1.28.2008

Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano

Last Friday, we had a fantastic dinner at Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano. When I say "we" I am referring to the members of the newly formed "Eating Club". So far our members are Chats, Julie, Lynn, Wenchie, and the lone absentee, Cess. It's not really a formal club. It's just a bunch of moms who like to eat out and have fun.

Anyway, our night out was also the formal (well, informal actually) launch of our club. When we got there we found out that there was an art event going on and that they wouldn't be taking any diners until 9 p.m. It's a good thing that Lynn was able to sneak in earlier and was mistaken for a guest so she was able to secure us a table right away. When we all got there, there was no way they could send us away so we stayed put.

Despite the noise from the event going on, we had a wonderful evening. It was a night of food and talking and star spotting. For the uninitiated, Bellissimo is owned by Cesar Montano who, by the way, graciously posed with us for a few pictures.

Posing with Buboy

Posing by the wine cellar/pantry


Quattro Stagioni Pizza (4 Seasons)


Pasta Pescatore


Pasta Montano

30 comments:

lady cess said...

aba! ang lakas naman ni lynn. showbiz daw ang dating kaya nakapuslit :D

mukhang sarap ng food. i love pasta pa naman. mabisita nga yan. kid friendly ba?

kelan uli???

rowena said...

Hi Cooks, had a great time too...Next time di nako magdala ng bodyguard para walang curfew, he he...Looking forward to our next nite out this February.

Lynn said...

It was a fun night talaga! Sabi nga natin sa uulitin. I guess that goes without saying. We are the members of the Eating Club afterall. I will post about this too this week. Saan kaya ang susunod na eat out? Abangan.:)

tintin said...

Can I join from afar? Heheh.

You all look lovely, but I was more mesmerized by the food. :)

Mitch said...

Kainggit naman!

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Cess!! Oo nga, showbiz ang dating ni Lynn. Ako nga hindi pinapasok. I was waiting outside when one of the guards mentioned that a "someone" entered just minutes before. Si Lynn na pala :)

The food was good..and quite affordable. Yes, it's kid friendly. Kids + pizza + pasta = good time :)

Planuhin na ang next escapade..kailangan kasama ka na ha :)

exskindiver said...

cookie, you looked happy beside cesar ha.
honorary member ako ng eating club, puede?

Heart of Rachel said...

Congratulations to the launching of the "Eating Club". The food looks delicious but the company even greater. Glad you had a wonderful time with a bonus photo op with the owner of the restaurant.

BTW, hope you don't mind, here's a fun tag for Gaby.

GreyMom said...

Looks like you gals had a great time! Paano ba mag honorary member? ;)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Wenchie!! I'm so looking forward to our next eating escapade. Sus, kahit sampu pa ang bodyguard mo, ok lang yun. Hey, maybe we can do take the kids on one of our eating sojourns. Whadyatink?

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Lynn!! It's a good thing you looked like a movie producer (o di ba) otherwise nabokya na ang gabi natin..hehehe :)

I'm excited na to start planning our next adventure :)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Tintin!! You are very welcome to join. Hopefully, you can join us in one of our escapades when you come home to visit :)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Mitch!! Hayaan mo, dalhin namin sa Subic ang Eating Club. Of course, sali ka :)

Kelan ka punta ng Manila :)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Cheska!! Obvious ba ako. I get that way when I'm next to gorgeous men..hahaha :)

Sure, you are an honorary member. When you come home, siguradong kasama ka sa kainan :)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Rach!! It was fun. Maybe next time you can join us na. Maybe we can meet halfway. We'll keep you posted.

Also, thanks for the tag :)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Mary!! Madali lang maging member. Dapat mahilig ka lang kumain. Ayos na :)

So are we counting you in?

vernaloo said...

I was like "Cesar Montano who?" hahaha kasi naman parang hindi si Buboy ang nasa picture...tumaba ba sha or may deperensha lang mata ko hehehe

julie said...

Thanks for the wonderful time, Cookie. Gusto ko ang idea na kasama ang mga kids, hehehe. Dapat dun sa may place where they can play.

Let's have another one after Valentine's Day para tapos na ang celebration ng mga magce-celebrate.

Maybe we could try other country's food specialty though kung ako din, like you, Italian din ang type ko, hehe.

I can't wait for the next one. Cess, sana makasama ka na.

feng said...

aba, aba, absent lang ako ng ilang days sa blogsphere eh may big happening pala! daya nyo ha, next time sama nyo ko!

love the food you ordered plus the fact that you saw Buboy. ano, na ask nyo ba kung true ang balita about him and Sunshine's break-up? hehe, intrigera talaga eh noh.

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Julie!! Sus, Italian food lover ka din. I'm sure di natin papatawarin lahat ng Italian restos dito..hehehe :)

I have a feeling we'll have a bigger group on our next escapade. Great!! The more the merrier :)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Feng!! Kaw kasi eh, tagal mong wala. Please, join us. It'll be fun to have a larger group.

Re Buboy and Shine. Totoo daw. His kids were there, though. Si Shine wala eh...tsismosa din eh..hehehe :)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Verns!! Naku, he's not fat. He's yummy nga eh..harharhar :)

raqgold said...

arrrgh nope, i didnt realize that guy was really cesar montano in teacherjulie's blog, hahaha. sabi ko nga, sali ako sa the eating club ha :D

Analyse said...

kakainggit naman yan..

Chateau said...

Thanks for posting the photos. As usual I am last to post, IF ever I do, hehe.

It was truly fun dining with you girls. Next time sana complete attendance na ang club ha..

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Raquel!! You, of all people, are so welcome to join us. When are you coming home so we can plan it around your sched :)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Analyse!! Hayaan mo, pagbalik mo we will make sure to have an Eating Club escapade together :)

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Chats!! Better late than later, di ba :)

Sana nga complete attendance natin sa next kainan :)

Annamanila said...

The faces look familiar!

When's the next eating binge?

ScroochChronicles said...

Hi Annamanila!! Kilala mo si Cesar?!?

The next eating escapade is on Thursday (Feb. 28). Hope you can make it :)