Yuri decided to take me out last night to make up for our supposed Valentine's date. He was finally feeling well enough to drive. Granted, we had to narrow down our choices to someplace near (since he's not a 100% yet) and as always *I know I sound like a broken record*, somewhere affordable. Harhar. In my defense, it hasn't been two weeks since I paid that nasty hospital bill (ulk), AND I just bought a laptop the other day.
Quick story: At the hospital, I had such a migraine after settling our charges. I looked so pale after paying. My aunt (also his doctor) told me I looked worse than Yuri and she had to ask me if I needed to be wheeled out of the hospital. LOL. Not that I have any regrets about Yuri's hospitalization or anything like that, oh no no no please don't misunderstand. It was, after all, money well spent. He was in the best of hands. I'd do anything to make Yuri well. I just get a really bad migraine right after shelling out huge amounts of money. I'm chalking it up to a reflexive physiological reaction. I've no control over it. I dunno, I guess I'm just weird that way. Both my mom and Yuri get such a kick out of it. Meanies.
Anywayyy all I'm trying to say is that, at least for the time being, it's absolutely essential that we go to value-for-money restaurants for my health and well-being.
Maginhawa St. at Teacher's Village is just the place for that. It's a veritable haven for foodies on a budget. It's really near UP Diliman (my beloved alma mater). That immediately clues you in on the price points of most of the establishments there. They've got Mexican, Italian, Persian, American, Filipino, and fusion cuisine options lined up along the stretch of this residential-turned-commercial street.
We were in the mood for Italian so we decided to try Friuli Trattoria. It's been there for as long as I can remember. I just never stopped to have a look.
Friuli Trattoria |
Now it's time to talk about the food. Lemme tell you THIS made our night.
Toasted Ravioli Php 125.00 |
Toasted Ravioli! It really tasted more like a Mexican dish than an Italian one but that didn't matter because it was DELICIOUS. I like a dish that has a nice contrast of textures and flavors; both crisp and chewy, tangy and sweet. It's six pieces of deep fried ravioli filled with chili beef, cheese, veggies, and then generously sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. It's served with a side of rich tomato sauce. These raviolis taste great even without the sauce!
Carbonara Php 120.00 |
Tre Formaggi Php 169.00 |
Mentos candies for dessert. |
We were really planning on sampling some of their desserts too, but by the end of the meal, we were just too full to continue on. We're saving those desserts for next time.
Yep you read right. We're definitely going back, especially for those Toasted Raviolis. Mmmmm. :-)
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