Another One For Manila’s Mexican Food Lovers
posted by Lori in Others, Restaurants
This is where I go to get my Mexican food fix.
Accelerating Velocity
posted by Lori in Others, Restaurants
In racing vocabulary, the term “pole position” refers to the leading position on the starting grid, a spot awarded to the fastest racer during qualifying rounds. Similarly, in the restaurant world, there are certain (ostensible) qualifications that need to be met in order for it to succeed. Velocity Bar is one of those places in [...]
Jalapeños & Wings
posted by Lori in Others, Restaurants
Nothing like spicy food to wake up an appetite made dormant by dengue.
Finally, Cyma
posted by Lori in Others, Restaurants
I never forgot about Cyma after I enjoyed it in Boracay a year ago. I was overjoyed when the restaurant was brought to Manila, setting up digs first in Shangri-la Mall and then at Greenbelt. But joy quickly turned to frustration when Cyma-lovers as impassioned as I crowded the restaurant day in and night out. [...]
Rainy Day Cookie Desserts
posted by olivieragustin in Others, RestaurantsWarm desserts are just the thing to have when it’s raining and cold outside. Butterscotch pudding and champorado are two of my favorite cold-weather foods, but when it’s time for dessert my thoughts turn to chocolate chip cookies, among other desserts, of course. Now, chocolate chip cookies freshly baked and straight from the oven into [...]
“Good Food Must Wait”
posted by olivieragustin in Others, RestaurantsAs I write this, I feel the combined weight of too many holiday meals resting in my stomach, settling on my thighs, my upper arms, and all the problem spots women have when it comes to their bodies. This is the heavy –literally (!) and I daresay, unavoidable result of gorging that is incessant at [...]
Havin’ a cow at the bar
posted by olivieragustin in Others, RestaurantsI was tipped off by fellow food blogger Mitch on this place called Handlebar. For some reason, I kept thinking it was called ‘Headbanger,’ but thankfully, no. Apparently, my sister had heard about the post from Mitch’s husband, so off we hied into the deeper recesses of Polaris St. This bar-restaurant surprisingly, has been around [...]
So far, the best Thai restaurant in Manila
posted by olivieragustin in Others, Restaurantsready to eat? Spelling it out When I think Thai food, I prefer that served at Thai Kitchen (Tomas Morato in QC). It’s truly authentic and more importantly, it’s affordable. Hotel Thai food doesn’t appeal to me, and the exorbitant price is only part of it. Because of the popularity of Thai cuisine, most people [...]
