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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chili's Grill & Bar Restaurant Review</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chili's Grill & Bar</span></b><br />
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One afternoon after doing our errands, the G team wanted to try out a new restaurant to de stress from work and to enjoy a little more of the good life. They battled between a couple, but then they arrived on one decision -- Chili's.<br />
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Upon seeing the packed restaurant, we thought we wouldn't be disappointed with the decision. There were two people before us in the waiting area. In no time, we were accompanied by one of the staff inside. We opted to go dine inside so that we can take a better feel of the place.</div>
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Since this is a burger - steak - quesadillas type of restaurant, I had a hard time picking out the food. I love Mexican and American food!</div>
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Greeting the main door of the restaurant is the bar of Chili's. I like the induced party-mood effect of the blue phosphorescence coming from under the bar's counter. The food available in Chili's would be perfect to go with chilled beer or iced margaritas. I actually saw their Alcoholic Beverage section and I was elated to order one, but did not.</div>
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We choose to go with the <b>Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack only) </b>since we were planning for an early dinner. Besides, the picture of it in the menu looks so appetizing. Buttered corn with spices and large pieces of fries were its side dishes. Carbo loading day, it is. </div>
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J was impressed with the steak, while I was just A-okay. I thought it was not that juicy and saucey -- if you know what I mean. I have tasted a much more delish steak at Bourbon Cafe back in our hometown, speaking of which. I should go visit again and take decent pictures this time.</div>
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We ordered <b>white rice </b>as if we were prepping up for a frisbee tournament the next day. It's still a long way home so we thought of stuffing ourselves as to avoid having dinner part II when we arrive home.</div>
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I would love to order nachos and other finger-licking goodies, but I have to count calories if I wouldn't want to grow old fat and unhealthy, right?</div>
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<br />Ketchup for your fries and spices for everything else. I added pepper to my corn. I love spices very, very much.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I wondered why this drink is just called <b>Fresh Strawberry. </b>I was wondering why didn't they named it Strawberries and Cream or something. At the first stip, I knew why. The drink is purely made from fresh strawberries (and some cream and ice of course)! I mean, the glass is like loaded with dozens of those berries. The taste is rich and creamy. It was actually.... perfect. There were large chunks of fresh strawberries too which I enjoyed munching on oh so much!</div>
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When you dine at Chili's, you are sure that you'll receive coupons of some sort. We received two. One was the printed one and the other is a coupon code, which you can only acquire if you have finished up their online survey 3 days after your receipt has been issued. I haven't, I was busy. But, I guess we could still use the other printed coupon which entitles us to a plate of Buffalo wings on our next visit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">CHILI's OVERALL RATINGS</span></b><br />
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I love the feel of the restaurant, the design details and the bar, the warmth that the staff has offered us and the appetizing aura of the people who come visit the place. Nobody is on diet inside that restaurant. When your eyes gaze from one table to another, you feel an energy inside you initiated by the reds and yellows of the food and you just wish you have ordered what is on their table, but this brings us into thinking that we ought to visit the place the next time that we can. The staff were extra friendly, interrupting you while you eat, asking you if there's anything that you need. Well, it's okay as long as they don't go overboard. The price of the dishes are a little expensive though. For me, at least.</div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Carolyn Robb The Royal Touch Review</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When my <a href="http://www.loveisamutt.com/2013/06/catch-up-dates-with-s.html">friend and I met last month</a>, all we had were <a href="http://gastronomicca.blogspot.com/2013/06/catch-up-dates-at-soi-soi-thai.html">Thai lunch</a>, hefty conversations, giggles, pictures and royalty cupcakes on the late part of the afternoon. S and I have the same interests -- books, cutesy stuff and food. So, upon descending the elevator and having laid eyes on this dainty cafe, we agreed to go back to the spot for a parting snack.</span><br />
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Carolyn Hobb founded this premium food and lifestyle brand, The Royal Chef. Carolyn is an executive chef to TRH Prince Charles, Prince William, Princess Diana and the royal families. </div>
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J met with us on SM Aura and he got to join the ladies in having tea. The lovely cupcakes were as if waving their tiny imaginary hands to you, making you crave for them, confusing your brain as to which of them will win the ticket to your stomach. </div>
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See what I mean? I have made mental battles with myself on those that were topped with strawberries. I love strawberries you see. The rich chocolate varieties were easy eliminates because I dislike a concentration of chocolate. The sweet, sweet taste is overpowering and I would need a lot of water to cleanse my mouth of that. I prefer the fruity ones, the subtle tasting ones.<br />
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After a few minutes, I've come up with a decision. I opted to go with this fruity-topped one. The trio combo were strawberries, kiwi and peach (I think). The receipt say <b>Sugarfree Pistachio </b>... and it was chopped. So pardon me for not taking notes. I was impressed with the presentation, but the taste. It was a little bit tangy and cheesy, but cheesy in a not-my-kind of way. So, no I didn't enjoy my order.</div>
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This is J's order -- <b>Blueberry Cheesecake.</b> It was kind of okay. Creamy and the blueberry was thick, so it kind of passed my expectations. And the intricate flower designs around the edges were nice touches. </div>
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This is S's order, <b>Lady Blueberry Cheesecake. </b>Among the three, I only liked this one. The consistency of the cupcake was perfect and there were crushed almonds and fresh blueberries in it so I kind of enjoyed it. Also, the butter cream was yummy.<br />
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The two of us helped ourselves with a cup or two of this tea. J ordered coke. Don't men drink tea these days? I got addicted to tea that I have a mug full of sachets from Marriott (J would take some home for me during his training there). Tea is always perfect with desserts; it makes them more tolerable. I just don't dig sugar, you see. </div>
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Though the credit says the chef was royal, the taste have failed to allow me to feel like a princess. Sorry. The ambiance is really impressive, with the large mirrors and the music, which seems to be coming from an RPG game. I wasn't really impressed with the taste of the cupcakes. I love the designs and the presentation though. And the price is affordable and the staff were very courteous. I would still eat my cakes in <a href="http://gastronomicca.blogspot.com/2011/11/dulgies-my-all-time-favorite-dessert.html">Dulgies</a>!! </div>
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<b>Soi</b><br />
Ground Floor, North Wing,<br />
Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex<br />
Pasay City<br />
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<br />My friend Sylvie and I share a lot of common likes -- books, cute stuff, crafts and well, food. When she and I met a few weekends ago, we started our food tripping and mall hopping with a somehow late lunch at Soi, a Thai cafe in MOA.<br />
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While waiting for our orders we were served with free appetizers -- Thai chips and salted peanuts. Yum! I was ecstatic while lunch started. Chips and nuts are my favorite. The chips reminded me of a familiar, beautiful taste, which sadly, I cannot remember.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pad Thai Chicken | Php 248.00</td></tr>
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We were debating whether to order rice or not. Aside from the fact that we are trying to lose weight, the expensive rice price convinced us to substitute rice with Pad Thai Chicken, a personal favorite of mine too. I love the presentation -- the eggs fried to a criss cross, the meaty and saucy chicken on top, lemon grass and lemon as garnish. I have tasted a lot of pad thais and this one doesn't belong to my top 3. It tasted nice, but did not exceed my expectations. I have a high expectations when it comes to Thai cuisine.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fried Spring Rolls | Php 148.00</td></tr>
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S was right to order this one. I absolutely loved this! The flavor exploded inside my mouth and the orange, slightly sweet sauce even revealed the fullness of the dish. I would love to have this dish again.<br />
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Your Thai meal wouldn't be complete without this Chicken Satay. I have tasted a similar dish from My Thai and I have to agree that the herbs in Soi's have given its meal an edge. Same sauces were served on both restos -- vinegar with cucumbers, peppers and onion plus the orange paste (different from the spring rolls sauce). Though the chicken servings are are a little shorter, they are 1 point tastier than those from My Thai. Don't get me wrong though. I still love My Thai.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">THE DRINKS</span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sala Shake | Php 65.00</td></tr>
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Picking out drinks is a favorite part. But, I have to be careful because I don't like super sweet drinks that can hinder my tastebuds in savoring the various flavors of the meal. When I first opened the beverage section of the menu, this picture of a red drink with ice on top caught my attention and so I asked <i>kuya</i> what flavor does this drink have. He said cherry so I happily ordered one. When our drinks came, I was surprised to see that the actual drinks are exact copies of those from the pictures! So, it was like *JOY* =D and I was kid yapping for mine.<br />
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To be honest, it tasted no trace of cherries. Instead, the taste reminded me of a childhood favorite, ice scramble! And I was super glad that I ordered it. Can you see the evaporated milk showering the ice into the red liquid? However, I can't quite figure out what exactly is this drink's flavor and I did a little research. I thought <i>sala </i>was some kind of fruit. Turned out <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sala_(architecture)">sala </a>is somewhat like a pavillion. I know that, it's the same term on our dialect. So why Sala Shake? I don't really care because the taste and the presentation and the price had me at hello.</div>
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This is S' drink and I don't have a clue on how it tasted like. =\ I wanted to though, but we caught up in all the snapping photos and chika sesh.<br />
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Too bad J was there with me and the G Team isn't complete. He was envious though because he was already falling in love with Thai food, thanks to my influence. Oh, a trip back is just some bus drive away anyway. </div>
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And, lastly for my verdict. Check it out below:</div>
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One lazy afternoon, the G Team decided to check out Ayala Malls' The District. It is a newly opened mall in Imus, Cavite, just some jeepney ride away from home. I wanted to try J. Co donuts for the longest time and thinking that the branch in The District is now available, we went there though it was already a bit late.</div>
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After knowing that J.Co is not opened yet, we weakly stomped our way through the alleys. Only a few stores were operating. Few clothing lines and few restaurants. Then, this bright tangerine store caught our attention -- Manang's Chicken. I saw a posting in SM Dasmariñas saying that Manang's Chicken will open there soon too. So, to satisfy our curiosity, we tried it out.</div>
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Upon the Manang's Chicken's wall was the story of how the store came to be. It turns out that "Manang" is the cook of a family. Manang used to cook her special soy fried chicken everytime the family requested for some. The family can't resist to share the tastiest chicken that they have on their dining table that they decided to sell out chicken on their local restos. Ang bang, Manang's Chicken was a hit.</div>
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The room is filled with orange and red room aesthetics, just perfect for an empty tummy. Don't you know that red and orange are the very colors that are stimulating to the appetite. No wonder if I see cheese powder on sweet corn and smell its aroma, I couldn't resist going near it and handing my coins for some.<br />
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Potatoes! I love them. I love them in every form except in salad. I just have to order chips everywhere I go. Love the crunch I heard when the first piece was shattered by my incisors. The twist of flavors care of the garlic dip was heaven. Sour creams are my fave too.<br />
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And of course, we have to order the house specialty -- fried chicken with soy and sesame seeds. Just like Korean chicken. The skin was perfect and the soy penetrated the chicken's white meat so there was no boredom in my bites.</div>
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Just plain coke for our drinks. Feel that retro vibe? Through this cup, I feel as if I am dining in a hole-in-the-wall food place. As they have claimed it, Manang's Chicken, Ang Bagong Fried Chicken ng Pinoy.</div>
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I blame two years of non-cooking essentials interaction for my constant need to eat out. However, dinner at the French Baker reminds me that eating out can be a good thing. It's one of the pricey (for me) places that actually have a good return for your money. It has a homey appeal, too. I wish they have a separate branch that isn't located in a mall. </div>
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The croissant is my all-time favorite bread. I was mentally having a debate with myself whether to have the Ham and Cheese Croissant or the Tuna Turnover, which according to my roommate is the best turnover she had in her life. Convinced with the thought that I am indeed gaining weight on top of the thought that I need to torture myself by eating less, I picked the <b>Butter Croissant</b>. It didn't disappoint -- flaky outside, creamy inside, tasty.<br />
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My companion ordered a sort of heavy meal, <b>Grilled Chicken and Mango Salsa. </b>I like the flower-shaped crust that holds the tangy mango salsa. The salsa, I think, contained balsamic vinegar. It also had lettuce, mango (of course), tomatoes. That's all I can remember and identify. The pyramid shaped rice added a little interesting detail. Grilled chicken was superb. Dipped in its sauce, it was succulent and rich in herbal tastes.<br />
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Overall, the Mango Salsa is a nice segway to eliminate the bold taste of the chicken, but I can't have plenty of it. The crust, which is my favorite part of everything that uses it, is perfectly cooked.<br />
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It does taste good. I had a share. My companion was so concerned that I'll go hungry by midnight. Okay, a bite or two or three wouldn't hurt. It was pleasing, actually.<br />
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We ordered <b>Four Seasons </b>in a half caraffe. Taste was rich and was perfect for the somehow bland taste of what I was eating, the butter croissant. I like how a slice of orange and a leaf of parsley(?) can add sophistication to the drink. They serve their water in a caraffe with a slice of lemon and a slice of orange too. </div>
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Last Saturday, I've learned that killing time is also synonymous to gently giving your wallet a heart attack. Because we've got nothing to do on a lazy afternoon (right after sleeping an hour off), we had a sugar lust and headed to the nearest Starbucks. We were supposed to go to Tagaytay, but we decided to keep our strength for the Frisbee tournament the next day. And our heads were still buzzing from last night's partying.</div>
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So, there we were in the perfect place, in the perfect time. Chilling out with the friends you're comfortable with plus great food and beverage is a great way of greeting twilight. See our orders below.</div>
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(1) Pizza Sausage Roll - Php 95.00; (2) Oatmeal Cookie - Php 50.00; (3) <span style="background-color: white;">Choco Cream Chip {Tall} - Php 155.00; (4) Dark Mocha {Grande} - Php 175.00; (5) </span><span style="background-color: white;">Choco Cream Chip {Grande} - Php 165.00</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">We felt the need to stay clear of caffeine because of the reasons I have stated above. As usual, the Choco Chip Cream cheered me up. The Pizza Sausage Roll was the best rolls I have tasted in a while. Sausage was stuffed; its juice and the added spices, which have stuck to the inner walls of the Croissant, was a creamy delight. I'd always adored Croissant, my type of bread. Wished I haven't ordered the Oatmeal cookies though since it made my drink taste a little less sweeter.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">When my Starbucks barista have finished punching in my orders, she suddenly said, "Congratulations, *Insert my name here*! You are chosen to participate in our customer service survey." And I was wondering why was she so happy about it. I slumped because I kind of detest surveys. When she saw my questioning face, she asked me if I was familiar with the survey and I said I wasn't though I had to catch the embarrassment feathers that keep on popping out of the hat. Totally clueless. So, I learned that I just need to go answer a survey online at www.MyStarbucksVisit-ph.com, type in my opinions about that particular cafe visit and I get a free tall drink of my choice the next time I visit any Starbucks branch. So, weeee! I felt lucky. I don't usually get free stuff. And I hardly win raffle prizes so imagine my grin. Haha.</span></div>
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Another close up of our lucky drinks! That survey was indeed for me. Right place (we cancelled Tagaytay). Right time (we spent a few minutes debating where to make <i>tambay</i>). The only frowning factor was the air conditioning that was too cold. We weren't comfortable that we opted to transfer outside. But, I have reflected that in the survey. ;)</div>
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A few days before Valentine's Day, my mom came to visit me here in my work town. Weeks before, my aunts and I were planning to check out this local resto near their area, so when my mom's unexpected visit materialized, we thought that it was a sign to go.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>The place is vast with many floating, mini-restaurants inside. They have the Singing Cooks & Waiters, atbp., Boodle Fight area and Barrio Fiesta. I wonder whether these restos just rent a space on this place called Isdaan. Sorry, didn't do my research.<br />
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Anyhow, the place is Bali-inspired with mermaids, buddhas and fish statues inside. A Filipino touch was also integrated into the place as there was carabaos inside, too. And penguins. And monkeys. So, it's just a little bit of several cultures. </div>
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And there's Goofy, the Angry Birds, and even Mr. President Obama and the First Lady. And, of course, some dinosaur eggs. Cracking dinosaur eggs.</div>
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Mom and I arrived at the place at 1 PM already. The rest of the family have been there for like 30 minutes or so to get us a number. There are maannny people waiting in line. We ate at about 2.30 PM already, but we weren't that pissed because the place is simply interesting and amusing. We can't miss our staple, rice. These <b>Bagong Saing Sa Kaldero Rice </b>were the first to arrive. The sweet white rice was perfectly cooked.</div>
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A family meal wouldn't be complete without any soup. We ordered everybody's favorite, <b>Sinigang na Bangus. </b>There were more slices of milkfish than I expected. I can tell that those cuts were fresh as the fish meat tasted sweet. The sourness of the dish was distinct and I love how strong it came out to be. Unlike my mom who doesn't usually like too much <i>asim</i> in the sinigang.</div>
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I never usually like canton, but Isdaan's <b>Canton Con Lechon </b>tickled my tastebuds. There was this significant taste in their canton, but I can't figure out what it is. Lechon pieces topped the dish, along with fresh, crunchy vegies. We ordered two of these, but we should've gotten only one. </div>
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I couldn't imagine eating at a native restaurant without ordering <b>Inihaw na Tilapia. </b>It's my close second to Inihaw na Pantat. However, the fish was kind of bland. I need to dip it in <i>toyomansi</i> to bring out its flavor. Once again, I was impressed with the serving size. The order contained about 5 decent-sized <i>tilapias</i>.</div>
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The sight of newly cracked egg on top of the S<b>izzling Sisig </b>is definitely appetizing. However, I was just disappointed that the sisig was not that hot when they have served it. Maybe because they have to cater to about a hundred tables at one time. Nevertheless, it tasted yummy.</div>
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As for my six-year old cousin, she enjoyed Isdaan the kiddie way. The place also serves kiddie meals so that the kids will not have to deal eating adult food. Y had O<b>ne-piece Chicken Fry with Spaghetti</b>. I bet it tasted great as she consumed the entire order. And, they have loot bags and Angry Bird balloon for kids. A kid-friendly place indeed. And oh, they provide life vests for kids, too.</div>
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After eating, I urged them to go to the Taksiyapo area. According to Sey, a blogger friend, <b>Taksiyapo </b>means <i>Walang Hiya</i>. I have come to know the Taksiyapo concept when I first saw it on tv years ago. When I finally have gotten the chance to do it, I couldn't resist. I got a brown heart-shaped plate and threw it like a frisbee. Haha. Scattered into pieces, but didn't hit any of the above. Lol. </div>
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<li>Picture here and there.</li>
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So, here's all of us. We get to have these get togethers quite seldom, thus the smile in our faces. The over-all experience was superb. Isdaan is perfect for family day. :) Or barkada day. Or couple's dine out.<br />
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</div>Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-459276950718742792012-01-30T22:15:00.000+08:002012-01-30T23:07:12.579+08:00Malcolm's Prime Time Thursdays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Good news await meat lovers! Malcolm's dela Costa, starting on January 26, 2012, will be offering a promo, <b>"Prime Time Thursdays"</b>.</div>
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For only Php 1,995, you can now have unlimited servings of <b>Kitayama Wagyu Roast Beef</b> with side dishes. On top of that, a 20% discount on Prime Time Thursdays can also be obtained. Just visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MalcolmsOfficial?sk=app_173222292782644"><b>Malcolm's Official Facebook Page</b></a>.</div>
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</div>Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-8074346600019288732012-01-14T15:16:00.000+08:002012-01-30T22:46:49.302+08:00The Bambini: Stickhouse's New Gelato Flavors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Gelato is love, as they say, especially if you're mending a broken heart or just want to celebrate life. Quit the guilt trip and try a new gelato adventure at Stickhouse Philippines.<br />
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Stickhouse Philippines have been giving Filipinos a thrill on a stick since 2009 by selling authentic Italian Gelato. This Monday, January 16, 2012, they'll be adding a twist on their menu. Watch out for their newest product line, <b>the Bambini</b>.</div>
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Four new, fun flavors comprises the <b>Bambini -- Choco Banana, Nutty Choco, Kid's Delight </b>and <b>Cookies 'n Cream. </b>These four new flavors that comes in a new, fun size will surely delight kids and teens. Those who are young at heart might also want to give these flavors a try. Buying the new product will give the chance to own a cute book buddy.</div>
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</div>Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-52002088689972768072012-01-11T22:35:00.000+08:002012-01-14T15:24:07.464+08:00Malcolm's Burger First Anniversary Promo on Friday the 13th; DONE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Since Malcolm is turning one this January 13th, you are going to get an extra one for the price of one. Yes, you've read it right. Pay for one burger and enjoy two. You can bring your special someone or a close friend or your whole barkada!</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buy 1 Take 1 promo is applicable to all burgers only. Not applicable to sandwiches, rice meals, etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Valid at Malcolms Burger PDCP, Makati branch on January 13, 2012 only.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Address:#311 G/F PDCP Building San Agustin St. cor. V.A. Rufino St., Salcedo Village, Makati City</span></div>
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</div>Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-74320088638220484622012-01-06T16:32:00.000+08:002012-01-11T22:39:45.793+08:00Mexicali Munching<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One stress-free day, the fab four decided to give Midnight Mercato a try. But first, I have to go meet up my R in Alabang Town Center and I have to go there alone. Good thing I didn't get lost.<br />
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The place is not too big nor too small. With the wooden tables and chairs and the yellowish light, there's an air of absolute coziness inside.<br />
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Mexican food is one of my favorite dishes, so ordering came easy for me. I never get bored eating meat and chips. I am a lover of tacos ever since I was a kid. I would order them for snacks back in elementary.<br />
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A Mexican restaurant visit wouldn't be worth it without eating tacos. We had <b>Ground Beef Tacos</b> as a starter. Loved the crispiness of the taco shell and of the chips, the tenderness and rich taste of the beef, the freshness of the lettuce and tomato and the creamy feel of the cheese on top of the dressing. The tomato dip, however, didn't appeal to me. I am no tomato fan.<br />
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Here's a cross-sectional view of the taco, just so you would salivate. Hah!<br />
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For drinks, we had <b>Iced Tea</b>. My friend had his bottomless. The price difference between the ordinary and bottomless iced tea drink was only Php 10 or 20, so better convert your drinks to bottomless. </div>
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This Coca-Cola table napkin dispenser spells vintage and I love it. I would have put it inside my bag if it could fit inside. Kidding. The mustard and ketchup containers are also vintage-ish. The yellow and red color combo should be avoided when trying to lose weight; the colors actively awakens our appetite for all things edible.<br />
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Paintings fill the wall spaces of the resto. And this Burrito guide is plastered above the kitchen window just across our table.<br />
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I certainly enjoyed my snacks in here though I was kind of guilty afterwards knowing that I'd be eating more calories after. Nevertheless, I had fun eating Mexican food. Was making faces while waiting for our order. </div>
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This is R, my food trip buddy for that particular Mexican day.<br />
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</div>Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-92190150045689648842012-01-04T14:27:00.000+08:002012-01-30T22:53:34.139+08:00Malcolm's Burger First Anniversary Treat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Burgers were my staple food back in high school. If they are without cheese, I would not eat them. The melted cheese sticking to the buns is just a lovely sight. Aside from the cheese, I have to go get french fries. Not that I need a taste diversion. It's just that burgers are not burgers without fries, or potato chips in any case.<br />
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This first month of the new year, I can relive my teenage food affair with burgers through one of the metro's famous burger joint, Malcolm's Burger.<br />
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Malcolm's Burger is a modern diner where you can munch on flame grilled burgers and sip creamy milkshakes with friends and family. It is this food establishment that first introduced Wagyu burgers to us, Filipinos way back Nov of 2006.<br />
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Wagyu is a certain cattle breed that are genetically predisposed to intense marbling, which results to more oleaginous unsaturated fat. This simply means that devouring on such will enable the eater to taste natural flavors, increased tenderness and juiciness.<br />
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So, yum. If you'd like to personally experience this one of a kind burger, then you ought to pay Malcolm's Burger a visit this Friday, January 13th.<br />
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Hold your breath. There's more, but I am not going to spill it until next week. So, stay tuned for Malcolm's Burger big surprise, which I am going to announce in this blog very soon. </div>
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To distract your raging appetite, let me share a burger trivia. </div>
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<i>Some believe that the first hamburgers in America were made and eaten in a little sandwich shop in New Haven, Connecticut called Louis' Lunch back in 1895. Mr. Louise Lunch is selling steak sandwiches. He doesn't want the excess beef to go to waste, so he just grounded them up, grilled 'em and sandwiched it between two bread slices. Viola -- hamburgers came to be.</i></blockquote>
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There you go. Just drop back by this blog by next week to know of Malcolm's Burger sweet surprise for you. </div>
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</div>Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-1611033536508170822011-12-14T09:44:00.000+08:002011-12-14T15:52:03.164+08:00Xin Wang Hong Kong Café Grand Opening<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I finally had my first ever blogger event -- a food tasting. Last December 13, I was there to grace the opening of<b> Xin Wang Hong Kong Café</b>, a restaurant serving Asian cuisine. From their 200-item menu, you can savor street favorites that are typically served in Shanghai, Macau, Singapore and of course, Hong Kong.<br />
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The interior of the cafe has an air of modern fusion and minimalist, in a way. The walls are color boosted with Hong Kong city scapes and trendy Asians.</div>
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I was relieved to have a seat on the table with the other friendly Pinoy food bloggers. The coyness of being alone was washed away when my eyes have laid upon on the table full of Singaporean dishes. </div>
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These cute little balls are what I had first. I can't resist their soft, smooth texture and slightly sweet flavor. This is <b>Rice Mochi Nhat Ban with Sesame Seeds </b>(not official name, I haven't taken a picture of their menu). </div>
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What is a Dim Sum Cafe without the famous siomai? Xin Wang's very own <b>Siew Mai </b>didn't disappoint. Still steamy upon serving, the oriental flavor was perfectly complimented by the chili paste. </div>
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Here's a platter that seems like a fusion of American and Asian culture. While eating this <b>Pork Chop With French Fries</b>, we were reminded of our childhood feast stories. Pork and beans was still a favorite even we're already grown up.</div>
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A bite of from one of these quadruple <b>Prawn Paste Fried Chicken</b> was intriguing as my taste buds were fired with a quaint taste. I mean that in a good way. Our talk with the resto's owner, Mrs. Kong, has finally answered my awed sense of taste. She said that she wanted us to eat the special version, the butter coating of which contains Singaporean <i>bagoong</i>. I was surprised to know that <i>bagoong </i>was the culprit, which gave a discreet twist of this Pinoy favorite dish. </div>
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Vegetarians can also enjoy this restaurant through this dish, <b>Braised Cabbage with Mushrooms.</b> The flavor is nothing too empowering or too bland. </div>
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The distinctive flavor in this noodle dish has reminded me of Thai cuisine -- that peppery taste which makes me want to eat more. Good thing the beef on the sides were very tender. I didn't have a hard time forking a piece.</div>
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I'm not a fan of milk teas, but Xin Wang's <b>Iced HK YingYong </b>had me at first sip! I like those short, stout aluminum cups that are dewy on the outside. I'd drink another cup of this! Definitely loved it.</div>
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There are still lots to try in Xin Wang's like the popular snow ice and french toast. Can't wait to try them next time!</div>
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This is me with the Kong Family, the proud owners of Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe. They're very nice and Mrs. Kong has talked some interesting facts about their dishes. </div>
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Congratulations to the successful opening!</div>
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Meet my food tripmates: Aylin of <a href="http://www.bubblyfluffy.com/">BubblyFluffy</a>, Marj of <a href="http://www.livingmarjorney.com/">Living Marjorney</a>, Me (Gastronomicca) and Janese of <a href="http://www.lakwatseramom.blogspot.com/">LakwatseraMom</a>. </div>
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<i>*I haven't noted the official names of the dishes. Will update as soon.</i></div>
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Souk Kafe, my favorite resto in the vicinity. I have discovered this place when my mother paid me a visit a few months back. I have to get off from work late, and there were only a few options left for us to dine in. Good thing, Souk Kafe is still up for some hungry mother-daughter-tita trio.<br />
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And look, they have a new menu, which has the feel of a coaster. Can you see the prices? They're pretty affordable, eh?</div>
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Excited much? The food in here reminds me of my fondness for Thai cuisine, but Souk Kafe is inspired by Abu Dhabi's food and culture. For that night, these are what we had.</div>
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Because with us is a pizza lover, we just can't do without pizza. Our table was graced with two Mana Pizzas that night. One of them is the <b>Garlic and Cheese Mana Pizza</b>. Their Mana Pizza is cut differently with one vertical slice and several horizontal slices, making none of them equal in area, except for their adjacent pair. (Or you could say one horizontal slice and several vertical slices, depending on your reference.) Anyway, this garlic and cheese pizza is the best that I have ever tasted -- creamy and super savory. The dough used is different, the white one that is similar to that of panini sandwiches. </div>
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We also ordered <b>Margherita Mana Pizza.</b> It has tomatoes, basil and cheese. I am not a fan of tomatoes on pizza, but I still enjoyed the cheesy portions. </div>
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And my favorite Souk appetizer -- <b>Kheema. </b>Kheema is a bowl full of flavor. It's spiced ground beef with yoghurt sauce. I'd like to eat them with rice. But, we had them with <b>Fried Rounds</b> instead. They're like crackers with minimal flavors, so eating the two together is perfect.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We all know that
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high blood pressure over time. Many people mistakenly think that eating
healthily means you have to give up flavor and all your favorite foods.
However, with a little planning, you can create <a href="http://www.foodonthetable.com/healthy-meals-tips">healthy meals</a> that
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variety of foods, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Take steak and
potatoes, for example. This popular meal just gives you starch and protein. Try
switching out potatoes for some whole wheat pasta and green beans to provide
your body with a wider array of nutrients. You can season the green beans with
garlic, salt, and olive oil. This provides flavor without a lot of fat. Also
keep your steak portion small, no larger than 2-3 ounces. With these small changes
you can still enjoy a nice steak dinner but will consume a lot less calories! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hardest parts of eating healthily is to stick to your routine. It’s important
to remember you can still treat yourself when you’re watching what you eat.
Just be smart about it. Also, pay attention to when you snack. Instead of
eating from the bowl, put the number of chips you want to eat straight onto
your plate so you can see how many you’re eating. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sizes is important as well. A serving of meat is at most 3 oz. 1 oz. of meat is
about the size of a matchbox and 3 oz. of meat is about the size of a deck of
cards. You can also buy a scale to accurately weigh portions and count
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yourself helps you to better control portion size and make sure you’re not
eating food with lots of butter and oil in it. Try and stay in and cook more as
opposed to eating out frequently. Make sure your meals contain lots of
different colors. A colorful dish is not only visually appealing, but it
contains lots of different types of nutrients. For example, yellow fruits and
vegetables <a href="http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/fruits-vegetables.shtml"><span style="color: darkblue;">contain</span></a> beta-carotene and vitamin C, whereas
blue and purple fruits and vegetables include zeaxanthin, resveratrol, and
fiber. Spice up your salad or side dish with eggplant, butternut squash, or red
peppers. Instead of going out for lasagna, prepare a delicious eggplant
parmigiana. Try this <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/eggplant-parmigiana-recipe/index.html"><span style="color: darkblue;">recipe</span></a>, which is quick and easy, and takes
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correctly, cooking can save you time and money. If you cook a big meal Sunday
afternoon, you can have leftovers to eat for the next few days or turn into new
meals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This week, I decided to use my Gastronomicca {food blog} to participate in Weekend Blog Follower Caravan since it doesn't have many followers.<br />
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</div>Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-31688114530522566842011-11-03T22:52:00.000+08:002011-12-05T20:07:31.615+08:00Ensogo's California Berry Limited Voucher<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My coupon-savvy friend has messaged me one rainy night if I could buy him some <a href="https://www.ensogo.com.ph/manila/invitation/?s=2ad2f25b23e0cf3e1ea6f38b85cf9d50">Ensogo</a> vouchers for California Berry. I did because I want to help him out. He bought me a Baguio ticket using his Weegy money, but I refused. He insisted on buying though I have already told him that I am not going.<br />
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Yumm, take a look.<br />
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Some of the popular yoghurt flavors include:<br />
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<li>Graham Crackers </li>
<li>Strawberry </li>
<li>Marshmallow </li>
<li>Green Apple </li>
<li>Rice Crispies </li>
<li>Chocolate Chips </li>
<li>Fruity Pebbles </li>
<li>Pineapple </li>
<li>Blueberry </li>
<li>Almond Clusters </li>
<li>Cookies and Cream </li>
<li>Almonds </li>
<li>Kiwi </li>
<li>Banana </li>
<li>Cherry </li>
<li>Mango </li>
<li>Candy Sprinkle </li>
<li>Peaches </li>
<li>Carob Chips</li>
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Hmm, if I were to choose, I'd like to have banana, peaches and almonds! :)<br />
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Take a peek of the store's interior.<br />
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I should buy some food vouchers for myself since I am running out of blog posts. Tsk. It's just that Adalie (my camera) is broken. I'll check on her tomorrow. And with my experience of purchasing the vouchers through my Paypal, (read: hassle-free, several clicks to success), I might be tempted to buy some for myself and a lucky companion. Ahaha. :)</div>
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For more information about the voucher, visit <a href="https://www.ensogo.com.ph/manila/invitation/?s=2ad2f25b23e0cf3e1ea6f38b85cf9d50">Ensogo</a> <a href="http://www.ensogo.com.ph/manila/california-berry-flashback.html">California Berry Voucher</a>. It's marked as limited so you better hurry. </div>
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For more information about California Berry, visit the official <a href="http://www.californiaberry.net/">California Berry Site</a>.<br />
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</div>Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-543588189464349832011-10-17T00:16:00.000+08:002011-11-03T22:54:50.100+08:00Dulgies: My All-Time Favorite Dessert House<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been a discovery of love. I mean, the boif brought me here and eversince, I loved this place to death. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maepido?sk=wall">Dulgies</a>!!!!<br />
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That's the boif's refelection. I took the picture. I love the theme, the concept, the colors (pink, white and brown!). Everything, even the music played. If you were playing the game, <a href="http://www.playfirst.com/game/chocolatier">Chocolatier</a>, then you would have an idea on the music played inside this sweet place.<br />
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Okay, since I can't get over you not having the slightest idea of what music they were playing inside, I researched for you. Hit play! ;}<br />
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As you step inside, you'll feel as if you're taken out of Iloilo City and into dessert dreamland. The black-and-white tiles compliments the striped chairs. The huge wall mirrors, as we know it, gave the place the needed extra space illusion. And the round lights balls with brown swirls will make you think of chocolate. And the music will definitely stimulate your auditory nerves. Think of Facebook's Cafe World.</div>
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I am a sucker for restos that are so particular with details. This is a cute, vintage "for-her" framed photographs. Love the pink-and-white wall paint. Can you guess what part of the resto I am currently standing on while taking this picture?</div>
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Here's another angle for additional clues. So, got it yet? Look at the white circular thing on the lower right portion of the picture. Have you thought of it already? Okay, it's the comfort room! Cute, eh? I stayed longer than I should in here. It's just too cute to just pee, powder up and walk away. Haha.</div>
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And over here is the counter. While you order, you see these cute kitchen stuff. Coffee maker, blenders, pink cups, pink-black-and-white boxes, brown ribbons, syrups, table napkins. It's so vintage. </div>
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And see those chandeliers, big wall mirrors and striped chairs? And the cake holders stuffed with muffins. Oooh, I could live in this place.</div>
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We ordered carbonara. So sorry for the lame picture. I didn't thought I'd be a food blogger by then. Those are three, chunky chicken strips. Yum was all that I can say. We have to share everything. Pasta and cake. </div>
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We had Chocolate Forest Cherry Cheesecake and Iced Tea, too. One slice costs around Php85. And last Christmas, I would have bought a cake from them, but it would ruin my Holiday budget. For a whole cake, you have to shed out more than Php1000. So, I ended up buying from Goldilocks. Hopefully, this year, I can get a Dulgies cake for New Year's Eve! :)</div>
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Managed a few clicks while ordering. Muffins. Loaf bread. They've got it all. I must try these banana varieties. Dessert from bananas are my favorite! And can you see the effort that they've put on the price tags? Lovely. These details, I love.</div>
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Here are cakes that I haven't tried out yet. But, I would love to have a taste soon. I can do it alone since my partner is currently out of the country. I can drag my girlfriends instead. </div>
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This cake was what I was planning to munch on the next visit -- Tropical Banana Carrot Cake with Toasted Coconut. I love JD's tropical fruit bars. I love moist carrot cakes. And I love banana. So, I figured, I must love this creation. Sadly, I haven't had the confirmation yet. When I get back this December! :) Adalie should be working by then.</div>
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More cakes! This is what we had. The one on the right. It looked so delish that I was so enticed to order one slice.</div>
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And tan tararan! Introducing my all-time favorite Dulgies cake -- Banana Strawberry. One bite gives me hallucinations of flying, ecstasy. It's pure bliss, I tell you. The gentle play of the two flavors with your taste buds will surely make you come back for more. *wink*</div>
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And look at their wait numbers, which match the wall paints. The quote, as far as I can remember was cute, since I took a picture of it. But, the picture turned out to be blurry and I can't share it with you, guys. Epic fail. It's something to do with our faith in God. :)</div>
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And here I am, super satisfied, but I just can't get enough of Dulgies! :)</div>
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I've one word to describe my smile: heavenly. :D Come visit Dulgies in Iloilo City! :)</div>
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Post Script. When I first blabbed to my friends about this, they thought I make a good publicist. Haha. </div>
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La Salette Building, </div>
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Iloilo City</div>
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Contacts: Mae L. Borro</div>
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Phone: (033) 3383707</div>
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Fax: (033) 3379817, </div>
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Email: dulgiesdessertsandcafe@gmail.com.</div>
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Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maepido?sk=wall" style="text-align: left;">https://www.facebook.com/maepido?sk=wall</a></div>
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</div>Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-18261863617626666362011-10-05T20:06:00.000+08:002011-10-05T21:37:59.611+08:00Chasing Cakes at Chocolat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Whenever I go to MOA to meet up with some friends, I always pass by Chocolat. And when I do, all the moist cakes seem to flirt with my appetite. I am a damsel and I am weak, so I gave in.<br />
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Yumm, these cakes make me want to go live in Land Chocolat everyday.<br />
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I enjoyed my first minutes in this little cake cafe. Look at this wall frame -- everything chocolat.<br />
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They have these waiting numbers with chocolate quotes. I got a particularly famous quote about life and chocolates. Cute, huh? </div>
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<b>Strawberry Cheesecake</b> for me. It's creamy and all, but it's not my type of cheesecake.<br />
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My mom had <b>Carrot Chocolate Cake</b>. All carrot cakes always have this carrot icon on top and that's just so cute. She and I always order some carrot juice whenever we're in the mall. Carrots for our eyesight, but we wouldn't exceed a cup, or else, we'll turn orange. Too much carrot can actually make your skin turn orange. Hit google.<br />
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This <b>Chocolate Hazelnut</b> is for my friend, C. I would have wanted to get a taste of the Hazelnut cube, but I can never eat too much sweet in one sitting only.</div>
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For A's sister, <b>Deep Dark Classic</b>. Smooth, moist chocolate. Perfect.</div>
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A had the priciest of all Chocolat's signature chocolate cakes, Death by Tablea. It has a bittersweet icing made from condensed milk and native cacao.</div>
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This free day from work was made sweeter by the cakes. This was when mom visited me here. The woman with braces is A's sister. A is sitting next to her. On A's left is C who was seated beside me. And that's my mom in the floral top. </div>
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I think this wooden oval wall piece made the place more authentic. Sadly, the taste of the cakes didn't impress me that much. The cafe details? I can give praises to that.<br />
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For the last two pictures, photo credit goes to my friend, <a href="http://aperture5dot6.blogspot.com/">A</a>. Visit his Food blog, <b><a href="http://pixelsandspices.blogspot.com/">Pixels and Spices</a></b>.<br />
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I'd rather eat desserts in Dulgie's. Stay tuned for my Dulgie's post. :}<br />
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Aizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900320846839982533noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211079242785108797.post-60701056399204088762011-09-29T21:31:00.000+08:002011-09-30T23:03:09.328+08:00Tasting the Flavors of China<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It was one of those Saturday afternoons when I finally got to do something for myself. After I had <a href="http://www.loveisamutt.com/2011/08/curly-transition.html">my hair permed</a>, <a href="http://aperture5dot6.blogspot.com/">A</a> and I went straight to Taste of China to grab some dinner.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I had already eaten here once with my family, but too bad I haven't had my camera with me. It was when mom came to visit me where I work. They were all satisfied with the food from Flavors of China. Definitely worth the money you have paid for.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A and I had ordered the same dish, <b>Lauriat</b>. The meal includes one cup of rice, canton, one piece of golden brown fried chicken, three pieces lumpia shanghai, one buchi and crackers.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">As lovers of appetizers, we enjoyed this free bowl of crackers. I love munching on them while waiting for our orders to come. {Thanks to blackshirt13 for making me remember that this was for free.}</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">As usual, we had <b>Iced Tea</b> for our drinks. The lemon made the drink tangy and more seasoned.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Their place mat is an orange paper with printed Chinese trivia. It even had some maze that hungry people to work on to distract them of their grumbling stomachs.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This lunch out happened months ago when we got our bonuses. A bunch of people from work, some who happen to be my neighbors, and I decided to go out and eat. So, Gumbo gave us a taste of New Orleans. Upon entering, you can see that it is a busy place -- a birthday on a table nearby, a double date between Pinay-foreigner lovers and waiters in colorful hats. With the hat variety, I had a hard time fingering what the resto theme really is.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It was kind of late for lunch, so choosing the food was rushed. It's a bit pricey in there, though.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">They served us two loaves of bread with some clear dip, which I have no idea of what it was. The bread taste delicious, not ordinary. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">But that didn't serve as our only appetizer. We also had <b>Steamed Pacific Clams</b>. I like how the taste of garlic butter sauce, tomatoes and the chopped green onions played with my tongue.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">These are my favorite! <b>Coco Mozzarella Sticks</b>. I love the golden brown coconut breading and the pomodor sauce. I have to take a quick picture of it before everyone can take one. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We ordered two pastas. The first one is <b>Sicilian Favorite</b> -- penne pasta, cooked in vodka. It has andouille sausage, basil and tomatoes in Creole seasoning. Parmesan cheese on top for the finish. I wasn't that entertained with the taste though.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Our second pasta is the plain old Spaghetti with Meatballs, which was tossed in pomodoro sauce. It's pure beef meatballs plus, parmesan cheese and chopped parsley in one plate. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The main course is nothing surprising -- Cajun Fried Chicken with plain rice. The chicken, coated with seasoned mix, was also marinated with Cajun spices, hence the name. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Main course II -- Cajun Fried Chicken, this time with java rice. Java rice lures me more than the plain rice. It's because the colors orange and red triggers our appetite. I've read that somewhere.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">That is no wine, just cold cola. Blurred my face's friend. Hehe. He's a blogger, too, by the way.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Ceiling lights. Cute? The little secluded room at the back was way cuter. I wanted to eat there, but all the tables are taken. It's like a mini living room with books and antique details.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Gumbo comfort room signs are definitely one of my favorites. Look how Jane Austen-y the door paintings look. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Overall, I want to give Gumbo </span></div>
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We had a pretty long day, but we just can't end it that early. So, before going home, we had to sip some coffee at Seattle's Best. It's a perfect place for nightcaps and talks.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>My workmates -- <a href="http://smizeandscratches.blogspot.com/">J</a> and <a href="http://pixelsandspices.blogspot.com/">A</a>. (And, by the way, they have blogs now! So you can go visit them.) Can't tell if they're tired or sleepy. With a place as cozy as this, who wouldn't want to just sit, sip and stare? Me. Because I'd love to have my pictures taken. Good thing it's only us and a bunch of other solo customers in the cafe.<br />
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Two things I love the most -- glossy magazines and cold beverages. I need to have that HSBC credit card. Free drink from Starbucks.</div>
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Here's our orders. Mine's on the left. I had <b>Raspberry Mocha Kiss</b>. It looks perfect in the menu, but it's opposite in reality. The whip cream isn't nicely done and so is the chocolate stick, but I got enticed by the flavors, anyway. I have to had a second chocolate stick, but the calories would add up. I forgot what they've ordered.</div>
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Browse the <a href="http://www.munchpunch.com/7476/seattles-best-coffee-sm-mall-of-asia/menu">Seattle's Best Coffee Menu here</a>. Estimated cost per meal is Php200. The drinks range from Php90 to Php200. We had Cheetos and Lays to munch on. I know, not the perfect combination, but I love chips. A had ordered some cake and I haven't taken a picture. :(</div>
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To my friend who took this picture, I owe you. I love shots like these. These are what I call 'For her' shots. You know, shots without faces, only body parts and details. :)</div>
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SM Mall of Asia, </div>
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