If you're looking for premium quality meats and cuts head to my favorite butchers at Green Farm…read moreMeat shop where you can buy not just meats, but ingredients, seasoning, sauces, beverages and even uncooked rice. What's amazing is that their products are more affordable than local markets, mini marts or supermarkets. I like buying here for the reason that; there are no lines, no hassle and very fast service. It's already my routine in the morning that I stop by Green Farm to acquire the freshest meats to cook for my family's meal. I appreciate that the store is always squeaky clean and spotless; and doesn't smell like stored cold meat. Meats are kept in large hygienic refrigerators and other merchandise is placed on shelves with clear sliding glass, so no need to dust off the dirt off of the product. 13.

Ever since the Monterey meatshops opened many years ago, it's been one of the places where we buy…read moreour regular supply of pork, beef and chicken. It's owned by San Miguel Corp. which is practically a guarantee of quality. Sounds like an ad, no? But it's true. Monterey does sell only meats and meat products of consistently high quality. The branch along Dona Soledad Avenue in Better Living Subdivision, Paranaque City is no different. The place not only sells all types of meats, but pre-cooked dishes as well. An all-time favourite is their embutido which must be a top seller because they sometimes run out of this meatloaf. You can steam it or fry it for a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner. They call it a meatshop plus because they also sell all kinds of stuff, from ketchup to toyo and patis. Soft drinks and juices are available too. Like all branches of this chain, the place is kept spotlessly clean. This must be a requirement to own and maintain a franchise. You can get your meat supply fresh or frozen. They're all good. I give this place five stars because I know anything I buy there has passed all quality controls, and then some.

Actually, it's not just a meat shop. It's a mini grocery…read more When my mom is too lazy to go to the market and when the maid can't be sent alone, I have the unfortunate task of going to Monterey Meat Shop. Don't get me wrong, this place is really convenient for those who live in the area. They have meat (obviously), vegetables, cooking oil, herbs, noodles, different sauces and ice cream. (I only go for the ice cream.) If you're a senior citizen (like my mom), don't worry if you forgot your senior citizen ID. They have all the senior citizens who live in the area and frequent the shop fill up a form. The cashier will just ask you for your last name, does some math and you get your discount. Another great thing about this little shop is that they accept all major credit cards. Don't have a credit card? You can use your ATM or debit card. Sorry, they don't make 'pa-utang' or 'pa-lista' though. Oh, and they accept reservations! Last Christmas, we needed chicken to make relleno. They didn't have any that day, but they said if you put in an order the day before you need it (your chicken or meat), they'd have it for you the next day.

Whenever Merville's Monterey Meatshop doesn't have what I need, I cross over to Moonwalks Monterey…read moreMeatshop and get what I'm looking for. They sell meat and a whole lot of other products like cooking oil and ice cream. What makes this Monterey Meatshop different from the one I always go to, is that this one has more vegetables for sale. And the shelves are full of vegetables in the morning. It's always fresh and at reasonable prices too. There are fewer staff here so it gets pretty slow when there are lots of people. You do have to remind them about your order and how you'd like them to cut it. But overall, their service is still good.

I am actually the worst person to write a review about this place. I would actually never go here…read more Why? I don't eat meat. Or seafood. Or any animal by-product... which is what you call a vegan. I do this not to piss people off by my "fussiness", but because I don't want to hurt any animals. My family, however, does not share the same sentiments and good intentions as I do. So when we eat out, most of the time they get the final verdict on where to eat...and they chose this during one of our family dinners. I didn't feel like picking through a salad, so if I'm in a typical restaurant and the salad options don't seem appetizing to me, I head on over to the pasta page of their menu as chances are, there is something here for me... and there was! I'm proud to report that I've had one of the best pesto dishes at THIS place. THIS. WHY. WHY THIS PLACE?!?! I don't even feel comfortable setting foot here without feeling queasy, but their pesto pasta is just so good (remember to hold the cheese if you are vegan, though). It even has pine nuts! Okay my enthusiasm makes me sound like a pine nuts virgin, but how often do you get good pesto pasta that has pine nuts? Not very often as these babies can get pretty pricey! Anyway... so there you go fellow vegan/vegetarian. I wouldn't recommend this place ever, but if you're here and there's nothing you can do about it, there is GREAT pesto waiting for you.

I remember as a kid, I hated it when I got served those red hotdogs. I never thought they were good…read moreand I often thought about what went into making them. When they touched hot rice and stayed on it for long, the rice turns reddish pink. It was disgusting! I've always liked the sausages that we're made well without the artificial coloring. Real, good quality sausages that are perfect for grilling and serving at parties or simple meals. I also like veal bratwursts and kielbasa. These are great for grilling and are a crowd pleaser. When I host BBQ parties, these are my go-to and if I have time, I always go straight to the supplier. Other deli's and groceries are fine but Bitewise Trading has very competitive prices so this is a good supplier if you want to save money. They also sell deli meats, breakfast items such as colorless tocinos (pork and chicken variety), tapa (pork and beef variety), stuffed breadsticks in a variety of flavors, dimsum in large packs and econo sizes, siopao, and powdered drink mixes. The quality of all their products are great and they are all free from MSG, Prague powder, and artificial coloring. All very tasty and excellent! Good place for buying in bulk. Pick up prices are cheaper than deliver prices so plan ahead and save money if you can!

I've never been interested in this establishment, some friends chose this place so I was forced to…read morego. They advertised an anniversary promo where they offered 50% off some dishes on August 1. Around 10pm July 31, our group ordered some bottles of alcohol and patiently waited for the clock to strike 12, therefore making it August 1. Come midnight, we tried ordering the discounted dishes but we were informed that the promo would start the next day. We tried to talk to the manager, who sarcastically suggested that they could write down the time during August 1 when the promo would take effect. If they wanted to offer the discount only after they open on the day itself, they should have indicated that in their callouts.

I remember checking into this place one night with one of my girlfriends. We were rather drunk at…read morethe time, having come from nearby Hyve for an event. Thinking we were still sober and feeling like our level of buzz was rather subpar, we decided to grab one last drink for the road at Butcher Shop. When my friend and I walked in around midnight (indeed, Cinderellas we are not) we found ourselves seats right at the bar. We meant business. Cue serious quick-act-like-you're sober faces. What I liked about the servers here is that they humored us. Service was prompt and the staff was very friendly. Sadly I don't remember their names but I remember we both ordered a single shot of something each, and we were given an additional two glasses full of one of their vodka-based cocktails with orange juice. Needless to say we overestimated our drinking capacities because we could barely get to the halfway mark on our cocktails. Embarrassed and even more so inebriated, we decided to ask for the bill. When we finally received our totals we were surprised to find that the cocktails were on the house. Yippee! If you're doubtful about my experience, I can confidently tell you that the service was the same when I came back a couple weeks later, far more sober than the first time. Prices are slightly towards the pricey side but not as bad as other joints. I would come back here again for a quick drink if I found myself in the area again.

Across Makati Cinema Square, along Pasong Tamo in Makati is Kitayama Meat Shop, a butchery selling…read morelocally bred wagyu cattle, which is bred in Bukidnon. I've tried several cuts of their meat already and I must say that although the meat is locally sourced, the quality is at par with the best out there. Kitayama's clientele are mostly well-established restaurants and chefs and curious guest who is interested in quality ingredients. On a refrigerated display are the different cuts of wagyu meat, which they slice in the premises in whatever thickness you prefer. Aside from the numerous cuts of wagyu meat, the store also has interesting pre-packaged options on offer like the wagyu burges, sausages and beef tapa. I've tried the tapa myself and it is absolutely delicious. So for your next barbeque or cheat day, make sure to drop by Kitayama and get several grams of their meat. It will surely be such a meaty treat.

AMBIENCE Restaurant was well-lit and very lively especially…read morewhen their staffers started dancing to what seemed to be a "Manila Girl" melody. FOOD & BEVERAGE The free bread they served before the big dishes tasted like doughnuts, and the second serving was burning hot! Peanuts were also free. All American Cheeseburger was simple, juicy and tasty while Beef Ranchero was the best of all dishes tried and something I would strongly considering for next visit. Crispy Chicken Strips and Chicken Strip Basket were the same but the latter was for kids. Grilled Bone-in Pork Chop had fine mashed potatoes with hints of tiny chunks while the meat was not too tough to cut. Meaty flavor was good but didn't make me feel too guilty to try. And for drinks, Raspberry Margarita was not that strong but pretty tasty and fun to drink slowly with our meal. I only had sips so it might be stronger than I thought. SERVICE Staffers were quick and smiling while wearing shirts with prints on the back saying "I Love My Job." We ordered a Beef Ranchero for dine-in and takeaway, but surprisingly, the one for takeaway arrived way ahead of the dine-in version plus the Chicken Strip Basket, also for dine-in. Our waitress shocked us when she offered to reheat the takeaway to be served for the meantime. A better suggestion would've been more appropriate and we chose to wait for the newer one after quite a number of follow-ups instead. The supervisor or manager that went to our table was apologetic. I just thought it would've been better and more heartfelt if he delivered his apology to the person who directly got disappointed; telling our parents was very polite but a tad bit safe and evasive, in my opinion. I'm still throwing a 3 as a rating because I still want to return and I know they have good food despite the pricing.