pparently, there’s been a “secret resto” in the San Juan area for the longest time and I was skeptical. I love secret resto’s and I should’ve known about it, right? After all, I’ve been living in the area for only 20 years now. Still, the only thing that matters now is that I’ve tried the place. So the place is ... Read More »
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Flapjacks: One Heart Attack Per Day
ou know when they say that you’re getting old when your body clock wakes you up early in the morning? Well, consider me getting old. It doesn’t really matter how late I sleep the night before or how tired I am, I don’t even need to wait for my alarm to play The Beatles’ “Good Day Sunshine.” I’m basically up ... Read More »
Mann Hann: Back to the Familiar
ne of my default restaurants has been Mann Hann along J. Abad Santos. But I haven’t been there for quite some time now. And sometimes, it’s just wanting to eat something familiar as opposed to trying out something new. So let me share what my typical orders are in Mann Hann. First is a Sate Chami. Chami is Chinese for ... Read More »
Army Navy: Burger + Burrito
here’s this new joint that’s mushrooming throughout the Metro. I only needed to read the word “Burger” and I knew I had to try Army Navy right away because who doesn’t love burgers, right? It took me a couple of months, but here’s my take on Army Navy. First of all, you gotta have the burger! Each patty is a ... Read More »
Charlie’s Grind and Grill: Getting Away with Murder
bout 2 or 3 years ago when I first visited Charlie’s, I loved the place! Good food. Good-sized servings. Well-hidden. What’s not to love? Well, the burger. Wait… Don’t these guys serve one of the meanest burgers in town? Well, yes and no. Let me explain. There are plenty of things to love in Charlie’s. You can go for the ... Read More »
Cibo: The Mall Temptation
hate shopping! Really. You’re walking around the mall, there’s nothing to look at, things are pretty expensive nowadays, and then your back gives out on you. It really makes walking around the mall a drag. Suddenly, you pass by the shops and there’s this fragrant smell coming out one of the spaces. Makes you go, “Damn, I want that!” So ... Read More »
Kanzhu Hand-Pulled Noodles: It’s All About the Noodle
great piece of carb can really be as sexy as a great slab of meat. Fresh, pure, firm. Well, you get the picture. But the point is, a really high quality carb, whether it’s a noodle, spaghetti, rice, or a risotto, can really make or break a dish. It’s a dish in itself regardless of the sauce or topping. So ... Read More »
Sunrise Buckets
love my Buffalo wings. Which idiot doesn’t? They’re fried, they’re fatty, they’re skinny, and they’re spicy! So why do I have Sunrise Buckets as my go-to wing place? To start with, proximity. Second, there’s a pretty good vibe to the place. Third, they have solid wings with pretty interesting flavors. If you need another reason, then you probably need to ... Read More »
Everything at Steak: Quickie Food Porn
’m sure you know how I feel that after a good and tiring workout or an intense basketball game, you feel so hungry that you just want one thing – a bit fat, juicy steak! For me, the most convenient place to get this is at Everything at Steak (EAS) and it really hits the mark. It’s times like these ... Read More »
House of Minis: The Good Old Steak
emember the days when the most common concept of steak was when it was served in a sizzling plate? Nowadays, we would probably call it fake steak because honestly, that was no way to treat a piece of meat. Still, there was one that was better than most and it was probably served by the House of Minis. It’s probably ... Read More »