Weekday Blues: The Blue Plate Specials At Racks...

Can't get over the slow weekday blues? Spice it up with a flavorful Blue Plate Special at Racks...

Kick out the notorious weekday blues with a sumptuous lunch at Racks with their Blue Plate Specials. A comforting meal at Racks always does the trick, and the Blue Plate Specials are just what you need for a flavorful punch to get over the dreaded weekend blues...

And having your own Blue Plate Special is easy, with all your favorites in one plate. Just choose your favorites, which include the Classic Pork Rib Plate (P 375), the Rib Flakes Plate (P 345), the Garlic & Cheese Sausage Plate (P 325), or the Sweet N' Smoky Pork Rib Plate (P 395). Then pick your rice, Steamed, Java, or Garlic Rice. And finally, select your side, and your options include Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, Corn & Carrots, and Pasta Salad. And you're on your way to kick-out the dreaded weekday blues...

Each Blue Plate Special comes with a refreshing glass of Iced Tea (L) to complete your meal for even more value. As my Blue Plate Favorite was served, have your Racks Barbecue Sauce, both Original and Extra Hot, by your side. Time for some serious eats...

The Rib Flakes Plate (P 345), with tender shreds of Racks' signature pork ribs just brings back fond memories of childhood summers when my mom used to shred left-over chicken and pork adobo and deep-fried to crispy perfection. The distinct smoky notes of the signature ribs linger long after the first bite, capped by the intense flavors of the Racks Original Hot Sauce. Paired with soft Java Rice and creamy Potato Salad, it's a complete meal guaranteed to make any weekday so much better.

Always a favorite, the Classic Pork Rib Plate (P 375), with a tender, flame-grilled, fall-off-the-bone slab of juicy pork rib paired with Java Rice and Coleslaw is my way of getting past the weekday blues, and it just works for me all the time. A fork is all you need for the ribs, delicately falling-off-the-bone with each gentle slice. The familiar and comforting smoky hints and the savory richness of the pork ribs just melts away any trace of the weekday blues, replaced by vibrant flavors.  

And if you want to indulge in even more pork love, go ahead and just give in with the Racks Classic Pork Ribs (P 395-Quarter Rack/P 615-Half Rack/P 1,095-Full Rack) with your choice of sides.There's just nothing like the good old-fashioned flame-grilled and dry-rubbed pork ribs, and Racks still serves some of the best in the metro.

End your classic meal with another favorite at Racks. The Classic Apple Pie A La Mode (P 155), a rustic pie stuffed with sweet apples and topped with velvety smooth vanilla ice cream ends your weekday feast on a sweet note. Get your own Blue Plate Special at Racks, available from Monday to Friday, and kick off the weekend blues with your dependable Racks favorites all in one plate...

Racks is located at the El Pueblo Complex, ADB Avenue corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Pasig City, or call 632-1458 for inquiries.

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