What makes dinner with family better? Discounts! Used the Zomato Gold privilege here for 1+1 on food. Two of us have accounts and we were able to use it for our group. The Food: Baked Chicken The usual quarter cut of chicken roasted and served with gravy. The side of corn and carrots are put on top of the rice. Chicken Cordon Bleu Mushroom sauce … Continue reading Food: French Baker’s Salon de The – Family Dinner
Coffee break on promo at Illy Cafe after the Italian lunch at La Piazza thanks to Zomato Gold. For drinks, you have the option to get 1+1 or 2+2, but the +1 should always be the same drink as the one you are paying. Unlike in food, you could order different items and just pay the one with higher price. Cappuccino Served hot on interestingly … Continue reading Food: Illy Caffe – birthday on a discount coffee break
Dining in finally after having take-out a number times in this hip looking restaurant. The Food: Steak and Eggs The steak here was okay, meaty enough in taste but not much as in actual steakhouses. Also, it was tender enough without any significantly tough ligaments to chew on. Nice combination with the eggs. Sunnies Risotto Was craving for that creamy texture in a risotto but … Continue reading Food: Sunnies Cafe
Dining at another restaurant downtown for dinner. More relaxed ambiance compared to the energy of the diners at Ocho. I like the Kinilaw – raw fish meat (tangingue?) cooked in vinegar and spices. The Laing was also good, similar taste/texture with the laing in Manila. The porbida last night at Ocho was different and had more of a creamy saltiness to it. I prefer the … Continue reading Leyte 2019: [10] Acacia Restaurant
One of the coffee shops with the best ambiance I’ve seen so far. Enjoy the homey and relaxed neighborhood vibe instead of the busy commercial energy from other more well known shops. I could imagine myself spending an afternoon here, finally making that novel or the script / show bible I’ve always intended to write. It’s filled with trinkets for display. You’ll find something interesting … Continue reading Leyte 2019: [05] Jose Karlo’s Cafe
Almost autumn, but not quite. Though I won’t get to see the gradient of orange and red leaves, limited edition and seasonal food items are already being sold. Part of the Artful Autumn Series of Starbucks Japan, the Creamy Pumpkin line features interesting drinks inspired by the flavor and color of autumn. From pear, to sweet potato, the third line of drinks in this series … Continue reading Japan 2018: Starbucks at Venus Fort Odaiba
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