Abe, where good friends dine

Abe…. Where good friends dine!

the menu cover

Indeed Abe (pronounced as ah-beh) is where good, no make it GREAT, friends dine!

from the group that brought us Cafe Adriatico and more...

Last Friday, Che called for a dinner to discuss our upcoming Baguio trip. I, Mai, Millet and Claire expressed our agreement to attend. The schemers, (yes I am calling them schemers), Che and Mai agreed to meet at Abe Trinoma around 7pm. They said that the late comer will shoulder the bill for the night—having in mind that since I’ll be coming from Makati that I’ll surely be late. Ha! Karma backfired on them, coz I got off from work around 4.30 and was already in Trinoma around 5.30 (a good an hour and a half early!). Che arrived next, around 6.30 and told me that Claire suddenly was not feeling well, hence she wouldn’t be able to make it. Mai and Millet came last—more than an hour late. Che and I were already in Abe around 7pm and Mai and Millet arrived around 8pm.

those in attendance

Food at Abe were gooooood!

Che and I ordered the squid tactics as appetizer…and while waiting for Mai and Millet (so that the waiter will not throw us out if the restaurant for occupying a table). Squid tactics was GREAT! I likened it to calamares only lighter…I like the sauce, a bit sweet and spicy—just the right combo! YUM!

yummmy squid tactics!

When Mai and Millet arrived, we let them know that we already ordered Lamb Adobo, Rellenong Mais, Binukadkad na Pla-Pla and for dessert, Choco Fondue with Fried Suman. But the two added a few more dishes—Sisig ng Pangasinan and Pork Sinigang.

Rellenong Mais...i like!

uber tender Lamb Adobo

(i personally call it ADOBONG SOSYAL!)

Binukadkad na Pla-Pla--it sure was sliced opened!

pork sinigang

sisig ng Pangasinan (although i dont really tasted the difference from other sisig that i'v eaten)

taste of Filipino dessert with a twist!

Choco Fondue and Fried Suman--can you spell YUMMM??

We were stuffed! I loved the Rellenong Mais, it looked llike hash brown but more filling! The Lamb Adobo was soooo tender, felt like the meat actually melted when you bite into it! Binukadkad na Pla-Pla was cool, as weel, I liked their presentation of the dish, but not really THAT spectacular—it was good though, if you’re a fish person you’ll probably like it! Their Sisig and Sinigang was alright as well…:D What I found amazing was their fondue. I never had my suman fried before, so that was surely something new! I realized that fried suman and chocolate is a good combination.

the great friends at Abe

The meal was good but the conversation was even better. We were catching up on what’s going on in the lives of everyone. The real purpose of our dinner was forgotten… we were busy laughing our hearts content!

Then we had a bucket of light beer and calamares at Jack’s Loft. Our Baguio Trip discussion took us about (maximum of) 20minutes. The rest are ladies chitchatting.. (again!) I supposed we never run out of conversation…hehehe

my drink at Jack's Loft

calamares, something to munch on while drinking

Then Che had to leave early (around 11pm) coz she has work the next day. Mai, Millet and I went to Giligans for another round of light beers. I ordered cola this time, as I’m afraid my body will start to react anytime soon on the alcohol content (I only had half a bottle for the whole night!).

at Giligans...felt like a teenager while I was there

We again discussed a lot of topics and future travels. I love spending time with these girls. Not only are they intellectually stimulating to talk to, they’re hilarious as well! Never a dull moment! We (Mai, Millet and I) finally called it a night around 3am…hence I was absent on my yoga class scheduled that morning…haaaay oh well, I had fun! :D

Great weekend indeed! Looks like I really ended the month with a blast!

Realization:

whatever else that maybe lacking in my life, my friends more than made up for it! Sure glad I have great company of friends!

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