A Kingly Meal and The Kouign For Dessert

Jan 20, 11 A Kingly Meal and The Kouign For Dessert

Posted by in French, Restaurants

This meal is on my mind – replaying, yearning for a repeat.Note: All courses photographed here are half portions except for the amuse bouche and dessert. It’s late and I long to be fed. I become sullen when I’m hungry and N, who attends an event with me tonight, knows this. He guides me to Ciçou, a restaurant I’ve been...

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Paris Delicious

Dec 10, 10 Paris Delicious

Posted by in Cafés, Restaurants

I’ve been to this bakery three times and each time feels like a visit to Paris.Paris Délice springs up like an oasis from the concrete monotony that is Makati Avenue. Its stark whiteness beckons curious passersby like a beacon, embracing them into its fold of flaky pastry and the French joie de vivre.Translated as Paris...

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Truffles and Foam and The Kidney

Jul 28, 09 Truffles and Foam and The Kidney

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Thin but sizable slivers of black truffle blanket the precious package beneath like a sheath of jewels, albeit more fragrant ones.Eggs en cocotte (P1,000) is its name, or simply two eggs baked in a cocotte — in this case, a round cooking vessel or ramekin. Cooked in a water bath just ’til the whites are opaque, the...

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1st Quarter Restaurant Round-Up (last of 2 Parts)

Apr 01, 09 1st Quarter Restaurant Round-Up (last of 2 Parts)

Posted by in Restaurants

Taking “stock,” soy sauce in my ramen, a woman named Chariya, and a le restaurant that deserves more than one visit. 1st Part here Taking Stock of the Stock Market There’s no indication that The Stock Marketrestaurant is in any way connected to Del Monte but it is. As the lifestyle store and restaurant of the...

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