The bf and I had spied on this brightly-lit restaurant at Bonifacio High Street called The Stock Market one night and decided to have a go at it.
I quickly realised it was like going inside a mind obssessed with pineapples -- they were everwhere!
Tons of photos ahead, so don't say I didn't warn you!
Pineapples on the centrepiece.
Pineapples on the wall.
Pineapples on the shelves.
Heck, there were pineapples in picture frames on the shelves!
Then I found out why...
This restaurant is owned by Del Monte. Hehe!
Well, I didn't mind that there were so many pineapples. I was actually amused and thought that the restaurant ambience is so homey and felt like a luxurious version of my auntie's kitchen.
I NEVER skip trying a Ceasar's Salad at every new restaurant I go to. For some reason, I believe that if a restaurant can make a proper CS, then I would know that my food will be good. It's silly, I know! And just to confirm that with you, this one is excellent!
The Peach fizzy drink is refreshing -- highly recommended!
The Ravioli of Cream Cheese, Parmesan & Pine Nuts is so creamy and feels like it's melting inside your mouth. It could do with a bit more kick, though, I think.
However, I think the Pulled Pork Barbecue is the star of the night. The meat was very tender and I nearly exchanged my Ravioli for it (but the bf wouldn't budge).
Wallet damage
Overall, the service and food were good but I'm a little disappointed to say that I feel eating here is overpriced. It will cost you at least Php 400 to eat at the Stock Market and I can think of many other places to spend that amount of money on a little plate of food.
Still curious? The Stock Market can be found along Bonifacio High Street at The Fort, right next to TGI Friday's.
8 Comments:
the ambient is nice, I dunno how much is php 400 as I'm from Malaysia... but I think u should drink alcohol in place like this... haha
February 11, 2009 at 3:53 PMnot alcohol...but some white wine. noblio is very good combination for ravioli
February 11, 2009 at 6:01 PMFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Grabe, I haven't gone back to Boni High almost two years now. Dame na siguro bago. The last time I was there, I bought Krispy Kreme lang. =)
February 11, 2009 at 10:15 PM2 years? tagal na! di naman marami nagbago actually. ^_^
February 12, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Oh mahal nga!
February 12, 2009 at 3:30 PMBut you know I also do the CS check lol.
My hubbie nga when we eat on new resto, he would know na CS agad ako hahah
uyeh! hooray for CS checks! hahaha
February 13, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Things are so different now there! It's now owned by Bistro group! No more good desserts! no more velvety smooth Yogurt!
August 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM