VMS: Bon Chon Chicken

Craving for chicken, we decided it's high time we tried Bon Chon.

Bon Chon

Packaged in a take away box with red & orange stripes, this looked like a preview of what's to come. Couldn't wait to dig in. :)

Of Pen and Paper at Elias, BGC Makati

Dinner with the in-laws was becoming a regular thing. Every week brings new food adventures & more quality time; which can't be anything but a good thing... sorta like hitting 2 birds with one stone. :) This particular Thursday night, our taste buds led us to a new place to try out, Elias at Bonifacio High Street Central.

Darn Electric Fan!

Elias at Bonifacio High Street Central

With a live band in the middle of the grounds, Bonifacio High Street Central was crawling with people. The rows of restaurants were filled with diners & patron, enjoying this refreshing cool night.  At last, we were in front of the expanse of Elias. With the tagline "Turn of the Century Filipino Dining", we couldn't wait to put that to the test.

Good 'Ol Ribs at Rub, Quezon City

Eating at Racks left a bad taste in our mouths so we were on the look out for a new rib shack place. So one fine Saturday afternoon, FIL suggested we try his go-to ribs place.

RUB, Scout Rallos Quezon City

Was surprised to see that it looked a bit run down and sorely needed a makeover. The al fresco setting was also folded up because funnily, a car was parked in its place instead. But we at FoodStars never back down from an adventure; add the fact that FIL was totally raving about this place.

"It ain't what they call you... It's what you answer to!"

It was a bit small and cramped. We decided to eat on the second floor thinking that it had more room.... it didn't. The tables & chairs were already touching each other. All I can say is it was pretty evident that the owner really wanted to maximize the space... even to the extent of his customer's discomfort. :(

When the Match Ended at Morning to Midnight (M2M), New World Renaissance Hotel Makati

Amidst the hullabaloo of the Pacquiao-Bradley fight, the family decided to eat Sunday lunch at one of the restaurants in New World Hotel.  

M2M, New World Hotel

We have been here a couple of times already. With this recent visit, we decided it was time to blog about it.

There was ample seating room. You can choose from the regular table & chair setting or this semi-enclosed booth-type setting. 

Bread Section

The light tan on brown motif of the counter top was cool to the eyes. The wooden slabs gave a home-y feel to it. Breads of different kinds were available for choosing. I did not really want bread for lunch so I just let my eyes & nose take their fill instead. :)

Revisted Review: Buffet101, San Miguel By the Bay

Okay as promised, here's the RR for Buffet 101. 

Why? Coz we believe, some things deserve a second chance.... nah!

It's just that Hubby's family decided (against our better judgement) that this was the place to celebrate.

To read about FoodStars' Part One review, click here.

Loved how the dramatic lighting helped in enhancing the place. 

Food

Tables

Cake Time at Annabel Lee Cafe, Quezon City

A continuation of the Mother's Day celebration. 

Annabelle Lee Cafe

The night called for something sweet and what better else is there than cake? We ordered one for take out. Who knew that this plain-looking white box held one tasty treat?

Mom's Day Dinner 2012 (Part 2) at Moomba, Quezon City

Part Two of our Mother's Day celebration takes us to Quezon City. This time, it was my mom's turn. 

Moomba, Quezon City

Door

The large wooden doors had a jungle/ safari vibe. That's no surprise since their specialty was Ostrich.

Interior

In line with the jungle fever motif, the tables were brown and the chairs were green. The big cushions on the couches were an added plus, made the seats more comfortable.