a little bit about travel, a little bit about food, a lot of everything in between; as seen, tasted and experienced by different points of view..
Vegetable salad, pork chop and fish fillet Lengua estofado, chop suey and fish fillet Chocolate monster Casino Español de Cebu 107-109 V. Ranudo Street Cebu City 6000, Philippines Verdict: N: 3.5/5 I had high expectations for their lengua but it was just ok..A:
Beef overload! Rib eye steak and wagyu beef with a band playing cheesy melodramatic songs in the background – a fine way to cap a Saturday night. The beef dishes were excellent but our calamari appetizer was so-so. I would pick Cyma’s kalamarakia over this anytime of day.
I just noticed this last weekend, but it looks like all restos on the third level serve liquor and turn into gimik places come Friday and Saturday nights.
N: 3.5/5 non existent service on a Saturday night plus way expensive! rib eye is $7 per 100g – that’s a person’s salary for the day in Cebu.
++ because they have free wifi, — because they don’t have any discounts or freebies for Ayala discount card holders.
Bistro Ecila
3rd Level, The Terraces
Ayala Center Cebu
“The Gustavian Celebrates the decadence and glamour brought to Sweden in 1750’s by Crown Prince Gustav III from France where he studied. When Gustav was crowned King of Sweden he rapidly changed the whole country in to a Cultural movement that included fine cuisine. Sweden has since then been one of the most delightful parts of the French cuisine family tree. Scandinavian cuisine is a melting pot of the Haute Cuisine of the Baltic, Russian, Polish, Finnish and of course Swedish/ French find dining heritage from the past 300 years.”
-The Gustavian
gustavian.ph/about-us
Dining inside this uniquely elegantly designed restaurant in Ayala Terraces is truly a breath taking experience on a hot lazy afternoon or a romantic evening with a date. The establishment lets patrons have the option to sit on one of the many carefully prepped tables a few steps away from the front entrance, with a relaxing view of the ayala gardens. To the left side of the door, buffet tables, carefully prepared against the glass wall, are filled with rows of salads, pita, bread and a few signature dishes like salpicao, sole and steak. Ahead, guests intent of watching an exciting game series unfold can relax with their friends while ordering bottles of liquor or a shot of imported wine. Ambiance-wise, this has got to be one of the best restaurants in Terraces.
To begin the meal, I had the privilege of sampling most of their appetizers of pita and Greek dressing, paired with a steaming broth of chicken. Their scrumptious salpicao, a dish composed of cubed beef sirloin or tenderloin, lots of minced garlic, olive oil and various seasonings was next to be tasted. Soft, heavenly, and heart pounding! It tasted just like meat simmered in coconut milk and tomato sauce, only better.
What made the trip to this restaurant worth it is the fact that they also serve tender sirloin steak to match the plethora of salad and sidings (Mussel salad was among the best, followed by the farmer’s salad). Thinly sliced meat that oozed with flavor in your mouth is just too hard not to pass by.
The Gustavian
Stall F103, Level 1,
Terraces Area Ayala Center
Cebu Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
Verdict:
A: 4.9/5
Pricey restaurant is pricey! I recommend bringing your credit card to pay for the bill. Food and ambiance makes up for it, though.
So what did I miss about Vancouver? Why, Korean food, of course =p and the people who eat it with me ^^ N: 3/5 I’ve had better galbi… Da Rae Oak Korean Restaurant3510 Kingsway,Vancouver, BC V5R5L7
Red Kimono is one of those Japanese fusion restaurant that puts a lot of effort on food art. This modern-style Japanese restaurant has several choices of beautifully designed maki oyster tempuraspicy eggplantmiso soupHot Shot Roll (tuna, jalapeno, cream cheese, avocado, scallions)SukiyakiSalmon and cream cheese makitofu …
We came upon this curious concoction when we were surfing for munchies during my sister’s lunch break: Shawarma rice. Undeniably, quite a number of people are fond of eating this meal in a cup so we decided to try it to figure out why people keep coming back for more. First off, Shawarma is a Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap of shaved lamb, goat, chicken, turkey, beef, or a mixture thereof. Slices of grilled meat is then served with vegetables and a combination of spices all wrapped in a heated pita bread.
The first bite decided everything in an instant. It was the same Shawarma served here in the Philippines, complete with its creamy mayo filling, semi spicy sauce and heaps of sliced cabbage. With rice.
I’m not sure how people are able to eat this rice-mayo combination without stopping, but I certainly can’t without taking a sip of my lemonade. I guess it’s just too rich for me or I’m not really fond of anything with mayo (save for japanese mayo, that one’s delicious). Other than that, it’s good.
Next time, I’ll skip the mayo.
Leylam Shawarma
IT Park
Verdict:
A: 3/5
Lunch Break. Amidst the hectic schedule yesterday, we decided to dine at the Grand Convention Center’s Mikado. The restaurant stands along the roadside complete with shade from trees, pleasant atmosphere and numerous parking lots. Upon arrival, you are greeted by prompt servers saying “Irashaimase” which …
During Max’s 65th year anniversary, all branches nationwide held a month long promo that allows customers to consume any number of quarter pieces from six to ten in the evening. Of course, as food enthusiasts ourselves, we sampled their chicken to prove their slogan, “The house that fried chicken built”.
We had three quarters of a chicken each, paired with asparagus cooked with tofu. For an additional fee, we availed of the bottomless soda upgrade. The asparagus with tofu is ok, although I would’ve liked it better if there were more vegetables in it or had it been served on the table more appetizingly. The chicken needs some work too, the first chicken quarter served was cold. I suppose that’s understandable, to prepare for the flow of people wanting to avail of this cheap and affordable promo.
Verdict:
A: 3/5
