by Twinkle
Happy new year to all!!! After bidding adieu to a ‘food-ventful’ 2011, I’ve looked back and reflected on the yummiest bites I’ve come across during the year. Aside from coming up with a list of 2011 favorites (watch out for that), I’ve also vowed to open up my eyes to healthier food horizons. If you could have the yummy, with a little less of the health ouchies why not?
Jon and I found the middle ground where good food means both good for the body as well as the palate. This healthy compromise comes in the form of the artisan restaurant Sauceria tucked away on Bonny Serrano (formerly Santolan).
When we first stepped in, it initially came across as one of those Japanese Italian restaurants that dish out big family servings and free bread. Pastas, check. Pizza, check. Typical Italian fare? Definitely not. One thing that sets Sauceria apart from the other restaurants is that they make almost everything from scratch – the breads, stocks, sauces, yogurt, and even the ketchup!
Why go through all the trouble? I got to talk the main man of the kitchen and he says “it’s artisan cooking. (Just like) grandma would create food like a craftsman who makes things from scratch. The ability to create food from scratch using natural ingredients”. Imagine a flavorful dish, sans MSG or any artificial additives. Sauceria is all about fresh and nutritious food that tastes good naturally. Does it actually make a difference? You’ll have to taste it to believe it.
Here are the items that top our list of favorites:
Pizza. With so many options available in the metro, it would be hard to ‘wow’ a crowd. Imagine my surprise when I fell in love at first bite. Sauceria’s pizza left me wanting more, it hardly even mattered what topping you put on it. This crust could do no wrong! Top pizza honors go to the Salted Egg and Ampalaya, Charsiu, and the S’mores.
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| Salted Egg and Ampalaya Pizza (Php250) |
Salted Egg and Ampalaya Pizza. Admittedly, my first reaction was simply a non-committal ‘uhuh’. Bitter much? This unusual and slightly unappealing combination was actually a surprising favorite among the crowd. Pucker up and give ampalaya a chance. You’ll never know, this veggie might just start to top your list!
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| Charsiu Pizza (Php 390) and the S'mores Pizza (Php300) |
Also try their salads and pastas and the appetizer to beat – the Tuna Tataki (Php340).
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| Sauceria's Pastas and Salads |
Drinks to try would be the ginger soda, mango yogurt, and the Alamid coffee which is sourced from a Mt. Apo cooperative.
When asked to describe the food at Sauceria, we were given the simple answer -“nothing is an afterthought”. With the extra care put into their food selection and preparation, I'd have to agree with that.
SAUCERIA
25 Bonny Serrano (formerly Santolan) Road cor Sunrise Drive, Quezon City (near Camp Crame)
Contact Number: (02) 584 3967
Email Address: sauceria@gmail.com
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