When you want to treat a big group of friends who have bigĀ appetitesĀ the best and most economical place is a Chinese restaurant. That’s what Jenny did for her birthday treat last January. In the USA friends treat the birthday celebrant, in the Philippines the celebrant takes on the expensive burden of treating all her friendsContinue reading “Dinner at Hai Shin Lou”
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Dinner at Toro Restaurant and Bar
It was the almost the last day of 2011 and the holiday rush was over and we wanted to get together. We also wanted to celebrate our friend’s birthday.Tisay suggested we eat at Toro a Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant in Bonifacio Global City. The place was empty when we got there at 8:40 pm but weContinue reading “Dinner at Toro Restaurant and Bar”
Dim Sum at Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant
If you’ve been following my blog for a while you will know that Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant is my favorite place for dim sum in Hong Kong. It’s the first place we eat at when we arrive in Hong Kong and it’s the last meal we have before going to the airport. You can searchContinue reading “Dim Sum at Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant”
Coffee in Hong Kong
More coffee love from Hong Kong!! All these shots save for 1 were taken with my iPhone 4S’ camera. I didn’t want to lug around my camera while shopping so using the iPhone was just perfect when I felt like having coffee in the middle of the day.One day I didn’t feel like eating ‘realContinue reading “Coffee in Hong Kong”
Lunch at Grissini, Grand Hyatt Hotel Hong Kong
Grissini at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wanchai has the BEST Sunday lunch buffet in my opinion. Ā If you are in Hong Kong for just a few days and want to splurge on one good meal then I suggest you book early for a precious seat at their popular Sunday lunch buffet. Unfortunately we wereContinue reading “Lunch at Grissini, Grand Hyatt Hotel Hong Kong”
Holly Brown Coffee
I’m so happy that coffee love is spreading out in Hong Kong. Holly Brown Coffee is a relatively new chain that has opened several branches in the city. They also have gelato and some quick meals like waffles and pasta. They also sell expensive blends of coffee. I was shocked to learn that these pricesContinue reading “Holly Brown Coffee”
Philippine Airlines Food Mnl-Hkg-Mnl December 2011
I have a long backlog of posts with trips to Tagaytay, Cebu, Taipei, Hong Kong and Boracay. I decided to tackle them in order even though it’s delayed. Ā This starts a series on my trip to Hong Kong last December 2011. breakfast menu I like that PAL offers local breads during their flights. It’s aContinue reading “Philippine Airlines Food Mnl-Hkg-Mnl December 2011”
Herb’s Best Healthy Pantry
A few months ago I received an email from Herb’s Best International founder Fannie Guanzon inviting me to dinner at her home.This is Fannie, my gracious and beautiful host for dinner.Herb’s Best Fannie Guanzon Founded in 2004 by Ms. Fannie Guanzon, it started out by partnering with a poor farming community in Nueva Vizcaya (aContinue reading “Herb’s Best Healthy Pantry”
Dieting while on vacation
I’ve received a few emails from some Cohen dieters who are going to the USA for a vacation and asking how I managed my diet. Here are some of my tips for all those who are traveling and are on a diet.In the US fast foods get a big flack for serving fattening and unhealthyContinue reading “Dieting while on vacation”
Cathay Pacific Economy Meal – LAX to MNL
The food on the flight back to Manila brought back me back to reality and portion control.lunch menu After the disastrous and depressingĀ Low Fat/Low Cholesterol Meal (LFML) I ordered on my flight from Manila to San Francisco I stuck with the regular meal option on the return flight. The food wasn’t bad at all. IContinue reading “Cathay Pacific Economy Meal – LAX to MNL”
Shoot First Eat Later 