Pleasuring the Palate

I have always wanted to have a taste of all kinds of cuisine ever since my demanding desire on food got the better of me. That was just a year ago, as far as I can remember. It was just the latter part of my college days when I began to crave for the world of different kinds of delicacies. I realized that it’s good to try out various sorts of cuisine, even though they may taste and look different. I consider it adventure for our palate. Before, I get contented with just eating at fast-food chains. But now, I want something more exciting for my gastronomic pleasures.
I love searching for restaurant menus on the web. They all the more pique my interest on what might be lovely to taste. Because I’m still a student, I plan of dropping by to food joints with good reviews one after the other. I’ve already been to Coco’s South Bistro-Torres Branch with my boyfriend for our third year anniversary celebration. We got intimidated with the cozy ambiance of the place because it was our first time there. But when we saw the menu, the items were not that expensive. They were relatively cheap. We had Healthy Combo Pizza which costs 225php. We’re planning to dine there again, and try their pasta and steaks.
Our next destination is on Café Mediterranean: Flavors of the Sun at Chimes Compound. I’m totally excited. I can’t wait to devour their Kofta Burger and Grilled Lamb with Pita. If I have enough money left in two days, I’ll order their Baklava ala mode as well. I suggested Margherita or Greca Pizza for my boyfriend. Because I don’t want to take too much time going over Café Med’s menu, I downloaded their menu in advance. I got this from http://food.clickthecity.com/b/Nh1daa9. Here it is:


Little Plates
Item Name Description Size Price
Hummus (Pita, Regular)
Classic garbanzo and sesame dip from Middle East Regular 110.00
Hummus (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Classic garbanzo and sesame dip from Middle East Whole Wheat 120.00
Baba Ghanoush (Pita, Regular)
Also known as "moutabal"; an eggplant and tahini dip Regular 110.00
Baba Ghanoush (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Also known as "moutabal"; an eggplant and tahini dip Whole Wheat 120.00
Tzatziki (Pita, Regular)
Cucumber garbanzo croquettes Regular 100.00
Tzatziki (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Cucumber garbanzo croquettes Whole Wheat 110.00
Falafel (Pita, Regular)
Crunchy garbanzo croquettes Regular 115.00
Falafel (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Crunchy garbanzo croquettes Whole Wheat 125.00
Marinated Olives (Pita, Regular)
Kalamata and other olives in extra virgin olive oil and herbs Regular 115.00
Marinated Olives (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Kalamata and other olives in extra virgin olive oil and herbs Whole Wheat 125.00
Kofta (Pita, Regular)
Savory meatballs from Greece Regular 115.00
Kofta (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Savory meatballs from Greece Whole Wheat 125.00
Tabbouleh (Pita, Regular)
Tomatoes, flat-leaf parsley and cracked wheat Regular 100.00
Tabbouleh (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Tomatoes, flat-leaf parsley and cracked wheat Whole Wheat 110.00
Tapenade (Pita, Regular)
Black olives, capers and olive oil dip from Provence Regular 95.00
Tapenade (Pita, Whole Wheat)

Black olives, capers and olive oil dip from Provence Whole Wheat 105.00


Sampler Plates

Item Name Description Size Price
Sampler Plate of 3 (Pita, Regular)
Regular 200.00
Sampler Plate of 3 (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Whole Wheat 220.00
Sampler Plate of 4 (Pita, Regular)
Regular 220.00
Sampler Plate of 4 (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Whole Wheat 240.00
Sampler Plate of 5 (Pita, Regular)
Regular 240.00
Sampler Plate of 5 (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Whole Wheat 260.00

Soups & Salads

Item Name Description Size Price
Sheperd's Salad (Pita, Regular)
Regular 70.00
Sheperd's Salad (Pita, Whole Wheat)
Whole Wheat 80.00
Green Beans Provencal
70.00
Greek Salad
195.00
Soupe Au Pistou
175.00
Lentil Soup (Cup)
Cup 75.00
Lentil Soup (Bowl)
Bowl 145.00

Panini

Item Name Description Size Price
Panino Vegetariano with Housemade Yogurt
Grilled zucchini, eggplant with onions and tomatoes 150.00
Panino Vegetariano with Hummus, Classic Garbanzo and Sesame Dip
Grilled zucchini, eggplant with onions and tomatoes 180.00
Panino Vegetariano with Baba Ghanosh an eggplant and yogurt dip
Grilled zucchini, eggplant with onions and tomatoes 180.00
Panino Vegetariano with Pesto
Grilled zucchini, eggplant with onions and tomatoes 180.00
Panino Vegetariano with Tapenade
Grilled zucchini, eggplant with onions and tomatoes 180.00
Pollo
Grilled chicken breast with mozarella cheese and basil leaves 215.00
Smoked Salmon
With sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese and capers 230.00
Kofta Burger
Spicy grilled beef and lamb burger 145.00

Pizza

Item Name Description Size Price
Pesto
Basil pesto served with feta and pine nuts 220.00
Barcelona
Spanish chorizo, mozarella 255.00
Greca
Feta cheese, kalamata olives, grilled eggplant and oregano 190.00
Quattro Formaggi
Mozzarella gorgonzola, parnesan and fontina cheeses 265.00
Mediterranea
Sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, grilled eggplant and zucchini, anchovies 290.00
Margherita
Fresh basil, mozarella and tomatoes 190.00
New York
Pepperoni, salami, Italian sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions 320.00
Americana
Pepperoni and mozzarella 235.00
Gyro Pizza (Tuna)
350.00
Gyro Pizza (Chicken)
280.00
Gyro Pizza (Beef)
325.00
Gyro Pizza (Lamb)
395.00
Kebab Pizza (Fish)
345.00
Kebab Pizza (Chicken)
320.00
Kebab Pizza (Beef)
365.00
Kebab Pizza (Kofta)
310.00
Kebab Pizza (Lamb)
445.00
Large Plates

Item Name Description Size Price
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers of eggplant, tomato sauce and parmesan and mozzarella cheeses 215.00
Moroccan Fish Fillet with Regular Pita
Pan-grilled fish fillet with spicy tomatoes, carrots and olives 235.00
Moroccan Fish Fillet with Whole Wheat Pita
Pan-grilled fish fillet with spicy tomatoes, carrots and olives 245.00
Moroccan Fish Fillet with Butterred Rice
Pan-grilled fish fillet with spicy tomatoes, carrots and olives 245.00
Moroccan Fish Fillet with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Pan-grilled fish fillet with spicy tomatoes, carrots and olives 270.00
Moroccan Fish Fillet with Couscous
Pan-grilled fish fillet with spicy tomatoes, carrots and olives 285.00
Tunisian Fish Fillet with Regular Pita
Fish Fillet with black olives and tomato sauce with herbs 235.00
Tunisian Fish Fillet with Whole Wheat Pita
Fish Fillet with black olives and tomato sauce with herbs 245.00
Tunisian Fish Fillet with Buttered Rice
Fish Fillet with black olives and tomato sauce with herbs 245.00
Tunisian Fish Fillet with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Fish Fillet with black olives and tomato sauce with herbs 270.00
Tunisian Fish Fillet with Couscous
Fish Fillet with black olives and tomato sauce with herbs 285.00
Moussaka with Regular Pita
The classic Greek dish layered eggplant, ground meat and bechamet sauce 190.00
Moussaka with Whole Wheat Pita
The classic Greek dish layered eggplant, ground meat and bechamet sauce 200.00
Moussaka with Buttered Rice
The classic Greek dish layered eggplant, ground meat and bechamet sauce 200.00
Moussaka with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
The classic Greek dish layered eggplant, ground meat and bechamet sauce 225.00
Moussaka with Couscous
The classic Greek dish layered eggplant, ground meat and bechamet sauce 245.00
Pollo al Rosmarino with Regular Pita
Roast chicken Italian style with Rosemary 210.00
Pollo al Rosmarino with Whole Wheat
Roast chicken Italian style with Rosemary 220.00
Pollo al Rosmarino with Buttered Rice
Roast chicken Italian style with Rosemary 220.00
Pollo al Rosmarino with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Roast chicken Italian style with Rosemary 245.00
Pollo al Rosmarino with Couscous
Roast chicken Italian style with Rosemary 260.00
Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Style with Regular Pita
Marinated with a mix of Mediterranean spices and a hint of chili 210.00
Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Style with Whole Wheat
Marinated with a mix of Mediterranean spices and a hint of chili 220.00
Grilled Chicken Mediterrenean Style with Buttered Rice
Marinated with a mix of Mediterranean spices and a hint of chili 220.00
Grilled Chicken Meditarrenean Style with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Marinated with a mix of Mediterranean spices and a hint of chili 245.00
Grilled Chicken Mediterrenean Style with Couscous
Marinated with a mix of Mediterranean spices and a hint of chili 260.00
Lamb Stew with Regular Pita
Chunks of lamb, potatoes, and carrots stewed in a spicy sauce 295.00
Lamb Stew with Whole Wheat
Chunks of lamb, potatoes, and carrots stewed in a spicy sauce 305.00
Lamb Stew with Buttered Rice
Chunks of lamb, potatoes, and carrots stewed in a spicy sauce 305.00
Lamb Stew with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Chunks of lamb, potatoes, and carrots stewed in a spicy sauce 330.00
Lamb Stew with Couscous
Chunks of lamb, potatoes, and carrots stewed in a spicy sauce 350.00
Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Regular Pita
Pork Tenderloin marinated in balsalmis vinegar and harissa 215.00
Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Whole Wheat
Pork Tenderloin marinated in balsalmis vinegar and harissa 225.00
Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Buttered Rice
Pork Tenderloin marinated in balsalmis vinegar and harissa 225.00
Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
Pork Tenderloin marinated in balsalmis vinegar and harissa 250.00
Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Couscous
Pork Tenderloin marinated in balsalmis vinegar and harissa 265.00

Gyros

Item Name Description Size Price
Grilled Chicken : Regular with Regular Pita
90.00
Grilled Chicken : Regular with Whole Wheat Pita
100.00
Grilled Chicken : Special with Regular Pita
100.00
Grilled Chicken : Special with Whole Wheat Pita
110.00
Grilled Beef : Regular with Regular Pita
115.00
Grilled Beef : Regular with Whole Wheat Pita
125.00
Grilled Beef : Special with Regular Pita
125.00
Grilled Beef : Special with Whole Wheat Pita
135.00
Grilled Lamb : Regular with Regular Pita
145.00
Grilled Lamb : Regular with Whole Wheat Pita
155.00
Grilled Lamb : Special with Regular Pita
155.00
Grilled Lamb : Special with Whole Wheat Pita
165.00
Kofta : Regular with Regular Pita
Savory meatballs from Greece 120.00
Kofta : Regular with Whole Wheat Pita
130.00
Kofta : Special with Regular Pita
130.00
Kofta : Special with Whole Wheat Pita
140.00
Falafel : Regular with Regular Pita
120.00
Falafel: Regular with Whole Wheat Pita
130.00
Falafel : Special with Regular Pita
130.00
Falafel : Special with Whole Wheat
140.00
Grilled Tuna : Regular Pita
120.00
Grilled Tuna : Whole Wheat Pita
130.00
Gyro Plates
Item Name Description Size Price
Chicken Gyro Plates with Regular Pita
185.00
Chicken Gyro Plates with Whole Wheat Pita
195.00
Chicken Gyro Plates with Battered Rice
195.00
Chicken Gyro Plates with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
220.00
Chicken Gyro Plates with Couscous
260.00
Beef Gyro Plates with Regular Pita
215.00
Beef Gyro Plates with Whole Wheat Pita
225.00
Beef Gyro Plates with Buttered Rice
225.00
Beef Gyro Plates with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
250.00
Beef Gyro Plates with Couscous
265.00
Lamb Gyro Plates with Regular Pita
255.00
Lamb Gyro Plates with Whole Wheat Pita
265.00
Lamb Gyro Plates with Buttered Pita
265.00
Lamb Gyro Plates with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
290.00
Lamb Gyro Plates with Couscous
305.00
Tuna Gyro Plates with Regular Pita
245.00
Tuna Gyro Plates with Whole Wheat Pita
255.00
Tuna Gyro Plates with Buttered Rice
255.00
Tuna Gyro Plates with Moroccan Rice Pilaf
280.00
Tuna Gyro Plates with Couscous
295.00

Pasta

Item Name Description Size Price
Pesto di Basilico
Basil pesto with broccoli, grilled red peppers, marble potatoes on penne 245.00
Prosciutto e Pomodoro
Secchi Parma ham, sun-dried tomatoes and cream on penne 235.00
Penne with Roasted Vegetables
With tomato sauce and anchovies 190.00
Smoked Salmon

With asparagus on linguini 250.00
Bolognese

The classic meat sauce on spaghetti 200.00
Mediterranea

Sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, grilled eggplant and zucchini, anchovies on penne 235.00

Kebabs

Item Name Description Size Price
Grilled Fish Kebabs with Regular Pita
225.00
Grilled Fish Kebabs with Whole Wheat Pita
235.00
Grilled Fish Kebabs with Buttered Rice
235.00
Grilled Fish Kebabs with Rice Pilaf
260.00
Grilled Fish Kebabs with Couscous
275.00
Grilled Kofta Kebabs with Regular Pita
220.00
Grilled Kofta Kebabs with Whole Wheat Pita
230.00
Grilled Kofta Kebabs with Buttered Pita
230.00
Grilled Kofta Kebabs with Rice Pilaf
255.00
Grilled Kofta Kebabs with Couscous
270.00
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Regular Pita
225.00
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Whole Wheat Pita
235.00
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Buttered Rice
235.00
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Rice Pilaf
260.00
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Couscous
275.00
Grilled Beef Kebabs with Regular Pita
260.00
Grilled Beef Kebabs with Whole Wheat Pita
270.00
Grilled Beef Kebabs with Buttered Rice
270.00
Grilled Beef Kebabs with Rice Pilaf
295.00
Grilled beef Kebabs with Couscous
310.00
Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Regular Pita
320.00
Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Whole Wheat Pita
330.00
Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Buttered Rice
330.00
Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Rice Pilaf
355.00
Grilled Lamb with Couscous
370.00
Platter with Buttered Rice
715.00
Platter with Pita Bread
645.00
Platter with Half-buttered rice and Half-pita bread
715.00