My Michael Phelps wannabee swimmate
Mark Gabriel, who happened to be my
college classmate's cousin (it's a small world after all...), invited us to try his boss's newest restaurant in Bonifacio High Street named "The Stock Market." A flashback came to me....
Who: Me, my classmates in Financial Analysis, and a market education staff
What: Stock Market Orientation
Where: Philippine Stock Exchange - Ortigas
Why: So we can submit a 3-5 pages reaction paper
I may not be knowledgeable in the stock market but thanks to our field trip, some of our dumbest questions were answered. At least I know how to answer questions like "What is a stock?" and "How come there are a lot of old Filipino Chinese people who can barely walk or in wheelchairs are actively participating and clapping in the Philippine Stock Market?"
I wondered what the menus are in The Stock Market. Will there be grilled chicken ala AIG? Merrill Lynch Bull brains and balls? How about bailout burgers with eggs? Are the menus listed in a stock board with prices listed as share prices? With all the US financial crisis mumbo jumbos, this is a very timely branding for a restaurant.
As we entered inside the restaurant yesterday, I found out its entirely different from what I wildly imagined. The logo of The Stock market contains a pineapple, which, as Mark mentioned, suggests that is partly owned by Del Monte. I am not sure if they're actually selling pineapples. The place looks like an improved version of Heaven N' Eggs.
Here's what we ordered (I don't know the names but all of them are deliciously good):
Tomato Fondue with Mozzarella and Parmesan Croutons
Fettuccine
Chicken
Catfish
Ravioli
Peach Drink
Because it's a little bit pricey, it's a restaurant that I'll probably visit on special occasions only. When it comes to taste, it's definitely worth it.
Satisfied customers: Claire and Cheng
