Monday, June 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Pier One - The Walk
August 31, 2008
That day was the very first time I tried out Pier One. I was back from Estonia a few days earlier, so I can't wait to stuff my mouth with all-Filipino flavors. I remembered thinking how everything on the menu looked so good. What will I have, what will i have, what will i have? After what seems like one year of deliberation, the final choices were: Sinuglaw, Pork Liempo (with the flavors of Cebu Lechon or something) and Tuna Belly.
sinuglaw
java rice? i forgot :D
fried rice
liempo with cebu lechon flavors or something
tuna belly
wholesome-tasting daiquiri (prolly good for toddlers too!) :D
Unfortunately, the only thing I loved about that experience was the cool wind of IT Park, fanning us like sea breeze at the terrace of the restaurant. After expecting some sort of Gerry's Grill-like experience, the food we ordered were really disappointing. Even the daiquiri tasted wholesome, like 100% pure juice.
Looking back, I think bad choices were made. Or maybe things have improved since then. Earlier this year, I went back twice and we had the sisig, crispy pata, spicy chicken and it was all good. :)
Still, I can't say I favor the place, all because their so called "promo" on beers is total bull crap. 'Nuff said. ;-)
Address : The Walk @ Asiatown I.T. Park, Salinas Drive, Lahug
Town/City : Cebu City
Tel No. : +63(32) 415-5668
Fax : +63(32) 415-5668
Website : www.pierone.com.ph
Email : lahug@pierone.com.ph
That day was the very first time I tried out Pier One. I was back from Estonia a few days earlier, so I can't wait to stuff my mouth with all-Filipino flavors. I remembered thinking how everything on the menu looked so good. What will I have, what will i have, what will i have? After what seems like one year of deliberation, the final choices were: Sinuglaw, Pork Liempo (with the flavors of Cebu Lechon or something) and Tuna Belly.
sinuglaw
java rice? i forgot :D
fried rice
liempo with cebu lechon flavors or something
tuna belly
wholesome-tasting daiquiri (prolly good for toddlers too!) :DLooking back, I think bad choices were made. Or maybe things have improved since then. Earlier this year, I went back twice and we had the sisig, crispy pata, spicy chicken and it was all good. :)
Still, I can't say I favor the place, all because their so called "promo" on beers is total bull crap. 'Nuff said. ;-)
Address : The Walk @ Asiatown I.T. Park, Salinas Drive, Lahug
Town/City : Cebu City
Tel No. : +63(32) 415-5668
Fax : +63(32) 415-5668
Website : www.pierone.com.ph
Email : lahug@pierone.com.ph
Monday, April 5, 2010
STK Ta Bay!
May 25, 2008
I was there once, two years ago. I can't remember the names of the stuff that I ate, but I'm 100% sure that the food was excellent. So if you're craving for some authentic STK and/or other seafood courses, and can't wait to travel all the way to the Lapu-lapu Shrine, just head off to STK Ta Bay.
Address: 6 Orchid St., Capitol Site, Cebu City
Contact Numbers: 2562700 / 2534732
Website: stktabay.com/contactus.html
I was there once, two years ago. I can't remember the names of the stuff that I ate, but I'm 100% sure that the food was excellent. So if you're craving for some authentic STK and/or other seafood courses, and can't wait to travel all the way to the Lapu-lapu Shrine, just head off to STK Ta Bay.
Address: 6 Orchid St., Capitol Site, Cebu City
Contact Numbers: 2562700 / 2534732
Website: stktabay.com/contactus.html
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Shanghai Bay - SM City Cebu
Saturday, March 27, 2010
The first time I tried out this resto was a few years ago, at their branch across Gaisano Country Mall. I remembered loving the rice with dried fish but I can't really recall what else we had.
Last Saturday, tired and famished after walking around the mall, we decided to check out their menu. A lot of the items looked sooo good. Finally, we had the Kun Pao Fried Rice, Patatim with Kuapao and Steamed Fish Fillet with Peppercorn Sauce. To my surprise, there weren't any of the sweetish flavors I usually associate with Chinese cooking. I love it!
Patatim
Kuapao (shaped like pockets to insert bits of patatim meat)
Kun Pao Fried Rice
Steamed Fish Fillet with Peppercorn Sauce
aftermath at the Gerry's Grill during Earth Hour 'til closing time :)
The first time I tried out this resto was a few years ago, at their branch across Gaisano Country Mall. I remembered loving the rice with dried fish but I can't really recall what else we had.
Last Saturday, tired and famished after walking around the mall, we decided to check out their menu. A lot of the items looked sooo good. Finally, we had the Kun Pao Fried Rice, Patatim with Kuapao and Steamed Fish Fillet with Peppercorn Sauce. To my surprise, there weren't any of the sweetish flavors I usually associate with Chinese cooking. I love it!
Patatim
Kuapao (shaped like pockets to insert bits of patatim meat)
Kun Pao Fried Rice
Steamed Fish Fillet with Peppercorn Sauce
aftermath at the Gerry's Grill during Earth Hour 'til closing time :)Ambiance is normal. The service is good. Not so clean though, coz I saw my enemy there, the small kind. Price is reasonable and the servings are big.
Patatim with Kuapao (good for 4 to 6) - 350
Fried Rice (good for 3 to 5) - 170
Fish Fillet (good for 2 to 3) - 180
Patatim with Kuapao (good for 4 to 6) - 350
Fried Rice (good for 3 to 5) - 170
Fish Fillet (good for 2 to 3) - 180
Friday, March 19, 2010
Patio Ecila
The first time I was there, I had the Chicken Kiev thingy and it was amazing. This time, I was craving for something meaty and saucy. I decided to try the Beef Tenderloin Tips, described in the menu as their own version of Beef Stroganoff. God, it was orgasmic! 'Nuff said.
Location: Skyrise 1, Asiatown IT Park
Prices: Chicken Kiev PHP198, Beef Tenderloin Tips PHP188, Halo-halo PHP48, Beer PHP58
(the servings are huge, the ambiance is almost romantic with live acoustic performance and the service is good. no pictures available so you just have to take my word for it.)
Special text: This blog entry was inspired by my good friend Monica who is so committed to updating her blog that she unknowingly sprinkled some of that commitment to me. Hope it lasts. If they won't, she's just about two feet from me so I won't hesitate to ask for more sprinkles. Thanks, Mon. :)
Location: Skyrise 1, Asiatown IT Park
Prices: Chicken Kiev PHP198, Beef Tenderloin Tips PHP188, Halo-halo PHP48, Beer PHP58
(the servings are huge, the ambiance is almost romantic with live acoustic performance and the service is good. no pictures available so you just have to take my word for it.)
Special text: This blog entry was inspired by my good friend Monica who is so committed to updating her blog that she unknowingly sprinkled some of that commitment to me. Hope it lasts. If they won't, she's just about two feet from me so I won't hesitate to ask for more sprinkles. Thanks, Mon. :)
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