Putting this out there for anyone who wants to read it. :) Hope you like it.
We hit up Uncle Mao's Authentic Hunan Cuisine near Century Mall. Have you ever messed with Sichuan spices? Oh man. Good and 🐉🔥 !
These aren't your normal scrambled eggs with tomato. It's a classic Northern Chinese preparation - got a feeling they cook it in stock or something. I ordered it to balance all the spice. Soooooo good!
This cumin spiced meat was amazing!
So tonight I checked out this new Italian joint called #PonteRialtoRistorante at #VenicePiazza in McKinley Hill. The grub be tasty - like this Quattro Stagioni pizza..🍕 CHECK IT.
I really liked this comforting plate of pan fried lapu lapu with olives and capers. Let the lemon juice rain! #PonteRialtoRistorante at #VenicePiazza .
Today's (pre-lunch) visit was at this sliver of a taqueria in Legaspi Village called #Lagrima
These small tacos are a great way to get to know #Lagrima .. I chose Buche (pig belly - my favorite among these three), Pollo Asado, and Chili Verde.
A San Jose, CA special: the infamous "orange sauce" ❤️ It IS good
On soft opening at #UptownParade -- this fun Latin American diner called #Naxional
The grilled corn called Elote is happily having its moment - this version is a great way to start your meal
The #Naxional guac bowl is a sure fire hit - I love that they also put plantains in the mix!
These are patacones - a round of fried plantains with guac and shrimp. Go hard on the lime and pass the hot sauce!
PATACONES
The dessert game at #Naxional is strong - thanks to the deft skills of @cynpatos .. I'm digging this warm arroz con leche: not too sweet and a great sharing dessert for you and your mates.
ARROZ CON LECHE
At #Naxional - they made sure the details were sharp too.
This morning I tried some delicious brekkie at #NobuHotelManila --- It was my first time inside the actual restaurant, and it's beautiful!😍@nobuhotelmanila
Even big groups can be accommodated, no problem.🤘🏼
The breakfast spread had a lot of interesting (and delicious!) items, like this soba pancake that I topped with miso pecan butter, yuzu whipped cream and blueberry shiso infused jam.
I didn't want to get any of it, but my low EQ got the best of me.😭 Well OF COURSE it was good.
Okonomiyaki at the brekkie line - and nice and light at that.
Hot taho at - topped with Japanese syrup and sago. Not even close to cloyingly sweet, which I love. It's just right.
When I go to a restaurant, I love it when it pays attention to details. This is what greets you as you enter.
Flame's gracious front of house start you off with delicious bread service -- house baked and served with Bukidnon butter from @farm2tableph and some flavor packed infused oil.
UNIFORMS DESIGNED BY FRANCIS LIBIRAN.
This beautiful appetizer of foie is terrific: served with teriyaki eggplant, pickled pears and nori-tempura crunch. I hardly ever order foie these days but this is DELICIOUS!
PAN-SEARED FOIE GRAS
Flame calls this "Queso de Bola & Hamon" (Inspired by Massimo Bottura)-- textures of cheese, glazed ham and asparagus. It's a winning balanced menu, with some deliciously offbeat items like this one as well as familiar flavors. Considering it's only a month old, I'm excited to see how it all evolves
"QUEZO DE BOLA & HAMON"
I'm a soup guy, and this soup is definitely a keeper: corn veloute with charred corn, crab meat and chive oil. Yum!
SWEET CORN VELOUTE´
This joint has great steaks with an excellent array of sauces and house made mustards (oh yeah!) but if you're in the mood, be curious and order things like my order this evening: a pink pan roasted duck breast, with pumpkin purée, spiced honey, charred leeks and radishes. ❤️#DiscoveryPrimea @discoveryprimea #JustJonesingPH
PAN ROASTED DUCK BREAST
They don't play around here -- much attention is also given to desserts and even cheese plates. This is my favorite of the evening, and I think a must try: goat cheese with candied nuts and beet. Trust me on this. It's brilliant!
After doing my research, I got this #FujiFilm #XT10.. and so far I'm really really happy with it - probably more than with any camera I've ever had. But that's not the impressive thing. Everywhere I've gone this past week, people have noticed the camera (even proclaiming it as the infamous "blogger camera" - whatever that means!😂). Last night, after asking the waitress to take our pic, she quickly said, "oh yes! It's a Fuji!" Wow. Talk about creating impact! I mean - I know they've been making great cameras forever, but still.. how did they do that??🤘🏼#
Hey Xavier peeps! The beer is gonna be cold, the food freshly cooked, and the fun will be fast and furious! Let's have some fun! 來了！🍻🍔🍦 March 5, Saturday!
