SALO LECHON BELLY KITCHEN: LECHON AND OTHER PINOY FOOD FAVORITES!

 

Salo Lechon Belly Kitchen is known for its incredibly juicy and crunchy Lechon, but did you know that they have amazing Pinoy dishes as well?

GOODAH FAVORITES DELIVERY HAUL

 

Though Goodah is an iconic Pinoy restaurant, I feel like it's often overlooked. Now that you can order their food for delivery via Food Panda or Grab Food, I thought this was a great time to revisit their menu, and I was totally blown away with their delicious Filipino Food, that was affordable as well! From the Lumpia Shanghai, Liempo, Kare Kare and Fried Chicken.. Check out my full review!

BENCH CAFE OPENS IN GREENBELT 3

Chef Carlo Miguel has taken the Bench brand, which is more known as clothing line, and turned it into a legitimate Filipino Restaurant Powerhouse. They recently opened in the heart of Makati, Greenbelt 3, so I had to visit to find out what they had in store for us!

Bench Cafe

Level 2, Greenbelt 3, 

Ayala Center, Greenbelt, 

Makati City

2 LAZCANO PLACE: KUSINA JUAN REPLUBLIKA

          I mentioned this in my earlier blog posts, but when I moved back to Manila from Cebu right after high school, I first lived with my grandfather at the Scout Area of Quezon City. Dining at the Scout Area didn't have the gems that are there today. In fact, if we wanted a decent meal, we would have to drive over to the bustling Tomas Morato Ave, where legendary restaurants, such as Mario's, Anabels' and the like still stand today. 

          But to think of getting a delicious meal just walking distance from my grandfather's place was unheard of.  Sadly, more than 20 years after moving out of that QC neighborhood, it has become quite a food haven. And as you may have it, I found an amazing hub just down the street for my Grandfather's house, called 2 Lazcano Place, which housed a charming little Filipino restaurant that I thoroughly enjoyed... Kusina Juan Republika. 

ISDAAN FLOATING RESTAURANT: FROM NUEVA ECIJA TO TARLAC!

      If you're going on a road trip up North, and you happen to find yourself in the vicinity of Tarlac and/or Nueva Ecija, there is one pitstop that you MUST make, especially when travelling with a large group of family or friends. 

          Welcome to Isdaan Floating Restaurant!

SEAFOOD CHOICES AT DENNIS THE GRILL BOY: THE SPARK PLACE CUBAO!

             With the Lenten season underway, I've been looking for more seafood options that I indulge on regardless if it's a Friday or not! I thought I'd share with you Three of my favorite Seafood dishes from my favorite Fast Casual Pinoy Restaurant, Dennis The Grill Boy!

COME TOGETHER: SALO AT THE FORT STRIP!

          A couple of years ago, the sister company of the company I was then working for opened a new office at The Fort Strip. The office itself was quite stunning, and my friends from there were excited for the move. However, the common problem they all had was where to eat. 

      Don't get me wrong.. The Fort Strip has numerous choices to dine at, and most of them offer some very delicious fare. Early Bird Breakfast Club is one suggestion that comes to mind. Burger Avenue is another. Racks is also another good choice. I joked to my boss that I would like to apply for a transfer, with the restaurants nearby as the sole basis. But the problem is, as tasty as the choices undoubtedly are, you can imagine that eating in restaurants around The Fort Strip would eventually take its toll on one's wallet.

   Thankfully, earlier this year, a new restaurant opened that not offers not only comforting Filipino classics at great prices. I was excited to check out what my friends had been raving about when I visited Salo!

   

TAKE A SEAT AT MESA FILIPINO MODERNE

        Whenever Richie and I go out to eat, it's always a toss up between Chinese, or American, or Chinese, or American. Yep. Chinese and American is Richie's most favorite cuisine as far as I'm concerned. And if you're and avid reader of this blog, you probably know that already. Needless to say, Filipino cuisine is usually at the bottom of our options. Not that we don't like it. I for one love Filipino cuisine! It's just that, if we're going out to eat, might as well something that we don't really have everyday.

        But don't get us wrong. We do eat out in Filipino restaurants. We have a few restaurants on the top of our heads that serve great Filipino dishes. And we just added Mesa to that list after we were invited to try their delicious dishes along with other blogger pals!