Cantinetta
Last Wednesday right after work, Bubba and I went to White Space in Pasong Tamo to help out in the relief operation there. Bumped into Jonas, Johnny, Candy and some other friends. The spirit of camarederie, generosity and solidarity were so inspiring. When there were no goods left to pack or carton to set aside or packages to bring out, Bubba and I decided to have dinner in the area, while waiting for the next shipment to arrive. Bubba picked Cantinetta –that specific branch was where he and TD used to dine. The Rockwell branch incidentally was the second restaurant he brought me to for a “lunch date” when we were just starting out three years ago 
It still has that cozy vibe with the low lights and brown motif.
Right after Cantinetta, Bubba dropped me off to play house poker while he went back to help out at White Space with his friend Bev. Bubba really worked his bu** off helping out and carrying the heavy stuff. I’m really proud of him, all work and no self-advertisement -no photos, no self-promotion and encouraging more friends to help out.
On the Table
Bread and Eggplant Pate and Tomato Pate -Free
Tartufo PHP 550
Instead of Tagliatelle pasta, I opted to go for the ordinary spaghetti. Truffle cream sauce with Parmesan cheese. I love anything with truffles. Truffle is love. I am the truffle dracula. Truff-cula! One truffle, two truffle, three truffle… (*insert count dracula laugh here*) 
Ravioli al Salmone PHP 430
Pockets of home made pasta stuffed with salmon and ricotta cheese. It wasn’t part of the menu anymore but Bubba checked with the kitchen if they can still serve this. And they accommodated! Noticed that it was garnished with roe (orange dots) and caviar (black dots) for the extra oomph.
Macchiato PHP 95
The mini cappuccino
Cantinetta serves authentic Italian dishes in a classy setting, where service is knowledgeable and ingredients are first rated.
Cantinetta
G/F Karrivin Plaza 2316 Pasong Tamo Extension,
Makati City, Metro Manila
(632) 892 9873
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hi! was also at white space that night with my sisters and bf. after months of visiting your blog i actually recognized Bubba when we were doing the reaaallly strenuous pasa-pasa-package part. was looking around for you too pero didn’t see (you left na pala).
anyway, keep up the good work. great restaurant reviews! and honestly, how do you keep slim?!
Hi Marion!
What a small world huh. I got a dose myself last night –meeting someone who is an old friend of __. Such a small small world
I heard that the pasa-pasa-part was really tough and backbreaking but kudos to you, your sisters, bf and all the people who helped out.
I left when there were no more goods to pack or boxes to put away –the next shipment came an hour later yea? I played poker to earn some money to donate
lousy excuse to play but I did win some.
Too bad, I would’ve been ecstatic to meet you!
Thanks for the kind note. I try to work on my craft and be better at reviewing food, restaurants, products, gadgets, events, places and what not. Appreciate the note especially today when I need lifting of spirits.
By the bay, I’m gaining weight! Seriously. That’s why food entries are few lately and far in between. Plus of course, work. *groan*
Stars aligned in White Space,
Jane