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Le Gourmet at Rustan’s

By | Foodie, What's New at Rustan's | One Comment

Le Gourmet is the new restaurant concept which recently opened in Rustan’s Supermarket, Makati.  It took the place of the Yum Yum Tree by the entrance of the supermarket.   311731668503_0_bg.jpg  121731668503_0_bg.jpg  101841668503_0_bg.jpg    page-1.jpg page-2.jpg page-3.jpgpage-4.jpg   Right across Le Gourmet is the Vineyard which now has a bar where you can order wine and other drinks and even order food from Le Gourmet. 481721288503_0_bg.jpgpage-6.jpg    At Le Gourmet, there are pastries and freshly baked breads being sold in front…391051288503_0_bg.jpg Aside from being a cafe, the place sells gourmet items from all over the world…. 402051288503_0_bg.jpg 281721288503_0_bg.jpg881051288503_0_bg.jpgWow!! Truffle Cream with Truffle oil!! Yummy!191051288503_0_bg.jpg  My favorite Swiss potatoes can be found here too…791051288503_0_bg.jpg 

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Chelsea Market

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A nice bestfriends lunch place, thanks to Rina for finally making me try Chelsea Market.  We have been wanting to have family dinner here but no reservations are accepted during weekends.  So a big group would be difficult to turn down without reservations.  We will definitely go back with the family or in a big group – Good value for money – New York portions -generous and can be shared.  159420038503_0_bg.jpg  996230038503_0_bg.jpg We were early and luckily to be one of the first to sit down… beautiful interiors…casual and cozy….. 

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and cool looking service staff….

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What a unique bread plate!   

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Rina insisted that I have one of these…..even if I normally drink only water when dining… 

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 Heart2Heart’s favorite part of the menu!!

 

 

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Unique and really deliciously looking desserts………… 

 

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We wanted to share one dessert as we were stuffed already- we asked the waiter for the best selling dessert and he said the Four-Layer Toblerone torte – it was really good!!!

 

 

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And, of course, Heart2Heart will not miss taking a photo of the HEART dessert!!! which no one wanted to break! 

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 Chelsea Market and Cafe

Serendra Piazza Ground Level 

Mc Kinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Tel. 909-7011 or 12

 

 

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Marta’s Cakes

By | Foodie, For kids | 3 Comments

We were able to stop by Marta’s cakes at Serendra last August while waiting for a dinner date…. Did not get to try anything but a cup of coffee.  A friend had a birthday party here for her daughter and I thought it was a great idea.  What a nice place to have a private party!! For sure the cakes and pastries tastes as good as it looks!  

  

Whenever we go to Serendra with the kids, no fail they have to pass by Marta’s to get their cupcakes.  They like to decorate their cupcakes and cookies and eat them after…   

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Valentine’s Day is for friends!

By | Foodie, Valentine's Day | 2 Comments

# 2 Keep only cheerful friends and # 5 Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with HIM/HER.

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They started off with a movie in Dad’s home theater and watched one of my most favorite films and definitely perfect for Valentine’s Day. I think I watched this movie 4 or 5 times: 51z4qvhz9el_ss500_.jpg 

And I later on found out that they had foot massages while watching the movie!  Had I known that they were watching one of my favorite movies and that they were having the massage, I would have come over for the movie too 🙂

It was a nice evening, good food- FONDUE!,  good friends and just full of laughter…. Valentine’s is not only for couples, for lovers, it is also for FAMILY and FRIENDS!

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LOVE ICE CUBES!!!  Only my Mom will do something like that…and maybe me!  🙂 

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Tita Margarita had a great idea- cooking the head of the lobster – everyone else followed…. 

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Then we went inside for a video showing of Dad…. then dessert……….Mom even prepared some literature to explain the liqueur, the cheeses and the Ice Wine we had….

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LMFI

By | Foodie | 3 Comments

 Remember my good friend Michele?

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1.)  Healthier Italian Cooking https://heart-2-heart-online.com/2007/05/24/healthier-italian-cooking/ 

2.)  Dinner by Michele  https://heart-2-heart-online.com/2007/10/26/dinner-by-michele/ michelechef.jpg   

She has finally come out with her menus for private dining at her place.  feb_mar-08-menu.jpg 

She also has Food to Go which you can order for your meals or parties at home.  It makes it easier for you to entertain. ftg.jpg   

 

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Duo

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Thanks Dondi and Lisa for organizing dinner…finally we get to eat together.    Thanks for letting us try Duo for the first time even if you all have eaten there already.  We enjoyed and hope to do this more often with you guys.  We wanted you to meet our good friends Suharto, Rina and Tonypet.  And it was nice of you to introduce your good friends as well, Joey and Monique whom we hope to get to know better.  As we all agree, it is always nice meeting new people and gaining new friends.    duoguest2.jpg


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Duo is a steak place but because it was a friday in lent, many followed the no beef rule so mostly everyone had seafood. We totally forgot it was a friday or else we would have picked a different place.   Many of us  ordered the same thing.  They had an extensive menu and it was good that they had small and large portions which gives the diner a choice in portions.   

 

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Duo Steakhouse & Wine BarSerendraMc Kinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio Global CityTel: 8561200 and 8561300
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day

By | Foodie, Valentine's Day | 2 Comments

My Mom will find every occassion and every excuse to celebrate….Good thing….since it brings us together as a family.  403333238503_0_bg.jpg 775683238503_0_alb.jpg 500283238503_0_alb.jpg 350283238503_0_alb.jpg  540283238503_0_alb.jpg 

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Kai seems to be a popular choice nowadays….

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Appetizers were served inside the dining room…… 

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And outdoors in the garden for the main dishes and to cook the beef…. 

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The highlight of the meal….

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bring out your salts and marinate the beef yourself….this Tartufo salt was just perfect!

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previous entries on Kai:

Catering by Kai, Sept. 2, 2007:  Catering by Kai

Dinner by Kai, Nov. 22, 2007:  Dinner by Kai

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Choi Garden

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We celebrated Chinese New Year at a new restaurant in the Greenhills area. We are hardly in that part of town, but it was nice for a change.  

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Food is very reasonable and very good!  It was difficult to photograph the menu, but you will notice the prices.  

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 Hotpot seemed to be a popular dish in the dining table….

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 The powder room was beautiful as well….

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address:  # 12 Annapolis st. San Juan City 

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