Fusion cuisine combines elements of various culinary traditions while not fitting specifically into any. Fusion cuisine is meant to be enjoyed by people who are experimental when it comes to food.
Portuguese Chourico (close up)
Suddenly craving for something new, Karla, my mom and I immediately rushed on a Saturday afternoon to try the dishes here in O’sonho located at the Eastwood Cybermall. As Portuguese cuisine is not that popular here in the Philippines, I think it’s about time that I try something new and interesting. The best thing is that this restaurant didn’t fail me as it pleased my palate even though I haven’t really tired Portuguese food (except for Peri-Peri Chicken). Well, appreciating food shouldn’t be limited to what you have already tasted before. Continue reading →
It took me more than 2 months to finish all my Australia related blogposts and so now I come to the end of it. My last decent dinner in Melbourne.
Coming home from work at 5:30, I decided to go out and treat myself to a fancy dinner. I would usually buy something to go and eat dinner in my hotel room. My boss urged me to go have dinner in Southgate, Yarra. I know there are lots of nice restaurants there overlooking the Yarra River so I rushed to ride the tram to Southgate. Continue reading →
When I was in Legazpi, I announced in Facebook that I was there when suddenly, Denden Villanueva, my grade school batchmate in St. Scho Manila messaged me to visit her restaurant in Daraga. I felt excited about it because it’s been ages since we’ve seen each other. Imagine, we were in prep when we became classmates. I didn’t realize that she’s now managing her family’s restaurant. The restaurant started years ago and was dormant like the Mayon Volcano nearby and just recently opened last May 2009, now with my schoolmate managing it. Continue reading →
Malinomnom, 195 pesos per order
Entering inside Nomnomnom! instantly gave us that “homey” feel. It’s something that one would usually look for in a restaurant. Nomnomnom! is for those who have an adventurous taste and gives you a different experience for each familiar dish. We tried their Malinomnom and Fried Ravioli. Continue reading →
Fruity Wonton Salad @Php 285
SM Mall of Asia is such a big mall with lots of dining places to choose from. A lot of them are already existing in other establishments but one of its unique restaurants is Unit 8 Cafe located near the bayside of the mall.
Fellow food bloggers and I were invited a few weeks ago to taste the delicious dishes that Unit 8 has to offer. Basically their dishes are a mixture of different international cuisines. So let’s start the foodtrippin’!
The Fruity Wonton salad is very good most especially if you’re health conscious. The wonton is made of cream cheese. It’s served with raspberry vinaigrette on the side. Continue reading →
Brothers Burger is celebrating its 10th year anniversary of providing the best and quality burgers in town. This is a reason to celebrate and make a mark in the burger business here in the Philippines by launching its Wagyu Burger. Wagyu is the considered the most tender among all kinds of beefs because the cattle adopt a different feeding and breeding techniques (from Japan). Brothers Burger supplier of Wagyu Beef is Snake River Farms from the United States. Continue reading →
We were looking for restaurants to eat around Greenbelt 5 that was not that really expensive. And so, we found ourselves inside Solihiya. Solihiya is a fusion of Filipino and Chinese. We were supposed to try the Lechon Macau Salad but I insisted on the Sizzling Bulalo Steak which is already good for two. 
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Last Thursday, a platter design challenge was held at Fish and Co. Prior to the event, we were asked to send ingredients that we would like to use for the assigned theme. Malaysian-themed fish and chips was inspired and I had a hard time picking up which ingredients simply because of Malaysian recipes are quite similar to its neighboring countries. Continue reading →
We were invited to dine in Portico and my oh my I was really delighted with joy because it’s been a long time since I’ve dined to any Chateau restaurant. The last time I was in a Chateau place was in Sidebar Cafe last year and the last time I was in Portico was way back in High School (it was in Malate then, right?).
For our appetizer, we decided to have the Baked Cheese Fondue. It was so good and the nicest thing about it is that the waiter would give you additional bread if you asked for it (and even though you don’t ask for it! ). The fondue is made of melted Fontina and Mozzarella Cheese and topped with chorizo and green bell pepper. Another good thing also about this appetizer is that it doesn’t leave you with the “maumay” taste unlike other cheeses. Continue reading →
Tamaraw Wings
Oops, it’s not profanity guys. It’s just the name of this new restaurant in Makati owned by film director, Eric Matti. He’s not only a film lover, but he’s also a food lover as he’s also one of the owners of Mogwai in Cubao X.
A week ago, we were invited to a food tasting event at F Word, it was attended of course by online food enthusiasts (like us ). It was actually Karla and I’s first ‘babuyan fest’ after the holidays and for this year too (wow, diet fail. lol). We were introduced to Chef Francis who didn’t hesitate to answer our questions. The menu for the night was shown to us and much to our surprise, it was A LOT. The good thing about it is that they gave us small proportions so that we could at least finish until dessert. So let me give you a run down of the dishes that we tasted that night:
Starters: Black Calamares, Hassle Free Gambas and Tamaraw Wings
Soup: Pakbet Soup, Potato Leek Arroz Caldo and F Soup
Pasta: Chicken Liver with Thai Daing, Hipon Labong Ravioli on Basil Gata Sauce and Tuna Tilapia
Main Course: Lamb Menudo, Isla de Maji-Maji, Lechon Kawali and Sole Fillet with Seafood Paella Risotto
Dessert: Durian Cheesecake, Kasuy Tart and Banana Turtle Pie
****Note, the photos here are not the actual presentation of the dishes **** Continue reading →
