lay down our physical body, to be with Jesus for all time to come. 

Hallelujah!

(Thank you, Inspirational Designs for this photo)