We were not hungry... just starving!!

Some things that Da and I share is our fave past time, eating. We loved to try different cuisine or just simply looking for a place to eat.  But this day is different.. he called me and asked me if where I wanted to go. For a date? (dot. dot. dot.) We went to Shangri-la Plaza to had our merienda and to watch movie (also one of our shared interest). 

We arrived before 2pm, and bought our movie ticket. We decided to watch the movie, The Town.

And decided to have our merienda at Secret Recipe.

I ordered one Carrot and ginger soup, which I find not worth for a Php 95.00.  Da ordered  for a TOM YUM KUNG.  It was stinky and spicy even though we requested it to lessen the spice, it was still very spicy, we enjoyed it though.  And I requested for a warm water and they gave me ice water. uhh...

After a few walks, very few walks... Da was still hungry. And, we ended up in Figaro. For a very light meal, we just ordered one serving of Figaro club sandwich.

I like clubhouse sandwich but there's something missing in this sandwich.. mayo or the less mustard or it has too much pesto... I don't know.

Did you know that Da loves Vanilla? Uhhh... now I know. :)

My Fave... Coffee Floats!!! the taste and aroma of barako coffee and sweetness of Vanilla Ice cream. YUMM!!!

And, we had sour-cream popcorn while watching movie!!!

This is our typical date... :)

Always mother's day; with the Aroma of Coffee bean and Tea leaf

I am a Starbucks fans since high school. yes, I was 7 years old when I first tasted and like this bitter sweet drink. Starbucks was and still is a haven for me. Coffee makes me relax even just by smelling the aroma of fresh brewed coffee. 

When Cuz introduced me to Coffee bean and tea leaf, I told myself, "Starbucks pa rin ako" but anyway... What I like about this coffee shop is their tea. Honestly, in my opinion they make better green tea frap/ice blended than Starbucks. Although in my mom's opinion  she likes the coffee here than Starbucks.

Matcha Green Tea

Cafe Mocha

Anyway, it doesn't really matter which is better.. because for me its' whom you are with.  Dining in Starbucks or CBTL with my mom still the best time.  Just us, talking, reading magazines, trying new sweets and new products, commenting each topics... A bonding time.  It's like college days. When my mom picking me up at school just to have a coffee break with me. A time to know here more, to know how empowering to be with her.  Hence keep reminding me how lucky I am to have her and wishing to have this time with my future kids.

I love you mom. and thank you.

Roast beef Sandwich

Coffee Cat serves frozen yogurt as well

Red Mango, meet Cebu's Coffee Cat.

 My friends told me that I must try the yogurt or yogo. Ironically, this coffee shop is known for it's frozen yogurt. So, i was wondering "why the yogo not the coffee."

Coffee Cat is situated in IT Park, Cebu. few blocks away from The Walk.

When we arrived, "it's like Starbucks for the first time," no seat available.  People, young and old, gathered having yogo and coffee, and some with their laptops. I was also fascinated with their cakes but my friends told me that it's not lami (delicious). I ordered one hot cafe mocha and one large original flavored yogo with 2 toppings, that i would be sharing with my little bro. For our toppings, I chose Oreo cookies and my bro was mango. Here's my fave part.. the taste!! yogo tasted like manila's Red Mango. the coffee was not your ordinary coffee. It wasn't Starbucks but it's goooood.  As may li'l Bro had said, "may sipa!"

Available toppings for the Yogo

Large Yogo 145.00php + 2 toppings 30.00php

Prices

Hot Drinks ............................................   75.00php - 130.00php

Iced Drinks ...........................................   70.00php - 135.00php

Avalanche Ice Blends (Frap) ........................ 120.00php - 145.00php

Yogo (Frozen Yogurt) ................................  80.00php - 220.00php

Yogo Smoothies ...................................... 110.00php - 140.00php

*They also served pastries, sandwiches, Pastas, and Waffles.