The way to Cecile’s heart is her stomach.

The first leg of the Food Tour by SPOT.ph took place in TriNoma Mall. I believe I have devoured the most gastronomic delights in the shortest period of time. I was busog-to-the-fullest (I had to fast until the next tour) all the same, I was definitely satisfied.

The Madison Grill was the first stop of our tour. And being the first meant it was overwhelming for both parties. The staff of the restaurant were still trying to get the hang of the whole food tour event, and so were we, the newbie tourists. Chef Lou saved our asses from all the uneasiness by giving us a brief overview of the restaurant and the concept behind it.

The restaurant boasts of an extensive selection of high-end steaks including Lambs, Wangyu and Angus. The steaks they serve are freshly braised/primed in the kitchen - plus points for this. Aside from its specialty steaks, Madison Grill serves the unique ‘signature pizzas’. I personally love the idea of create-your-own-pizza. The manager was nice enough to let me try. I did have a hard time deciding on what to toss into my pizza since there were lots of ingredients to choose from. And since I wanted mine to be extra special, I put lamb chops instead of the pepperoni, bacon and ham cliché. Must-try I shall say.

Some photos taken by Ms. Maki Eduardo