{"id":30809,"date":"2019-03-30T09:26:07","date_gmt":"2019-03-30T01:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=30809"},"modified":"2024-01-25T16:12:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T08:12:24","slug":"tablea-de-maria-clara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/cafe-resto\/tablea-de-maria-clara\/","title":{"rendered":"(CLOSED) Tablea de Maria Clara in Bohol: Serving Creamy Espeso with Puto Maya"},"content":{"rendered":"

A passion project\u2013 this best describes Dr. Mark Romero\u2019s Tablea de Maria Clara<\/strong> established in 2017. A surgeon by profession, Dr. Romero\u2019s character is not only displayed under a white coat but can be easily seen inside Tablea de Maria Clara, a rising cafe in Tagbilaran City<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

What made Tablea de Maria Clara a gem of Tagbilaran City is that it supports local farmers<\/strong> from Guindulman and Sierra Bulliones<\/strong> in Bohol who grow cacao beans made into Sicuate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sicuate, Dr. Romero describes, is a thick and creamy unsweetened chocolate drink, best served hot. The serving is called the Espeso<\/strong>, ideally paired with Puto Maya<\/strong> (suman<\/em> in Tagalog; rice cake in English) with a rose-shaped mango on top.<\/p>\n

\"\"Espeso IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This Espeso Combo <\/strong>can be gulped up any way you want, but as Dr. Romero prefers, you can scoop up the rich Espeso and drizzle it on top of your Puto Maya.<\/p>\n

\"\"Puto Maya \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The result works magic on your palate as the gingery touches of the Puto Maya interact with the sweet mango, only to burst with that creamy, unsweetened Espeso.<\/p>\n

The unsweetened tablea chips used to make this Espeso can also be purchased inside the cafe.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, for those who would like to have a hearty brunch, Tablea de Maria Clara also serves a mix and match of starch, protein, and drink!<\/p>\n

For starch, you have a choice of rice whether steamed or fried, or a choice between french fries, french toast, or whole wheat toast.<\/p>\n

For protein, you get to choose between a bevy of hearty meats, one of which is Dr. Romero\u2019s own favorite, Herb-Crusted Fried Chicken with Fried Rice<\/strong>, tender and flavorful to the core.<\/p>\n

\"\"Herb-Crusted Fried Chicken with Fried Rice \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Its meat, seasoned lightly, remains tender for the rest of your meal and not at all dry, leaving you with a satisfying meal.<\/p>\n

Finally, pair these with your choice of drink from iced teas and Faux-Mosa to what you\u2019ll call your favorite- the Espeso Sicuate.<\/p>\n

A Treasure along Maria Clara Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Tablea de Maria Clara is built with the interest of students in mind, near as it is to a university, the cafe slowly became a go-to place of expats who treat the once-family-home as their own.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

To make it even more exciting, Tablea de Maria Clara, with its romantic atmosphere, also hosts poetry and acoustic nights as well!<\/p>\n

So while in Tagbilaran City, make a stop for a hot cup of Sicuate only at Tablea de Maria Clara!<\/p>\n

Note: Pancakes are also available at Tablea de Maria Clara for breakfast! Pastas are available too! If that will not lure you into the cafe, we don\u2019t know what will.<\/p>\n

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