Australian Restaurant Bondi & Bourke Opens in BGC

Two weeks ago I was invited to an exclusive food tasting session at Bondi & Bourke's newest branch in Forbestown BGC. It's a new, fancy Australian restaurant serving straightforward, comfort food exclusively curated by multi-awarded chef and owner, Wade Watson. I seldom go to morning events, but for this I made an exception. I just couldn't wait to try the different dishes prepared by Chef Wade himself! Here are photos from the event...

Place cards! So fancy:)

Food Trip: Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot in Cubao

When I got invited to try out and dine in the newest hot spot in Cubao (my town yeeeah), I immediately said yes! I could never say no to great food. Anyway, this new food haven would easily be the new favorite of soup addicts, and food addicts in general, because of their amazing hotpot and buffet selection. Ladies and gents, say hello to Four Seasons!

(some photos from ANAGON)

SF Bistro Experience

It was my first time to visit SF Bistro or San Francisco Bistro and I didn't know what to expect. I just know that it's owned by the same people who brought us Rue Bourbon. I also just wanted to eat (haha PG) and bond with the clingys, so I willingly took the 30-minute drive to Upper Mckinley Hill. Plus, as an avid eater (haha) I had to know what the hype is all about. The restaurant was not difficult to find. It's located along Upper Mckinley at the Tuscany Estates, after the Korean school. It would be hard to miss coz you'd instantly see a long stretch of restaurants. So anyway, it's pretty small but cozy. They also have a 2nd floor so there's room for everyone. It's a great place to dine, drink and be merry with friends! You'd be surprised with the prices too. Photos:)

love the ambiance and setup inside:)

imported beer!

And now, prepare to salivate. The food is as good as it looks!:)

Tin & Tracy's drinks (who both love sweets): Nutella Funtella (P150) and Yema Mama (P120)! 

I wanted something refreshing so I ordered Cucumber Detox (P95). OMG, I can finish 10 glasses of this. Haha. 

And Sarah got their Ginger Detox (P95). She loved it too! Quenches thirst and good for the throat.

Greek salad (P195)- it's to share but I finished it haha. I know salads are supposed to taste alike but this one might be the best I ever had so far. Hehe. Served with olives, cherry tomato, greens, feta cheese, walnuts in balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Mushroom Truffle Pasta (P210) - looks like carbonara but no no no! Haha. Mushroom and truffles are a perfect mix. Creamy linguine with mushrooms. Yum. 

 3 Cheese Lasagna (P195) - layers of mozzarella, parmesan and cheddar cheese! Served with side salad. :)

Baby Back Ribs (P295) - everybody loved this! It's super tender and tasty. Cooked to perfection in their secret homemade barbecue sauce. Worth the price too.

Baked Crusted Salmon (P330) - my personal favorite! Once you pop you can't stop levels. I'm always careful when I order salmon coz I don't like malangsa food. But this one's perfect. Parmesan breading with creamy sauce accompanied with mashed potato, broccoli and corn. Winner.

Buffalo Chicken Fingers (P260)- wasn't able to try this but they said it was good! 

Beef Salpicao (P295) - angus beef in garlic oil with red wine & bell peppers served with garlic rice!  

Extreme food photography! Haha.

It was such a delightful experience that I can't wait to go back and bring my family and other friends with me!:) 

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PISMO Digital Store

Are you techie or not techie like me? Haha. Now one shop has all your digital solution! PISMO Digital is a one stop shop of tech lovers. Located at Shangrila Mall's East Wing, it offers a wide range of products that will surely appease your digital appetite. Enjoy!:)

Bags / Laptop Bags

health monitoring shiz

Bluetooth controlled toy cars!

P20k+ headphones! Sickkkkk i love iiit.

 more headphones

 i need this!

 more Pentax cameras

 love the vintagey style

 nice!!! bluetooth headphones... 

 earphones

 camera and cellphone accessories

 
 for the party peeps! Haha. 

 Apple products!

 can you see the air drone? super cool! yours for P25k!:)

So if you want to be the bida sa Christmas party or the coolest Santa, go to Pismo and get everyone something!:) 

Thanks to the PISMO team for treating us at Woo Galbi! Might be the best Korean resto I've ever dined in!:) Located at Shangrila East Wing, 6th level, near Pismo:)

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Blogkada Dinner at TIAGO

Every once in a while the clingys would gather, sans events, and just bond over great food, music, drinks and countless stories. Our latest was a simple get together dinner (minus Tracy and Tin, I miss you guys) last Saturday at TIAGO, Scout Fuentebella Tomas Morato. I think it's one of the best meeting places for friends who just want to lounge and bond for hours. They serve progressive Filipino food from heirloom recipes prepared by award winning chef Kenneth Villaluz, throwing in the mix his own style and techniques. The industrial interiors -- concrete walls, red pipes, vintage displays, sexy leather seats-- also adds up to the place's charm. I could spend hours here just doing nothing haha. Photos!

These items on display are from the owners, John & Sigrid Buendia's archives. That adorable baby photo is their child Santiago. Now you know where the restaurant's name came from.:)

the walls are not actually made of cement, and the wood panel is not actually wood! it was made with love by the owner John. Sigrid mentioned their house also has this same feel. I wanna take a peek see! 

Sigrid told us that this is their first venture and the idea started from their garage. Their friends would come to tambay, drink and eat until someone pitched the idea to put up a resto/bar na. Galing noh?

 the coolest chef ever! 

 early birds Niche and Arnie

And then food was served! I love how Chef Kenneth explained each and every dish. Cooked to perfection, made with love! Hehe.:)

 Inihaw na Tilapia Roll. They use homemade buro fermented for 4 days for that perfect burst of flavor:)

 cutie arnie

 Tokwa't Baboy. Fried tofu topped with grilled or was it boiled pig's ears. Delicious!

 Bistek Pancit. Canton Noodles + Rib Eye Beef + Onion Rings + Soy/Calamansi Sauce. You can eat this with rice or as it is.

 Pinausukang Chicken & Pork Adobo. Smoked chicken in Mindanao Adobo Sauce with quail eggs & pork trotters. Love the sauce!

Tinapa Rice. I don't eat tinapa (since forever) so I just ordered plain rice. But I tasted mga 3 pcs of butil and it's super tasty. I think you'd all love it:)

Pork & Shrimp wrap with gata/bagoong sauce. 

Ana's unique chopseuy. Sauce tasted like vinagraitte. We loved it.

Suman (Sigrid told us this is usually served with Tinapa icecream on top!)

Leche Flan with Saba on top. This you have to taste. 

Overall, it was a unique & heavenly food experience. I tasted flavors I haven't tasted anywhere else. Love how they prepared each dish and also the amazing presentation. Afterwards, we finally brought out our surprise for Paul! He didn't know we organized the whole dinner for him:)

 

We're proud of how far you've come lalo na being nominated sa Virtual Style Awards of Stylebible!:)

 with my labs Sarah

 Ana, Paul, Arnie 

 Niche who came up with the whole dinner idea

Love you guys!

Great food, lovely place and awesome people. My Saturday night couldn't get any better than that. Time to sched that bonding session with your family and friends! :)

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