The Burp Society at Cafe 1771 El Pueblo

Have you ever wondered what it is like to dine in a posh restaurant without worrying about damaging your pockets? Well, now is your chance because hidden in plain sight, at the heart of Ortigas lies a cleverly stylish treasure trove for foodies like me and The Burp Society.

Combining chic artistry, fashionable interior design, quality service and culinary ingenuity -- Cafe 1771 from the Chateau Group gives us an au courant taste of fine cuisine that most restaurants won't. Think of it as casual dining with a hint of first class a la mode.

Martini - Asti

After Lambrusco Emilia and Pinot Noir (Wild Rock), my uncle saved the best for last. He served the family's favorite, the classic Italian sparkling wine -- Martini - Asti.

Wild Rock (Cupids Arrow) Pinot Noir

Also during my cousin's birthday, aside from serving Lambrusco Emilia, my uncle also served a 2008 Pinot Noir -- Wild Rock red wine. A product of New Zealand.

Lambrusco Emilia (rosso) Sparkling Red Wine

During my cousin's 10th birthday last Saturday. His dad (my uncle), a wine aficionado, served us a couple bottles of red wine. The first one is, Lambrusco Emilia (rosso) Italian Red Wine. According to him, it's a good one. Plus, it only has mild alcohol content, thus, it was just like drinking grape juice.

2-Liter Chinese Red Wine (Gaoji - Qiwei)

Yesterday, during our late Christmas visit to my uncle (dad's bro), Uncle Eddie gave us a bottle of wine. That time, we did not know what kind of wine it was; since it was gift wrapped. But when we got home, viola! ^_^

There's no doubt about it! This is probably the biggest bottle of wine I have ever seen. Call me ignorant, but I swear, I was wowed.

Novelino Wine - Review

When I was a child, I look forward to Christmas and New Years Eve because of new toys and sparklers. But as I grew older I look forward to other stuff during the yuletide season--Food and Wine! ^_^

With only 4.5% alcohol content, this particular Novelino Wine is probably my ideal drink.

During our grocery shopping, we happen to pass by a kiosk of the said brand, which offers free taste on their new products. We probably tried six different flavored wines. What I loved about their new product is that; it does not contain much alcohol and it does not have that sour and bitter taste you get from cheap wines.

We chose to buy Strawberry Passion and Classic Sweet Red Wine.