Family dinner @ Grace Park

     We were thrilled to know Margarita Fores has another establishment since we're Cibo lovers (Like them on Facebook). Since Cibo began which was late 90's, Margarita's food has been consistent, never disappointing. After reading several write ups and Mom's positive feedback from her lunch here, we decided to check it out for dinner.

Baked Chicharon in 2 ways: Salmon roe and Prosciutto

Cioppino (Italian seafood and tomato soup)

Baked Scallops Capiz Bihod

Pappardelle with Duck Ragu

Pappardelle with salted eggs, asparagus & truffle oil

-Truffle based pastas are awesome!

Grilled rib eye

Home fried potatoes

Strawberry gelato

Mascarpone gelato

-Love the milky taste of this one!

Pastillas Chocolate Lava

-Combining pastillas and chocolate was such a brilliant idea!

     We wiped out everything you see here. It's such a treat to have fresh pasta! The juices here are refreshing and yummy too (sorry didn't get to take a picture). Staff are friendly and accommodating. Like I said... it's consistent, never disappointing. I'm sure this won't be our last time here and I look forward to trying other items. Congrats Margarita!

Grace Park

One Rockwell

Rockwell Drive

Rockwell Center, Makati City

0917-5138945/843-7275

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A nice escape @ Antonio's

     We were happy to have lunch at Antonio's in Tagaytay last weekend. It was such a treat to escape the unbearable heat of Manila for a while and have the best food. We usually go to Antonio's during dinner, but lunch is also good because you get to see everything. Going there was a breeze and it made us even more hungry. In the numerous times we've eaten here, food has always been fresh and delicious!

Love the setting! It's even more romantic at night. ;)

Their menu

Appetizers menu

Bacalao

          This is new to us. I was surprised it wasn't tomato based, but we all enjoyed.

Dalandan juice*

Bread and butter

Tempura scallops

     Love the blend of the cream and mangoes with the scallops! It wasn't too rich... just right.

Salad

Mushroom Cappuccino Soup

Love the creamy blend of the soup!

Green Mango Sorbet

This was refreshing!

Beef Fillet Mignon

     Just in case you're wondering where's the bacon... Mom requested no bacon.

Pommery rubbed roasted rack of lamb

     This comes with Spaetzle with Pancetta, which is like a rich and creamy Carbonara... love it!

Dessert menu

Poached pear

This comes with Vanilla ice cream but Mom requested these separated... But why?

Berries & cream ice cream

The berries are blueberries and blackberries. Love the creamy and fruity blend!

Tarragon tea

     They say this is good for digestion. I call this "Sarsi tea" because it reminds me of Sarsi. :))

Coffee

Coffee is strong... which is good.

     The menu makes some changes from time to time. The soup and sorbet vary.  We were happy there are ice creams already available. Each meal comes with either coffee or tea and I always choose the latter since I can only have it in Tagaytay. If you dine here, expect to have the best quality for both food and service.

Antonio's
Purok 138
Barangay Neogan
Tagaytay City
0917-8992866/0918-8992866
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Dalandan -citrus aurantium; a kind of citrus fruit in the Philippines

Caesar salad and flambe @ Mario's

     One of our favorite restaurants in Baguio is Mario's. In all our Baguio trips, we never missed out eating here since the 90's, when it was still in Session Road. Quality has been consistent all these years, which is why it has been part of our comfort food list. We had a light lunch, but still had our favorites. :D

Bread

Caesar salad

     One of our favorites. An order is for 2. They make it made the traditional way using a wooden bowl. This is definitely a must have.

French onion soup

Another favorite. Dad gives me all the "bebelgam" (aka the cheese). :D

Prawns Thermidor

This was surprisingly good!

Strawberry flambe

They make this in front of you; another must have.

     Here are other recommended items. Good thing I took these pics last year. It was our first time to try these and they were a hit. :D

Lengua con setas

Paella

Sorry don't remember what kind this was. 

Salpicado

Mango flambe

Not our first time with this one... Another favorite. 

As you dine, you will feel the cool air and have this view. 

     

Mario's

Upper Session Road

Baguio City

(074) 442-4241

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Lunch @ Kaya

     After some brainstorming and a long deliberation, we agreed to have lunch with our lola at Kaya Korean Restaurant in Jupiter Street. We love Korean food because it's tasty and healthy... so it was definitely a treat! This is another place that's part of our comfort food list. 

Love their fountain! 

Their appetizers

Modeum Mandoo

(Fried and steamed mixed dumplings)

-This is similar to gyoza.*

Japche

(Sweet potato noodles with beef and vegetables)

Kalbi Jim

(Korean beef rib stew)

Dak Bulgogi

(Grilled spicy chicken fillet)

Pajeon

(Onion leek pancake with squid)

-Personally, I eat this with kimchi.*

Dolsot Bibimbap

(Rice topped with assorted vegetable in a hot stone bowl)

Kalbi Tang

(Beef rib soup)

Rice corn tea

-This tastes like cereal... Hihihi!

-I love they give complimentary pineapple!

-Sorry don't remember what this is called but I know it has cinnamon and ginger... also complimentary.

     Good news... Korean ice creams are also available (it's a must try). This is one place that's been tried and tested for years (since the 90's). Quality has been consistent, never a disappointing moment. Staff are always friendly and accommodating. As you enter, you get a big welcome as they greet "Yoboseyo". *

Kaya Korean Restaurant

62 Jupiter Street

Makati City

895-0404/899-0604

gyoza -Japanese pork dumplings

kimchi -a spicy Korean staple dish made of cabbage, garlic and pepper.

yoboseyo -hello in Korean