Frannywanny

Opa! There are a number of restaurants in Manila that I love for their consistent quality in taste and service. Cibo of Chef Margarita Fores is one and the other is definitely Chef Robby Goco's Cyma . In fact, I wouldn't limit this to only these two restaurants but will consider all the chain of restaurants under their hats. Somehow, both chefs never fail to come out with impressive restaurants that has been making us go back to over and over again. I think one factor is how hands-on they've been on their businesses. Take Chef Robby Goco for example, I've seen him countless of times in Cyma , Green  Pastures , Charlie's Burger , even his Mexican restaurant a couple of years back called Ristras and just recently, we met again at Souv! -- his newest business venture. While Cyma is clearly a household name here in the Philippines as it is probably the first restaurant to introduce Greek cuisine to the local market, Souv! is it's hip, younger brother that...

When faced with a wide array of choices in making your Burrito (Php. 290), here's a step-by-step guide on how to make the best burrito that will leave you craving for more...the Ristras Mexican Grill way. First: Choose which rice you would like to have -- Cilantro Wild Rice or Chorizo Brown Rice . If both seems mouthwatering for you, then have both ! Second: Go meat crazy! Choose from Chicken (marinaded for hours in Jalapeno marinade) , Steak (marinaded for hours in Chipotle Adobo then grilled to perfection) , Carnitas (naturally raised pork seasoned with the best spices then braised for our hours) , or my personal favorite -- Barbacoa (shredded beef, slow braised with chipotle adobo, cumin, cloves and a lot more!) . Otherwise, go Vegetarian (a mix of guacamole, vegetarian black beans, sauteed peppers and onions) Third: Watch them pile your Burrito high! Allow them to go crazy as they add crunchy bell peppers, salsa, onions, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, corn, cheese and ...