(Atlanta) – I am not a fan of chain restaurants. They are abundant and ubiquitous. But only a few of them are consistent to the high quality of food wherever city you are. Right after the Sunday project work in […]
(Chicago) – I have tried a lot of Indian restaurants, mostly buffets, but I couldn’t tell whether the food is good or not. They all taste the same to me – hot and spicy with strong curry and coconut flavors. […]
(Chicago) – I should feel guilty. I am more excited for July 4 American independence day than the June 12 Philippine Independence. While my nationalistic hunger for anything-Filipino still remains intact, I can deduce that the only reason for this […]
This sushi joint in Lakeview area, Chicago is overpriced for an ordinary-tasting Japanese food and the serving portions are too small. The ambiance is unremarkable and their wine glasses are like cleaned up Nescafe containers. Although it is a BYOB […]
(San Diego) – This is the resident restaurant of Andaz hotel where I stayed during my recent visit to San Diego. With a 50% discount, courtesy of my friend who works at Hyatt, and the proximity to my room, it […]
(Atlanta) – This place was my second home in Atlanta when I was still living there a few years ago. I have been numerous times to this café for afternoon coffee, Sunday tea, brunch, lunch, dinner, pre-party cocktails, late night […]
img class=”alignleft size-large wp-image-3787″ title=”My_Big_Love_Poster” src=”http://markcads.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/My_Big_Love_Poster-187×270.jpg” alt=”” width=”187″ height=”270″ />After his dream girl, fetching columnist Ninia (Kristine Hermosa), rejects rotund pastry chef Macky (Sam Milby), he hires personal trainer Aira (Toni Gonzaga) to help him shape up — and they […]
(Chicago) – It’s Sunday. My usual routine is to look at my secret black book of restaurants upon waking up, select a brunch place from the list, get ready and head out. For a change, I’d stay-in and make my […]
(San Diego) – A friend excitedly brought us to Conching’s Cafe when I visited San Diego a few weeks ago. Yes, he’s clamoring about this place – that Filipinos flock to Conching’s regularly, especially on weekends. I don’t even need […]
(Atlanta) – I thought I can only find a good tasting Pho in Asian neighborhoods such as Vietnamese rows like Buford in Atlanta, Argyle in Chicago or Chinatown. I was wrong. Right in downtown Atlanta; a block away from my […]