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my first ever food post



I haven't really been visiting this space for months. I always plan to write some things but....we've been so very busy with our daughter's school activities, travel plans and YOLO stuff....but here we are.

Since we're on the topic of "YOLO," I've decided to try something I haven't done before. My husband told me he was being invited by his high school friend, Aaron and his wife Katia, for lunch at Fat Daddy's Smokehouse in UP Town Center --for free. Yup, free...provided I write my honest review about our experience.

So let's get to it.

Honestly, as much as I wanted to take plenty of photos it's hard to do with two kids in tow. But I will tell you this-- I loved the ambiance of the place...also how spacious it was! Space is very important to us because when we go out with our children we bring a lot of stuff-- a stroller, a carrier, a big bag for whatever they need and whatever else we've bought or brought. I also liked how high chairs we're available! Would you believe other establishments still lack these things. They also have paper, crayons and Lego pieces for kids to use while waiting, so there was no problem for our littles.

As for the food.....

I just want to be clear: I've tasted all the food in the following pictures! LOL. I don't really remember all the names...but here you go:


Jera’s Ultimate Pulled Pork and Bacon Nachos- This is my favorite among all the things that we were served. Yes, I love nachos, cheese, pulled pork and BACON. And I am so happy that I am not on a vegan diet anymore...I probably won't be forever because of this. Ha ha ha. This dish was very flavorful and I loved how they put the right amount of jalapenos to compliment the cheesiness.


I was hesitant to try chicken liver because I really do not like the grainy feeling it brings to my mouth and also, the aftertaste...but Adam said that there was none so I gave it a try...and he was right! If you do not really eat liver you better try this one out. I just wished it was served in smaller pieces as it is quite difficult to slice.


Mac and Cheese- this one was one of Bean's favorite (she has 3.) For me, it was a little bit salty.


We were served two kinds of burgers, I don't know which is which-- this one was a bit average for me, though my husband says otherwise.


Hot Mess- I think this is mashed potatoes topped with bacon, cheese and herbs. This is another of Bean's favorite and one of mine, too. I loved how the potatoes weren't starchy and there's creaminess with this dish.


Smoked Hot Links- If you know me I'm a sucker for sausages or anything that looks like hot dogs ha ha ha...so I was excited to get to taste this...I like that it's a bit spicy but it was a little bit on the sweet side for me....and I like sausages salty.


I forgot what these "balls" were called but Bean absolutely loved these! It's mac and cheese fried into balls?? I also liked this and I ate about 3 pieces. LOL.



Smoked Meat Platter- was Adam's favorite out of the bunch. We both agree on how soft and juicy the ribs were and how well seasoned it is you don't even need any kind of sauce or dip! This also had pulled pork and chicken skin. The pulled pork could use a little bit more flavor for me.


Burritos- were a little below average for me. It tasted like wrapped rice...or maybe I prefer more meat? I don't know. It was just that for me.



And for dessert:



SMORES- my absolute favorite of them all. Yes, it's just graham crackers but.... I loved how the chocolate was just the right kind of sweet and bitter (bittersweet?) and how it was still warm when served.

Overall, I liked the food and the place and I would honestly go back again to bring my family and friends. The dishes I'd recommend for you not to miss would be the nachos, the meat platter, and the smores.

FAT DADDY’S SMOKEHOUSE is located at G/F UP Town Center, Katipunan, Diliman, Quezon City