Vanilla Cupcakes @ BGC got me hooked up to its courteous staff & “ultra lively site”.
/0 Comments/in american, Food Reviews, Recommendation-Condemnation, pilipino, Reviews /by Dante MoradosI’m no fan of this cup cakes’ craze. Am no sweet eater.
My carnivorous instinct always gets in the way.
After a few rounds of bike for my usual Sunday morning exercise
at BGC (Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines),
my daughter tacked me and her Mom to this newly opened…oh no…sweets haven.
Didn’t like. I wanted a more fried rice meal as I was tired & famishing after the rounds.
Dropped her & Mom to the resto beside this ants’-inviting place and I headed towards parking lot.
When I arrived, they were already seated in this, again, sweets haven.
“They serve regular rice breakfast Dad” she exclaimed.
And I gave in.
Facade is lively…and when I got in…WOWOWIE…it’s LIVELIER.
We all ordered Filipino rice meals and they went on with their cravings for small cakes.
I liked their “Tuyo” (dried tiny fish) with garlic fried rice and over easy eggs.
Even this “Tuyo” is sweet…but really piquant midway.
The ham sandwich we ordered for center to-share was a dilemma.
Imagine mustard laden mayo plus generous drips of I don’t know what sweet thing was that
on top of a big slice of leg ham.
There’s no flavor harmony. No roundness.
If I were the Ingredients Specialist Prof of the one who concocted it, 72 will be the grade.
We took it out and handed to beggars on the street.
BUT, AGAIN & AGAIN, I like the atmosphere…and will be back even just for such.
(Can I bring my own food next time?)
…and now behold this lovely, lively & colorful place:
My carnivorous instinct always gets in the way.
After a few rounds of bike for my usual Sunday morning exercise
at BGC (Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines),
my daughter tacked me and her Mom to this newly opened…oh no…sweets haven.
Didn’t like. I wanted a more fried rice meal as I was tired & famishing after the rounds.
Dropped her & Mom to the resto beside this ants’-inviting place and I headed towards parking lot.
When I arrived, they were already seated in this, again, sweets haven.
“They serve regular rice breakfast Dad” she exclaimed.
And I gave in.
Facade is lively…and when I got in…WOWOWIE…it’s LIVELIER.
We all ordered Filipino rice meals and they went on with their cravings for small cakes.
I liked their “Tuyo” (dried tiny fish) with garlic fried rice and over easy eggs.
Even this “Tuyo” is sweet…but really piquant midway.
The ham sandwich we ordered for center to-share was a dilemma.
Imagine mustard laden mayo plus generous drips of I don’t know what sweet thing was that
on top of a big slice of leg ham.
There’s no flavor harmony. No roundness.
If I were the Ingredients Specialist Prof of the one who concocted it, 72 will be the grade.
We took it out and handed to beggars on the street.
BUT, AGAIN & AGAIN, I like the atmosphere…and will be back even just for such.
(Can I bring my own food next time?)
…and now behold this lovely, lively & colorful place:
Roast porkloin topped with hickory smoked pork belly bacon.
/0 Comments/in american, Pork, VEGGIES, Veggies & Salads /by DanteMy family loves and continuously craves for bacon.
To satisfy them and to come up with a simple “Noche Buena” meal, I thought of utilizing our company’s
processed frozen honey-cured & hickory smoked pork belly bacon strips.
At the dot of 12:00 midnight December 24, 2013,
the whole family gathered by the table to welcome Christmas.
Marilyn, my wife, prepared the other kids’ favorite, Lasagna plus her to die-for dessert
…Creme Brulee to which I sprinkled on top a
50/50 mixture of powdered instant coffee and chocolate.
Everybody loved its “not the usual” new flavor.
Kids toasted slices of buttered French bread and concocted juices for them
while adults had red wine.
A simple though complete family meal.
Laughter, soft acoustic music and seemingly X-Factor voice of the youngest, Juan,
filled the air. Warmth & joy & love spelled out the atmosphere in those early hours.You may want to have the recipe for this type of pre-boiled,
spices’ & herbs’ blend-rubbed roast porkloin
atop bed of also roast colorful veggies,
just email me…click here.
To satisfy them and to come up with a simple “Noche Buena” meal, I thought of utilizing our company’s
processed frozen honey-cured & hickory smoked pork belly bacon strips.
At the dot of 12:00 midnight December 24, 2013,
the whole family gathered by the table to welcome Christmas.
Marilyn, my wife, prepared the other kids’ favorite, Lasagna plus her to die-for dessert
…Creme Brulee to which I sprinkled on top a
50/50 mixture of powdered instant coffee and chocolate.
Everybody loved its “not the usual” new flavor.
Kids toasted slices of buttered French bread and concocted juices for them
while adults had red wine.
A simple though complete family meal.
Laughter, soft acoustic music and seemingly X-Factor voice of the youngest, Juan,
filled the air. Warmth & joy & love spelled out the atmosphere in those early hours.You may want to have the recipe for this type of pre-boiled,
spices’ & herbs’ blend-rubbed roast porkloin
atop bed of also roast colorful veggies,
just email me…click here.
Cold ones post hectic tiring day. Highly recommended “Inasal”. Not your usual…it’s the BEST.
/0 Comments/in Food Reviews, Recommendation-Condemnation, pilipino, Pork, POULTRY, Reviews /by Dante Morados“INASAL” means grilled or to grill in whatever medium: charcoal, gas fired, wood fired etc.
Usually marinated in different blend-concoctions originated and/or modified based on country’s regions.
The most popular are: the “Inasal” type from Negros, the “Sugba” type of Cebu,
& the “Inihaw” of Luzon regions.
This “Inasal” created a big scene in the char-grilled industry as one nationwide trade name was sold for
almost U$D69 million to the country’s biggest burger chain.
Then-on this “Inasal” concept mushroomed to arm’s length presence of grilleries
competing under various brands.
Usually marinated in different blend-concoctions originated and/or modified based on country’s regions.
The most popular are: the “Inasal” type from Negros, the “Sugba” type of Cebu,
& the “Inihaw” of Luzon regions.
This “Inasal” created a big scene in the char-grilled industry as one nationwide trade name was sold for
almost U$D69 million to the country’s biggest burger chain.
Then-on this “Inasal” concept mushroomed to arm’s length presence of grilleries
competing under various brands.
But for me, I ONLY go to just 1…repeat…JUST ONE “Inasal” site.
Simple, down to earth and always freshly grilled on per order basis. This outlet,
(NIX) NEGROS INASAL EXPRESS along #85 Timog Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines is THE BEST
not only because of my very own opinion eating blind-foldedly or by just plain “eye eating”
BUT as a proper use of ingredients’ bent food critic.
They do not pre-cook their pork and chicken skewers. No pre-stocking.
While some are short-cutting the procedures-they do not.
Serving will take a bit for they grill as orders are received.
The finished products?
Golden to dark brown skin and the freshest and juiciest inside you will ever enjoy.
Just right grilling, NO CHICKEN LEG BLOOD, no uncooked part.
NO rancid taste.
Perfect basting.
Simple, down to earth and always freshly grilled on per order basis. This outlet,
(NIX) NEGROS INASAL EXPRESS along #85 Timog Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines is THE BEST
not only because of my very own opinion eating blind-foldedly or by just plain “eye eating”
BUT as a proper use of ingredients’ bent food critic.
They do not pre-cook their pork and chicken skewers. No pre-stocking.
While some are short-cutting the procedures-they do not.
Serving will take a bit for they grill as orders are received.
The finished products?
Golden to dark brown skin and the freshest and juiciest inside you will ever enjoy.
Just right grilling, NO CHICKEN LEG BLOOD, no uncooked part.
NO rancid taste.
Perfect basting.
I really don’t mind the burnt skin…for me…it’s super yummy.
…and to down throat push the meat, of course, a quaff of my favorite cold one goes with every bite:
…and to down throat push the meat, of course, a quaff of my favorite cold one goes with every bite:
We were early. Clients flock start of 7:00pm onwards till wee hours.
Hmmm…yummy…Bacolod’s Pride.
See you…again.
Hmmm…yummy…Bacolod’s Pride.
See you…again.
What?
/0 Comments/in Food Reviews, Recommendation-Condemnation, ugaling-pinoy-good-bad-filipino-attitude /by DanteWas with my wonderful family after Joax’ triathlon,
…and as always, after each finish by any family member, a little celebration meal is in order.
Proceeded to a Chinese resto nearby.
And this caught my immediate attention:
Proceeded to a Chinese resto nearby.
And this caught my immediate attention:
WHAT?