The Real Thing Diner

It seems that Coca-Cola has remained the most recognized brand in the world for a good solid 30 years now.  The beverage has several versions--Regular Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Light, Coke Zero, Cherry Coke, Vanilla Coke--and is available practically everywhere!  In Il Terrazzo mall along Tomas Morato in Quezon City, you will find a restaurant devoted to the soft drink, aptly named "The Real Thing Diner."  This restaurant not only serves Coke, but also uses the beverage as an ingredient for the food.  Vicky, Monique & I tried the burgers and the spinach walnut fetuccini last Saturday lunch; we could distinctly taste the soft-drinks used in the food.  The place has a wall devoted to various Coke memorabilia, and I understand from the staff that from time to time, they schedule memorabilia trading days, which are well-attended by avid collectors.  I learned from a Magic 89.9 FM radio plug, that the harpist Noelle Cassandra, is a part-owner of this restaurant, and we noted that her CDs were prominently displayed at the counter.  Now that the other restaurants in the second floor of the mall have already closed down (this includes Bistro Napa and a Thai restaurant), the diner is the place to have a good Coca-Cola snack--and this I mean literally, as in Coca-Cola in your snack food!  Hehehe!  Spend is about P250 to P300 per head.  Bring a camera, as the background memorabilia would make interesting photos!