Heading back to Garapan, we remembered we haven’t tried Café at the Park yet, and we were sure it was open.
We were not disappointed. The appetizing aroma of food and the friendly smiles of some friends, including Café at the Park owner Gabriel Boyer met us when we pushed open the doors.
We headed to a table at the farthest end and browsed the menu a cheerful wait staffer handed us.
Pressed for time, I decided to try the Loco Moco from the main entrées for $8.95 and did not regret my choice. I started out with the vegetable soup that came with my order. In a few minutes, my Loco Moco which was grilled beef patty sitting on a bed of steamed rice and topped with fried egg and soya cream sauce was served.
My buddies ordered the Sunday lunch special which was crispy yet tender fried chicken bits garnished with bell pepper and onions, a serving of rice and soup or salad.
After lunch, Boyer tempted us to try the Frappuccino Mocha and we easily gave in. My buddies tried the Frappuccino Hazelnut and Coffee Latte — a perfect way to cap a hearty lunch. If you have the luxury of time, Café at the Park is the perfect place to be.
Café at the Park prides itself as a place “where the world meets the Pacific” and where one gets to experience an extra ordinary fusion of world-class recipes using fresh and local ingredients.
Explore the delights of any of the delectable entrées such as the Chinese fried rice, Singapore fried noodle, baked fish fillet, swimming fried parrot fish, seafood platter, mixed plate, grilled lamb chops, teriyaki short ribs, baby back ribs, grilled sirloin steak or the grilled hanger steak, all within the $7.95 to $21.95 bracket.
All orders from the main entrées are served with in-house Focaccia bread and a choice of soup or salad. The Café’ line of appetizers include chicken kelaguen, brochette, caponata, sautéed mushrooms, garlic butter and shrimp, and home tortilla chips.
Café at the Park also serves a wide selection of pastas, pizza, various sandwiches served with your choice of soup or salad, and desserts. The drink list includes wine, beer, soft drinks, and smoothies.
Done with your meal? Awaken your senses with a cup of freshly brewed gourmet coffee right next door at the Java Beach Espresso. You can while the time away as you bond with friends and family, surf the net using the café’s wireless internet services.
Café at the Park is located across from American Memorial Park in Garapan. The café serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. All major credit cards are accepted. For reservations, call 233-1010/1012, fax 322-5303 or email cafeatthepark@hotmail.com.
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