Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Adventure # 15 - Taipei April 2014 Part Four

The last leg of our quick Taiwan getaway was right at our hotel's backyard—Ximending. This colorful, bustling, urban maze was such a delight to get lost in. Ten out of ten, would definitely come back just to be able to see everything as the five or so hours we had in this district was too few!

As this was our final stop before heading to the airport, most of the NTD we had went to food, souvenirs, and more food! There were so many novelty themed restaurants there we would have loved to try if time permitted. 

And now, finally—nineteen months since the actual trip, here's part four of our Taipei adventure!


Cooling off, after our zoo escapade with green tea ice-cream. 
It took roughly an hour to get from the Taipei Zoo back to Ximending.


Hello, my dear friend. Cilantro—the answer everything.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Adventure # 7 - To the South We Go!


Alabang was the destination of choice for our Valentine's Date this year and we really had no set plan except for dinner at Le Petit Cheri in Molito. Suffice it to say, we super enjoyed winging it. We ended up driving past a branch of Project Pie, making the snap decision go and scarf down an artisan pizza, going to the supermarket next door and ended up buying my cat a new collar, and finally, going to Molito where we both tried out the Magum Gold?! and deposited ourselves at Le Petit Cheri for some French fare. 

We also wanted to hit Magnum Opus if we had the chance (because, TARDIS) but unfortunately, I think we spent too much time in the supermarket. I really want to go back to Alabang and try out all the food places in Aguirre Avenue! It's a shame we don't journey South more often—I'll see to it that we change that. 


Project Pie is my personal slice of heaven. You get to choose your pizza, out of 6 customisable bases, (285php) and add all the toppings you could want for no added cost! The pizza people behind the counter strongly advised us not up everything on it. She was particularly adamant about it going, "Sir, no. No. Just don't. Please don't." when Nox asked if anyone has ordered it already. Then her colleague by the meat toppings station chimed in with a reasonable explanation—it will be hard to have your pizza cooked through-and-through if you put everything on top. He said it'll be like eating raw food. :| 


However, he did say we could have all the topping IF we only put a smidge of everything so that the pizza still looks like a pizza (not a small mountain of toppings) and it cooks evenly.





They sell Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay in itty bitty bottles for 280 php!


View from the second floor.


Tada!! We chose pizza # 6 (grilled chicken, sliced red onion, cilantro, mozzarella, gorgonzola, bbq sause) with parmesan, pepperoni, italian sausage, crumbled meatballs, Canadian bacon, proscuitto, caramelized onions, fresh mushrooms, rosemary, artichokes and black olives. Well that was a mouthful of toppings!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Adventure # 6 - Anniversary Celebration

I had such a great time last Feburary 8, when Nox and I celebrated our 5th anniversary together! YAY. I won't elaborate as much and would let the photos speak for themselves but man, that Spiral at Sofitel was definitely worth it.

We also had a quick (a bit late) lunch at Lola Cafe + Bar of Dynamite ( Deep-fried green chill fingers and cheese with salsa dip) and Fish and Chips (Three pieces beer batter fish and homemade tartar sause). We deliberately ate lightly for lunch as we had a spa appointment right after. Then it was off to stuff ourselves (daintily).


I've also been dabbling at pointed pen calligraphy lately (and a bit of water-colour as well). For more about calligraphy, visit The Curious Calligrapher! They have a wealth of information for beginners and the calligraphy circle is very, very friendly. :)


Lola Cafe + Bar's interiors.







Dramatic silhouette shot of Nox by the bay.


Dramatic silhouette shot of me by the bay!

Friday, March 1, 2013

Adventure # 0 - Mr. Jones, Greenbelt 5

The decision to have dinner here all stemmed from a sudden milkshake craving of my officemate. The ambiance looked incredibly warm and inviting, immediately resonating a strong American diner feel. Plus, there were games outside to pass the time while you wait for your food—mini foosball sets lined the outdoor tables, mason jars filled with a jack stones and pick-up-sticks were arranged neatly behind the reception podium. 

Here's our milkshakes, getting ready to be served to us!

Behold the milkshake I ordered. Hapa Howly—White chocolate with Khalua. I loved every slurp of it as it wasn't too sweet nor was the alcoholic taste of the Khalua overpowering.
However, it would be perfect if it were thicker.
Eggs "Benny" 2 Ways— the salmon was really good. 
Wicked Truffled Mac n' Cheese— I am SUCH a sucker for truffle anything. 

Group shot with the Super Texas Taco.

Mr. Jones
Ground Level, Greenbelt 5, Greenbelt
Paseo de Roxas cor. Legaspi St., Ayala Center
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

(+63 2) 501-3682, (+63 2) 501-3111