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March 10, 2014

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Bouchon Bakery by Chef Thomas Keller

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We drove towards Napa Valley and went to Yountville for dinner. We were early so we followed the recommendation of my friend Triccie to pass by Bouchon bakery

WOW!! LOVE!

Gigantic macarons 🙂 and very delicious

Everything looked so good!! And because it was before dinner, of course we were hungry. Mom bought some and they offered to bring it to our dinner restaurant which is the sister restaurant of Bouchon 🙂

Show kitchen

Love the names of the pastries

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March 10, 2014

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Old Town Sushi, Dash and Hotaru

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After having two meals in PAL – dinner and breakfast upon arrival, James is still hungry arriving at 830pm San Francisco time 🙂 Good thing Pepe knows where to take us! He told us that in Old Town Sushi there is always a line – so of course I am curious and agreed to try it

An extensive menu!

But I am here for the rolls! I love American Japanese rolls. James doesn’t but I like trying and having variety

I wish I could try all! 🙂

But Pepe told us that one of the popular rolls here is the Number 1 roll and true enough I saw almost every table order this! So I ordered it

Oh my gosh! This is the highest roll I have ever seen and tasted 🙂 I LOVE IT! 🙂 The mound is made out of kani. I liked it but maybe next time I will ask them not to put anymore the hot sauce

View from the back! We were three and we could not finish this

James on his healthy mode – everything grilled

James likes Japanese because it’s healthy and yummy of course. There are so many Japanese restaurants in the area! In one street there could be 10 🙂

We went to Dash in San Mateo as recommended by our friend, Carlo. The place was full so they put us in the Sushi bar which was perfect for us

Anago for me! I love Anago! A bit different from the usual. James said they don’t usually serve you this long a piece, they only serve the prime parts. But this is okay for me, I still enjoyed it

Tuna sashimi for James! Now I know why he lost 30 pounds!

Another recommendation by Carlo also in San Mateo

As usual James orders the most simple with no frills since it is healthier

This is mine 🙂 Avocado is something I don’t really eat but it’s almost in every roll, the Americans love it and they say its very healthy. It’s a good thing when it is together with other ingredients I do not get to really taste it 🙂 I got the Dragon roll which had tempura, unagi, avocado, mani and cucumber

Close up! Oishi!

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March 8, 2014

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Tatoys

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Iloilo is the seafood capital of the Philippines. They entertain in their dining room instead of their living room. They can spend the entire day eating 🙂 I can blend in easily here I think 🙂 Our lunch was in Tatoy’s this time!

They have outdoor huts by the beach

And indoor dining with aircondition 🙂

That was our table

Our kind hosts

Love fresh buko juice

Everything namit!

Outside the restaurant is this mango tree

Each mango is wrapped in newspaper to avoid the insects from eating the skin of the mangoes

After lunch we walked outside to see the beach. On the way I saw this guy and I asked him what he was selling – PULOT! Bambi had told me to try pulot so I bought some

Just use a stick to eat it – Yum! Very sweet! The girls were saying it reminds them of Kulangot from Baguio but in a liquid form. To me it is like my favourite candy in Bacolod called butong butong

Phone: +63(33)3374276

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March 7, 2014

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Breakthrough Iloilo

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Our first dinner in Iloilo was at Breakthrough! My friend Bambi has been wanting to take me here so I am happy to try the place. This is a must place to go to when in Iloilo. Fresh everything!

I love this sink for washing your hands 🙂

Fountain leading to the fresh seafood – diwal and crabs

It’s all open air except for a room I saw that was like a function room. I loved our table which was the view of the beach

NAMIT EVERYTHING! It was so dark, so please bear with my photos. It was hard also since I was using my hands to eat then had to pick up the camera then eat again – I could not concentrate on taking photos haha!! I know many are expecting a lot for this feature- I am so sorry- I was so tired (waking up at 2am eating at 9pm )!! I was not also able to take the menu anymore but I am sure it is very reasonable and value for your money 🙂 I want to go back!!! 🙂

Lechon baboy! NAMIT!

Aligui rice!

A very Iloilo dish 🙂

A bit spicy for me but I ate and ate! NAMIT!!!!!

I remembered my dad and mom and Gaita Fores! DIWAL! I don’t really eat this but I tried one and it was very fresh!

Lato! It went so fast they forgot I had to take a photo 🙂

Scallops! NAMIT!

Fresh oysters!

Guinataan – I forgot what was the laman

Super namit tanguinge!

Address: Santo Niño Sur, Iloilo City, Philippines

Phone:+63 33 337 3027

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March 5, 2014

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Fresh Seafood Buffet

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Mr. Minguez hosted lunch for us in the island and we had fresh seafood caught by the fishermen! How can you get any fresher than this? This is the FRESHEST seafood buffet I have ever had 🙂

They laid out a buffet table

WOW!!

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March 3, 2014

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New Menu from NawwTy’s Kitchen

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Previous entry: NawwTy’s Kitchen November 25, 2013

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March 2, 2014

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Makan Makan Asian Food Village

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And since we were in the hotel already, we heard about this restaurant which is the restaurant of the hotel

Asian food at very reasonable prices

Again the restaurant is well maintained. Very decent and clean

Step out into the balcony of the restaurant and get a very beautiful view of Manila Bay

They have a head chef but each station/cuisine has its own chef specialising in each cuisine. They have a very extensive menu with around 150 dishes, so I am sure there is something for everyone. James and I ordered quite a lot of dishes and we spent P 1,400.00 for the two of us.

The concept is street food and their specialty is Singaporean – I would assume because the owner of the hotel is Singaporean 🙂 and the chefs were trained by Chef KF Seetoh from Singapore

Roti Prata

Chicken Satay

Yummy Laksa!!! A bit spicy for me but I enjoyed it, though its my first time to try the soup

Some Chinese dim sum – Hakaw for James

Sauteed squid and shrimp with broccoli flower in XO sauce

I liked the very refreshing lemon barley drink and Kopi for James

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February 28, 2014

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Art in Time of Transition by Christie’s

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We had a nice lunch at the Art Fair hosted by Ayala Land catered by Kai and Chef Gilbert

It was so nice to see Tom Mirasol, Head of Sales, Residential Business Group, Giggio Jugo, Vice President of Ayala Land Inc. and Ayala Land Premier, Leya Moya, Head of Projects and Mike Jugo, Head of Sales

We had a superb lunch!

And after lunch we attended the talk by Christie’s. The global art market registered US$ 57 billion for 2012

Thank you Mr. Jonathan Stone from Christie’s for the enlightening talk

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February 27, 2014

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La Creperie now Open in Loyola Heights and Launches New Menu

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Congratulations to these two beautiful ladies, Christine Laman and Cheese Ledesma Ong, on the opening of their latest branch of La Creperie in Loyola Heights! An even bigger congratulations for twenty years of parntership! I really admire friends who can be friends and business partners and still be friends 🙂 To me, that is true success!

They now have five branches, this being the fifth

Love this part of the place 🙂

Make sure to fill up a card when you pass by

A very nice and intimate celebration and blessing with family and friends

Beautiful contemporary music by Manila String Machine

I loved the buffet we had!! Everything was crepes!! We had a crepe party 🙂 and everything was so good

They also launched their new menu which has many new additions! Look for the N for the new items 🙂 Looking forward to going back and trying them

La Creperie Katipunan (at 88 E. Abada st., Loyola Heights, Q.C.). Reserve through 09325112371

Tel. Nos. SHANGRI-LA (584-6540 and CP 0933-5490068) , ROBINSONS GALLERIA (477-7089 and CP 0932-4040863), 403 F. Calderon St.,Bgy. Little Baguio (San Juan) (570-1788), and NEW MANILA (705-7100 and CP 0943-5177041).

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