... or at least that was my impression as I began to explore Saigon's culinary offerings. I am not even talking of street food yet, but chow you can enjoy in a restaurant setting. Bangkok and Manila can probably give Ho Chi Minh City a run for its money but as I said in my previous post, we're talking here of food that's good, fast, fresh, cheap and consistent, one that involves a generous serving of meat and seafood. Here's what I found: Goi cuon or fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce for three pieces at 24000 dong or approximately $1.22, 40 cents ... Continue Reading...
Potato theme Thanksgiving menu at Lolo Dad’s Brasserie
Now that it's Thanksgiving 2010 ( celebrated in the US on Thursday, November 25), what are you thankful for this year? I can think of a few heartfelt things ... a safe, happy home; the love of my husband; the birth of our baby Lucy; and feeling all of God's abundant grace. I feel that am not wanting of things right now if I choose to live life simply, and to think that life is not a race to be rich or have the biggest house on the road. Instead, I will aim to see the world and savor quality moments with my family and people who matter because indeed, life is short. ... Continue Reading...
Ristras Mexican Grill, the Fort
The awaited opening of Ristras at McKinley Hill will not push through after all. During one of our drives to Bonifacio Global City, I saw Ristras open at Fairways Tower Condominium - in the same building where Malcolm's Place and Joey Pepperoni are. We thought it best to visit, especially as going to its first branch in the city of San Juan was something I couldn't find time to do (read: far away from me) Ristras the Fort boasts of modern interiors. I could see that they have just opened, as the menu wasn't even available yet. This made it all the more confusing ... Continue Reading...
Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant + Bon Chon Chicken @ Ayala Triangle Gardens
Manny Pacquiao defeats Margarito. And Asian cuisine invades the metro. This victory Sunday seemed to be the perfect time to have a first taste of two new international chain restos that are sure to add excitement to Manila's exciting food landscape. First, Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant which is an import from Singapore. Am glad to have this welcome addition to the growing list of restaurants offering our favorite Hainanese chicken rice. I Just couldn't have enough of Wee Nam Kee's flavorful chicken rice, ginger-garlic-soy sauce dip and steamed and roasted ... Continue Reading...
Borough, Podium Mall
From the owners of Fiamma Bar and Il Ponticello Cafe Ristorante in Makati City comes now Borough, a bar-cum-restaurant in Mandaluyong's Podium Mall. I first read about this resto in Yummy Magazine and thought it best to visit while waiting for our bus going to Ilocos to depart from Ortigas on a Thursday night. Best reason to come back here with the kids: the Fried Chicken and Waffles!(P280). We know how fried chicken can be most people's everyday comfort food, but this is prolly the tastiest chicken I've tasted in a long time, made even more indulgent by a savory ... Continue Reading...
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