Tara sa Market Market

 A place that offers the vibe of a Sunday market freshness keeping the characteristics of a commercial space, Market Market was my favorite place when my office was still in Taguig. So it was a bit of nostalgia when I visited this place again.

Its themed retail zones, fruit and flowers market, and a regional food and hawker’s area recreate the souk while still providing the basic needs one expects.

 Let's roam around....

My Choices on this visit:

Dizon Farms' version of a Fro-yo bar: FRUTTIYOGURT. What makes this special is it blends the fruit and the yogurt together. Most of the Froyo bars offer plain yogurt with your choice of toppings.

Buddy's Pansit  Lucban;
Don't forget to add their special vinegar to your order of pancit!

Buko Juice each day keeps the doctor away :-)

Oh boy, I missed doing this. More posts to come,

Bibo

Sunday's Best: Dad's Megamall

What a tiring week that was. And I guess another buffet treat is all i need to cap it all off and end it on a high note.

Just after my Sunday work-out at Fitness First SM Megamall, I headed off to Dad's. Since this is a buffet restaurant, I made sure I ran more than the usual. I hit abut 10kilometer because I knew I have to eat not a lot of the same kind of food but a variety. I even skipped a meal and just had a powder protien shake to sustain my work-out to make sure that I gain the advantage of saving up for the parade of dishes along with nice beverages to pair with. Prices are reasonable given the quality of food and the number of selections. 695 for a buffet dinner is not that bad afterall.

Dad's

SM Megamall
4/F SM Megamall, Mandaluyong

(02) 636-3785

Saisaki Japanese specialties

Bibo's plate 

Until our next foodtrip adventure, enjoy the moment. As the great teaching of Buddhism "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment"

Bibo

Keeping up with the Tolentinos

Roadtrip Adventure with Francis and Ellai. My two siblings from another mother, enjoying our stress-free prelude to Summer. Love

Our Diner Destination;

Crisostomo

Location: Newport Mall
2/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila,

Newport BlvdDomestic Airport, Pasay(02) 846-9275

Cam-whoring while waiting for our food.

at CRISOSTOMO; enjoyin their fusion of Spanish and Filipino cuisines.
Our order (big serving and all for sharing): Munggo De Mariano; Sabaw ng munggo with chicharon and tuyo fillet 295.00, BinagoonganWith adobo flakes and salted egg 325.00, Tarsillo Squid al AjilloSauteed squid in olive oil with chilis and garlic 295.00  Sago't Gulaman at 85.00, Pineaplle Juice at 160.00 Daya at 160.00

Let the good times roll!

Post Dinner;

And after that sumptuous meal and some quick change outfit, we're ready to rock Republiq!

Clubbing time

Until our next adventure, live life to the fullest people!

Bibo

The Heat is On!

Here's one for buffet lovers, a place for people with huge appetite, for those who want different kinds of food in one sitting (choices, choices, choices!!) For most foodies at 2,200+++ dinner cost is not an everyday dining choice, so when Sato Family invited me to have dinner with them I immediately said yes!

This Japanese family has been very nice and kind to me eversince I had their eldest son Takeshi as my student. Even if I no longer teach their son, they would always take time to meet me up once they are in Manila to keep in touch.

Heat

EDSA Shangri-la Hotel
G/F EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, 1 Garden WayWack Wack, Mandaluyong

(02) 633-8888 loc 2740 or 2741

It was certainly a feast for the eyes. Food was well-executed and tasted as delightful as it was executed.  I walked around first to get a glimpse of everything before deciding which to take. I only took the ones that seemed really appealing and gave up those that we’re already too familiar with. With the best bites,I left satisfied and definitely full.

Holy Crab!!!

Service is high-end and the ambiance in Heat is undeniably grand. With its no-nonsense decor and seemingly pedestrian menu, Food is outstandingly executed. Instrumental music fills the air while you enjoy your food

My frst plate

Here comes another one for a more sulit buffet experience. 

Heat is surely one of my best bites. Looking again at these pictures of different cuisines of food being presented makes me salivate now. 

Until our next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

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

Our Love for Gerry's Grill 'Tinomok'

My Sunday Group; LMR!

To like and dislike the same things, that is indeed true friendship.

Gerry's Grill

Location: Trinoma Mall
2/F Quezon City

(02) 332-1111

I  remember posting something like "high-school friends are friends for keeps for life"  and I believe that, these 2 beautiful souls happen to be my closest high-school barkada.

LMR (stands for Lady, Marco & Ryan) is  Ryan's creative idea. haha! (matagal pinagisipan)

We all have work on weekdays so we make sure to have ourselves available on Sunday. We keep each others' company for work-out at Fitness First, to coffee, movies and eat! and Gerry' Grill  is our go-to place every after work out.

Our default order: TINOMOK

The three of us agree that this is our favorite from Gerry's grill, Tinomok  is a bit like laing, only better. This is really good, it was featured in many magazines (priced at 185.00).

For this day; Tinomok is paired with Sizzling Mushroom Garlic Chicken 255.00 and  Crispy Pancit Canton at 165.00

We are really homey at this casual fun resto. We get to have a beautiful scenery while eating. We always get our seats in al fresco area overlooking verdant hills from afar. And not bad for mimicking TAGAYTAY…and the weather -good airy and with a whip of cold swaying air touches your head now and then (we normally have our eating session between 5pm to 6pm)

Tinomok (185.00) with Gerry's Grill Fried Chicken (235.00)

The next time you thought about dining out somewhere, tag along a friend/friends. Conversations during the meal provide opportunities for you to bond, plan, connect, and learn from one another. It’s a chance to share information and news of the day or the days prior, as well as give extra attention to your foundation of friendship. Group meals foster warmth, security and love, as well as feelings of belonging. It can be a unifying experience for all.

Until our next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

Better Alternative: Bear's Grill

Bear's Grill

Location: Timog
104 Timog Ave. Sacred Heart, Quezon City

(02) 442-6494

Manila has no shortage of places specializing in cheap but tasty barbecue chicken and pork, such as the chains Mang Inasal & Chic-Boy.

Bear's Grill offers the same dishes, done in the popular style of Cebu island, but in an environment that is a little more upmarket than a typical fast-food joint. They also have live band to serenade you while you enjoy their food.

The key is to experiment with the sauce selection, which includes calamansi (local lime), chili peppers, chicken oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix it up to your taste, then either dunk your food or drizzle the sauce over your rice.

With my good pal Ashley who share the same huge appetite for food  like mine.

All time Pinoy favorite pulutan and ulam: Lechon Manok and Inihaw na Liempo

Their lechon manok (roasted chicken) and inihaw na liempo are the way to go in this restaurant.

Until our next foodtrip adventure, to live a little drink a little!

Bibo