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Cuddleberry Roast Beef with Potato Salad in Lipa

I won't lie. I just love beef. And this love has been strengthened when I discovered roast beef when I was young.  I know it is very tricky to cook beef and there are times when leathery meat are served instead of the juicy one that I've grown to like. Good thing, in Cuddleberry, this is the least of my problems. In the number of times that I have eaten here, I'm always greeted by the sumptuous beefy goodness that I crave every time someone mentions food.

My friends almost always wince whenever I mention Pancake House when asked for preferred place to eat. However, since we do not have one in Lipa, it's nice that we have Cuddleberry as as option. It also helps that the food in this place is way more affordable than other restaurants offering viands that the former lists on its menu.

And to add to my roast beef addiction, this dish can also be served with hearty serving of potato salad which I absolutely adore. The side dish is full of everything I love - potato, mayo, carrots, peas - topped with a cherry. It's truly a sight to behold. Hmmm :)

Cuddleberry also offers a wide variety of other dishes that I could not wait to try. That is if I can bring myself to order other than roast beef. Lol. For sharing perhaps?

Price Range: P100 - P200
Verdict: Delish
Landmark: SM Lipa, Carnes

Pon's Lechon Chami, Lechon Lomi, Adobo, etc. in Lipa

Lechon Chami Php70

I started eating at Pon's last year and started to love the place. How could I not? It's very accessible as the place is just near the city bus stop and just walking distance away from my work place. I enjoyed their Lechon Chami, Crispy Pata, and Tapang Taal. I loved the homey feel of the service and the friendly face of the owner. But now, sadly, I feel no inkling of going back there anytime soon.

First of all, my favorite lechon chami seemed alien to me. I used to order this all the time as the texture produced by noodles, meat, and chicharon was just exquisite. I may have tried this a dozen times already. Sadly though, the way it was cooked during my last visit was bland and boring. I don't normally put additional condiments to my food like soy sauce and calamansi, etc. but that faithful day, I had break away from that routine. I just hope that if fate permits and I find myself ordering the same meal, it would be just the way I enjoyed it before.

Lechon Lomi Php70

But of course I gave them the benefit of the doubt. However, all four of my companions weren't too happy with their meals either. Even the guys weren't able to finish their Lechon Lomi and with the company I keep, that's really saying something.

Adobo

The Adobo is mediocre for me but a lot of people loved it. This may be because I prefer Adobo cooked twice (drained and crispy unlike traditional Adobo).

Pork Giniling

Another usual favourite of mine is pork giniling. This is something similar to the arroz ala cubana but taste quite differently in some way. I was not able to take a bite during this time but would definitely try it sometime.







I still firmly believe that their Tapang Taal taste awesome. So I better stick to this the next time we eat here.
Hmm, the garlic fried rice tasted great though :)

Price Range: Php70 up
Verdict: What Happened?
Landmark: Lipa Bus Stop

Jeaca's Coffee & Company Chunky Chicken Sandwich, Mochaccino Blenz, etc. in Lipa

Mochaccino Blenz Php80

I went to Jeaca's Coffee & Company to have dessert and that's what I almost did. Since I already ate at the office, I just ordered the Mochaccino Blenz. It was delish! It was just the right sweetness that did not leave me frantically in search of insulin (not diabetic *knock on wood*).

However, since we're already out anyways, I started thinking of what to eat. My first thought was to get mango crepe as it had been a while since I last tasted one. Looking at the menu, there were just so many choices that my companions are halfway through their meal before I was able to decide on what to order. Again, I have just eaten and was actually planning to go to the gym later that day which I was not able to accomplish by the way. After an eon, I finally decided on cheese sticks as no one can go wrong with this dairy product. Sadly, it was currently not available and so I browsed the menu once more.

Plain Chicken Sandwich Php98

My indecisiveness has caused me my chance to a meal but no matter. Food was the least of my priorities at that moment. Since my manager ordered an extra chunky chicken sandwich, I took part and ate that instead. Hmm, it was quite tasty and filling. The chicken was garnished to be interesting enough without being overwhelming. I was not in the mood for tomatoes though so I just took it out and placed it on the plate."

Cheesy Nachos with Ground Beef

Tanduay Ice Php40

Now, our program director thought of a brilliant idea. He wanted to treat us to a few "spirits". And in the "spirit" of giving, I volunteered to pay for cheesy nachos with ground beef. Ti's the season to be jolly! Or maybe corny? LOL. The cheese melting away from the corn chip was really appetizing as it was tasty. But this could have been improved with a bit of salsa (not in the mood for tomatoes, eh?).

Sizzling Sisig Php108

Anyway, there are plenty more choices in Jeaca's Coffee & Company. The Sizzling Sisig look devilishly good but I failed to take a bite of it. This may be something that I would try on my second visit. That is if I don't get more enticed with the Chicken Breast Steak.

Chicken Breast Steak Php88

Another recommendation would be their Pork Binagoongan Rice Topping. And what I like about the place? Whether you want to indulge yourself or stay on the budget, there's something for you in this relaxing coffee company.








Price Range: Php88 - Php300
Verdict: Again, again!
Landmark: Blue Sapphire Events Center, Club Stratosphere, Fernando Air Base