ERICJAZ FOODIES: MAMMA MIA (UPTOWN MALL BGC)

The Yub and I usually make it a date night for Saturdays but since every night became date night for us when he picks me up from work, we decided that weekends should also involve the little guys as well.

YUN AY KUNG SASAMA SILA!

So for that particular Saturday, the Yub and I were in the mood to be good parents (tee hee) and asked the guys if they want to go out with us.

Mati gave us a firm "No way..." because he already made plans to go out with his lola and tito Jon. The traitor.

As for sweet, innocent, little Andrei, he gave us an eager yes. Oftentimes he loved going with me and the Yub without his Kuya because it made him feel special. At the same time, the night is assured to be "quarrel-free".

So the bunsoy is our date for the night and his "reward" for keeping 2 geezers like us for company is that he'll choose our restaurant for the night.

And my bunsoy's choice?

MAMMA MIA!!!!!

While walking around, the bunsoy saw the fountain in UPTOWN MALL. We know how much he loved this and something tells me that he will watch more of this later.

And we're here!!!!

We actually haven't eaten in MAMMA MIA yet. When we were driving up to Uptown Mall and deciding where to eat, the bunsoy pointed this out when he saw the poster at the parking lot. It's actually a good decision because we wanted to try out something new.

MAMMA MIA interiors had that rustic Tuscany feel to it with a touch of romance.

It was pretty crowded when we arrived but good thing we were still able to get a good table.

Ordering up!!!!

Even if it appeared that Manong Waiter was not listening and writing anything down, he got all of our orders right.

ROLL CALL!!!

Egad in the many years that we've been going out and taking pictures, the Yub still doesn't know how to take selfies. GRRRRRRR!

PURO MUKHA NYA!!!

There you go. May BELENS.

ROLL CALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me and my baby bunsoy!

Haaaaay my dearest... Please don't be too grown-up na that you won't join Mommy and Daddy anymore in night outs ha???? Diba you said before that we're best friends?

Won't show the Yub na at puro mukha naman niya yung kanina. BWA HA HA HA HA HA!

ANYWHOOO...

YEHEEEYYYY... Food is here!!!!

All our food was served at the same time. I noticed though that in other tables they had baskets of bread so I asked if it was something they give out complimentary.

They said yes and instantly served us a basket.

And good thing I asked because it was yum!!!

I would have loved the bread to be more crusty though but still, it was so good with the stewed tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

MAMMA MIA Mozzarella Bites (P350.00)!

This was the first time I had mozzarella bites cooked this way. I'm used to just having it fried then served with marinara sauce.

With MAMMA MIA, the mozzarella balls were fried and had a cheesy melted center. Then, it was also doused with white sauce. My bunsoy baby loved it!

MAMMA MIA Calamares (P450.00)!

This was A LOT. I'm sure my Master Mati would love this.

MAMMA MIA Pizza Margherita (P385.00)!!!

My bunsoy loved plain pizzas that's why we would always get the simple yet comforting Margherita.

With MAMMA MIA though I didn't see any fresh basil leaves on top. But they gave a generous drizzle of the basil oil.

Mighty delicioso!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MAMMA MIA Spaghetti Vongole (P350.00)!

Spaghetti was al dente and the garlic oil really permeated into the pasta.

Don't let my bad picture fool you. The serving is actually enough for one cute person (like me). After I poked it with my fork it sprang up with a BOINNGGGG and HELLO, lotsa pasta.