Artful, Exquisite Riot at RH
(Los Angeles) – Just recently, I went to San Diego for a weekend getaway. Since Los Angeles is not too far away, my friends and I decided to drive and spend Sunday night there. I was super thrilled and my […]
Monthly archive September, 2010
Feeling Filipino at Fely J’s
(Manila) – For my Mom’s birthday, we had dinner at Fely J’s situated at the 2nd floor of one Manila’s posh malls – Greenbelt 5. Fely J’s is serving Filipino cuisine which I am craving for after 4 long months […]
Lugaw. Arroz Caldo. Congee. Porridge.
(Chicago) – Lugaw is my all-time favorite Filipino comfort food. It is a simple and easy way to retreat back home. I make this numerous times especially when the weather is depressing cold during winter. I usually cook lugaw in big […]
Nasi Briyani at Geylang Serai
(Singapore) – In preparation for my friend’s baby shower, I decided to tag along her husband Chef Vergel for ingredient-hunting as he is tasked to prepare our dinner – as always! We went to a popular wet market place in […]
The Cellar at Evanston
(Chicago) – I usually do my research first before trying a new restaurant. I love information, whether facts or opinions, be it good or bad views; they provide me some logical guidance that influence my personal likes and decisions. So […]
Brunch Series: Tavern on Rush
(Chicago) – It’s a sunny Saturday morning and I brought my car to Honda service center for a quick oil change. Actually, it would not be quick this time since there were other maintenance items that needed to be done. […]
Bottle Shock (2008)
France’s position as the world’s top wine producer went unchallenged until 1976, when the Montelena Winery put California wines on the map — a story delightfully told in this full-bodied tale about the heady early days of Napa Valley’s success. […]
Holeman & Finch Public House
(Atlanta) – When my trip to Atlanta was confirmed, the first place that I would like to visit is Holeman & Finch. Food Network featured this place in one of its episodes of “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” for […]
Broken Yolk
(San Diego) – My first morning in San Diego needed a humongous and hearty brunch to somehow cure the hang over caused by the reasonably priced vodka drinks in San Diego bars. A little research online and I was lead […]
One More for the Grill: Beef Kabob
(Chicago) – Labor Day has passed and the grilling season is supposed to have ended as well. But as long as the outside temperature permits, we can still fire up the grill and enjoy some meaty barbecue goodness. So I […]