Honest Italian Goodness at Gotti's Ristorante

After enduring almost three (3) hours of grueling traffic, before finally reaching SM MOA.  We were in desperately need of replenishment.

 

 

 

The first restaurant we saw was Gotti's Ristorante an Italian restaurant serving delectable Italian food. 

 

I was wanting to order the specialty pizza and pasta, but the rice meals were equally heavenly looking to let pass.

 

 

The boys ordered Banana fruit shakes and shared an order of Classic Lasagna and an appetizer (I forgot the name - but it is an oven baked folded pizza), while my husband had Tuscan Steak and me, Chicken Parmigiana.

 

 

Food were rich and flavorful, typical of Italian cuisine.  

 

My Chicken Parmigiana was generously topped with tomatoes sauce, would have been perfect if they added more cheese.  

 

My boys finished their lasagna, with 2-3 pieces of the wrapped-pizza appetizers left-over, which they insisted we take out.

 

As for my husband, he was busy with his Tuscan Steak... 

VERDICT

Servings were huge, with the order enough for 2 people sharing.  Half-way through my Chicken Parmigiana, I was so full and can't hardly finish, even if I wanted to.    

Price was reasonable given the serving portions and quality of food.

We came in on an odd time (late lunch, early "merienda") and we were the only ones dining, so we were treated very well (I cannot comment, if staff are as attentive otherwise).  The good service complemented the delicious food.

Yes, we will be back!!!

(Logo, taken from Gotti's facebook page) 

 

The Gotti's branch we visited is located at the Ground Floor, South Wing of the SM Mall of Asia (MOA), Pasay City. 

Click here to visit Gotti's Restaurant facebook page <<<<<<<

BDJ Box - PURE & SIMPLE ..my kind of thing (July 2014)

 

BDJ Box brought out the natural beauty in us bellas with it's

July 2014 beauty box, aptly themed Pure and Simple.

 

The box containing mostly full sized products, was like an answered prayer, from last month's mediocre in size items.

 

I love this box.  Contents are 100% usable (...ones you would normally pick up from stores' shelves).

 

So what's inside?

 

• Nivea Pure Effect Exfoliating Wipes- 22 wipes pack costs, P139.  It rids my face, off dirt and grease, while it exfoliates and refines the skin. 

My latest find courtesy of BDJ - Nivea Exfoliating Wipes!

I feel in love with this product, from first use. I so swear it would be part of my shopping cart from now on.  It is a perfect travel companion to freshen and clean your face, under the hot and humid Philippine weather.

• Nivea Anti-Perspirant Invisible Spray - 150ml costs P184. The sample that came with the box is 30ml. I haven't tried this yet, but the product guide claims it protects your cloth from stain, and you from sweat and body odor. 

• Nivea In Shower Skin Conditioner (It is a lotion you use in the shower. I initially thought, it was a shower gel.) - 100ml costs P109.  The product looks promising as it claims leaving your skin moisturized. Packaging also says it contains 50x more Vitamin C (no mention of comparison product). The sample, unfortunately was a tad too small at only 10ml (good for one time use), hence I can't say much!

From L-R/T-B (a) Celeteque Back Acne Spray,
(b) Magic Spell Eyeshadow and (c)Hygienix Gel and Spray

• Celeteque (Back Acne Spray) - 50ml is priced at P320.  Product guide says it exfoliates the skin leaving it blemish free.  It would have been a perfect, if only I have back acne (hehehe). 

• Magic Spell - Enchanted Eyeshadow - 6g costs P199.  I would say price is very reasonable.  The palette has 3 shades, for a extra-dramatic appeal. 

• Hygienix Hand Gel and Spray - A 100ml hand gel costs P45, while a 55ml hand spray costs P40.  Both went straight to my purse for quick hand sanitizing.   

L-R/T-B: (a) Vitress Instant Relax and Vitress Hair Solenn,
(b) Keratin Complex Travel Valet Care Kit and (c) Pink Sugar Fire Fragrance

• Vitress Instant Relax 30ml, costs P75 while, Vitress Hair Solenn 30ml costs P80.  I am not new to Vitress products, since I have been using them to tame my soft wavy curls.  Both helps make your mane look naturally soft and silky.

• Keratin Complex (shampoo and conditioner duo) - 89ml costs P495.  This shampoo and conditioner duo is sodium chloride free, which is good for those with dry hair (sodium chloride in shampoo and skin products tend to reduce moisture in skin and hair).

• Pink Sugar Fine Fragrance Mist - 250ml fruity collection costs P299, while the happy, dreamy and naughty collection costs P349.  My box came with a Wild Cherry and Marshmallow variant.  I was happy that it came in full size, however, the one I got was a bit too sweet smelling for my liking.  I wished I got a more fresh scent. 

I just adore beauty boxes, what is there not to like? 

This month I got my money's worth and more for my subscription.

I am a one happy mama!