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Cucina ni Bunso

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Today I visited a new restaurant owned by Mark and Mel at Sct. Lozano.

Plain Rice (P35)

 For sharing!!

Seafood Kare Kare (P340)

This is so different because it has seafood!! It has shrimp and tahong. wohoo. so yummy. The Kare Kare has distinct taste and is really different.

 yummy home made bagoong (ulam. hahaha)

As what I have mentioned above, eto pa lang ulam na. hahaha. Seriously it has different taste, although I still love Bagoong Ilocano. hihi but this is just irresistible.

Beef Kaldereta (P345)

Something different for this one is the cheese. It makes the dish wonderful and very delicious.

Chicken ni Mel (P295) with gravy and Caramelized Apple

The chicken is marinated overnight and is roasted for one and half hour as said by the chef. The recipe is modified by the chef too. It is different from other chickens because of the taste and the gravy too. The side dish, Caramelized Apple is also delicious.

Lemongrass coolers (P45)

Yes, I can say that I would love to have this all day, it’s not that too sweet. hihi

Halo Halo Turon (P120)

This one is very new to me. I have never seen this yet but today. It’s very yummy and the presentation is very nice. You would see yourself eating just one piece of the turon.

Not yet in the menu, Bunso Bread.

It looks like a cinnamon roll but at the center it has bacon. It’s very tasty and you won’t regret trying it. The bread is very soft.

The Chef! Sir Mel. He is very accommodating.

 with the bloggers

with Chef Mel!

with the staff!!

with Ms. Anna, Thanks for the invite po. 😀

The interiors!!! It’s so cooool. hihi.

Their comfort room has this cutesy photo. hihi.

Outside of their kitchen.

 Different chairs and tables.

Cool plates.

Very nice chandeliers!!

Visit Cucina ni Bunso at 117B Sct. Lozano St. corner Tomas Morato, Q.C.

Check out their Facebook for more information. 😀

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Barley Gastropub

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I was invited to a food tasting to this restaurant around Sgt. Esguerra and really had fun and was very happy tummy again with the food they served us. 😀

Appetizer

Fried Brie (P375)

(With guava jam and truffle oil)

It has a distinct taste that I did not expect that this food would have.

Rockin’ Oysters Rockefeller (P245)

(Topped with spinach, cream cheese and herb crust)

This particular food is very tasty from it’s cream cheese to the oyster itself. The spinach and herb crust has different taste also that makes this one of my favorites. 🙂

Risotto Balls (P295)

(With mozzarella stuffing and marinara sauce)

The mozzarella stuffing is very delicious ad well as the sauce.

 Roasted Bone Marrow (P295)

(With crostini, garlic confit, Himalayan pink salt and fresh lemon)

This death-difying is very delightful. You could really taste the “taba” of the bone marrow. hihi.

Big Plates

Lamb Shank Osso Buco (P520)

(With gremolata, roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes)

The lamb is very soft. The gremolata and vegetables are appetizing and it also has nice presentation.

 Foie Gras Burger (P690)

(With onion jam, gruyere, kosher pickles and potato fries)

The patty is very savory and soft. It has different taste than other patties sold in the market.

Crackling Pork Belly (P325)

(With peppercorn sauce, roasted vegetables and roasted potatoes)

It is gratifying and enticing to the eyes. The sauce is quite delicious and is different.

Beer in the Butt Chicken (P450)

(With BBQ sauce, roasted vegetables and roasted potatoes)

This is a mouthwatering dish as well as the very tasty sauce.

Angus Rib-Eye Cheese Steak and Fries (P720)

(Topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, sweet peppers and mild cheddar. Served with potato fries.)

This is very scrumptious and very tempting to eat.Yes it’s a steak and it’s very soft and exquisite. And this is another favorite included on my list.

Pizza

Truffled Mushroom (P350)

(Tomato ragout, mozzarella cheese, fresh mushrooms and truffle oil)

The crust is very soft and the mushroom is ravishing.

Chorizo & Sweet Peppers (P325)

(Tomato ragout, mozzarella cheese, chorizo pamplona, onions and sweet peppers)

It’s just an ordinary pizza, no difference.

 Finale

Warm Chocolate Cake (P190)

(With salted caramel)

This dessert is very tempting to eat but it’s okay because it’s sweetness is not that bigtime that you would have diabetes. hihi. The salted caramel on the side makes it more delicious.

Frozen Grapes (P190)

It tastes like and Ice candy. hihi.

Thank you Openrice.com for inviting me to these food event. I had a great time. Happy tummy agaaaain because of these restaurant. 😀

Overall, Barley Gastropub has a lot of yummy and delicious food in store for you guys so check them out at Sgt. Esguerra Ave. cor. Sct. Bayoran St., Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

Visit their Facebook for more information. 😀

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Manila Bulletin Tour

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Last Monday (July 15), we had a tour at Manila Bulletin with my blockmates and 2nd year students.

Here is a photodiary:

Yay!!

Selfie! hihi

2nd year students

Hey guys, picture please. 🙂

A tour around Manila Bulletin.

Yessss!!! hihi.

with vertically challenge, Jessie baby. hihi

with our tour guide.

Yay. It was a nice experience to tour around Manila Bulletin.

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Entrepreneur Magazine launches the Next Big Food Entrepreneur Challenge

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In its quest to lend support to those who dream big and hope to contribute to the country through their enterprising capabilities, Entrepreneur Magazine announces the extension of Solane’s Next Big Food Entrepreneur Challenge. Running on its second year, the contest is in partnership with Solane LPG and Mercato Centrale Philippines.

Last year’s winners were husband-and-wife team Ping and Jewel Joven of Ping Gu Mushroom Fries and JR Inciong of Mocktail Madness for the student’s category. They bested other entrants who aspired to be the first Next Big Food Entrepreneur.

The contest is open to all amateur and professional food entrepreneurs, 18 years old and above, who are residing in the Philippines. It is also open to teams composed of three (3) persons who are eligible to join.

Contestants undergo three steps: the Food Taste Test; Food Selling; and Submission of Business Plans. The individual or team that garner the highest-scored business plan shall win a cash prize worth P100,000 tax free, a six (6) month rent-free stall in Mercato or Soderno, and a feature in Entrepreneur and Yummy Magazines.

Interested parties may submit their entries until July 25, 2013 by sending their name, short description of dish concept, email address, mobile number, landline (optional), and desired time in a brown envelope labeled Solane’s Next Big Food Entrepreneur. Entries must be submitted to In-Magazine Promos, Summit Media, 7th floor Robinsons Cybergate Center Tower 3, Pioneer St., Mandaluyong or through fax number 451-8888 local 1074, from Mondays to Fridays, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Submissions will be accepted until July 25, 2013 only.

For more details on Solane’s Next Big Food Challenge and for the full mechanics, grab a copy of the June issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, available in newsstands, bookstores and supermarkets nationwide. You can also visit Entrepreneur online at www.entrepreneur.com.ph.

Get more updates when you follow them on Twitter via Twitter.com/EntrepreneurPH or like its Facebook page www.facebook.com/entrepreneurmagazine.ph.

* Press Release

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Going Home, Bye Singapore

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Every travel comes to an end and here it comes for us to go and leave Singapore. It was a very worth while 4 day stay. I’ll be back soon I have my own money. hihi.

Our luggage.

Airport’s walkator

Took photos while on the walkalator. hihi

owell, this kept us company while waiting for our flight.

and it’s time to goooo!!!

Cool clouds. yay.

Our trip to Singapore was very enjoyable and fun. Thank you tita jing for the “libre” again. hahaha.

* other photos by Paulo Soriano

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Night Safari

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and to our last place to visit, Night Safari. 🙂

We first rode the Tram Station to see the nocturnal animals. Too bad it was dark and we can’t have good shots because flash photography was prohibited.

Save!!! hahahaha

Cool graffiti.

oh, this crocodile.

Yay.

Fire dance. 🙂

This place is very educational, with its nocturnal animals around. It has a very good concept of Singapore to have this kind of place.

*other photos by Paulo Soriano

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Happy 92nd Nanay!!!

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Today we celebrated the 92nd birthday of Nanay (my grandmother). We ate lunch in Lagro with lots of handaaaa!! hihi. Thanks Mother, Tita Jing, Mama Bella for the foods! yey. happy tummy agaaaain. 🙂

with the fam bam!!

Mama Bella and Motherhood!!

with Paulo and Ruth

Tita Cristy, Mama Bella and Motherhood!!

Prayertime!!

and the foooooood!!

Pancit Bihon c/o Mama Bella

Fish Fillet c/o Motherhood

Shrimps bought by Tita Jing. yummmmyy!!!

Caldereta by Motherhoood!!!

Fried Tilapia!!

Cake bought by Tita Cristy

Yay, hello Raniag.

Tita Nally

Happy Birthday Nanay!!! More to come. hihi

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Kusu Island

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As part of our cruise, we visited a place called Kusu Island.

Coooool wishing well. hihi.

Emote lang ang peg. hihi

By the bay photos.

Names on sand. 🙂

Yay, this is a beautiful island to visit. Although there aren’t activities to be done, its very relaxing to be in this place.

* other photos by Paulo Soriano

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Mamang’s 80th

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Yesterday (July 12), I attended the surprise birthday party of Mamang (grandmother of Laiye). It was a very happy and fun celebration because she really don’t have any idea about the party and was really surprised with her visitors.

Nice cake!

Catering

Grand Entrance!! Hihi.

Supeeeer surprised!!!

picture per table

more chika more fun. hihi

Buffet dinner!!

Mamang with her bouquet

with her two children

Cake and Flowers

with the kids!! hihi

Family

Peace yo!!

Ninice sang a song for Mamang

Gift giving

Dance/Roses

Award: Couple of the night

Award: Darling of the night

Messages from Apo’s: LJ

From (L-R) Ninice, Laiye, LJ, Ate Lan, Mamang, Kuya Jomel and Tchin

Message from Tita Josephine

and I forgot his name. hihi.

her manugang, Tita Cristy

Blowing of candles

Party mode on after the program!!!

Bonggang outfit!!!

Happy 80th birthday Mamang!!!

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Chinatown, Singapore

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They say that when it comes to shopping, Chinatown is the place to be in Singapore. So, we visited that early in the morning before our “tour”. hahaha.

Tired yet happy because of shopping. 🙂

Yay, this was a very nice place. They had beautiful souvenirs and very affordable.

* other photos by Paulo Soriano

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