Breakfast at Antonio's

When I found out that Breakfast at Antonio's reopened this year, we headed out to Tagaytay early on a Saturday morning. They still occupied their original location which was overlooking the beautiful Taal Volcano. Unfortunately, it was quite cloudy and foggy that day.

Check out the newly renovated interiors....

Wildflour Cafe + Bakery

As I drove my way to this new discovery, I wondered how dinner at Wildflour Cafe + Bakery would turn out to be.  I was joined by two other friends, former office mates of mine from when I was still in the banking industry.

Fortunately, my able-bodied friend "P" was able to get the best table in the house. It's the only place that gives a full view of the Wildflour and it also allows us to be visible to its very busy serving staff.

Negros Trade Fair Goes "Beyond Limits"

The country's longest running annual trade fair, Negros Trade Fair, organized by the Association of Negros Producers (ANP) will be held in Rockwell Tent, Makati City from September 26-30.

Chelsea Market Cafe - Serendra Branch, Taguig

I never thought I could have a quiet dinner at Chelsea Market Cafe in Serendra. Most days, it is impossible to get a table there. I guess our timing was good as it was a slow Tuesday night when we went there.

Mother's Crepe & Cafe - SM Mall of Asia

Tucked in a small space at the second floor of SM Mall of Asia is a delightful dessert place called  Mother's Crepe & Cafe serving crepes, milk tea and soft serve ice cream.


Mother's Crepe & Cafe or Mazazu Crepe is originally from Japan and is found in different countries in Asia.  They serve sweet and savory crepes that are not only delicious but healthy too.

M3 Invades Manila

Everyone is excited about this innovative product that is set to change the way you cook your meals!

Just check out the people lining up for it!

These people have been here for quite some time...

McCormick Launches its New Line of Bread Spreads

Want to add flavor to your meals? Looking for alternative dips for your crackers and breads?

Check out my article on McCormick's Bread Spreads at WheninManila.com:

http://www.wheninmanila.com/mccormick-adds-flavor-to-your-meals-with-its-new-line-of-innovative-bread-spreads/

7107 Eats by Asian Food Channel

If you love food fairs, check out this article on Asian Food Channel's 7107 Eats at Eastwood Mall:

http://www.wheninmanila.com/afcs-7107-eats-at-eastwood-mall/

Happy Reading!

Emergency Hotlines

Sharing this list I got from the internet on the numbers to call during an emergency:

According to the news, rains will persist tonight. Keep safe everyone and be vigilant.

Marche - Plaza Senayan, Jakarta

This is my last post about Jakarta and I would like to share our unique dining experience at Marche, Plaza Senayan Mall.

Marche is a European themed restaurant popular in Jakarta as well as Singapore and other parts of Asia and Europe.

Marche is the originator of front cooking. This dining concept aims to serve its customers with the freshest ingredients cooked, baked or juiced when you order. Upon entry, you get a passport and that is where your orders are written.  Simply present the passport when you exit and the cashier computes your bill for you.

The Premier Cinema at Plaza Senayan Mall, Jakarta

What are the odds that Jakarta has its own first class cinema at Plaza Senayan Mall?

We were going around the mall after our satisfying dinner at Chandara Fine Thai Cuisine.

One floor above Chandara was Plaza Senayan Mall's cinema.

Chandara Fine Thai Cuisine - Plaza Senayan, Jakarta

Given our love for Thai food we managed to find Chandara Fine Thai Cuisine at Plaza Senayan Mall. According to the web, this dining outlet is supposedly famous for its Thai cuisine.

Kafe Betawi - Pacific Place Mall, Jakarta

Check out my article on Indonesian street food for When in Manila:

http://www.wheninmanila.com/kafe-betawi-indonesian-street-food-served-in-style-at-pacific-place-jakarta/

Happy Reading!

Happy Lemon - Eastwood Branch

We stopped by Happy Lemon last Sunday after attending the 7107 Eats Food Fair at Eastwood Mall Open Park.

Monolog Quality Coffee Co. - Plaza Senayan, Jakarta

I was in Jakarta for a few days to visit family. It was my first time to be there and was excited at the prospect of dining out first thing in the morning. Good thing we were right across a mall so we looked around for a good place to have breakfast and found this cool place named Monolog Quality Coffee Co..

The interiors of Monolog are quite stark. Its ceiling had exposed beams and pipes but it was well-lit. As a whole, I loved the minimalist look of the cafe.

Geisha - Bonifacio High Street Central

Japanese food is known to be synonymous to healthy eating.  Their dishes are always cooked with the freshest of ingredients, lightly fried, grilled or served raw. Geisha is the new addition to the growing number of Japanese restaurants here in the metro and it is located in Bonifacio High Street.

The restaurant interiors adhere to a contemporary style but still maintained a cozy atmosphere conducive to dining and talking among family and friends.

Dessert Time at Mango Tree Bistro

Whenever my foodie friend and I would get together, we always manage to save room for dessert or coffee, at the very least. After our healthy lunch at Geisha (I will be blogging about this soon!), we headed over to Mango Tree Bistro to have some authentic Thai desserts.

The interiors presented itself as modern Asian. The dining space was huge and the decor is a mixture of wood elements softened by the use of upholstered seats.  

Jamie's Italian - Westfield Mall, London

We celebrated Mother's Day last year at Westfield Mall.  Since it was my special day, I chose which restaurant to dine in.

I am a huge fan of Jamie Oliver from his Naked Chef cooking days so it was a no brainer for me to choose Jamie's Italian, his dining outlet in Westfield Mall.

The Italian Bread Selection makes for a good starter especially if you're dining with a group.  It is composed of homemade breads like rosemary focaccia, sourdough, their special crispy "music bread", ciabatta and tortano.  This is served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  What sets this bread selection apart is the fact that Jamie's Italian prides itself of baking its own bread.

Italian bread selection

The Beauty of Lourdes, France

Planning our trip to Lourdes, France was a bit of a challenge. Normally, people arranged tours to visit here. In our case, we were doing all the planning by ourselves.  I was joined by my parents and was at a loss on where to start.

First off since I was traveling with my parents, I decided it was best to take the plane to Lourdes from Paris. Air France flies daily to Tarbes Lourdes Pyrenees Airport and booking our tickets online was easy. I advise getting tickets months before a trip to avail of reasonably priced fares.

Next was arranging the hotel accommodations.  It is best to book thru http://www.booking.com/.  In my experience, they offer good rates and have a wide selection of hotels. You can even book in advance then cancel if your travel plans change later on. I booked 2 hotels in Lourdes six months before and cancelled our booking with one of the hotels two weeks before our scheduled trip.

On June 4, 2012, we set foot in Lourdes, France and landed at Tarbes Lourdes Pyrenees Airport.

Village Tavern - Bonifacio High Street

Dining in Bonifacio High Street has become a major feat.  Choosing from a variety of restaurants offering quality food in this area will make your head spin.  For this food review, we decided to eat at Village Tavern based on "word of mouth".