Friday, June 29, 2012

Cocktails at Pacific Lounge

A night of gastronomic delight combined with great company is what 
I experienced at Pacific Lounge. 

Pacific Lounge is a luxurious lounge located at the 21st floor of Pan Pacific Hotel, catering  daily  breakfast (6:00 am to 10:30 am) and cocktails (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm). 

At P600.00 per head, you get to savor wide selection of international cocktails selection and enjoy perfect view of Manila Bay.


















It was a night worth spent at a good place, with good food and good company.

Joy, Lani, Pauline, me and Karen...ooops, forgot that cute Brazilian kid (lol!)

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Tokyo Cafe

Whenever we go to Megamall and pass by Tokyo Cafe, I'd tell my husband for us to try the place for I believe this Japanese Restaurant is somewhat related to Tokyo Tokyo - which I used to handle the accounts when I was still working with Medicard.

Upon entrance, I asked the Manager if Tokyo Cafe and Tokyo Tokyo are sister companies. I was wrong. Anyways, since we already planned on having lunch at  Tokyo Cafe  we ordered TEN-JU and OYAKU-JU both at Php248.00.

TEN-JU - Deep Fried Fish Tempura with signature tempura sauce, served with steamed rice, Php 248.00
This  OYAKU-JU looks a lot different from Tokyo Cafe's menu board because I asked the server to put the sauce on the side for fear that my kids won't like it. Truth to tell, they ate the chicken strips, I finished the sauce and the vegetables on the side.

OYAKO-JU, sliced chicken braised in signature tempura sauce with onions
and leeks mixed in egg on steamed white rice, Php 248.00
Our verdict for both meals: Serving is small, the salad doesn't go well with the shrimp and chicken strips. Chicken strips is a bit hard to bite, especially for the kids. 
The coffee, I must say, passed the discriminating taste of my husband.
The milk was served in a small  clear glass that has crack on the side.
We told the server to change it, and that they must be very careful in using this kind of glassess,
cups, etc for safety purposes. 

The kids had ice cream for dessert, courtesy of the Manager on duty.

Hanged on the walls are framed menu that has Japanese words with English translation.


From the outside, one would think Tokyo Cafe has a small space.  Once inside you'll find they have a bigger place. It is also commendable that the dining area is very clean.




We're probably going back, just for the coffee...and the ice cream for the kids.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Late Lunch at Dulang - Lutong Kapampangan at Pasalubong

Our Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar guided tour wrapped up a little late so we had to pack-up and check out from the hotel in a hurry.  We've decided to just have lunch at Joyous Resort and Restaurant in Balanga, Bataan. I haven't been in Joyous Resort and Restaurant but it was highly recommended by locals.  

Sensing that the kids are famish, John and I decided to just have late lunch to the first restaurant we  may see along the road. Dulang's signage of Eat-All-You-Can for P109 caught my husband's attention, so we had to turn back and try their food.

They have about 15 dishes to choose from, here are some of them:

Tinapa is one of Bataan's famous produce.







Dulang is not a  fancy place to dine in, but for P109 -  it is worth going back to. Dulang is located at 881 Roman Super Highway, Cataning, Balanga City, Bataan. For reservation call 0928-3503906.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Breakfast at Cafe Marivent

The food served for our breakfast at Cafe Marivent in Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is so ordinary that even my 9 year old son, Rafael, can prepare. The serving is small for a big eater like me. Even so, I will definitely go back for the place is visually appealing anywhere and everywhere I look.








Our breakfast was made even more joyful meeting Veron, Ryan 
and their pretty, bubbly and smart daughter, Bella. They came all the way from Kuwait.




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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Easter Dinner at MyThai Kitchen

Last Easter, my family decided to have Thai food for dinner. We headed at MyThai Kitchen, located in Greenbelt 2. This sophisticated restaurant maybe hard to locate, but it was definitely worth it the effort.


Phad Thai (Crabmeat Fried Rice), Php 250.00, is always our choice of Thai rice.




Garlic Pepper Beef, Php315.00, has fiery taste. Even if John and I love eating spicy food, this one fired our taste buds. Cooked much like beef stew but with strong combination of thick and spicy sauce and herbs.



Boneless Barbeque Chicken, Php270.00, was a hit with my children. They didn't have to ask for my help to take the bones off. Yeah, I enjoyed my meal!



Very accommodating staff, namely Liza Castillo, Marie Fabregas and Sheryll Melgar



We got to bring home this Easter cookie treats and the paper place mats - that Julia and I find very cute.

We had the opportunity for photo op and short talk with Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 




The gigantic statue welcomes the customer upon entrance to the door.

Private dining room for intimate gathering

Address: Space No. 6 G/F Greenbelt 2 Ayala Center Makati City
Telephone: +632-757-5113
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-10:30pm / Fri,Sat 11-11:30

Accepts credit cards


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