How is it suddenly September? They say time flies when you're having fun, but I think that's also true even when you're not exactly having a blast. I just happened to have been too preoccupied with other things to sit down and edit pictures so I haven't been able to update right away.

Today's lunch is at Torch Restaurant in UP Town Center. It's an international fusion restaurant, so on their menu are fancy sushi rolls of some sort right along with pasta and burgers.

Chocolate croissants were something I only ever heard of from Nishii Yukito's old blog so when I found out about St. Marc Café in the Philippines, I thought I was one step closer to trying them. However, it wasn't until I noticed their branch in UP Town Center that I actually had any excuse to do so. Commuting is never a pleasant experience but it's always much worse in Manila, so there was no way I'd go through that much just for a croissant that I may or may not like.

The Clean Plate by Twist stands out among the dining places in UP Town Center with its bright interior and homey furniture, like a rustic little diorama encased in glass. It's only fitting, since they boast of an all organic menu—a natural alternative to the not-so-healthy food offerings of the modern world.