Monday, October 27, 2014

Niner Ichi Nana: The Craft Series

Niner Ichi Nana (right next to the Hungry Hound) is one of the coolest hangouts in the Fort, and with the Craft Series, it just got cooler. Every Thursday, they offer a special menu of themed drinks and food, and we were invited to enjoy the Pulutan-themed night with drinks prepared by Chef Mikko Reyes and Erwan Heussaff. The interior is dim and cozy, just like I like it (however this is the reason for the grainy pics. Our phone cameras just...

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Mrs. M: ¡Viva La Fiesta!

GUEST POST: I was on the lookout for a lunch buffet promo online for my husband's (Mr. Savvy's dad) birthday when I chanced upon La Fiesta Largest Filipino Buffet. I googled it and I was intrigued by seeing sushi, pasta and other non-Filipino dishes being offered. Off we went to the venue along MOA to celebrate! Unknown to us, they also had that 'Celebrate your birthday for 7 days' promo. It's already looking pretty good. I like the ambiance and...

Burgers & Brewskies: Call the Nurse!

We tried some burgers without the brewskies at this very interesting restaurant a short walk away from work. Call the Nurse, P280.00 Spiced Mustard Aioli, B&B Cheese Sauce, Seared Mac & Cheese and Honey Sriracha Bacon Drool. We've been here a couple of times but I've never ordered this one again because it just seems so bad and so good and I am not interested in being visited by the nurse anytime soon. Bacon and fried mac and cheese...

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Hatch 22: No Ordinary Benedicts

How often do you get to dine on a work of art? When at Rockwell, the perfect place for a fine snack would be at Hatch 22. A few years ago, I was only familiar with the fancy-sounding Eggs Benedict by name and now, after trying it out at several places, I know it to be one of my favorite, however elusive, breakfast dishes. NYOB (Not Your Ordinary Benedicts), P445.00 Fresh baked rustic muffins, wild mushrooms, sous vide eggs, Italian ham, sauteed...