After getting copies of our marriage certificate, I walked
from T.Alonzo to Wright Park passing by Baguio Center Mall, Session Road, Hill
Station, 50’s Diner, the White House, PNKY, Botanical Garden and Ketchup
Community. You would think I am crazy but let me tell you, walking along the
roads of Baguio city is a must. J
I thought I’ll be passing by South Drive Rd but I think I
really need to consult “the map” on my next visit because I did not see South
Drive Rd during my long walk. Hesitantly, I hailed a cab and told the driver to
drop me off “Secret Garden” along South Drive.
The restaurant is situated beside South Drive Manor. I
thought the restaurant inside South Drive Manor was the Secret Garden. The
waiter must have known that I was not expecting a high-end dining place so he
asked me whether their restaurant was my choice or the Secret Garden. I told
him “Is this not the Secret Garden?” He replied “No Ma’am. That restaurant
upstairs is the Secret Garden” So that’s it. I thanked the waiter and grabbed
my backpack. I walked out of the fine dining restaurant and went to this tiny
way up a cozy place.
I really would like to impress myself with the ambiance. That’s not on the negative side please.
But I guess the gloomy weather made its way inside me. In fairness to the
servers, they greeted me with all smiles when I entered.
It was a bit early when I visited so I am not surprised that
I was the only customer. I chose to sit by the window to savor the wonderful
view of pine trees less the BENECO cables.
I ordered chicken sandwich together with ripe mango shake
since I was not ready for a pasta meal. I ate heavy breakfast that’s why.
While waiting for my food, I grabbed my camera and took
pictures around. It was a tiny restaurant but my lens has a lot of things to
play with especially because it was made cozy and homey at the same time.
 |
| cozy setup |
 |
| Counter Details |
After a few minutes, my mango shake was served. I took a
sip. Hmmm. Good!
A few minutes passed and my Chicken Sandwich was served. I
looked at it and said to myself, “Doesn’t look like a chicken sandwich after
all.”
 |
| not so impressive Chicken Sandwich |
I want to rant because I am going to pay a few hundred bucks
for my chicken sandwich that’s not even good looking. The fries were also
bland. Haist! Gloomy weather has something to do with this. L
In all fairness, I tried to chew my meal. That was the first
time I ate a sandwich without the bread and I used knife and pork to dissect
it. I did not order a salad. I ordered a sandwich. Why don’t they let me eat my
sandwich as sandwich? The bread used was a French bread and it was hard. [As in matigas like a bato.] I
really appreciate loaf breads when it comes to sandwiches because they are soft
and they taste so good with the fillings. I only have French bread as a side to
my pasta.
With this not so good review, will I go back? Definitely
“Yes”. To give the restaurant a chance to get better ratings from me if in case
on my second visit I’ll be satisfied with their food.
Ratings:
Food – 1/5 [This
is for the Chicken Sandwich]
Drinks – 3/5 [For
the Mango Shake. They lack presentation with their shakes. A little fruit
toppings will be nice.]
Ambiance – 4/5
[In fairness they are really homey and cozy. It should have been 4.5/5 if they
don’t keep a cobweb on their Entrance.]
Comfort Room –
N/A [I was not able to try their comfort room. I will try on my next visit.]
Staff – 4/5 –
Good Staff.
No comments:
Post a Comment