Instead of going to the mall after mass, Alia and I tried out a newly opened restaurant a few "walkable" meters away from church named Bellini's. To my surprise they serve authentic Italian meals and it was actually good (well based on my standards)! They had me at antipasto (in Italy it means before the meal or simply put, appetizer). Bruschetta al pomodoro is as it is already filling -the basil and fresh tomatoes are overflowing on top of the italian bread! Their pizza is paper thin (which is how I like it) and the size is just right. I also ordered penne arrabiata which is to my taste a little salty but in totality it's delicious. The place is nice with heavy wooden furniture and a wall covered with pictures of I presume the owner during his youth in Italy. The only improvement that they need to do is their facade. They should really do something about the paint on both the color and the work done there. Also, the outside seating with the umbrellas do not tie-up with what's going on in the inside. (He he. That was my business makeover take in a nutshell.)
After the nice meal, we walked across the resto and went to the public market's dry goods and handicrafts section to look for materials needed for Alia's project. Fortunately we got all what we needed and it was again a surprise as we have been lookin for it in the mall and they were not available. Sus! Andoon lang pala sa tabi-tabi.
After our palengke tour we proceeded to the supermarket for some groceries. We did not take a ride though, instead, we decided to walk some more which was a relatively long trek. Yet, we enjoyed it as the sun was kind and the sidewalks were clear - (ahhh Marikina is such as clean city.
It was a refreshing change from what we usually do during Sundays. I can't wait to try something new again next week.
After the nice meal, we walked across the resto and went to the public market's dry goods and handicrafts section to look for materials needed for Alia's project. Fortunately we got all what we needed and it was again a surprise as we have been lookin for it in the mall and they were not available. Sus! Andoon lang pala sa tabi-tabi.
After our palengke tour we proceeded to the supermarket for some groceries. We did not take a ride though, instead, we decided to walk some more which was a relatively long trek. Yet, we enjoyed it as the sun was kind and the sidewalks were clear - (ahhh Marikina is such as clean city.
It was a refreshing change from what we usually do during Sundays. I can't wait to try something new again next week.
