Bacon Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl We are always on the lookout for the best clam chowder. If we see it on the menu, we order it! This one is served in a bread bowl which contained the soup. Some bread bowls are too chewy/tough to bite but this one still had a soft quality to it. There are lots of vegetable chunks and clam … Continue reading BGC Food crawl stop 1: Providore
The Food: Lunch Buffet: A deal is a deal. Lunch buffet with old friends even it’s around a year later than scheduled. At least we pulled through! Enjoy a more intimate setting here at Alba Spanish buffet without the crowds of the major buffet chains. Perfect for catch up sessions. Dark wooden chairs or red couches replace the common light weight plastic chairs in other … Continue reading Food: Alba buffet – a deal, a treat
Redeeming Citibank freebies! Industrial inspired interiors after the renovation at this branch – lots of silver metal and bare ceiling setup. The seats were bit cold though because of the material. And the air conditioning was a bit too much at some areas, while the area near the door / window was a bit hot. Charlie Chan Pasta The classic yellow cab favorite. Asian flavor … Continue reading Food: Yellow Cab – credit card freebies
Celebrating a birthday at La Piazza in Okada Manila. With Eatigo, we were able to reserve our table and get a discount thru the mobile app. Interiors gave off a smart casual to formal vibe. Wines on display made you want to get a bottle for your table. Lighting was just right and the place looked nice in photos, emphasizing the curved ceilings. The contrast … Continue reading Food: La Piazza – birthday on a discount lunch
European café-like facade combined with dark blues (almost blacks) and golds gives off a perfect vibe for having pastries or wine even in the middle of the day. Lucky to have this restaurant under the Zomato Gold partners so we were able to try their food at a buy 1 take 1 promo! The Food: Espagueties con Almondigas Roughly translates to spaghetti with meatballs, … Continue reading Food: Vanderlust – wander into food
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