This was just our second date after a long spell of mutually agreeing not to go out for a while in favor of saving for family yearly travel.
It did not occur to us that we had another option. Instead of going cold turkey on the dating thing we could just decrease the frequency from weekly to monthly.
Yes piggery , married people still go out on dates.... with each other of course haha
So started last month with a tapas date at Rambla. Then a week ago , we tried Dr. Wine beside Rockwell.
This new resto is 3 storeys high. The vibe is both industrial and rustic which seems de rigueur nowadays. I love the high ceiling with distressed wood. The theme is echoed in the walls as well.
The second floor is for private functions . Maximum capacity is 50 if I heard our charming hostess correctly. If you want to dine al fresco , you can choose the one on the ground floor or the roof deck. The view of the skyline from above is really nice.
The Food.
Truth be told the handsome hubby and I are wine-cheese-tapas-people. We hardly eat dinner anymore and if we do, we try to keep it as light as possible.
So last Friday night, we ordered their Organic Maple Syrup Chicken Liver Mousse P390. The liver mousse was scrumptious and came with a generous serving of artisanal bread that can feed 2-4 people , or so we thought haha. Finished the whole lot in no time ...nomnomnom
The mousse was really spectacular. I loved how the sweetness of the maple syrup cut through the richness of that silky , melt-in-your-mouth mousse. That tub of goodness was more than generous.
We also ordered their Cheese Platter P680. We enjoyed the manchego, bleu cheese, St. Paulin & brie served with salad, pickles , wine seasalt butter and artisan bread.
Of course the night will not be complete without a bottle of wine...Septima Malbec 2016 P1,680. This full bodied Argentinian wine went down well with an elegant finish. It paired beautifully with our chicken liver mousse.
"Malbec is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robust tannins and are known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine...." - Wikipedia
We were seated close to a group of inebriated ladies who were clearly enjoying themselves . So that marred our intimate moment somewhat. . We will go for the roof deck ambiance next time. Looks more cozy and romantic there barring any sudden rain showers.
Definitely recommending Dr. Wine to everyone who loves their vino.
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