Kissmarks and Amici

So. Vacation started today.

Forgive me for being so detailed as I am usually not like this. ;)

1. Slept in. Didn't exercise with the oldies as Mama has repeatedly asked me to.
2. Watched Andrew Zimmern eat exotic-slash-yucky food. And Anthony Bourdain work his ass off at the restaurant where he used to be the chef.
3. Went to the hospital to bring food and see Lolo.
4. Checked my work email (Oh yes).
5. HoHoL with Sean (Hang out hangout lang). And look! He got a kissmark from Ninang! Teehee! :)






















6. Had dinner with Mabelle, Dotty and JB at Amici di Don Bosco. That is, after going from QC to Manila, getting stuck in traffic at Gil Puyat turned Buendia, finding our way to Pasong Tamo, and then finally arriving at Don Bosco.

When we arrived at Amici, I was secretly wishing that they hadn't changed the feel of the place. But with the new management, I guess it was inevitable. I do miss the old Amici -- the home cooked feel of the food, the canteen style setting, and the fact that its only establishment is in Don Bosco. I love the fact that a place is known by word of mouth and that the people come to the restaurant, not the other way around. It somehow makes every visit all the more special.

But I must admit that this expansion has an upside. They already have a branch at Tomas Morato and are also planning to open branches at Greenhills and Megamall. That means Amici anytime of the day for me! :)

Even with the changed setting, the food was exactly as I remembered it -- great! :) The travel from QC was well worth it. We had pasta Bolognese and Pepperoncino. For pizza, we had Tutta Carne (Meat Lovers). The mozarella sticks were super great! And of course, who would leave without some gelato?


While we're on dessert, I also had a slice of Mango Tango and a slice of Pistachio cake for takeout. :) When I sleep tonight, I'll be dreaming of both slices. :)

It was another great night with high school friends -- another night of great food and even greater company. And dare I say, the start of a great vacation. :)