Pinoy Food Haven: Chicboy

Me-time Sunday Siesta; Foodtrip it is!!!

Chic-Boy

Boni Ave., Mandaluyong

(02) 571-3879

If you are up for a foodtrip adventure and not feeling picky about the food to eat-- then this is a place to be. Today I decided to binge on local favorites.

Here at Chicboy you get to have a feast for Filipino food. And with a budget of around 300.00, you get to enjoy a full Filipino favorite meal. Service is typical that of a fast food restaurants. And as for the food, I'd say I've had better- but hey don't get me wrong. Price is incredibly cheap. So still a great deal.

Selfie while waiting for my order

1st to be served: Softdrink in Can at 40.00

Then came my Gising-gising at 55.00

Main Course: Sizzling Bangus Belly at 120.00

And for desserts;

Special Halo-halo (75.00) and Turones con Leche (40.00).

Loaded. One full and satisfied customer here.

And yes, you get more than what you paid for. Good price. Good food. Go and visit. No regrets.

(Click this link for my previous Chicboy experience: GoodBoys at Chicboy )

Until our next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

Pati na din Linggo (Sunday Market)

And again, for the love of food bazaar.

Legazpi Sunday Market
Herrera corner Legazpi St. Legazpi Village Makati

Having organized events myself, I have high respect for the organizers of The Legazpi Sunday Market; it is undeniably one of the pioneers in the weekend market trend and one of the most credible and successful ones at that. Thanks to them, weekend market is now a big thing in the metro. Marketplaces set outside air-conditioned and impersonal malls and supermarkets, located far from the chaos and mess of wet markets, are fast becoming the favorite hangout of foodies, health buffs, and those simply on the lookout for something new.

For this Sunday I decided to visit the bazaar because I've been craving for sinugba and some home-made delicacies; the kind of taste that I can never get  fast food restos.

With the increased popularity of eating outdoors and the rapid rise of quality home-made food creations, food bazaars are definitely here to stay.

So if you are around Makati on Sundays, you may want to go to Legazpi Village and check it out!

Until our next foodtrip adventure, you only have one shot to live, live it well!

Bibo

I Love You Sabado!

Salcedo Saturday Market
Tordesillas St., Salcedo Village, 

Makati

I love bazaars. Its atmosphere is so festive that gives me a certain boost. You don't have to dress up or act-as if! It has a very unintimidating ambiance. You know I've been a bazaarista myself and also organized some successful and not so successful events, it's a given I love bazaars, I just love them. period!

Makati is such a busy place especially on weekdays being the central business district of the country and turn into a ghost city on weekend. but on its posh side there is a haven for foodies.  Welcome to food paradise. Welcome to Saturday Salcedo Market.

There are foods to suit everyone here from the westerner craving for some home cooked food, to food from different provinces to some great health natural health foods which is very pleasing to me personally.

The Salcedo Market is in busines between 7am to 2pm on Saturday.

Here I come with an empty stomach for my foodtrip adventure with my healthy choices;

1. Kinilaw means to “cook” in vinegar. It’s not really cooking since there is no heat involved. But soaking fish or some other seafood in a strong vinegar solution turns the meat opaque and gives it a texture of having been cooked.

2. Cream Dory is another name for Pangasius, a white meat fresh water fish that are widely cultured in Asia paired with a cup of brown (organic) rice.

Great Saturday morning market that serves freshly prepared local specialties along with other varieties of foods. It is a group of several vendors, each specializing in something. You can get beautifully made local dishes and even French, Indian and Middle Eastern fare. A nice place to go for take-out made with fresh ingredients. You can also eat there as there is a common dining area with tables and chairs. It is also a good place to pick up some treats to take with you on your flight home. Very, very pleasant surprise. All of the vendors are required to meet certain health standards in order to participate in this market

And to cap my Saturday all off, a little joyride to Harbor Bay Square, Manila for some ice-cream cravings at Icebergs and my weekend coffee treat- Starbucks Macchiato!

Until then,

Bibo