Dinings of Joy

Friday, August 12, 2011

Alexa's Deli - Cafe and Wine Shop

Visiting my friends in Makati City, Bernard decided we dine at Alexa's Deli, located at the ground Floor of Classica Building, 112 H.V. Dela Costa, Makati City.

Since my husband is a coffee mug collector, this wall instantly caught my attention

I very much like the interior of this cafe and wine shop

Assortment of wine from different countries

Assortment of coffee from different countries

The food we ordered did not satisfy me, but the ambiance made up for it. Ms. Rose, Bernard and I were able to catch up and laugh to our hearts' content. Next time, I'd probably just get their coffee and cake.

Beef with Rice, P225

Breakfast Adobo, P200

Hungarian and Sausage Platter, P185

The ambiance would have been nice enough if the grape shake and Iced tea we've ordered were served in a nice tall glasses, rather than in plastic cups.

Grape Shake, P120

Iced Tea, P140

Weekend Buffet Extravaganza at Lola Maria Restaurant

Experience a feast like no other for only P380! Lola Maria Restaurant ups the buffet ante every Saturdays and Sundays by offering more dishes and more choices at a lower price.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a host of Filipino specialties ranging from kare-kare, lechon kawali, chicken-pork adobo and chicken pastel, crispy pata, escabecheng isda, pinakbet, batchoy to pork asado and lechon paksiw na pata, all cooked with that special Lola Maria Restaurant delectableness.

The 114-seater restaurant is also famous for its special halo-halo with more than 11 ingredients and the traditional ginataang bilo-bilo.

Guests may also satisfy their craving for sweets with the yummy chocolate fountain available only on weekends.

Lola Maria Restaurant is the main dining outlet of The Legend Villas located along Pioneer Street in Mandaluyong City. For inquiries, call (632) 702-2793 or visit www.legendvillas.com.ph.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Eat All You Can Salad

I missed College days when my friends and I would go to Wendy's-Taft to have eat-all-you-can salad. So, last week John, Agnes and I, headed at Craving's Shangri-La.

P285 per head on Eat-All-You-Can Salad

First serving

Second serving

Third serving

Fourth Serving. Whoa I had four plates!

Jollibee Chicken Nugget Crunchers

Finally, another Jollibee treat has come to delight both children and parents. Jollibee Chicken Nugget Crunchers was launched last August 6, 2011 at Ronac Art Center.

The new Jollibee Chicken Nugget Crunchers is made of seasoned tender chicken and carrot bits, and fortified with Vitamin A for healthier eyesight—in golden yellow crunchy coating. It is also ‘dip-able’ in a sweet barbecue sauce that the young ones will love.

“Jollibee Chicken Nugget Crunchers offers the best of both worlds—flavor and fun in a healthier package—to moms and kids. We wanted them to experience this first-hand so the event was packed with exciting and informative activities that put their minds and bodies to the test, all the while letting them enjoy the nutritious and delicious taste of the ‘good nuggets’,” says Coleen Niguidula-Ducusin, Jollibee marketing manager.

Kids can enjoy it in a Jollibee Kids Meal complete with rice, regular-sized softdrink, and the featured collectible toy for only P98. It can also be savored solo for P75, as a value meal with rice and regular-sized softdrink for P99, or with regular fries and regular-sized softdrink for P110.

Jollibee Chicken Nugget Crunchers is now available in all Jollibee branches nationwide for dine-in, drive-thru and take-out. For delivery, call Jollibee Express Delivery Service hotline at 8-7000 or log on to www.jollibeedelivery.com.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Kenny Roger's Restaurant Light and Easy Menu

Occasions of Joy's Top Commenter for May 2011, Bedalyn Aguas, and I headed at Kenny Rogers Restaurant in Powerplant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City.

We had the Light and Easy Menu, composed of Roast Chicken Sandwich and

Chicken Noodle Soup, P140

This bread is good for those trying to cut down on cholesterol, and weight too.

This is delicious but I was hoping there's lesser mayonnaise I opened the bread and wiped the mayo before munching on.

Though the Chicken soup looks it needs more milk, the taste is good enough.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Cheesy Hotdog and Fries Sandwich Overload

Ingredients: hotdog bun, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog, king size (pan fried or steamed), Magnolia Cheezee Spread, store brought cross cut fries (fried to a crisp), store brought cheese powder, Purefoods Honeycured Bacon (chopped and fried)

Procedure: Sandwich hotdog buns then drizzle with Cheezee Spread. Toss fries with cheese powder until well coated then top over sandwich. Sprinkle chopped bacon over fries.

Peaches and Cream Caramel Trifle

Ingredients: 6pc store brought or prepared chiffon or sponge cake

Frosting: 2 pack Magnolia All Purpose Cream (chilled)

Filling: Caramel: 2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 pack Magnolia All Purpose Cream, 1/4 Dari Cream, 1 can sliced peaches (reserve few slices for garnish)

Garnish: 1/2 cup store brought toasted nuts, sliced, mint leaves

Procedure: Whip Magnolia All Purpose Cream until peak and chill until ready to use. To make caramel, combine sugar and water in a small pan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is cooked and has turned amber in color. Quickly pour in cream and stir vigorously. Cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat then add margarine. Set aside to cool.

To Assemble: Divide the cake into two slices horizontally. Place a layer of cake on the bottom of a trifle bowl. Spread caramel over the cake then top with whipped cream and slices of peaches. Repeat the process to the second layer. Lastly, frost and pipe rosettes on top of the cake with the remaining cream. Garnish with nuts and peaches.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Delightful Ambiance and Meals at Stacy's

Stacy's is one of the dining places that will surely delight your senses. Stacy's interiors remind of Sonja's Cupcakes, but BIGGER and BETTER! Although the venue (Capitol Greenstreet Commercial Center, 1 Capitol Hills Drive, Q.C.) is far from where I live, it is worth the drive!

(a set-up for the little tots)