An intimate lunch @ Mama's Table

     We siblings thought of treating Mom and Dad to one meal @ Mama's Table by Chef Vicky Tinio Clemente. We all convoyed going there, which took 10-15 minutes up a hill. I tried reserving last year but we didn't reach the minimum. I attempted reserving again, supposedly for this meal but was still unsure. Chef Vicky texted confirming my reservation because someone wanted to book the same day, so I replied saying to give it to that person. It turns out the one who booked the reservation was my sister, Mitch... which means we were pushing through after all. Chef Vicky was amused when I told her. :D

Chef Vicky's lovely house

Love the fire place!

Imagine seeing these breathtaking sights everyday? Stress will be far, far away.

The hills are alive...

Cheese and dip platter with these dips... Roquefort, Chili, Mozzarella & artichoke and smoked bangus

     I posted 2 angles for a more vivid look. My personal favorites were the Chili and Mozzarella & artichoke. 

Caramelized onions, gruyere cheese and mushrooms in an egg shell and bread with anchovies

     I was pretty sure I tasted a hint of truffle. This is supposed to be a quiche in an egg shell. Such a clever and yummy dish... one of my favorites! ^_^

French herb infused soup

Herbs are from Chef Vicky's garden.

Parmesan lollipop with marshmallow and thyme

Another clever dish. This is a treat for both kids and adults.

Broiled salmon with leek and corn coulis

Light and tasty... another favorite!

Pork and vegetable dumpling with soy ginger sauce

Seared tenderloin with rissoni with Parmesan, butter and parsley

     First time to have rissoni, which I thought was interesting because it's a kind of pasta which seems more like rice... Truth is I could have eaten more. ^_^

Orange, almond and date salad

     An interesting trivia shared by Chef Vicky is the French way is the salad is served last which called digestif. It was nice to end a meal with something light and refreshing.

Pavlova with chantilly cream, peaches, cherry and Toblerone sauce

Coffee
Chef Vicky's special blend of highland and lowland coffee.

     If you want a more intimate get together in Baguio, this is the place for you. With a minimum of 6 pax, it's P1,500 + 10% per head. Meals for kids, yayas and drivers may be requested, rates will apply. We made the right decision of going lunch time so that we could see the beautiful view. Thank you Chef Vicky for a wonderful experience! It was a feast for the eyes and stomach. ^_^


Mama's Table Private Dining by Chef Vicky Tinio Clemente
0915-6438775
(074) 442-1794
888-A Ambuklao Road
La Trinidad, Benguet

Baguio getaway 2014

     Hooray for another Baguio trip! We've been going up every year, usually April or May (see my previous post Nostalgic Baguio), but this time we went last August. We leave around 5 or 6 am to avoid the traffic. This is one of the few times I don't mind waking up extra early just because it's something to look forward to. Every trip is great... but this trip was extra special because the whole family was present. Thank goodness for TPLEx, the trip is shorter, which should take around 4 hours only.

     The child in me came out when I saw this carabao up close because I remember Mom's carabao game. I know I mentioned this in the previous write up but let me tell you again... During our summer vacations when we were kids, Mom would encourage us to play this game on our way up. The object of the game was the first one to find a carabao would win a prize, either burger, ice cream, etc... which everyone gets. :D

Hello there Mr. Lion! 

     We passed Kennon road. It's funny because Mom refused to pass there to avoid car sickness but we took the wrong turn and ended up there. I see it as a blessing in disguise because it's faster to get to Baguio. Good thing Mom didn't get dizzy. :))

     Baguio is great when it's sunny... but this is the Baguio weather I love... rainy, foggy and chilly. It's the kind of weather perfect for hot chocolate. ;)

The works @ Todd English Food Hall

     We waited until the craze toned down before we took a chance at Todd English Food Hall (I admit I was hoping to go to the launch and have a picture with the man himself). Of course I got excited when we were finally going there for dinner with the family. Thank goodness in our second visit, we were able to try other dishes since my siblings, Dax, Nicole and my sister in law Sheila were with us... the more the merrier! :D

Dynamite roll and rainbow roll

     I didn't expect there would be sushi. The presentation was just creative and cute! The taste was just as cute. 

Fig & proscuitto pizza

     I love figs! It's always a treat to have it since it's rare in Manila. A light pizza with an interesting combination.

Brooklyn style spaghetti polpetini

     This was recommended by our server. When she said this had meatballs... she just said the magic word. ;)

Linguine & clams

Light and yummy!

OMG

Believe me it was really OMG... perfect for chocoholics!

     I want to make a special mention since I didn't post pictures for these... we also had the Tuna Tartar which was light and yummy. Dax had the TE Sliders which I didn't get to try. It just means one thing... we shall return! Another special mention... thank you to our cheerful and efficient server, Beng. 

Todd English Food Hall

5th level Sky Park

SM Aura Premier

Taguig City

621-4002

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