Corner Tree Cafe: Lunch Without the Usual Suspects

May 23, 2013 in Cafes & Coffee Shops, Casual Dining

It’s no secret that I love everything that’s sinful, fatty, and meaty. Most often than not, I go for all the usual pampabata stuff as I’m the happiest when I get to munch on those. One gloomy afternoon though, I decided to have lunch at this nice, meek restaurant and cafe along Jupiter Street, Corner Tree Cafe — It’s not my usual quick lunch fix as they specialize on the healthy stuff; vegan and vegetarian options that’s quite appealing.

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Cocina Filipina by Chef Bruce Lim at Corniche

May 20, 2013 in buffet, Filipino, International

Corniche of Diamond Hotel  features a Cocina Filipina festival by Chef Bruce Lim, They’re highlighting some local dishes infused with international flavors, familiar dishes done with a unique twist.

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This is their Sinigang sa Batuan with Grilled Pork Belly; it has a more fruity and distinct taste than your usual sinigang and oh that grilled pork belly, succulent and the fatty bits almost melts in your mouth along with the really nice soup base of bright flavors.

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Maple’s Attempt to Elevate American Comfort Food

May 12, 2013 in American, Casual Dining

Maple – An attempt to elevate American Comfort food by the same restaurant group that brought pancake house and other restaurant concepts. From pancakes and that high grade maple syrup to some ubiquitous breakfast staples and other comfort food fix that’ll probably strike your fancy.

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This is their Pancake Tower, stuffed with cream cheese and blueberry pieces, the right combination of sweet and tart, then hit it with that awesome high grade maple syrup, all-day breakfast, comfort food bliss.

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Sunshine Kitchen’s Flare

April 25, 2013 in Casual Dining, fusion

A homey place that serves awesome comfort food tucked away at the second level of Fort Strip, Sunshine Kitchen’s flare comes from it’s charming interiors and some really good food with bright flavors. And when you see porchetta on the menu and all it’s slow cooked, sinful glory; you go right in and try that seemingly nice place.

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This is their porchetta, slow cooked goodness makes for a crispy outer layer and succulent meat and fatty bits. Meat that’s full of flavor, an awesome treat that’s not meant to be shared! :)

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A Carnivorous Feast at Bonfire

April 23, 2013 in American, Casual Dining

Comfort food that’s meant to be shared, that’s the idea behind Bonfire. A new casual dining concept spearheaded by celebrity chef, Tristan Encarnacion. We had a fantastic carnivorous feast here, where we tried a lot of good stuff, primarily proteins. From simple entrées to platters that are good for sharing.

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This is their Baby Back Ribs, simple and good. Really tender, succulent meat with a dose of smoky flavor.

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