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Sunday, March 11, 2007

Apartment 1B's Gourmet Comfort Food

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Sometimes it would take a good restaurant to kick off my blogging grove after an out of town adventure. I must admit that the concept of Apartment 1B was quite interesting. It seems to be a generic name with a classy touch because of the 1B -- (but the Apartment 1B is the actual unit name in One Lafayette Square which was formerly an unknown bar). The Gourmet Comfort Food conveys that this is a place for people with good taste, and a place to leisurely enjoy a good meal with friends. But sometimes you would think a resto would use Gourmet word as an excuse to charge high prices. This 2 month+ old place is owned by Marivic Diaz-Lim with interiors by Popi Laudico (of the Chef Laudico's family).

The prices are reasonable given that the food lives up to its name gourmet comfort food. But be prepared to spend about P500/ head. They are open as early as 7am in the morning and closes at 11pm (mon-thurs) and 2am (fri-sat). They are closed on Sunday unfortunately. This is just walking distance from the Salcedo market so this is a good place to have lunch after the visit to the weekend market. It is a two floor resto with a seating capacity of 70 (i think). The second floor is a cozy place specially the tables with the sofas. I'm tempted to rent the entire second floor which is good for 40 for P45,000 for a despedida party we are planning. Overall, great food anytime of the day!

Apartment 1B Interiors by Popi Laudico

This is the first floor area of the apartment. It is recommended if you can get the comfortable sofa chairs (see below).

Very Nice kitchen counter which reminds me of the australians restos in Singapore. The waiters are friendly too.

As you go up the stairs, this cozy table setup with sofa chairs and rug underneath is just one out of the three tables in Apartment 1B. These are the hot places to reserve.

Interestingly, it has a TV for watching UAAP, NBA or PBA games! The best place in my opinion is the table in the far end. It is private and has those sofas.

Gourmet Aidan is learning how to order but there are no pictures for him to point to.

Apartment 1B Menu
Wine Menu and Beverages Menu
Breakfast Menu
Starters, Sandwiches and Entrees
Dessert and Small Plates Menu

Puree of Squash and Ginger, herbed croutons -- Fantastic blend of fresh squash soup with a ginger kick to it.

Baked Samosas, mushrooms, spinach and cheese (P200++) -- I never loved samosas (the fried ones) until I tasted this soft but crunchy samosas. The spinach and cheese combination was very good that you'll forget that each samosa would cost you P70+.

Special Beef Lasagna and Garlic Bread P390++. This beef lasagna was tasty and very good. It is part of the weekly menu and our only complaint was it was obvious that the lasagna was reheated that is why the top lasagna layer was "makunat" (stale ba ang english?).

Crabcakes, Fresh Lump crabmeat, mustard sauce P250++. The crabcakes were flawlessly done with good salad dressing and mustard sauce. the potato bits are a bit salty to our taste.

White Toblerone Cheesecake, Berry coulis P180++. No doubt, you have to end your meal with this killer dessert of Apartment 1B!

Apartment 1B: Gourmet Comfort Food
Marivic Diaz-Lim
One Lafayette Square
132 L.P. Leviste Corner Sedeno St
Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227
Tel: 843-4075
Email: apartment_1b@yahoo.com