Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge

After trying out URBN Bar & Kitchen and Shawarma Guys, I got more intrigued about Chef Benjo Tuason's first 'baby', Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge. Glad I was invited to finally give Relik a visit to try the old favorites and the new dishes on their menu.

It was a huge advantage that I read Spanky's instructions before I headed out to the place. It was hidden at the second floor of the building, quite invisible from the street.

inside Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge

The interiors are, if I were correct, very 1950s. It was as if mobs would meet here anytime. For game geeks, imagine Mafia Wars.
:)

Cocina Filipina Featuring Chef Bruce Lim at Corniche, Diamond Hotel

I was again invited by Diamond Hotel last night for Cocina Filipina: A Philippine Food Festival at Corniche, featuring local dishes created by Chef Bruce Lim of Chef's Lab.

Chef Bruce Lim did some unique twists on our favorite Filipino dishes, and I got to try some (if not all) of them. :)

Here are the featured dishes at Cocina Filipina:

The Cold Station has Chilled Roasted Beet soup with seared scallops and mangoes and Lumpiang Sariwa & Soy garlic Gelee.

Chilled Roasted Beet soup with seared scallops and mangoes

Lumpiang Sariwa & Soy garlic Gelee

The Chilled Roasted Beet Soup is something new to me while Lumpiang Sariwa is an old favorite.

Mrs. Hudson's Pizza by Yellow Cab

The good guys of Yellow Cab has recently sent me their limited edition pizza: Mrs. Hudson's Pizza.

Named after the Hudson River of New York City and Sherlock Holmes' landlady Mrs. Hudson, this Italian inspired pizza is Yellow Cab's first-ever sauce-less pizza.

Isang Jollibee Meal: Eleksyon 2013

Note: I will be writing in Filipino for this post as I feel that this is more appropriate to the topic.

Sakripisyo.

Yan ang sabi ng nanay at tatay ko habang nakapila kami kanina para bumoto. Oo nga naman. Ang aga namin dumating sa presinto, mga bago mag 7:30 ng umaga. Higit isang oras na kaming nakatayo at nakababad sa araw pero hindi pa gumagalaw ang pila.

Nakakainis na.

Bilang botante at nagbabayad ng buwis, hindi ko maintindihan bakit ganito pa rin ang sistema. Sa laki ng awas sa sweldo ko para mapunta sa buwis, napakabagal ng ganitong kalakaran.

At mas nakakainis pa yung mga taong dumadaan sa harap ko na hindi man lang nakikiraan. May isang babae  nagrason pa, "HINDI NAMAN AKO SISINGIT EH!". Hindi ka nga sisingit, pero hindi ka pwedeng magsabi ng 'excuse me'?

Culinary adventures await you at Eastwood’s Levante this May!

Eat’s going to be a fun foodie adventure in Eastwood as the Mercato Centrale group, organizer of the premier food and lifestyle night markets around the metropolis, brings to you Levante – the newest night food market in Eastwood Citywalk 2. Grand opening is on May 17, Friday from 6pm to 3am.

Enjoy a culinary adventure at Levante with its mouth-watering homemade cooking straight from the kitchens of Eastwood’s budding food entrepreneurs, along with your favorite Pinoy street foods and, of course, the best-selling dishes from your favorite Mercato Centrale vendors.

“Eastwood has always been very supportive of new food concepts, from their new fusion restaurants up to their gourmet food markets in the malls. We are very glad to bring the Mercato Centrale concept to Eastwood to further complement the foodie-friendly lifestyle they have created” said Anton Diaz, co-organizer of Levante. Diaz is responsible for the popular food and travel blog www.OurAwesomePlanet.com.

Cova Tapas Y Sangria

It was the weekend, hence everyone would be going somewhere to hang-out and celebrate. That evening, I was giddy to arrive at Cova Tapas Y Sangria, as I was curious about this place for the longest time. I have read positive reviews from my fellow foodies that it even fired up my craving for this place.

Opened last January 2012, Cova Tapas Y Sangria serves Spanish dishes, particularly Catalan cuisine. As what I have researched, Spanish cuisine is divided into regions, which is very much like our own cuisine. Chef Patrick Hesse explained that each Spanish region has their own take on paella, tapas, and many more.

inside Cova

Cova is known for its impressive cave-like interiors. It made the whole space look more spacious, actually. I love the simple black and white theme as well. :)

Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt Tablet from Lazada

Mother's Day is just a few days away, so here's a gift idea you can get your mom for her special day. :)

Being a techie nowadays need not be budget-wrecking, as there are products that can suit your needs and still be affordable. Like the Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt Tablet.

Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt (in white)

Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt (in black)