Last August I got together with my college buddies to celebrate (very belatedly) Raymond and Gunn’s birthday. It was my first time to eat at Sumo Sam’s and I was amazed with their very extensive menu. There were several things I wanted to try but I let the guys do the ordering since it wasContinue reading “Sushi at Sumo Sam”
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Lunch at Nasi Lemak
When I came back from the USA last August, Nasi Lemak was the first restaurant I ate at with my friend Tisay who was in town from Hong Kong. I really like Singaporean food but haven’t found any good ones in Manila. I’ve read in several blogs that Nasi Lemak is authentic so I decidedContinue reading “Lunch at Nasi Lemak”
Kanin Club again!
It’s hasn’t even been a month since the last time I ate at Kanin Club and two weeks ago I brought my aunt and uncle and a couple of their friends. All of them were from Texas. It’s now my favorite place to bring balikbayans and foreigners to eat Filipino food. I ordered my favoriteContinue reading “Kanin Club again!”
Chinese New Year at Choi Palace Seafood & Shark’s Fin Restaurant
A couple of days ago our family on my father’s side celebrated Chinese New Year. My cousin Bobby chose to have our dinner at Choi Palace in Eastwood Mall. It was my first time to eat at the sister restaurant of my favorite Chinese restaurant in Manila, Choi Garden. I wondered if the food wouldContinue reading “Chinese New Year at Choi Palace Seafood & Shark’s Fin Restaurant”
Lunch at Kanin Club
My friend Ariel from San Francisco is in town and we brought him to Kanin Club yesterday for some Filipino food. Several of my friends already told me how good the food was so I was eager to try it. I’m glad they opened a branch at Ayala Triangle Garden in Makati. Rochelle arrived aroundContinue reading “Lunch at Kanin Club”
Cafe Ilang-Ilang at The Manila Hotel
I never knew there was a new buffet place at the Manila Hotel until I saw Jin’s post. So yesterday 12 of us trooped to the Manila Hotel armed with 6 copies of 50% off coupons from 6 Sunday issues of The Manila Bulletin. Smart move huh? Warning there are lots of pictures on thisContinue reading “Cafe Ilang-Ilang at The Manila Hotel”
Lucy’s 1st Birthday Party
Yesterday I attended the 1st birthday party of my cousin Polly’s adorable daughter, Lucy. Polly and her hubby Al along with both their parents came home from different parts of the US to celebrate this important occasion in Manila. The party was held in Greenmeadow’s clubhouse. It was my first time to go there andContinue reading “Lucy’s 1st Birthday Party”
Casillero Del Diablo wines at Tosca
Last October 20, 2010 my HS classmate, Evelyn invited me and a few wine lover friends to a dinner at Tosca at the Dusit Hotel to celebrate Casillero del Diablo wines. moi, Rochelle, Evelyn, Janet and Deb Casillerio del Diablo, one of the most well know brands of premium wines from Chile is distributed inContinue reading “Casillero Del Diablo wines at Tosca”
Christmas Party catered by Chef Tum
It’s only fitting that my last post for the year 2010 be about good food, fabulous friends and a happy, happy night. A couple of weeks into December we decided to have an early Christmas party among friends and celebrate Pat’s birthday at the same time. It turned out great because Pat paid for dinnerContinue reading “Christmas Party catered by Chef Tum”
Christmas party catered by Choi Garden
Last night I attended a Christmas party at a friend’s house. The food was catered by Choi Garden, my favorite Chinese restaurant in Manila. I didn’t even know they did catering. That’s 10 Peking ducks in the picture. They did the cooking and prep work in the basketball court above the house’s kitchen. The foodContinue reading “Christmas party catered by Choi Garden”
Shoot First Eat Later 