Tsoko.Nut

I found myself in between meetings at the RCBC Plaza at the corner of Ayala and Buendia, so I had time to roam the 3rd floor food court.  Luckily, I came across Tsoko.Nut and my mouth began to crave for some old-style tableya chocolate drink.  These days, most hot chocolate drinks come from powder in a can, and I was happy that Tsoko.Nut still prepares hot chocolate from cacao tablets.  I first tried this store at the SM Makati, and I was delighted to find a branch at the RCBC Plaza.  The chocolate arrived piping hot, and the aroma was very evident.  It was quite delicious.

I ordered the large mug, which was priced at P89.  I didn't have the appetite for snacks; gauging from the menu, several Filipino style pasta dishes and other pan de sal snacks were quickly available.  I like the cozy, homey, woody ambiance of the shoppe, it wasn't crowded like the typical commercial coffee shops, and the service was very fast.

Xocolat

Chocolate lovers unite!  Seems to me that the battle cry rings in my ears every time I pass by a chocolate store--whether it be a chocolate candy store or a chocolate cafe.  Xocolat at the ground floor of the Promenade in Greenhills has a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, and I enjoyed the business meeting I had there last week.  My chocolate drink came reasonably hot, not too thick nor too sweet.  Reasonable spend, just under P150 per person.  Nice place to lounge around while waiting for friends or family to finish up with the movies.  Next time, I'd probably try out their cakes, they looked delicious from afar.