Scrumptious steals and deals this week

1. Taste nostalgia at La Moderna

Sample simple but flavorful dishes from the Narciso family of Pampanga with family recipes dating back to the 1940s at Butchie's Recipes of La Moderna Pampanga in Wilson Street, Greenhills. Enjoy beef calitiran, lengua, callos, bulanglang na bangus, kare-kare and the much-acclaimed ebun buro (salted egg) and malunggay sorbetes and buco cheese dayap sherbet.

Butchie's Recipes of La Moderna Pampanga located at the Ground floor of the Health Cube Building, 226 Wilson Street, West Greenhills, San Juan with telephone numbers 385-0387 or (0917)844-7593.

2. Eat 'bromance' pizza at Greenwich

Greenwich just launched the Overloaded Extreme Cheese Pizzas, for men who love pizza and meat with their 'cheesy moments', Greenwich says.

One of the new pizzas is the Philly Cheesesteak Overload, a half-pound roast beef with a double layer of mozzarella and cream cheese, topped with mushrooms and green bell peppers.

Greenwich also touts its Monster Cheese and Pepperoni Overload with a double layer of mozzarella, as having 100 percent more pepperoni than other pizzas. Though a little salty (what do you expect from cheese-loaded pizzas?), both are truly overloaded with toppings and perfect for cheese and meat lovers (men AND women).

Available at all Greenwich branches.

3. Wine and dine with the gang at Galileo Enoteca

For a minimum of five in a group, you and your friends can have delicate cheeses and special cured meats at Galileo Enoteca, with seat meals at P350/ person. The menu includes soup of the day, Garden Salad with Tuna tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette, pizza, Shrimp Scampi in Garlic & Olive oil, pasta, wine and coffee or tea.

They also have "authentic" Italian burgers in the works and will be available soon.

Galileo Enoteca is located at La Fuerza Plaza No.21 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City (817-9118) and Calbayog corner Malinao Streets, Mandaluyong (532-0482 and 534-4633).

4. Je Suis Gourmand's Lamb Feast

For lunch and dinner, you can enjoy a gourmet meal at Je Suis Gourmand at promotional prices. Take your pick from the Grilled Marinated Lamb Tenderloin Salad with Pureed Black Olive Vinaigrette and Parmesan Shavings (P460+), the Sautéed Lamb & Spinach Ravioli with Feta Cheese & Lamb Jus (P380+) or the Grilled Lamb Steak with Yogurt & Tahineh Sauce, Salad & Baked Potato (P620+).

The lamb specials are available until August 29. Je Suis Gourmand is located at G/F Net One Center, 26th Street corner 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Call 815-8801 or 815-8802 for your
reservations and inquiries.

5. Celebrate with Bizu on their anniversary month

Bizu, the patisserie famous for their specialty cakes and macarons, is seven year old this August. For the whole month, get your GRATITUDE COUPON, available at the Greenhills and Alabang branches, which gives you one free dish (pasta, salad or a quiche) for a minimum purchase of P1,000 on your next visit. Get your fill of sweet luxuries and sumptuous pastries and celebrate with Bizu for the whole month.

Promo runs until October 31. Greenbelt branches are not included in the promo.

Galileo Enoteca image from galileoenoteca.com.

Je Suis Gourmand image by Karen G.

Images from Butchie's Recipes of La Moderna Pampanga from Angelo Songco.