I’ve always heard good things about Kanin Club’s Crispy Dinuguan so I’ve always wanted to try to know what the buzz is all about. I just don’t want to go alone. And I want to go with either Mommy or Bee. We finally went during my last check up in Alabang..
Crispy Dinuguan Php 261
And their Seafood Kare-Kare…
I wanted to have the original version but since I am trying to watch my weight (bummer!) we opted to have the seafood version… I like the sauce and bagoong very much!
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Last week we went to Cebu and was searching for a place to stay at. We only have a fairly minimum requirement, that the place be clean, have the basic amenities and a reasonable cost. Just a clean room with clean bathroom. Even TV we can negotiate if the place doesn’t have it. We don’t need extravagant furnitures as we were only going to sleep there. Just a simple place that’s reasonably priced.
Photo: from their website
I tried to do some research online and you know how unreliable those photo galleries are in their website and about how they look so far from reality? Well, I knew it would be a risk we had to take as I didn’t even find a reliable review about this hotel. I only know that it’s close to the ports/piers and to SM as I viewed it on google maps.
So we were pleasantly surprised that the place is a little bit more than we hoped for. (Well, we, specially I have a very very low expectation based on the price they quoted us per room and per night.) First, they have a decent reception, bigger than I’m expecting to see. Fairly relaxed and simple lobby. They don’t have a software like Hotel Information System or Fidelio but it’s fine as they only have a few rooms.
When we saw the room I can say that we were pleased. We stayed at their Standard Room with twin beds Php 1180/night for 2 pax with one pillow in each bed, with breakfast for 2 pax.
Their commercials intrigued me. Having an interest with anything that’s labeled healthy, I just had to try them myself. And I like paella. There’s one paella that I still remember though, the one we had in Boracay and I’m hoping one of these two will taste kind of similar to that.
The first tuna paella that came out in the market is the San Marino Tuna Paella which a popular couple celebrity in the commercial. I thought tuna paella is a great idea. So I bought two cans. I tried it and even though there was a lot of tuna in that can, the taste however didn’t suit my taste buds. I didn’t even finish the can as I only ate about a tablespoon.
Still updating here, and a lot more to come.
Date: 20 Jan 2010
Mommy and I went to St. Luke’s for a routine breast check up (mammogram for her and ultrasound for me) early in the morning.
Can I just say that I hate waiting in hospitals and clinics. And I hate being in hospitals. But that’s a different story altogether. Ok to be honest I hate all kinds of waiting Mommy and Bee say.
So being in a hospital stresses me out and makes me hungry. Once we were done with the procedure I started asking her if we could eat first before we head home. She gave me her usual answer. ” Is there anywhere ealse we could eat? I don’t like the usual fastfood close by.” So I usually just shrug the topic off. We have the same sentiments. I’m also tired of the same old restaurants that you can find anywhere.
So we were already close to home when I couldn’t resist the hunger anymore. She said there’s this one place she and her colleagues once ate in and it’s good there. Kind of interesting too. It’s Kainan sa Balsa in Bacoor too. You’ll eat in kubo (nipa hut) floating in bamboo rafts.
You can also do some fishing there. There are tilapya and even bangus you can buy per kilo.
Ok so this is a very late post hehehe…. I’m just trying to update here….
Date: 23 December 2009
I like trying out restaurants we have not tried before, our family is experimental with that. I have to admit that it’s a hit and miss kind of thing, kind of disappointing and I feel cheated when the food is not good and expensive. While it’s a great, great feeling when we find one restaurant that serves great tasting food and the price is reasonable. I’ll be happier if it’s cheap!
So I kept hearing great reviews about Savory Chicken and even heard stories from my Mom. It’s that branch in Manila? Near a big and long bridge? I believe that’s the original branch. I’ve always wanted to try them before but only had a chance recently.
So we were in SM Mall of Asia (MOA), Bee was looking for something a gift for Mommy for Christmas. After all that walking (MOA is too big for me) I ended up starving and when I’m hungry, I’m cranky. So Bee knew he has to feed me heheh.. And with all those restaurants in MOA choosing which one is not easy for me. Took me sometime. Ended up choosing Savory Chicken.
Since that was the first time we are trying the place, we didn’t order much but a plate with more choices just to try if we like the taste there.
This is what we had.
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