Be the Referee

Manny Paquiao the Pacman had won again
The nation was ecstatic
Unified (for once) in rooting for a homeboy ...

We are like that
Coming together to watch our heroes beat the wits out of our common enemies
Beat them to a pulp if need be
We cheer whether the battle be in a boxing ring or in a political arena

Macho macho man
Hoooo haaaaa (muscle flexing)
This a time for meat ...
Time for a good manly cut of beef















Myron's Place in the swank Greenbelt 5 was a friend's recommendation
New
Crisp
Clean
Inviting
And with an outdoor patio area that allows one to dine under the wonderful tree canopy of Greenbelt 5











































Our menu choices were pretty straightforward with no real surprises.

"Sisig samosas"
Mesclun Salad with sea scallops and raspberry vinaigrette
Baked oyster sampler (includes baked oyster with foie gras)
Duet of bacon-wrapped Angus steak and grilled prawns
And finally ...
Roast US Angus Rib-Eye Beef
Wine please ...

Friends walked in and out
A few waves , a few smiles
Beso-beso , chismis
Manila is a small town full of people whose national pastime aside from eating, is to talk
It was an evening full of chatter - much of it about the days boxing event

The food itself though was not a "knockout"
More like a split decision
I had expected more
But ...
They are in "soft opening"
I wouldn't count them out just yet
"You can never can tell"
You are just gonna' have to try them yourselves
Be the referee ...

Let me know










































































Myron's Place
Greenbelt 5
Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 757-8898

That's Another Story

It was a muggy, humid night
It was also the birthday of my favorite twins …
Both regal as they graciously age
Both tempered by the fires of life
Both deserving of a nice quiet dinner
In a nice quiet place
Hosted by some nice quiet guys …

We were looking for “classy”
We wanted “intimate”
We were thinking “new”
We definitely had to have “delicious” …

Elberts Steak Room – is so new that it’s really not yet done.
Still a work in progress
Open to a limited extent - 3 tables of 4 seats each

The “room” is a brainchild of Elbert Cuenca – everyones’ friend
And everyones’ Mac geek
We had last seen his culinary flair and design preferences at Restaurant 12 – the shortlived showcase of gastronomic innovation and modern bar design at Greenbelt 2.
Now this …

Hidden on the third floor of a very ordinary looking building
Accessible through a darkish, narrow staircase
One is suddenly confronted by a beautiful red sliding door with a bookshelf view into what looks like a gentleman’s lounge.
The transition from an old, rather drab building facade to this overwhelmingly warm and comfortably upscale “room” is almost JamesBondish …
Experiencing the transition and seeing the wide-eyed awe on the faces of our guests was just the start of a wonderful evening.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a bar that sets the mood for just letting go of the day’s burdens and settling into a quiet dinner

Luxurious wood panels

Meticulously upholstered chairs

Romantically lit

Formally set tables

Crystal wine glasses ...

Not surprisingly – the menu is for the most part, simply steaks …

Each with a house salad, soup, a choice of sidings and a myriad of sauces

Fillet Mignon

grilled USDA select tenderloin, 250 gm.

1,600 pesos

New York Strip

grilled USDA prime striploin, 270 gm.

1,900 pesos

Rib-Eye

grilled USDA prime rib-eye, 330 gm.

2,200 pesos

These are gooooooood steaks.

A bit expensive - but if you are a steak person,

This is steak Valhalla

Take your time

Dine

Wine

Converse

This is steak dining at its best.

Mouthwatering

Delicious

Juicy

Elbert's Steak Room

A place like this is both "rare" and "well done" ...

It makes for a dining experience that you will not easily forget.

It's funny - some of my best memories have been in "rooms" (but then, that's another story)

See ya'

Elbert’s Steak Room

3/F Sagittarius Building III

111 H. V. de la Costa Street

Salcedo Village, Makati City

(63-2) 339-3363

** reservations recommended

www.steakroom.com