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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Davao foodtrip second part: The Sutokil Experience
EDCIL's SUTOKIL
After the great day we had at Isla Reta, Talicud Beach, Karla decided to have our dinner at a Sutokil Restaurant. This is really my first time to have Sutokil. For some Bisdak or Bisayans, Sutokil is similar to Tapsilog in a sense that Sutokil actually means a combination of Sugba, Tola, and Kinilaw whereas Tapsilog is Tapa, Sinangag and Itlog. I had Imbao Tola, Tuna Belly Sugba and Kinilaw! So yummy! The price was only 179 pesos and it was good for two persons! WOW!
After the great day we had at Isla Reta, Talicud Beach, Karla decided to have our dinner at a Sutokil Restaurant. This is really my first time to have Sutokil. For some Bisdak or Bisayans, Sutokil is similar to Tapsilog in a sense that Sutokil actually means a combination of Sugba, Tola, and Kinilaw whereas Tapsilog is Tapa, Sinangag and Itlog. I had Imbao Tola, Tuna Belly Sugba and Kinilaw! So yummy! The price was only 179 pesos and it was good for two persons! WOW!
Laguna Food trip with Tom
My friend Tom studies in UP Los Banos. I visited him to go on a Laguna foodtrip! All the way from Marikina yo! I really can't pass this up. We rode on his motorbike and literally hopped from one cool restaurant to another.
Mio Cusina, Los Banos, Laguna
First stop is in Mio Cucina which is a classy small Italian restaurant. Most of their clientele are professors from UPLB or probably researchers from IRRI. The interiors are sort of Asian. The whole area used to be a bodega so you can imagine how small the space is. They did a pretty good job though, maximizing the space.
Tom playing with the flowers while waiting for our meal.
I ordered Pasta with Brocolli. I think Tom ordered Beef Stroganoff. We also had Pako salad and 2 tall glasses of apple iced tea. Yummy.
We started off with Pako Salad which is extremely fresh. The salad also has sweet turnips and the pako, which are fern shoots, are so soft. I like how the salad is topped with kesong puti too. The vinaigrette is also great---not too sweet, not too sour.
The pasta was great! I loved it. I am a fan of olives and this pasta has generous amounts of it.
After I finished my pasta, I went around the room outside so I can take pictures of it.
This is a nice spot for two
The flowers seem to invite you in.
New Malaya Restaurant (Malaysian Restaurant)
Mio Cusina, Los Banos, Laguna
First stop is in Mio Cucina which is a classy small Italian restaurant. Most of their clientele are professors from UPLB or probably researchers from IRRI. The interiors are sort of Asian. The whole area used to be a bodega so you can imagine how small the space is. They did a pretty good job though, maximizing the space.
Tom playing with the flowers while waiting for our meal.
I ordered Pasta with Brocolli. I think Tom ordered Beef Stroganoff. We also had Pako salad and 2 tall glasses of apple iced tea. Yummy.
We started off with Pako Salad which is extremely fresh. The salad also has sweet turnips and the pako, which are fern shoots, are so soft. I like how the salad is topped with kesong puti too. The vinaigrette is also great---not too sweet, not too sour.
The pasta was great! I loved it. I am a fan of olives and this pasta has generous amounts of it.
After I finished my pasta, I went around the room outside so I can take pictures of it.
This is a nice spot for two
The flowers seem to invite you in.
It is extremely hot and we would have liked it if they had airconditioning. This place serves the best Malaysian authentic cuisine. I really want to try this despite the warm weather. Chilis in summer? Why not.
We ordered Beef Rendang and Mango and Apple Kerabu. We washed it all down with yummy milk tea.
Tom said we had to order something sweet to balance the spicyness of the Beef Rendang. He was right. For every bite of beef rendang, I had about a mouthful of rice and a spoonful of the kerabu. The Kerabu by the way is sort of a salad.
I know this is a poor image by my camera phone but this is the Beef Rendang.
Mango and Apple Kerabu!
Milk tea to wash all the chili down.
Tom said that a woman cooks for this restaurant but I think she was not there when I visited. I liked the food but I wish we had gone there in the evening. I was drenched in sweat after we ate due to the weather. Every bite was like throwing another log in the fire! Nice time with my friend though. Thanks tom!
Okay, all in all, my Laguna food trip was really great because I get to sample authentic Asian cuisines. There is one restaurant that we went to, Baan Thai, which is my favorite. However, my camera battery went dead on me so I didnt have pictures of what we ate. I loved the Sotanghon Salad! Great Thai cuisine :) People from Los Banos are really lucky because they have wide selection of cuisines, like you can go for Italian then Asian the next. The price are okay too. But well, my friend treated me so.... hehehe. Anyway, try these restaurants when you're in LB.
Cafes
Roxas Avenue, Davao is peppered with cafes and grills. This is Chicco di Cafe and inside you can see nice comfy chairs for lounging. I'm not a big fan of coffee but I like chilling in airconditioned cafes.
They have a wide selection of cakes and pastries. They also have free wifi!
They have a wide selection of cakes and pastries. They also have free wifi!
Davao foodtrip first part: Pastillan sa Ponce
I asked my friend Kim if she can go with me on a foodtrip around Davao.
Our first stop is Pastillan sa Ponce which is near Ateneo de Davao.
Of course, UP's Mang Larry still comes to my mind when we're talking about Isaw.
But I have to try this Pastel! Nooo, this isn't the yummy buns from Camiguin. These are in fact, chicken innards that are cooked pretty much like adobo which you have as a rice topping.
There are tables and chairs that are set up outside and inside. We stayed inside the Pastillan though boy, it was extremely hot!
The Pastel is great, it's goes perfect with rice. The isaw however, is just okay. I guess having the tastebuds of a UP isaw eater makes it difficult for me to forget Mang Larry's goodies. There is one isaw that I really like though which is from Marikina. It is 10 pesos per stick, a bit pricey. I'll tell you more about it next time.
Our first stop is Pastillan sa Ponce which is near Ateneo de Davao.
Of course, UP's Mang Larry still comes to my mind when we're talking about Isaw.
There are tables and chairs that are set up outside and inside. We stayed inside the Pastillan though boy, it was extremely hot!
The Pastel is great, it's goes perfect with rice. The isaw however, is just okay. I guess having the tastebuds of a UP isaw eater makes it difficult for me to forget Mang Larry's goodies. There is one isaw that I really like though which is from Marikina. It is 10 pesos per stick, a bit pricey. I'll tell you more about it next time.
35th Bamboo Organ Festival Las Pinas: A concert for all music lovers
These are the pics I took with my camera phone during the 2010 Bamboo Organ Festival.
This was a magical night for me. I just love the whole program. I will definitely come back next year!
Hopefully, next time, I would bring a group. It is sad to see that more foreigners came to see the show than Filipinos.
The facade of Las Pinas Church
If you notice, there's an entrance on the right side of the Church which will lead you to a small room that holds memorabilias of Bamboo organ festival of the previous years.
The Festival is held annually around the 3rd or 4th week of February.
This is the view from where we are seated.
The lighting was extremely romantic. And it adds to the ambience of the place. I love what the usherettes are wearing.
Note to myself: dress more formally next time you watch a classical concert. Off shoulders--big no no.
The pillars inside made it difficult to see the stage especially if you are in my row, but at least I get to see the pianist. Some people do prefer sitting in my row.
See you next year!
This was a magical night for me. I just love the whole program. I will definitely come back next year!
Hopefully, next time, I would bring a group. It is sad to see that more foreigners came to see the show than Filipinos.
The facade of Las Pinas Church
If you notice, there's an entrance on the right side of the Church which will lead you to a small room that holds memorabilias of Bamboo organ festival of the previous years.
The Festival is held annually around the 3rd or 4th week of February.
This is the view from where we are seated.
The lighting was extremely romantic. And it adds to the ambience of the place. I love what the usherettes are wearing.
Note to myself: dress more formally next time you watch a classical concert. Off shoulders--big no no.
The pillars inside made it difficult to see the stage especially if you are in my row, but at least I get to see the pianist. Some people do prefer sitting in my row.
See you next year!
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