Chelsea Market & Cafe @ Serendra

The place seemed very popular, so we had to see what Chelsea Market & Cafe was all about. It was almost 130pm but we still had to wait for a table.


Inside, you'll get the deli-resto feel, with eclectic decor. It can get very noisy. I like the uniform of their servers, both male and female, best: black tee, brown leather skirt/apron and hi-cut footwear. The complimentary focaccia was served with a whole (or half?) head garlic that's been immersed in olive oil for quite some time. I love the blue water glasses. And it's not everyday that you utensils are heavy.

We had rosemary chicken and crispy bacon salad, which was very good. It's has a creamy dressing and generous with the cheese and nuts. The fritto misto collection (below) has fried artichokes, lemons, asparagus (not so young) and calamari, served with sour cream and tomato dips. I'd say it's fine, but more of an appetizer.




We tried out the 10" smoked salmon and greens pizza, which tricks you into thinking that you're eating something healthy (with all that cheese, I doubt it). The pizzas also come in a larger size.


For drinks, I split a carafe of strawberry iced tea with my mom. My brother had a carafe of regular iced tea all to himself.

Chelsea also serves pasta, soup and cheese fondues. You can also get cakes here (280/310 per slice), as well as wines, cheeses, specialty meats. Is it worth a return trip? I think so.

An aside: Hooters is open on Rozas Boulevard. My brother's 12-year-old friend had her birthday there (whose idea it was, he doesn't know). He says that the food is great, but the girls appeal to foreigners, not Filipinos. I see...