Pizza Republic Pick + Mix by Giuseppe Genco

Buckle up, Cebu! Something very exciting is about to open its doors very very soon! Like, TOMORROW soon! 

I was privileged to be invited to the dry run of a restaurant that's the first of its kind in Cebu two weeks ago. I've noticed this development in Lahug beside Chikaan during the recent months and I forecasted that it may be a spin-off of Project Pie in Manila. Since I saw this before my Manila trip (which I'll be telling you about soon!) earlier this month, I was hoping to go check out Project Pie so I can compare it. But upon hearing of the lack of customer care and considering the innumerable choices for my restaurant marathon, I was convinced to leave this for the next trip instead. 

Giuseppe is reputed to make the best pizza in town. Even celebrity Chef Gene Gonzalez has this on his list as one of the best restaurants in Cebu. Pizza Republic Pick + Mix by Giuseppe Genco is a fast casual restaurant that offers quality Italian pizza cooked in a wood-fired brick oven at a very reasonable price. Keywords there are quality, Italian, and reasonably priced!

Italian Finals

           Since I'm terribly missing the hot kitchen, here's something to reminisce (for me) and maybe even inspire you guys. :D


        On the final stretch of the last week of classes, the class had to cook in groups for the major's final exam. It was a themed lunch of five courses and the mode of service was tray service. My group agreed on Italian cuisine and I made the menu:

• Soup: Minestrone
• Salad: Insalata Caprese
• Main Course: Pan-seared Rosemary Chicken
• Cereal: Creamed Potato Gnocchi
• Dessert: Tiramisu
• Beverage: Agua Limon

       My group consisted of five members, including myself - Carl, Chene, Pepe, Art and I. We delegated each recipe to each member to finish the menu asap and I kept it as simple as possible. 

Minestrone by Pepe

Insalata Caprese w/ balsamic reduction and olive oil
by Art

Pan-seared Rosemary Chicken by Carl

with Creamed Potato Gnocchi by me  

Tiramisu by Chene

Agua Limon by Art

And by our powers combined, you get this! :D

I don't know about you, but that's making me hungry. :))


We were so busy we didn't get to take a group photo. :( 


I miss cooking with my group and I hope we'd still stick together for every kitchen lab subject 'til the end of our course. 




Cooking is <3!

xoxo,

Babe for Food

- your BFF in Cebu dining! :)