So...
It was a busy Friday for the three of us, as all of our two (supposedly three) classes for the day had just ended, and it was the type with really long interval in between. Truth be told, it was oddly tiring, sitting hours long inside a compressed room and getting your head twisted for a couple of moments by answering random academic queries. The weather didn't help that much too, it was so erratic; one moment rain is pouring, the next, sun scorches so hot that it gets underneath our skin. And yeah, that pretty much summarizes what a freaky day it has been.
But it didn't end there...
You see, me - along with two of my friends went through a little adventure at Robinson's Place Manila after school. We had a small encounter with a thing I call - curiosity; as to oppose the old saying, the cat didn't die out of it, it died out of too much foodgasm.
Armed with strong knees, happy hearts and money on our pockets, we went for a journey to search for a place to eat the best comfort food that we can find. After going around for a few rounds of here and there on escalators and alleys, our feet landed on the the pleasing ambiance of Cara Mia Gelateria.
Located at the Second floor, Midtown Wing of Robinson's Place, Cara Mia is a house full of hearty Gelato desserts - a kind of ice cream, traditionally made the Italian way, with small amount of air. The product line ranges from Affogato , Gelato shakes, puffs and cakes and of course we did not miss any opportunity of tasting the mouthwatering Italian treat!
And by the way, the term Cara Mia, according to caramia.ph, means 'my dear'. It was given by Fr. Gianluigi Colombo; a salesian priest who started an Italian Gelato craze in Makati back in the year 2001.
Find out more about them here:
Cara Mia Gelateria's Web Page
So much for my seemingly unending blabbing, we now turn our attention to my actual Cara Mia experience.
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This is what a Cara Mia Menu looks like, inside is of course a huge selection of ice cream and other sweet things. Take your pick and get your tummy rollin',
This is the Gelato Cake Section - sure it was a pleasing sight, as all of the cakes lined there seeming oblivious as I take them in my eyes and drool. The most inviting thing about them is that they actually look like edible toys, but no, they're not.
This is the Gelato Section, awesome uniquely mouthwatering flavors with the right amount of cream, milk and coldness.
Price starts from Php. 60.00 depending on the number of flavors and scoops you're going to take; a reasonable price for a heavenly delight.
And here goes my favorite part: EATING TIME!
The first item that came to our table was this cup of Gelato in Macadamia and Chocolate Therapy Flavor.
Macadamia has this nutty taste, with actual bits of Macadamia nuts, this too has, a hint of salty and sweet at the same time, while Chocolate Therapy - actually what i prefer among the two, has this super chocolate-y wonder that can't keep my mouth from watering. It's not sickeningly sweet but enough for satisfying your chocolate craving tongue.
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This one here is my friend's pick - Banana Blast, Php. 138.00 per slice
It has a fruity taste of Banana, Strawberry and Chocolate with real Strawberry Slices, atop of chocolate crust. It is, as what Cara Mia, likes to describe it, they're own cute version of banana split.
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This is another of my friend's pick - Mango Passion, Php 145.00 per slice.
A nice serving of Mango Flavored Gelato Cake, topped with humble slices of Mangoes and Grapes. It has a satisfyingly light taste of rich fruity sweetness. One of the best seller items of Cara Mia.
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And this one right here is my baby - the Di Lusso, Php. 148.00 per slice.
The first thing that attracted me about this is the way that it was presented as a whole, and because I am a self proclaimed chocolate addict, it immediately got me. The cake was fully covered in rich brown chocolate with swirling design of a rose on top and something like a maze pattern with tinge of green on the side. From there, the idea of tasting what's inside never crossed my mind. For a moment, I was consumed by the fact that it is shielded with chocolate and that was all that mattered.
And then it finally came unto my table, and my eyes almost literally fell out of my face, as i stare at the beauty right in front of me...finally.
I carefully examined what I had on my plate; by the time it reached me, I realized that it wasn't thoroughly chocolate flavored inside out, what I had was a layer of Pistachio and Strawberry with a little Chocolate gelato on a bed of crushed graham. it didn't disappoint me though, as I take in a bite, It was cloud nine all over again. the taste was equally deserving as the way it was initially presented.
Honestly, it was my first time to taste a Pistachio ice cream, and strawberry isn't on top of my list either, but Di Lusso, challenged my senses. It deserved a thumbs up after all.
With the impressive combination of unique flavors, no wonder it is one of the best sellers too.
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I suggest though that you should just drink water after, because really, they are quite heavy meals to take.
After our eating session. This was the result:
CLEAN PLATES!
With happy tummies and equally smiling faces :)
Conclusion: Not a bad Friday after all.
