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Manam Now Open in BGC

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So happy to try the new Manam @manamph in BGC! They opened January 15 and now on soft opening

I LOVE Manam! And I love their new branch! Now at the Net Park Bldg 4th Ave corner 27th streetMana now Open in BGC (8) LOVE THIS SIGN!Mana now Open in BGC (10)Manam in BGC_Menu (11) Mana now Open in BGC (12)   The chefs behind the malinamnam Manam @manamph – Corporate Head Chef of the Moment Group Chef Robert Bolanos and Executive Chef of Manam Chef Ernz Owera.Mana now Open in BGC (7)Mana now Open in BGC (13) Mana now Open in BGC (14) Mana now Open in BGC (16) Love all the shakes!!!Manam in BGC_Menu (4)Manam in BGC_Menu (5)A MUST!  So we tried as many as we could!

Mango+Pomelo+Coconut Cream+Sago shake
Mana now Open in BGC (17)
Strawberry+Kamias shakeMana now Open in BGC (18)Ube+Sago shake
Mana now Open in BGC (19) Gabi + Black SagoMana now Open in BGC (25) Still my favorite menu that gives you choices for size – It’s like Chinese restaurants but even better 🙂Manam in BGC_Menu (9)

We came for merienda but ate like it was lunch and dinner combined 🙂  So many yummy things on the menu!!Manam in BGC_Menu (1)House crispy sisig – Signature dish at Manam.  They have to have XXL size for this 🙂Mana now Open in BGC (20)Manam in BGC_Menu (13)Manam in BGC_Menu (12)Manam in BGC_Menu (14) Watermelon Sinigang – 0ne of their best sellersMana now Open in BGC (24) Manam in BGC_Menu (3)Turon of Mango and Kesong Puti Mana now Open in BGC (6) Not So Dirty Ice Cream – Queso! YUM!Mana now Open in BGC (5)Many of the items in the All Day Menu are new and only in BGC for now so come on over to try them!Manam in BGC_Menu (7) TWIST – Caramelized Patis Wings – Each restaurant of the Moment Group has a chicken wing version 🙂  Mana now Open in BGC (23)
Crispy Pancit Palabok – YUM! Mana now Open in BGC (21)Manam in BGC_Menu (8)Sugar glazed corned beef belly silog!Mana now Open in BGC (2)  Bibingkang ubeMana now Open in BGC (3) Bibingka de LecheMana now Open in BGC (4)Mana now Open in BGC (15) Mana now Open in BGC (9) Mana now Open in BGC (11)
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Cochinillo by the Cookery

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 Yummy Valentine Cochinillo for lunch today by Chef Michelle Tomacruz @chefmichelledt Very tasty!

Previous entry: The Cookery Gourmet Catering Sept. 30, 2015

Moroccan by Chef Michelle Tomacruz of the Cookery December 10, 2015

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 Order it as part of your party platters or catering if you haven’t tried it yetThe Cookery Party to go menu 2The Cookery Gourmet Catering Party to go menu 1Michelle Tomacruz the cookery party to go menu 3The cookery party to go menu 4

Celebrating Valentine’s at M Dining Bar

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Avoiding the Valentine crowd and celebrated already today for lunch.  We have spent many happy occasions in this place ever since it opened! The building will be demolished so they have to relocate. Looking forward to the new location. Meantime Come visit M Dining before it temporarily closes on Feb. 20! M Dining Bar Massetom dining closing temporarily masseto The loves of my life….missing 1Chef Javs James Masseto M Dining Bar  So happy to see this beautiful young lady Cecile Ang.   Thank you for your delicious recommendation!!Cecile Ang M Dining Bar Masseto Pig’s EarsPigs ears M Dining Bar Masseto  Squaquerone, Fried Rosemary, Honey and grilled bread. Squaquerone is the soft part in the middle of a Burrata. Yum! It went so well with the grilled bread!!!Squaquerone masseto M Dining Bar Summer Truffle Burrata, chestnut pesto, squash fondant and grilled breadBurrata M Dining Bar MassetoSteak Tartare Rosti.  Thank you Cecile for telling us about this. It’s not on the menu but it’s super yum and I don’t even like Steak tartare! It went so well with the Rosti potato, Parmesan cheese and that sauce! I scraped all the leftover sauce with bread!! A MUST!!! It’s off the menu so make sure to ask about it! M Dining Bar Masseto Steak Tartare Rosti  Tagliatelle, Uni and Crab- YUM!!!Taglierini Crab and uni pasta masseto m dining bar  Grilled prawns, chorizo risotto- YUM!!!Grilled prawns risotto m dining bar massetoSea bass, corn puree and garlic foam- YUM! Everything YUM!M Dining Bar Masseto Sea bassIl Flotante, Caramel and Almonds.  A MUST to order!! Reminds me of Canonigo!! Il Flotante M Dining Bar MassetoValentines day 2016 m dining masseto

Back at East Cafe

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Back at East Cafe!  This is becoming my hang out! 🙂

Previous entry:  Lunch in East Cafe Jan 16, 2016 

Happy to see Tita Tess with Ana and Elyn Back at East Cafe (2)I am spying on their food!  They said this is so good!  I will try this next time! Fried Cod fruit saladBack at East Cafe (3)Lunch in East Cafe (5) Back at East Cafe (4) Back at East Cafe (5)Lunch in East Cafe (2) Salt and Pepper Crab salad again! 🙂 Back at East Cafe (11)Back at East Cafe (6) YUM!  Ebi Tempura MakiBack at East Cafe (7) Back at East Cafe (8) Lunch in East Cafe (3)Kamote friesBack at East Cafe (9) Binondo LomiBack at East Cafe (10)
Lunch in East Cafe (6)Sumaki with Fog City Creamery ice cream scoop! A MUST!!!Back at East Cafe (1)

Bespoke Dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu

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 Check out what Happy Ongpauco-Tiu @happyongpauco_tiu is cooking up nowadays in today’s Philippine Star @philippinestar Lifestyle section ( Click below to go to the article )Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (21)Javier's Birthday by Private Dining

 Happy prepared a most special dinner.  Here are more photos from that eveningJavier's Birthday by Private Dining (16) Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (6)Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (2)Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (4) Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (8) The Spanish TablePrivate dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu 11Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (3)Private dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu 8 Private dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu 10 Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (10) The French CartJavier's Birthday by Private Dining (7) Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (17)Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (12)Private dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu 20Private dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu french 2Private dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu french Private dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu 13Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (9) The Indian Deskthe indian desk private dining happy ongpauco tiuJavier's Birthday by Private Dining (5) Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (14) Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (13) The Filipino ClosetThe filipino cabinet happy Tiu private diningPrivate dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu 18Private dining by Happy Ongpauco Tiu 19Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (20) Javier's Birthday by Private Dining (1)
Contact +63917 678 0386 /+63915 450 5628 or visit her website at http://www.happyconceptgroup.comprivate dining by happy tiu contact

Kikufuji with Bambi

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I’m not kidding when I say this friend of mine likes to feed us! This is her second time to take me here in one of her favourite places – Kikufuji.  Her Tito Benjie was there too! 🙂Tsukuji with Bambi (5)

 UniTsukuji with Bambi (2) Uni TempuraTsukuji with Bambi (12)Grilled pork ribsTsukuji with Bambi (3)Salmon Shake ( Tail )  Only P 200 + for these two tails! 
Tsukuji with Bambi (6)All set lunch meals have spicy tunaTsukuji with Bambi (4) But Bambi gets a special one with more mayo and more tempura crumbs! haha!!  She’s a regular here and she even knows which Chef has to cook her dishesTsukuji with Bambi (7) Chirashi of Bambi – her favouriteTsukuji with Bambi (8) Tsukuji with Bambi (9) Saba for me 🙂 Tsukuji with Bambi (10) Unagi for RinaTsukuji with Bambi (11)Group shot 🙂
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Apple Fritter

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Discovered a cozy place called Apple Fritter @applefrittereatery in Foster City.  It used to be a Taco Bell  
Apple fritter Foster City 1Apple fritter Foster City 2 Cute window full of freshly baked doughnuts at @applefrittereatery.  Love  local restaurants that are not chains. Apple Fritter – Breakfast, doughnuts, burgers and anything bacon Apple fritter Foster City 30Apple fritter Foster City 5Apple fritter Foster City 6Apple fritter Foster CityApple fritter Foster City 3Apple fritter Foster City 12Apple fritter Foster City 4Apple fritter Foster City 19Apple fritter Foster City 24Apple fritter Foster City 11Apple fritter Foster City 10Apple fritter Foster City 15 Apple Fritter (4) Apple Fritter (5)  Love the trinkets all over the place – it’s still Halloween and Christmas here and love the string of bulbs in the ceilingApple fritter Foster City 8 Apple Fritter (7) Apple Fritter (8) Apple fritter Foster City 21Apple fritter Foster City 27 Instagrammablewich – pork chorizo, scrambled eggs, melted cheddar, mixed greens, salsa, chipotle mayo on a grilled egg bun served with hash browns, taters or balsamic greens.  Mexican type of taste Apple fritter Foster City 25Apple fritter Foster City 26Apple fritter Foster City 20Tuna MeltApple Fritter (9) Apple Fritter (10) Apple Fritter (11)Apple fritter burger menu #23 OH YEAHHHHH!
Fresh niman beef, grilled onions & mushrooms, melted swiss, hula sauce. Apple Fritter (13)Apple Fritter (15)Apple fritter Foster City 22  Chocolate Chip pancakes which has warm chocolate chips on top ( aside from the choco chips inside the pancake )Apple Fritter (12)Spread the warmed chocolate chips on top! YUM 🙂
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Apple Fritter

Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall

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 Fireside by Kettle @fireside_ph is now in Makati!!! At Powerplant Mall @powerplantmall Soon they will be opening another branch in Resorts World

Previous entry:  Fireside by Kettle Jan. 8, 2015Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (1) Chef Chiloy!Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (17)Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (2) Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (3) Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (4) Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (5) Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (6)Ladies lunching at Fireside 🙂 Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (20) More beautiful ladies – Andrea and Kris.  Congratulations Kris on your upcoming Baby girl Andrea Mago and Kris Sevilla Fireside by Kettle powerplant mallFireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (7)Hot crab and artichoke dip
Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (10) Steak SaladFireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (11)  Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (8)

 50/50 Meatloaf – 50% ground bacon 50% ground angus beef, bbq sauce, garlic mashed potatoesFireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (12) Slab of bacon side dish Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (13) Lamb RibsFireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (14) Grilled HalibutFireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (15)The famous Buttermilk fried chicken fingers – always a must in every tableFireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (16)Fireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (9)Chocolate Honey comb mousse cakeFireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (18) S’moresFireside by Kettle Now Open in Powerplant Mall (19)

Kimukatsu

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A few months ago we ate in Kimukatsu.  Beside it a restaurant had just opened and the line was so long
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I love how the tonkatsu is made of thin layers of porkKimukatsu (5)

And there are different flavours – especially cheese 🙂Kimukatsu (10)Kimukatsu (2)

CHEESE PLEASE 🙂Kimukatsu (4)

Or just have all 🙂
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We tried the KurobotaKimukatsu (14)Kimukatsu (19)Kimukatsu (18)

YUM 🙂Kimukatsu (20)

WOW! I hope to try this soonKimukatsu (7)Kimukatsu (6)

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