So, room mate, with yaya and kid in tow decided we ought to try the restaurants in UP Village, not having tried it ever--despite studying in the area for 5 years. So, first try, we picked Tomato Kick.
Tomato Kick is a quaint restaurant located along Maginhawa St., in UP Village. It is located atop the al fresco deck of the building and it had the indie vibe so I made a mental note to try the place at night. According to inquirer.net, Tomato Kick is owned by Moonstar 88's Paolo and Mara Bernaldo.
Anyway, kiddo wanted rice so I got her Chicken Alfredo. I also ordered fajitas, rice fajitas, quesadilla and room mate got chilly cheese dog--which is probably his staple "safe" order. The Quesadilla was quite disappointing. It was so thin and there wasn't much cheese. The Chicken and Beef fajitas were quite sad as well. It was too salty and salt masked the taste of the chicken and beef.
I like the chicken alfredo though because it was so creamy and the chicken was just right. Room mate also like his chilly hotdog.
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| Tomato Kick's Chicken Alfredo is yum! |
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| Tomato Kick's Chicken Fajitas with Rice |
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| Whats left of the Quesadilla |
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| Tomato Kick Fajitas--I like mine un-wrapped though because it leaves me room to select whatever stuff I want in it |
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| Artsy fartsy signange. Try their branch along Katipunan too. |
We also went to the next door bookstore--Bookay Ukay which offers the most interesting array of second hand books and trinkets. Its so easy to get lost in the whole book experience, but with a kid in tow, you are always reminded.
The sign said "Rage Against Conformity. Rise Above Mediocrity. Read." And I say, Amen.
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| Bookay Ukay sells books and other interesting whatnots. They sell beer bottles too. No kidding. |
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| Oooh! A REAL typewriter! I know someone who will love this. |
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| Bookay Ukay's wall. |
Tomato Kick
# 55 Maginhawa St., UP Village QC
www.tomatokick.multiply.com
(02) 4895503
Bookay Ukay
www.bookay.multiply.com
