Terry Selection

I'm on a roll. And desperate to eat, as a matter of fact. Being a quirkyalone (as my friend Claire dubbed us), i tagged along with chow couple Ivan and Thale to another food adventure: our journey into the wonders of Spanish cuisine as exemplified by Terry Selection.

Since it was on our way, we stopped at Galileo Enoteca deli for a while to get some cheeses and 1 kilo of their orgasmic hot chocolate. Then off we went.

Terry Selection is quite hard to find unless you knew its address or unless you got directions beforehand -- you won't be able to see it from the main road, since its building is situated inside a compound. After a long-ish driveway, you'll see a brightly-lit deli on the ground floor (the restaurant is upstairs). Their deli is my dream pantry: it boasts of a great selection of wines, sauces, dressings, spreads, meat, pasta, chocolate, preserves, etc!

Ivan bought some dark chocolate then we went up to the dining area. It was surprising to note that although the resto was secluded, it was FULL. Since the ceilings were high, you could hear bits and pieces of all the conversations inside the hall. On the walls were shelves and shelves of wines, and you could see the kitchen from where you're seated. A piano with four candles served as the focal point of the room.

We wanted to sample as many dishes as our wallets could allow. It took us quite a while, though, to choose: the options are endless. At last, we compromised and got the following, along with a bottle of a 2003 French Shiraz:

Crema de calabaza al azafran - P140
Pumpkin and saffron soup. With a very rich flavor. On the salty side, but nice.

French onion soup - P195
Careful, it's quite hot.

European mixed platter - P685
Cold cuts (Jamon serrano, Chorizo pamplona) and Cheese (Brie de meaux, Manchego, Tomine de Savoie)

Suspiros - P360
PATIBONG!
Tomatoes with white tuna and mayonnaise on top, while soaking on a layer of olive oil.

Arroz con gambas al "Cognac" - P525

Creamy shrimp risotto on a giant kabibe, with white truffles and brandy. Serves 3-4. Don't be deceived by the small portions, though... we think it's meant to be enjoyed/consumed sparingly.

Chipirones en su tinta - P380
Stuffed squid simmered in black ink and sherry. Its relatively muted flavors complement the Arroz very well.

Cordero en chilindron - P465
Ahh. The highlight of the meal.
Stewed lamb (melts in your mouth perfectly!) with Jamon serrano, fresh and sundried vegetables.

We finished off our meal with a refreshing chunk of 70% dark chocolate.

My personal bill was P965, which isn't bad if you convert into dollars, and if you note the wide selection of stuff we got. For me, it's a homey 5-star restaurant. We're definitely coming back (once our wallets get refilled again, haha).


Terry Selection
Spanish

Bldg. B, Karivin Plaza
2316 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati
Tel. 844-1816

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Open daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm (Restaurant), 8:00 pm (Deli)