JACKS Dinner at Army Navy

Every year, my girls and I schedule a Christmas dinner. We've been doing it since 2005. Last year, were at Abe in Bonifacio High Street. This year, we just settled for a burger place because of our very complicated schedules. We dined at Army Navy in Glorietta 5. The morning before this, Jeff and I were in Tarlac to fetch my niece so he's kinda tired with the drive.

I also saw this kind of sign at Mexicali in Megamall. Do they really have to teach people how to eat burritos? Haha.

Vieux Chalet: A Swiss Piece

So twenty days after my birthday is Jeff's big sister's birthday. Their family decided to celebrate it in my neck of woods here in Antipolo when Jeff suggested Vieux Chalet. I was surprised they even decided to stay in their hotel, St. Moritz Inn.

Vieux Chalet is owned by the Hassig family. I know two of their kids because we went to the same high school. True to it's word, the place is very nice. It's pretty old and really has a European feel. And the food tastes good too. No, not good, it tastes great!

Pumpkin soup. It has a rich and creamy flavor. It goes well with the crunchy side dish (it looks like chicharon or something) served with it.

Burger Avenue at A. Venue

Today is yet another burger day. We stopped by the radio station where Jeff is doing his part time stint as a DJ to record his Christmas message, but I dunno what happened. We ended up eating lunch at Burger Avenue across the street. The radio station is near A. Venue along Makati Ave. I am a fan of grilled/charboiled burgers, and I feel like Burger Avenue tastes like Hotshots. Or maybe it's just me.

Red Kimono-ed Birthday

It's my birthday! Early this morning, Jeff asked me if I wanted to have dinner at a Japanese restaurant. God knows I can survive my entire life eating sushi, so of course, I said yes! So after our Intramuros trip, we headed to Red Kimono in Bonifacio Global City.

The place is at The Fort Strip, near the NBC Tent and the then famous Embassy. It was pretty small though. I guess there are only 12-15 tables inside, and a few more outside. It was lighted with lots of yellow bulbs which gave the place a relaxing feel. Jeff has this set of coupons sold to him in their office, so we were able to save a lot. Haha. The service was so good and fast. All our orders were served right away. The sushis and makis were all served in six pieces, really good for two.

Red Kimono at The Fort.

Focaccia

Yet again, another blog without food photos. Lame right? Haha.

So after Jeff's radio show, his friends decided to have dinner. Nearest was A. Venue so we all went there. Focaccia is an Italian restaurant, or that's what I think. The gang ordered three kinds of pizza, which I don't eat much because of the pork. Yes, I haven't been eating pork for like a year now. ;) I think Cholo and his wife Ivy ordered pesto pasta and Chuckie ordered Marinara. Not very sure because I was shy to take pictures. :D

Sonya's Secret Garden

Today is officially our first out of town trip together. It was just supposed to be a Tagaytay trip, but Jeff suggested we go to Sonya's Secret Garden. My friends Camille and Randie were with us too! Super fun.

We arrived just in time for lunch. Mannn we were starving. Jeff was right. The food was great! For the price of Php600+ (I don't remember the exact price because I didn't pay haha), you get all these! Bottomless everything! Oye!

Conti's Greenbelt

Today I met Jeff's friends. They were having a meeting in Conti's at Greenbelt. Jeff works in Conti's at the moment. I had some pasta which I don't remember. But the highlight of the night was the cake. Some chocolate, hazelnut, and whatever it is.

PS. I think Conti's puts a potion in their food that makes their customers forget what they ate. See what happened to me? Haha.

Dampa sa Cubao

Been craving for seafood so the moment I had a chance, I asked Jeff if we could eat at Dampa. Well, the original Dampa is in his area in Paranaque but it's too early for me to go to his neck of woods. :P We were with my friends, Camille and Randie that's why there were tons of food.

Date # 3. Win!

Ensaladang talong.

Banchetto Night

Date # 2. Total fail.

I never realized my claustrophobia was that bad. Wasn't able to take pictures of the food in the street. Pictures here were taken before we dived into the crowd.

Banchetto is a night food market in Ortigas Center that opens around 11pm-12mn on Fridays. Apparently, its name is the Italian translation of banquet. And true to it's name, its a feast with sooooo much food. I wish I can go back, and I wish I won't faint if I do go. ;)

Bite Club

Today is officially our first date. Jeff took me to Bite Club along Katipunan. Man, their burger is huuuuge! I was able to finish half of it, I am proud to say. Haha.

Date # 1. Win. :)