I love Bicolano food (spicy, often cooked with coconut milk) and I was glad to get a sampling .... in Bicol itself. First stop was Sibid Sibid Food Park which was near our hotel. This came highly recommended, and true enough, the food didn't disappoint. Servings were generous too, at a reasonable price. I feasted on this Tinutongang Hanit (mud crab with smoked coco milk & coco heart which was only P195 per serving (crabs are otherwise much more expensive in Manila.) I was surprised this dish wasn't spicy. Still, I savored every taste even though eating this ... Continue Reading...
Healthy treats at Oat Square Tomas Morato
During one of those rare times when am in faraway Quezon City, media colleague Jerry Liao proudly showed me the entrepreneurship project of his three kids CJ, Jam and Jaya. They've opened a stall named Oat Square in Tomas Morato which focuses on delicious oat-based drinks and food products. I immediately liked the logo. The first thing that crossed my mind was: glad it's not another milk tea joint! I like the whole concept of focusing on oats since as the owners say, oats are proven to prevent diabetes, high blood pressure and the build-up of cholesterol. Not to ... Continue Reading...
Village Tavern at BHS Central : thumbs up!
Village Tavern is the latest resto of the Bistro Group which is most famous for their Italianni's and Friday's. Since they serve American cuisine, expect hefty servings. Price is at an average of P500 per dish (or $10) but the portions satisfy and the food is good which is why we give it a thumbs up! The Maryland Crab Cakes (P495) are the best in town. This verdict is from my dinner seatmate Adrian Cuenca who lords the kitchen at Elbert's, one of Manila's finest steak houses. You can tell the resto didn't scrimp on the crab meat which is good news for those who ... Continue Reading...
Dove wants you on their next billboard!
Dove held a beauty event at Romulo Cafe in Makati recently to launch their newest campaign "Reveal Your Glowing Skin." Through the contest, they will choose 10 women "who best represent and epitomize the ideals of the beauty brand" to star in their very own billboard on Edsa and as well as a grand photo exhibit at the end of the year. Here's the official poster. Don't forget to check out www/facebook.com/Dove I like the whole idea since everyone gets a fair & equal chance to be a commercial model or celebrity. All you have to do is use Dove beauty bar for 7 ... Continue Reading...
xiao long bao in Manila at Shi Lin
I imagine I must have been a full-bloodied Chinese in my past life coz I love dimsum. There are times when intense siomai cravings hit and I just gotta have it. The soupy xiao long bao is one of those that's been added to the mainstream dimsum list in town and am glad to have eaten the whole variety - from Suzhou to Jasmine to Lugang Cafe and Crystal Jade. There's also another place which serves one of the best (if not the best) xiao long bao and it's Shi Lin. Their decor is highlighted by a display of Asian -inspired lanterns on the ceiling. Here's the one at their ... Continue Reading...
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