Sunday, December 30, 2012

The French Baker

Some places don’t need an introduction. They simply announce themselves the moment you walk in—through aroma, atmosphere, and that unexplainable feeling of being exactly where you’re supposed to be. The French Baker is one of those places.

From the first step inside, there’s a gentle kind of craziness in the air. Not loud, not chaotic—but the good kind. The kind that comes from shelves filled with golden pastries, the hum of conversation, the clink of plates, and the intoxicating scent of freshly baked bread. It’s sensory overload, but in the most comforting way.

Then comes the yumminess—undeniable and unapologetic. This is food that doesn’t need hype or clever marketing lines. Each bite feels intentional. Buttery croissants that flake just right, breads with a crust that crackles before giving way to softness, and dishes that balance richness with restraint. Nothing feels rushed. Nothing feels careless. It’s the kind of yumminess that reminds you why simple, well-made food will always win.

And yet, what truly sets The French Baker apart is its classiness. Not the stiff, intimidating kind—but a quiet elegance that welcomes rather than excludes. It’s refined without being pretentious, polished without being cold. You can walk in wearing office attire, weekend clothes, or anything in between and still feel like you belong. The space invites you to slow down, to linger, to enjoy—not just the food, but the moment.

What makes it fantastic isn’t just the menu; it’s the experience as a whole. It’s the feeling of comfort wrapped in sophistication. A place where you can meet friends, take yourself out on a solo coffee date, or simply pause from the noise of the day.

The French Baker isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a reminder. That good food doesn’t need to shout. That class can be warm. And that sometimes, the best kind of craziness is found in something as simple as a perfectly baked piece of bread.

I'm loving this place.
Craziness ...
Yumminess...
Classiness...
Fantastic !!!


Must try - soup inside a bread. I missed this, it's bringing back the good 'ol days when I was working in Mall of Asia.







~mac

Monday, December 24, 2012

Nagsasa Zambales Part 1


4am | December 22, 2012 we boarded the Victory Liner in Cubao Metro Manila going to San Antonio Zambales to spend the weekend in Nagsasa - a faraway cove from the outskirts of Mt. Pundaquit. Originally, we should be going to Anawangin cove but because of my friend insisted that it's so commercialized, we ended up boating further going to this place:



I love the ever changing shades of the mountains, from one side, it's turning orange, from another, it's lush green - it depends on the wrapping clouds from above.





Enormous vista on picturesque of  open skies
Enclosed in towering two mountains of symmetry
A gorgeous panorama of a coved sea  with calming waters
Feasted the eyes, gorged by soul and left wonder to the heart

Creations, of nature's beauty
Of purity in aesthetic, of soothing artistic prowess
Makes one's heart to die of contentment





Yes, the sands. the heaps of mountains so close to the beachfront. the pine trees, you can smell the sweet, tingling aroma. the waves and waters gleaming from your eyes. the beach, as if we're the only souls occupying it. Yeah, i'm loving it!!!!




More images to upload, including my "daring" pictorials... LOL, Gotta grab some more shut-eye. The one night stay camping is totally "biten".








-MAC

Wednesday, December 19, 2012