Bubba and I celebrated our 3^rd year anniversary Wednesday night, (02-10-2010).  I volunteered to think of our dinner destination but it was a stressful week at work this week so I just passed on the task to Bubba.  He was trying to keep it a mystery but when the car hit Zamora St. somewhere in Manila, he looked at me and knew that I knew where we were headed (his forever complaint is, it’s really hard to surprise me).  With a heavy sigh and a shaking head, he said, “I should write a book entitled, How to Date a Date Expert.”  I just laughed.

 

 

The 2650 gate opened to a discreet residence with a beautiful patch of garden.  There are some tables outside where one can enjoy summer dining.  We parked conveniently inside and walked towards the house.

 

 

A classic garden-type of setting across a serene Koi pond surrounded by lush greenery sets the stage for the dining ambience in My Mother’s Garden.  The vibe of the residence of National Artist for Architecture Pablo S. Antonio follows the same warm rustic charm as the outside.

 

 

 

The architectural buildings that Pablo S. Antonio created are displayed in framed photographs hanging on the wall.  Bubba pre-ordered so while waiting for them to serve the dishes, I gave Bubba my gift –the music video of his surprise party.  We played it on his laptop creating a bit of a noise (alternative song by Daughtry) in the otherwise tranquil place.

 

 

The place for me is reminiscent of the relaxed feeling of dining at Casa San Pablo in Laguna. 

 

How sweet huh, we can fit 3 more people between us ;) 

 

(Oh, he brought me flowers)

 (Uhm… uhm… uhm… *vocalizing*)

 

On the Table

 

Salad with Homemade Dressing

Fresh greens with two choices of dressing

 

 

Grilled Shrimps

 

 

Clams

 

 

 

Mustard Chicken

 

 

Tenderloin Steak

4 pieces of tender and juicy steak –cooked medium with au jus sauce

Highlight of our entire meal are the steak and the refreshing drink (assorted fruits concoction).  We really enjoyed the succulent steak.

 

 

Pasta (choice of fettucini or angel hair)

*with black olives

*with fresh tomatoes -pomodoro style

 

 

White Rice and Brown Rice

 

 

Assorted Desserts

 

 

 

We were adequately served -although it could be better.  We were almost done with desserts when the beautiful Malu Veloso arrived.  According to Bubba, she was so easy to talk to and was very accommodating.  Malu Veloso also designs bridal gowns -check out her bridal shop at the lower ground level of Podium. 

 

(That’s our PEACE sign)

 

My Mother’s Garden accepts private bookings so be sure to reserve ahead of time especially this coming Valentine weekend.

 

 

My Mother’s Garden

2650 Zamora St.

Pasay City

(632) 831 8407

Malu Antonio Veloso (+63917) 600 8886

 

My Mother’s Garden Album

 

 

Driving Directions:

Drive through Edsa, turn right to the street before you reach Taft Avenue.  Landmark for the street is Kabayan Hotel –that’s Zamora St (near Taft  MRT Station).

 

 

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