Yes! Wandergirl's back from her "soul searching" or should I say hiatus/lazy mode hehe.
Just to give you guys a little background on myself.. Whenever I have my monthly visitor (haha I know you get me), I have errrrr cravings... Chocolate cravings that is! That is why I have set foot to try 2 of the famous chocolate places here in Makati. Well one is located in Salcedo Village while the other's in Bel Air.
I was thinking of combining my chocolate posts but I think I'll do my review for the cafes separately. So without any further delay, here's my review for Maitre Chocolatier Boutique Cafe.
Maitre Chocolatier Boutique Cafe's located in #28 Jupiter St. Corner Astra St. Brgy. Bel Air Makati City (It's beside Whistlestop - famous for its Hainanese Chicken , RJ Bistro, Starbucks and Fiamma of course). It's owned by Eva Wong, who has been in the chocolate business for 25 years already (so talk about chocolate experts, we know we could trust them). They opened the boutique cafe last December 6, 2009. And they have been doing imports of the following brands of chocolate: Toblerone, Ferrero Rocher, Lindt Master Swiss Chocolate, Ritter Sport and Frey).
Aside from chocolate, this store serves pasta, sandwiches and coffee.. But their expertise would be chocolate as expected so I might suggest that you eat somewhere else if you don't want to eat chocolate :P
For starters they gave me a bowl of Mini Frey Chocolate Bars (yay more chocolate for me)
Then I ordered for the famous Ferrero Hazelnut Crunch Cake - Php 280
If you love Ferrero, then this cake's definitely for you. Crush the Ferrero Chocolate Balls mixed with delicious chocolate and whip it on top of a soft chocolate sponge cake... Mmmmmmm need I say more?
For my drink, I ordered for the Classic Hot Chocolate - Php 150
(Although I was having a hard time in choosing among the Spicy Hot Chocolate, the Nutella Hot Chocolate and the Classic. The Classic Hot Choco won because I am in search for the perfect Hot Choco. Hahaha but I will definitely be back for the other Hot Choco contenders though)
It has a thick consistency which was a good sign that I was in for some chocolate bliss. I like the dark feel or taste it has because it wasn't too sweet which was perfect since I had the Ferrero cake. So definitely a thumbs up for me.. Haha I'll probably let you guys know which Chocolate Cafe wins for my "Search for the Perfect Hot Coco Contest" after I finish doing my chocolate shop hunting. LOL.
Well I had a boring morning today but this afternoon turned out pretty awesome for me! It was sinfully fattening but definitely worth the additional rounds I will be doing next week. Hahaha oh well I guess I have to double or even triple my rounds at Highstreet for my chocolate cravings these past few days ;D
Ohhhh before I forget.. I love the ambiance of Maitre Chocolatier Boutique Cafe, it's not that big so you better make reservations if you're gonna go there for Valentines' or other holidays... But they do accept walk-ins. Plus when I was there eating my Ferrero cake, haha they were playing my favorite French Song, "Samba de Mon Coeur qui Bat" by Coralie Clement. (MmmmmmMMM Hahaha I just wish they played it a little louder :)) Bingi kasi ako :P hahaha)
Telephone: +632 8978559, 8962529
Email: mchocolatier.manila@gmail.com
