Just when I thought I was becoming tired of the Greenbelt restaurants comes now Mr. Jones. It was certainly nice to meet “him” that warm Thursday afternoon, looking every bit like the hip diner I can hang out for hours and hours in. Hmm, I wonder if they have free wifi ~ my attention seems to have been focused on all the food awaiting us.
With two appetizer rounds, a sampling of three main courses, dessert and an ice-cream filled drink, the tasting that awaited us was particularly heavy. I should have skipped lunch 
We were in Mr. Jones coz it collaborated with Red Ribbon and my favorite food magazine Yummy for a special tasting menu composed of house favorites and some concoctions from the Yummy test kitchen. I can’t wait to bring my family to this diner as they like milkshakes, waffles and the whole lot of ‘em. And the decor is just so comfy-chic and welcoming.
What was served on the table:
The resto’s much-raved about US beef ribcap tapa and garlic overload (P295). I am mentioning this first, but this was actually served last Mr. Jones is an American-style diner, all right, but their fresh take on the local tapsilog is most recommended by those who’ve been here. The serving is generous, and the meat is tender because of the thin, sukiyaki-style cut. Pair this with garlic chips, atsara, vinegar and eggs, any style, and one is easily transported to the tapsilog heaven of our dreams.
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