Last November 30 I spent the whole day in Tyson’s Corner Center, a popular mall in Virginia. After shopping I met up with my cousin Sharon for dinner. I wasn’t really hungry but when she mentioned eating at Michel I was suddenly excited. Having eaten at Michel Richard’s Central, I had even higher expectations forContinue reading “Dinner at Michel at The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner”
Category Archives: Virginia
Thanksgiving 2011
I was very excited to spend my first Thanksgiving in the United States last November amidst family and friends. Our dinner was mostly made by my cousin La, aka Chinese Martha, and Sharon and lots of dishes brought by the guests. I had one contribution too. La made the first three appetizers. Granted that theContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2011”
Around Middleburg, Va
After lunch at The Fox Hound we walked around Middleburg and did some window shopping. The first stop was Home Farm, a traditional butcher shop. Home Farm No frozen meat here. Everything was fresh and chilled. Bacon donuts anyone? The Christmas Sleigh specialized in German and Austrian products. The Christmas Sleigh I just had toContinue reading “Around Middleburg, Va”
Brunch at The Fox Hound
I arrived in Virginia early in the morning. After unpacking and some breakfast we drove to Middleburg, Virginia. Only half an hour from our location the area felt like I stepped back in time. This is my cousin Lanneth with her hubby Chee and kids Ethan and Erin. She was my host for more thanContinue reading “Brunch at The Fox Hound”
Dinner at Vapiano
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! For my last meal in Virginia I chose to eat at Vapiano. Sharon and I already ate there a week before but I didn’t have my camera with me. I liked it so much that we went back with La and her kids so I could shoot and eat again. VapianoContinue reading “Dinner at Vapiano”
Lunch at Restaurant Eve
La brought me to Old Town, Alexandria to try one of the most lauded restaurants in the Virginia/DC area, Restaurant Eve. The restaurant was located in a historic warehouse that the owners converted into a quaint restaurant. To get to the restaurant’s front door you have to pass through this dark hallway. The restaurant hadContinue reading “Lunch at Restaurant Eve”
Grilled Burgers
I know it’s snowing in most parts of the US and it’s raining in Manila but maybe these burgers that we grilled last August in Virginia will remind you of summer and make you happy. I know it made us full and happy. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you will knowContinue reading “Grilled Burgers”
Crowded House at Wolf Trap
One of my favorite things to do in Virginia is to watch a concert at Wolf Trap’s lawn section. The first time La brought me to Wolf Trap a few years ago we watched the musical Rent. Last July I got to watch one of my favorite Aussie bands from the 80’s, Crowded House. IContinue reading “Crowded House at Wolf Trap”
Bingsoo at Le Matin De Paris
After dinner at Honey Pig, Sharon said we were going to have bingsoo for dessert? Bing what? I couldn’t wait to find out what she was talking about. When we got there I was surprised to see the name, Le Matin De Paris. It was a French bakery owned by Koreans. It looked like yourContinue reading “Bingsoo at Le Matin De Paris”
Honey Pig Gooldaegee Korean Grill
Every time I go to Virginia my cousin Sharon brings me to a Korean restaurant. This time we went to Honey Pig, a popular restaurant in Annadale that’s open for 24 hours. I read from the other reviews that the place always has lines. We were lucky to find a table for our big groupContinue reading “Honey Pig Gooldaegee Korean Grill”
Shoot First Eat Later 