Breakfast at Uncle Mike’s
(Chicago) – Something’s really odd with this place. They open too early at 5am and closes too soon at 3pm. It is a Polish diner with typical diner fares like burgers and sandwiches – and yet, it has Filipino breakfast […]
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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 […]
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 […]