Smalltalk Café: A Taste of Italy without the Jetlag
Layout Design and Text by Katherine C. Eustaquio
Photos by JC AgustinPublished in Sidetrip Travel Magazine Jan-March 2011
Chef and restaurant owner Bernadette Peralta Factora wanted to open a small restaurant business when she came home to Bicol almost 11 years ago. Since there were many local eateries in Legazpi City already, she and her brother decided to offer Italian and American dishes to the locals, who yearned for a taste of something new.
What started as a small front yard restaurant with only 12 small round tables evolved into a quaint home restaurant that became the “talk of town.”
And when tourists started pouring in because of the whale sharks in Donsol, her brother suggested they fuse local dishes with foreign ones. With their array of delectable fusion dishes and a homey interior filled with photos and other memorabilia of the “Old Albay”, Smalltalk Café has become famous not only for its signature dishes but also for its strong connection to the city’s glorious past. Perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends, people come here to dine and strengthen the bonds they make. Come, let us have a “small talk” at the café.
SMALLTALK CAFE051 Doña Aurora St., Legazpi City, Philippines 4500(052) 4801393 / (052) 4378708 Smoltok_cafe@yahoo.comMany thanks to Didette N. Peralta
Photos by JC AgustinPublished in Sidetrip Travel Magazine Jan-March 2011
What started as a small front yard restaurant with only 12 small round tables evolved into a quaint home restaurant that became the “talk of town.”
And when tourists started pouring in because of the whale sharks in Donsol, her brother suggested they fuse local dishes with foreign ones. With their array of delectable fusion dishes and a homey interior filled with photos and other memorabilia of the “Old Albay”, Smalltalk Café has become famous not only for its signature dishes but also for its strong connection to the city’s glorious past. Perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends, people come here to dine and strengthen the bonds they make. Come, let us have a “small talk” at the café.
Highly Recommended
Pili Basil Pasta
Smalltalk Café’s take on the famous pesto dish. Made with savory garlic, large strips of basil leaves, and crushed pili nuts. (P110.00)
Highly Recommended
Bianco e Verde
The new pizza dish that would keep the town talking.
Made with pesto, cream, parmesan, and mozzarella (P231.00)
Laing Pizza
One of Bicol’s favorite dish on a thin crust pizza with
cheese and pineapple slices.
Highly Recommended
Ten's Salad
A refreshing salad made with “sigarilyas” (“purupagulong” in Bicolano),
tomatoes, onions, and vinaigrette. (P40.00)
Highly Recommended
PASTA PINANGAT / LAING
Smalltalk Cafe’s first dish that was embraced warmly by the local market.
An interesting fusion of a province favorite with an Italian flair. (P95.00)
BICOL EXPRESS PASTA
The province’s all-time favorite dish is turned into a sauce served
with al dente pasta. Made with pork meat, alamang, sili, and garlic.
Highly Recommended
Pasta Mayon
You could only find it here! Laing-filled ravioli with tuna sauce. The dish resembles the Mayon Volcano with lava flowing right on your plate. (P95.00)
SMALLTALK CAFE051 Doña Aurora St., Legazpi City, Philippines 4500(052) 4801393 / (052) 4378708 Smoltok_cafe@yahoo.comMany thanks to Didette N. Peralta
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