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Java Jazz Cafe, Tagaytay

I spotted a nice little quaint coffee shop nearby which I wanted to try out.  It was called JAVA JAZZ CAFE owned by Red and Lisa Raymundo. It is a unique cafe just beside T HOUSE. I found out that the owner, Red Raymundo, is an artist, graphic designer and a photographer too like me! 

Eat Well, Net Cube The Fort

As we entered I noticed the place was small. But the waitress told me that they have a second floor which is used for functions. The place looked very clean. Their staff was very efficient and friendly. The head chef, Law Kwok Keung is said to be a Cantonese who used to be one of the Chinese chefs in one of the big hotels in Cebu. He is always present in the restaurant. He has finally opened a new branch in Greenhills.

Terry's Selection, Pasong Tamo Ext.

Terry's Selection Segundo Piso is very spacious although it is found on the second floor of the Karvin Plaza Building in Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati. Most of you have probably heard of this place through countless features in lifestyle programs, magazines and newspapers.. They do not only serve you good Spanish food but they also have an extensive wine collection.

Dampa Seaside Market, Pasay City

Getting to IGMAAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT was another hurdle for me... because the floor was wet and slippery.......There is no easier way to get to the restaurant ...  you will have to cross the market where you buy the seafood you want them to cook for you... All the restaurants there at DAMPA charge " cooking fee ". The cooking fee is based on the weight of your seafood.

I Am Angus Steakhouse, Yakal St.

As I said in my previous blogs... I am a MEAT LOVER... to make it more specific... I am a hardcore canivore and I am very particular about my steaks. I know good meat when I eat it... and the best Angus beef I have tasted are from Santi's Delicatessen.  I always buy my beef at Santi's Delicatessen. Whether it is for sukiyaki, beefsteak or just plain STEAK... I  simply love the beef of Santi's. Santi's  Delicatessen is one of the Werdenberg Group of Companies that own several restaurants such as:  Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano, Bianca's Swiss Restaurant and I'M ANGUS Steakhouse. Santi's is famous for their outstanding Angus beef. They have a good reputation about having the best ANGUS beef . Their steaks  probably might be in the high end but... you GET the best meat... and the best quality for the best price. Today, my son Iggy, Cris and I are going to try I'M ANGUS STEAKHOUSE.

Baja Mexicana, Greenbelt 3

While deciding where and what food to eat... Iggy told me that Tom ( my other son ) mentioned that there was a mexican restaurant in Greenbelt .. called BAJA MEXICAN CANTINA located at the third floor of Greenbelt 3 Mall. Tom said it was good.... so... Iggy, Cris, little Una and I decided to  have an early dinner at BAJA MEXICAN CANTINA at Greenbelt 3. I like Mexican food and have tried some of the Mexican restaurants here in Manila.  There was one particular Mexican restaurant that served good Mexican food before called NINA'S PAPAGAYO.. I remember it  was a quaint, dim-lit Mexican Restaurant somewhere in Makati Avenue.  I have been trying to find out if that restaurant still exists but so far I was not lucky...Today-- most of the restaurants that served Mexican food are more of TEX - MEX... not the authentic Mexican food that I had eaten before. I wondered if the food here at BAJA MEXICAN CANTINA would be as good as NINA'S...  My favorite restaurant that serves  TEX  - MEX food so far is Chili's..... But trying not to play favorites on the places I go for lunch/ dinner..... I decided to give BAJA a try......

Bizu, Greenbelt 2

Bizu started out as a kiosk at Glorietta back in 2001. They have introduced the macaroons, those circular goodies made of  pure egg whites and crushed almonds to Filipinos who thought macaroons where those coconut balls and condensed milk confections.  These macaroons are tediously handmade. There are 15 flavors more or less which is available at any given time. When I used to frequent the Glorietta before, I would make sure that I dropped by at Bizu to buy a box of macaroons to take home. Those macaroons look so good when they are packed in those little hatboxes.

Their macaroons are 35 PHP each. I would recommend that you try out their PISTACHIO, ROSE, ORANGE, LEMON and BLUEBERRY. In fact those flavors I mentioned are my personal favorites! They are one of the bestsellers of Bizu. They are small but each bite melts in your mouth and you can really taste the different flavors in each type of macaroon.

They have little cakes, individual in size and which costs around 265 PHP each.

Their famous and well loved cakes are SAMBA, OPERA, MANGO CHIBOUST and AMOUR. The cakes in Bizu uses Valhrona chocolate and Elle and Vire cream cheese, a cheese so expensive here in Manila . Their cakes look like pieces of art!

Bizu is a full blown bistro that serves meals aside from serving pastries. Cris and I went to Bizu for their AFTERNOON TEA which is served between 3 - 5 pm.

It is not well known, but you can order French hot chocolate at Bizu. You can have it thick ( like the spanish way ) or thin in a mini or regular cup. You should try it!!! It is a brew of French cocoa powder and milk. It is perfect for drinking, dipping or dunking your macaroons in it.. It is " stick- to-your-lips " good!! I still remember the time way back when I thought that Cibeles ( a spanish coffee shop ) had the best hot chocolate . I had tried a few others that was just as good, but when I tried the hot chocolate here at Bizu... I started coming back for more!! I got hooked on this drink ! They also have the best Lavazza coffee too.

Here is what we had .... AFTERNOON TEA  ( 575 PHP ).. it is good for 3 people.

Classic Scones, Salmon with capers and Whipped Cream, and Madeleines.

The Classic Scones included blueberry jam and chantilly cream. It is also good with the Madeleines.

Macaroons ( Rose and Lemon ), Chocolate Truffles, Opera Cake.

Mushroom in vol au vent pastry, Petit Herbed Chicken Feta in Ciabatta , Apples with Brie on croute. I loved the Mushroom patties.

The three- tiered pastry tray is usually served with your choice of any mild teas on their menu.

We wanted to try something out of the ordinary... something exotic.. so Cris ordered Tropical Rooibos as our tea . It is a blend of Rooibos (  a red herbal tea found in South Africa... pronounced " roy bos " ) with orange, strawberry and raspberry sprinkled with coconuts and raspberry bits, orange peels and corn flower petals. Now isn't that  just perfect with an eclair one afternoon?

Bizu also have SUGAR FREE CAKES which are:

Jolie - the most popular SUGARLESS cake in BIZU.  The Sugarless cakes costs ( 195 PHP ) for the personal,  midi costs ( 785 PHP ) and the grande costs ( 1500 - 1800 PHP ).

The Sugarless Truffles are : Dominique, Green Tea, Sesame and Coffee, Cinnamon and Cardamon and Macadamia.

The next time you have those SUGAR  cravings... you know where to go...BIZU PATISSERIE & BISTRO.

Bon Apetit!!




BIZU Patisserie and Bistro

The Promenade - Greenhills Shopping Center
tel. nos. 724 - 2498

Greenbelt 2 - Makati
ground floor beside NUVO restaurant
tel. nos. 757 - 2498

Ninyo Fusion Cuisine, Q.C.

YOU should definitely try this restaurant!!!! a bit pricey though, an average of 500 PHP to 600 PHP for the main course. But I will tell you .... its worth every penny! I love their food presentation and you will find unexpected " treasures " in every meal. Glancing thru their menu ... I noticed they also had pasta which was 340 PHP... not bad huh!

Creme Brulee with cotton candy topping...

MAITRE CHOCOLATIER, Jupiter St.

MAITRE CHOCOLATIER opened last year with a promise to bring ONLY THE BEST to the Metro Manila's choco-holics. The store is located along Jupiter Street on the corner of Astra Street, Bel- Air Village, Makati City. My best landmark in finding this place is to look for the STARBUCKS  and RJ Bar. Unlike other chocolate shops, Maitre Chocolatier is far from the crowded malls thus it can be the secret place you can share with your family and friends. It is owned by Eva Wong. Maitre Chocolatier is her first retail business.  I found out that her family has been in the chocolate business for almost 25 years already. They are the exclusive distributor of Ferrero Rocher ( my favorite chocolate ), Toblerone, Lindt and Rittersport to name a few. As you can see all these chocolates I have mentioned come from Switzerland, Germany and Italy. I concluded that this Wong family knows their chocolates. It is in their blood!

Cliff House, Tagaytay

My Family and I love Buon Giorno! The servings are generous without being excessively hefty. Everything is cooked after you order, and their herbs are rich and fresh. The tomatoes are luscious and they don't taste like the can. Buon Giorno has become a very successful pit stop favored by a lot of travelers.... it is the only restaurant in that plaza that always has a waiting line of hungry customers waiting to get a their seat.

Pamana, Tagaytay

Tagaytay City, Pamana Restaurant along Aguinaldo Highway is owned by Happy Ongpauco of the Barrio Fiesta Chain...a legacy of Filipino cuisine passed on thru generations. It was my first time to check out this restaurant and I was not disappointed. The food was good and the price was very reasonable versus the quality and quantity each dish.

Amoroma, Tagaytay

I love Italian food and this was going to be my third time going back to this restaurant. Everytime I am in Tagaytay I make sure... I drop by. The last time I was here was when Una was barely 2 months old.