Getaway @ Sonya's Garden

     A Tagaytay experience isn't complete without going to Sonya's Garden. A trip here would definitely be a unique and relaxing experience, perfect for nature lovers and for those who "want to get away from it all". Our first experience here was in the 90's with my siblings, where we also met Tita Sonya Garcia for the first time. We stayed by the Bed and Breakfast area, which seems to have a more intimate setting.

This was the flyer given (sorry for the blur and crumple texture).

The garden and flowers are just beautiful! 

Dalandan juice

The dressings and other condiments

Salad

Some mix both the Sonya's Secret Salad Dressing and Balsamic Dressing.

This is how I eat my salad. I love Sonya's Secret Salad Dressing! ^_^

Bread and dips

My favorites: Basil Pesto, Mushroom Pate, Kesong puti*

Pasta with 2 sauces cream with chicken and tomato and other condiments

I love the creamy sauce! Again... some mix both sauces.

Chocolate cake

One of the best chocolate cakes! I just wish the portion was bigger. :P

Turon and Glazed Kamote*

Tarragon tea

     The good thing about her menu is you can mix and match everything. Once you set foot here, you can kiss stress goodbye and say hello to serenity. Sonya's garden is also an ideal date place and weddings (we were told there have been many marriage proposals here) and for dog lovers (yup you can bring your dog). I hope you get a chance to meet Sonya's charming and gentle angels. ;)

Aldo

Bambina

Tetot

Sonya's Garden
Buck Estate Alfonso, Cavite
0917-5231080 / 0917-5329097
info@sonyasgarden.com
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Kesong puti -white cheese
Turon -banana spring rolls with Langka (jackfruit)
Kamote -sweet potato

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

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