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Dinner at Café 1771

Last September my good friend Dibie treated us to dinner in celebration of her birthday. She told me we were going to eat at Café 1771 in El Pueblo. My first reaction was, “Chateau 1771 is still open?” Ironically the last time I ate at Chateau 1771 was with Dibie and Rochelle some time inContinue reading “Dinner at Café 1771”

Shaved Ice at Cold Layers

After lunch at Yumemiya Japanese Cafe we tried out the new dessert place at Northeast Square called Cold Layers. Not really dessert but these dried mushroom cookies were sold in the store.dried mushroom cookies The shaved ice was similar to Lugang Cafe’s version but pushed another notch higher. For one Cold Layers had more flavors andContinue reading “Shaved Ice at Cold Layers”

Lunch at Yumemiya Japanese Cafe

I pass by Northeast Square along Connecticut St. in Greenhills everyday on my way to work. It’s been open for several months already but I’ve never eaten at any of the numerous restaurants in the building. That’s why when my friend Tisay came to Manila for one of her quick trips I suggested Yumemiya JapaneseContinue reading “Lunch at Yumemiya Japanese Cafe”

Lunch at Cibo

It was a week day and Rochelle and I played hooky. Instead of working we went shopping at Rockwell Power Plant.After a couple of hours of trying on clothes it was time for lunch. We walked around and looked for a restaurant where I can find my ‘diet’ food. We ended up at Cibo whichContinue reading “Lunch at Cibo”

Dinner at Mamou Too

Last month our high school classmate, Raquel wanted to treat us for no reason at all. Well she said she wanted to thank some of us for convincing her to buy an iMac and helping her buy it and getting it delivered to her house. We would have happily done it without a reward. ButContinue reading “Dinner at Mamou Too”

Lunch at Champêtre

I accompanied my dad to St. Lukes Global City for his check up. After that we went to lunch at the new Champêtre. We were both eager to try it since we used to go to Je Suis Gourmand a lot before.I used to love Je Suis Gourmand in the early days when they had theContinue reading “Lunch at Champêtre”

Allies Wonder Peanuts

Let me introduce you to the bane of my diet. My biggest mistake was ordering these peanuts. Warning if you are on a diet do not continue reading this.I don’t know what insanity possessed me to start eating peanuts when I very well know they are not allowed on the Cohen diet. Somehow the naughtyContinue reading “Allies Wonder Peanuts”

Rosemary Roasted Cashews

Last August I hosted a simple dinner for a few friends. I don’t even remember why I did it. I didn’t cook anything except for these rosemary roasted cashews. I’m lucky I have a good cook who did all the cooking for dinner. I got this recipe from Ina Garten aka The Barefoot Contessa. TheContinue reading “Rosemary Roasted Cashews”

Lunch at Nahm Restaurant

Last August I went back to Hong Kong alone to submit more requirements to the Hong Kong immigration. I had to go back to their offices three times and finally the kind immigration officer gave in to my request of for an extension of stay for another two years.( I’m a Hong Kong resident.)I wasContinue reading “Lunch at Nahm Restaurant”

Philippine Airlines Meals Mnl-Hkg-Mnl August 2011

I’m saddened with the chaos that’s going on now with Philippine Airlines. I’m quite loyal with PAL since I’ve never had any bad experiences with the airline. Sure there are some delays but which airline doesn’t have it.And yes I’ve experienced a long haul flight without any lights or video service and that’s on businessContinue reading “Philippine Airlines Meals Mnl-Hkg-Mnl August 2011”