I am fasting Social Networking Sites for this week (and likely next week too from July 2-4) and it’s been so liberating not to be “obligated” to post anything on my SNS, whether FB, Twitter or Instagram. If you’ve been messaging me, I’m not a snob, you’re just too cheap to text or call me. You’re probably spending all your money on food… good job!
I may not be able to share it briefly and quickly on SNS but there are things that are too good not to share… immediately! So I’m shoving away my pile of blog backlogs and moving this newsfood on top of the heap. Maan, Madz and I decided to meet for dinner Wednesday night, pre-bonding before our good friend Rasia’s wedding on Saturday. I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about Maple and been itching to eat here so I picked the place.
The mood is lively and upbeat and has a warm casual yet sophisticated vibe. Sporting handsome wood elements on the tables and chairs, with plush upholstered red couches / mustard booths, Maple is decorated with interesting chandeliers and a lighted tall Maple tree at the far end amidst a sunset backdrop.
I’d pick that corner table with mustard couch and have a date with their dishes 🙂
The energy in the dining area probably has something to do with what the kitchen dishes out, which I find to be creative, exciting and colorful. You know how you look at a restaurant’s menu and you already know you’re in for a real treat.
On the Table
Chili P250
A mild bean, beef and pork sausage chili soup served with sour cream and scallions and a slice of freshly baked jalapeno corn bread
Chili or Chili Con Carne is one of my favorite comfort dishes and this thick, hearty stew of Maple brings so much comfort. What I’m missing in most of the chilis served in Manila is corn bread and that’s also what I look for when I make chili at home. Maple serves it the right way.
Maple’s Chili soup has tender chunks of beef and pork sausage with just the right amount of kidney beans. The tomato flavor and very mild heat balanced by the sour cream kept me digging in while the freshly baked Jalapeno corn bread partially soaking all the thick goodness captured my heart.
I am also intrigued by Maple’s New England Clam Chowder (P250) but I suspect I will still order the Chili next time. I could cry and let tears fall in this chili soup and it will still be a happy food.
Spaetzle Jambalaya P390
Fresh Spaetzle pasta with Maple’s own special Jambalaya sauce, topped with shrimps, and Chilean mussels
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