Cakes, Cakes, and More Cakes

It's time for another cake roundup! Here are some of the cakes I've consumed the past few months:

Estrel's Caramel Cake

Fluffy with a mamon consistency, the caramel icing is not as thick as Hizon's. A good alternative for those who prefer their caramel cake less rich.

Formosa's Taiwan Style Cake

Icing overload and sour fruits made this cake a disaster.

Lia's Cake in Season's Avocado Sansrival

The bitter avocado frosting ruined the experience for me.  

Cara Mia's Di Lusso

Loved the vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio combination of this ice cream cake.

Taza Platito's Yema Torte

Sweet! Not surprising since this cake is made mostly from condensed milk and sugar.

Aristocrat's Check It Out

Forgettable. Next!   

Peninsula Boutique's Blueberry Cheesecake

Pretty to look at but it didn't have the right balance of flavors. The sweetness of the cake made it impossible to taste anything else.   

Estrel's is located at 54 Scout Tobias cor. Fr. Martinez St. Quezon City. For more information, call 3722965 or click here.

Formosa Bakery is located at 518 Banawe St. Quezon City. For more information, call 5168319. It also has branches in San Juan and Binondo.

Lia's Cakes in Season is located at 25 A&B East Capitol Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City. For more information, call 3774808 or click here.

Cara Mia has 9 branches in Metro Manila. For more information, click here.

Taza Platito is located at 12-A Scout Tobias cor. Fr. Martinez St. Quezon City. For more information, call 3732732 or click here.

Aristocrat Bakeshop has 4 branches in Metro Manila. For more information, click here.

The Peninsula Boutique is located at The Peninsula Manila, corner of Ayala and Makati Avenue, Makati. For more information, call 8872888 or click here.

Qi Wellness Massage

Absolutely enjoyed my traquility massage at Qi Wellness.

Relaxing Ambiance

Spacious Foot Massage Area

Expert Hands with Technical Know-How

Comfortable Bed

Superb Service

If only it were closer to home...

Qi Wellness is located at 119 L.P. Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati. For more information, call 5561818 or click here.

Stella and the Rocket Room

Stella is one of the more popular restaurants at Bonifacio High Street Central. Reservations are not welcome and it's almost impossible to secure a table during peak hours.

We, however, preferred to dine next door at Rocket Room to experience the best of both worlds: food from Stella and drinks plus music from the Rocket Room. The two restaurants are owned by the Raintree group so cross-ordering is allowed.

Bar at Rocket Room

Lamb Cochifrito (295php)

The only hot dish we ordered from the Rocket Room menu, this fried lamb is perfect bar chow. A bit too oily though.

Quinoa Tabbouleh (195php)

A unique grainy alternative at Stella that I didn't care for.

The Stella Salad (295php)

Vegetables with bacon. Not exactly healthy but it's at least tasty.

Wood Fired Garlic Mushroom Cream Fettuccine (425php)

Creamy with light truffle flavors. 

Roasted Seafood Piza (350php)

Thick and burnt dough. Dry to boot. My least favorite of our orders.

Stella's Porchetta (395php)

Soft and succulent pork with crispy skin. The rosemary sauce worked in enhancing the flavors of the meat. 

A little before 10 p.m., the lights dimmed at Rocket Room and we took it as our cue to order cakes and drinks:

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

I love anything with a salty and sweet combination and this was no exception.

Red Velvet Cake

A decent version of a very popular cake.

Rocket Fuel (195php)

An intriguing drink with a hint of spice.

A Girl with Violet Eyes (195php)

Mojito with mixed berries and lots of mint.

I commend the Raintree Group for coming up with another hit concept but I have to say that among the Raintree restaurants (M Cafe, Chelsea, Mr. Jones, and Momo), Stella and Rocket Room are at the bottom of my list. 

Stella and Rocket Room are located at G/F Bonifacio High Street Central, East Superblock, 7th Ave cor 29th St Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. For more information click here.