CITY OF PINES 2022: 113 Wagner Cafe

Hello, hello! Finally, after more than 2 years, yours truly left the confines of the metro and ventured forth to one of my fave destinations, Baguio City (I've been here probably at least 10 times, in total). 

First order of business was to have dinner with good friend S., merely one of the richest persons in this neck of the woods. Upon her suggestion, we agreed on the fairly new 113 Wagner Cafe (so named because it was located on...well, 113 Wagner St. Hehe!). 

Things did not start out promisingly. Waze guided us to this dark, quiet unpaved street, which looked rather dodgy. 

Fortunately, it seemed we were on the right track, due to the sign. True enough, a short walk led to this gate. 

 And when one enters, suddenly it's a whole different world!

 

 

Being a Friday night, the place was full. Apparently, this place was the private residence of the resto owner as well.

On to the food: S. had reserved and chosen the Farm Fresh Food menu, knowing my huge appetite hahaha!

The roasted tomato cream soup was a winner. Great texture, with a strong spicy kick. Perfect for a chilly night.

 The linguini pasta was cooked very well, and didn't scrimp on the ingredients. 

 

The main course, Certified Angus beef striploin steak, could have been a teeny bit more done, in my opinion. Nonetheless,  it was delicious and we (party of 3 adults and 1 small child) very nearly finished it -- syempre nagkahiyaan and left one last piece on the plate hahahaha style bulok amp. :-D

 

 

 

There was a surprise midway through our dinner. The staff starting singing the birthday song, and brought out a slice of chocolate cake.  Then i realized that it was MY birthday that was being celebrated! Wrong month! 

 

But the chocolate cake was flat out superb! It reminded me of the Red Ribbon chocolate cake back in the 1990s, which was so flavourful and moist; before Jollibee acquired Red Ribbon and the chocolate cake became dry and virtually unedible. 

 

 

 

Lastly, the panna cotta came out, and i finished my portion quickly. Can't go wrong with PC! 

 

I'll leave more pics of this lovely cafe, definitely recommended to visit. 

 

 

 

113 Wagner Cafe is strictly by reservation only. Check their Facebook and Instagram accounts for updated information on menus, schedules, etc. 

(Thanks to S. for the food pics!)