Ladies and gentlemen, meet my latest addiction, Happy Lemon Cocoa/Coffee with Rock Salt and Cheese!

Cocoa on the sides, Coffee in the center 

If there is one thing which is partly to be blamed for gaining back all the weight I lost is this fresh delight from Happy Lemon - the Cocoa with Rock Salt and Cheese and the Coffee with Rock Salt and Cheese. I never regretted being adventurous in trying out this one because I definitely loved it to the point that I've been craving for it almost every single time. Seriously.

One of the restaurants that I would always wish to frequent into every single time I chanced upon The Peak in Gaisano Mall is Pepper Lunch. This Japanese-inspired steak restaurant softly opened its doors to Davaeno foodies last 2012 but it was only last March 17, 2013 that this restaurant was formally inaugurated. 

I was lucky to be invited as a blogger to this momentous occasion. I had instantly become a fan of Pepper Lunch ever since I first tasted a Pepper Rice meal last November and from then on, I had always wanted to come back every now and then. There must be really something in their dishes that does not only satisfy our hunger but create an instant craving that will make you drag your feet to visit their restaurant again.

“Fine Steak, Great Value!”, that is Pepper Lunch’s promise to the people. It is the only restaurant that provides mouth watering steaks and pepper rice at an affordable price! The original from Japan has landed to the Philippines and offers a unique dining experience where guests could cook their food the way they want it.

One of the owners of this franchise, the multiskilled athlete, Chris Tiu, was there to grace the inauguration. It was so inspiring to hear how his love for a business like this has made him turn a dream into a reality. 

 The first time I fell in love with Cafe France's Beef Lasagna was during my practicum days in UP-PGH barely three years ago. I first had a taste of it when my classmates and I decided to had a late lunch at Podium and oh boy I got so enticed. Ever since then, their beef lasagna has become one of the food that I made sure to eat every time I am in Manila. Ever since then, the same beef lasagna had also become my staple airport food every time I get to fly back to Davao from NAIA Terminal 2.

When I heard about their opening here in Davao, I got so giddy like a little child seeing her favorite candy within her reach again. And just last Tuesday, I was able to visit their branch at The Peak where I had another Tuesdate with the BF. It was my first time to really dine in at their place but I have already been a satisfied customer of their breads, croissants and sandwiches which I usually order for take-out since they opened their doors in this city.

The first time my curiosity got triggered with Pepper Lunch was during the time that I saw a long line of people in their Greenbelt 5 branch. I thought to myself that definitely, their food must have been very good for people to be patiently waiting to be seated considering that the price is a bit steep to my liking. That same curiosity also wanted me to try their meals at that moment but the impatient me opted to dine in another restaurant.

Then I heard that Pepper Lunch already opened another branch at The Peak in Gaisano Mall. On our first visit, the BF and I backed off because like I said, the price was a bit steep and we weren't that hungry enough to splurge around P300 for every meal. However, on one special day in November (it was in fact our monthsary. Notice how delayed this blog post is?), we finally gave Pepper Lunch a try.

Teriyaki Beef Pepper Rice with Egg

Curry Beef Pepper Rice with Cheese