Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Random Eats 1 by Cheftonio
So, for my food blog, I'm going to post a series of random eats (food shots) and put a short description below on where that place is located, how that dish was served to us (hot or cold), tastes, feels like inside my mouth and of course, if I think that it was good or not.
This is my first installation of Random Eats by Cheftonio
Pesto Pasta from Java Man
This pasta is from Java man, located near Starbucks inside The Enterprise Center in Ayala Corner Paseo De Roxas. Everytime I go to TEC, I eat there and I order that. Served to me like it was just preheated BUT, I still like it because I love pesto pastas (disclaimer). Also, as you can see, it's not very dry thus, it is wet (of course!).
My rating: 4 stars!
Lechon Cebu from Cebu
It was just this year that I get to taste what all the people are talking about. They all say that lechon from Cebu is the best of all lechons here in the Philippines (or the world maybe?). It was not that crispy and hot when I ate this because this party was held in Manila. The lechon landed late because it was hand-carried and the person rode Cebu Pacific!
My rating: 4 stars!
Ruffles and Lays
This is from almost anywhere! I just posted it because it has free KFC hotshots :) I'm going to claim mine soon because promo ends November 15, 2009!
My rating: 4 stars for the chips and 2.5 stars for the Hotshots (I don't like KFC much)
Home-made Roasted Chicken
Nothing beats home-made, agree? Well, this one wasn't made by my mom. It was roasted by my younger brother. As you can see, we didn't use any oil to cook that shiny chicken. Roasting chicken slowly has a different effect and gives you a different experience when eating it. Soft, juicy and flavorful in every bite!
My rating: 5 stars!
Imported Blueberry Egg Tart from KFC in China
Another food that was imported. I consumed this a day or two after it arrived here in the Philippines. It was already refrigerated and I love cold egg tarts. A mix of not-so-sour taste plus the rich taste of egg filling PLUS, the crunchy crust that not even lordstows here can compete with.
My rating: 5 stars!
I forgot what this was but the one on the right is an eel
Gloria Maris in Roxas Blvd has one of the best foods when compared to their other branches (Greenhills branch is also good). The eel has plenty of fish bones as expected but, is also very flavorful. It has a salty-sweet taste that tingles your tongue. Warning! If you are over 40, please avoid eating eel. This food is very high in cholesterol.
My rating: 4 stars!
Red Mango Frozen Yogurt
Trinoma branch besides Toys ' R ' us. This is the only frozen yogurt I eat because I do not like my yogurt sour. I know that the real thing is sour but, that is the reason why I don't eat the real thing.
My rating: 4 stars!
Red Mango Kiwi Shake
Warning! This drink is no good. Reminder to self: Go to Red Mango to eat frozen yogurt. Not drink shakes! It was so bad I didn't even bother taking a 3rd sip! It has too many seeds and the taste is just bad.
My rating: 0.000001 star!
Delifrance Lasagna
I was waiting for a client and me and my brother decided to eat in DeliFrance Theatremall because we miss eating lasagna. Nothing special really with this Lasagna. Also, it tasted and looked like it was cook that morning and was just preheated using the microwave. The bread stick was oily and when you bite the bread, oil flows to your tongue. Bad, eh?
My rating: 1.5 star!
So, there you have it. My first batch of random eats. I need to exercise more to compensate the bad lifestyle I am contributing to myself!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Oi! Hong Kong Style Noodles
It's called "Oi! Hong Kong Style Noodles" I'm not much of a noodle fan so, I don't easily get to like noodles. After buying a few groceries, being the curious little me, I finally tried this brand.
Being the third brand I've tried ever since the fried noodles phenomenon started, I've noticed a few differences versus the other brands.
First, their noodles are fatter and tastier. It's white in color unlike the others which uses yellow colored noodles. You get the feel of the real noodle taste unlike their competitors which feels and tastes like, errr, instant noodles.
Second, their sauces are much tastier. In a previous brand I tried, their sauces are watery. let's put that into context. I scoop 10 table spoons of teriyaki sauce on other noodle houses but in Oi noodle house, 3 tablespoons is enough.
3rd, the viand, which in this case is the siomai, is so-so but, much better than the others! You can also choose from different dimsums like sharksfin dumpling or siomai.
At just 26 pesos, you get to taste their yummy noodles, 2 pcs siomai and an unlimited number of their flavorful sauce which includes teriyaki, soy lemon, sweet chili, chili and soy.
Do check out some of the photos below I took using my phone.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
My LukFoo Budget meals
Alternative 1 - Not so pigging-out
1 order of Siomai (4 pcs) = Php70.00
1 order of plain rice = Php30.00
sauces = Free :)
hot tea = Free :)
filtered water = Free :)
Total Bill = Php100.00
1 order of Beef and Wanton Noodle Soup = Php140.00
1 order of plain rice = Php30.00
sauce = Free :)
hot tea = Free :)
filtered water = Free :)
Total Bill = Php170.00
Questions? Comments? Errors? E-mail me at chef_tonio@yahoo.com
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Mile-hi Diner
After leaving SM centerpoint because of the terrible smell I never imagined in my wildest dreams existed.
I went to a restaurant named mile-hi diner. We were planning to eat at Joey Pepperoni Pizzeria but unfortunately, it was closed.
After entering mile hi diner, the place itself didn't smell bad so I was thinking that they already had a major renovation.
I also interviews the waiters and asked how high the flood in their place is. The waiter said that it was a bit higher than their tables. Immediately, I had second thoughts but still gave it a shot.
When I sat on their chairs, water with bubbles squished out if it and we, without giving third thoughts already left.
Here is my point. You are a restaurant. You need to make sure everything is clean and you must maintain a good hygeine in all your furnitures.
That is the reason why Joey Pepperoni is closed. At least they are honest.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Häagen-Dazs® All You Can!!! (Eat all the Haagen Daz!!!)
Eat all the Haagen Dazs you can for only 499 pesos!!!
Go to Megamall Atrium (2nd level) now!!!!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Raid - Witness Who Gets Caught! - Ascend SuperClub
the RAID
witness who gets caught!
September 25, 2009
8pm to 3am
Main Room
Ascend SuperClub
Bonifacio High Street, The Fort
Dress Code: Upscale
DJ Cai Gummer, Techno
DJ Markie Madness, Hiphouse
DJ David Ardiente, Hiphouse
Buy 1 take 1 on selected cocktails and local beers!*
*8pm to 10pm only
For table reservations, pls contact:
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or
0916 5913837
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Eat all the pasta you can - for just 150 pesos!
Check out Joey Pepperoni Branches and know more about the promo >>> please visit THIS SITE.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Cold Rock Ice Creamery, Philippines
Anyway, this is not your usual Ice Cream parlor as this one is considered high-end by Filipinos. An order of small take home pack will set you back nearly 500 pesos! For minimum wage workers, this means spending more than your a days wage for just ice cream.
There are other alternatives too as several restaurants already imitated this concept. One of which is the famous ice cream of 5 cows. They prepare ice creams similar to how cold rock does it. Haven't tried other flavors there though because everytime we order the "liempo" (pork) there, we get free bubblegum flavoured ice cream. (also prepared using the same cold rock process).
I know it's cheaper there at 5 cows but buying the ice cream at cold rock reminds me of the cold rock we used to eat in Australia.
Cold Rock Ice Cream with Mixins
Monday, August 24, 2009
Banana Split Day Today - August 25!
Get your banana split for just 70 pesos today!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Dine at SM Food Courts! Free WiFi
The SM Foodcourt business began in the 70's with the opening of the first branch in SM Makati. It was established to provide an eating place for customers after shopping in the mall. To date, there are 33 SM Foodcourt branches already. Another branch will open soon and hand in hand, the other current foodcourts are under renovations to keep up with the changing times. :)
I'm currently here at SM Marikina and there are 7 food stalls in the foodcourt area.
1. Lydia's Lechon
2. Seafood Grill
3. Inihaw Express
4. Pinoy Toppings
5. Baliwag Lechon Manok
6. Chicken Company
7. Sizzling Plate
Of course, around the area, there are a lot more food stalls like Potato Corner, Fruitas, Wham Burger, Gonuts and lots of others!
Best of all, you can use the free Wifi provided by SM Marikina. According to them, they will WiFi enable all the SM malls one by one. Right now, here are a few of the SMs that are WiFi enabled (FOR FREE!)
2. The Podium
3. SM Marikina
4. SM City Cebu
5. SM Bacolod
6. SM Baguio
7. SM Pampanga
8. SM North Edsa
9. SM Bacoor
and more!!!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Jollibee Flash Mob Dance at SM Mall Of Asia
For years now, kids of all ages (yes, up to 100 maybe) enjoy the food that Jollibee offers. It suits their taste and their taste buds. Also, we are talking about here kids of all classes.
If you are a Filipino and you live in the Philippines your entire life AND you have not eaten in Jollibee EVEN ONCE. Then you must be lying somewhere there. I would love to hear from you! I will post a special blog for you from the several questions I would like to ask you.
My point is, majority of the Filipinos have tried and eaten Jollibee at least once just like Americans have eaten any McDonalds food at least once in their lifetime.
By the way, have you seen the Jollibee video that has been spreading around the internet? No, silly! Not the Jollibee and Hetty video scandal! LOLs.
It's the flash mob dance that was performed at SM Mall Of Asia here in the Philippines.
Watch the video below to know how good and cool there were. (Notice, I didn't say they were original. They are cool and original in their own way)
Monday, August 3, 2009
Holy Cow! No Card!
This is my first time eating in their SM Megamall branch. I am a loyal customer in their Trinoma branch.
I always get the Buffalo Wings (Appetizer) and the salmon in their Trinoma Branch. Last Saturday, I got the Buffalo Wings and Pesto Pasta. My only complaint is that the Buffalo Wings in this branch isn't as delicious as the one in Trinoma. Shouldn't there be a standardized quality?
After eating, we asked for the bill and Holy Cow! We waited for more than 30 minutes for it!!! Their card machine had no signal or what but, they should have informed us first in the first place. Good thing I have cash with me. What if I didn't, right? That would cause a lot of hassle.
It's their responsibility to inform us beforehand! While waiting, they should've at least gave us something to munch on or what.
I'm never returning here. I'm going to think about returning to their Trinoma branch.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Very Affordable Fine Dining: Cesca Wine Cafe
Going back, upon receiving the menu from their highly professional staffs, I was shocked on how affordable such a beautiful striking place would be! I would imagine paying 500 pesos above for a single meal on other places similar to these one but NO! Just bring around 200-250 pesos and you would be stuffed already! Buurrrp!
Read Cheftonio's review of Cesca Wine Cafe here.
Photos courtesy of AQC Photography - http://aqc.com/photography
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Binalot - A Must Eat Filipino Food in the Philippines
Residents, office workers, grocery shoppers at Puregold QI Central, or just passersby who happen to be in the E. Rodriguez – Araneta Avenue area in Quezon City are in luck because they can satisfy their craving for cheap Filipino delights at Binalot, located at the food court of Puregold QI Central in E. Rodriguez corner Araneta Avenue. Binalot’s meals all have amusing monikers, a clear reflection of the brand’s fun and breezy approach to simple Pinoy dining.
Among the offerings are Tapa Rap Sarap, Fiesta Adobo, and Anytime Inihaw na Baboy, all of which are Binalot bestsellers. Other meals on the menu are Viva Tocino, Bistek Walastik, Sisig na Makisig, No Bones Daing na Bangus, Pork Bongga Longganisa, Bopisticated, Pride Tilapia and My Dinuguan & Only, all of which range from Php70.00 to Php90.00.
There are also Adobonanaza specials that pair your favorite viand with classic adobo rice (with drinks and fried egg), such as Tipidobo, Tapadobo, Tocidobo, Longgadobo, and Bangusdobo, all priced from Php55.00 to Php75.00. You can also order vegetable dishes to go with your Binalot fare, such as You Bet Pinakbet, Along Came Talong with Bagoong, Where Have You Beans?, and Togue-ther Again. Other desserts and sidings to choose from are banana turon, banana cue, sago’t gulaman, Binalot Leche Flan, red egg, fried egg, tomato, and steamed rice.
Binalot allows customers to mix and match various dishes according to their liking, thus making for a plethora of dining possibilities. Binalot is a hit with customers because of its fail-safe formula—good food, affordable prices, and convenient locations.
Binalot does not stop at reaping the fruits of its market success; it also gives back to society and the environment by making use of recycled paper in its packaging and, more importantly, by supporting the livelihood of subsistence farmers who produce the banana leaves used for wrapping. Binalot’s success shows that, with a fail-safe formula coupled with a commitment to social progress, you can’t go wrong.
For bulk orders, call 3962636
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Asian Food Channel's Chef Robert Rainford in Manila!
The Asian Food Channel presents The King of Grill Robert Rainford’s first ever trip to the Philippines with The License to Grill star in Manila from the 21 to 22 June to delight local fans with his grill and share his BBQ know-how with everyone.
Chef Rainford will be tantalising taste buds by entertaining his fans in the Philippines during these gourmet grilling dates, with his dynamic ‘wherever there’s a grill there is a way’ philosophy.
Having undergone formal training at the culinary school at George Brown College, Toronto, Chef Rainford rapidly developed a professional career in the kitchen, working with a variety of culinary talents. However, his curiosity for food and tastes, coupled with his Jamaican heritage, led him to the outdoors and the now familiar smoke of the barbecue.
A world-class chef more commonly known as the King of Grill, Chef Rainford’s passion for the barbecue allows him to transform a variety of fresh seasonal ingredients into an array of mouth-watering, creative barbecued meals.
“Having brought Licence to Grill to our Asian viewers over the past few years we are delighted to now bring the King of Grill himself, the guru of barbecuing, Chef Rainford, to the Philippines. By bringing international culinary talent like him to the region we want to continue inspiring, educating, and delighting our millions of viewers as well as both budding and experienced chefs.” commented Maria Brown, Co-Founder and Managing Director of AFC.
Ms Brown continued: “Economic conditions is withstanding, the very strong feedback from our millions of viewers and fans are telling us that they love the Channel and the stars we feature and the fact that we are bringing them to the region. We see it as a small way for AFC to let our ardent fans know that we love them, their passion for the Channel, and that we continue listening to them.”
With BBQ events galore, AFC Chef Robert Rainford is sure to satisfy all License to Grill fans and grill enthusiasts in the Philippines! The King of Grill,
Chef Rainford, will be creating a special barbecue extravaganza and a broad array of mouth-watering grill inspired delights on 21 June at Greenbelt 3 Park, Makati City and on 22 June at Alabang Town Center.
The event will be made possible by the following Presentors: Asian Food Channel, Skycable, Ayala Malls and San Remo; Other sponsors: Magnolia Chicken Station, Selecta, F&B World, Max 103.5, Jam 88.3 and Wave 89.1.
During the month of June catch Chef Rainford’s top tips and delicious recipes on ‘Licence to Grill’ every weekday at 8pm, only on Asian Food Channel, Skycable Channel 58. So there really is no excuse not to dust the barbecue down and practice your skill on the grill.
About Asian Food Channel
The Asian Food Channel (AFC) is the region’s only 24-hour food channel dedicated to airing the best food and lifestyle programming from around the region and around the world. Based in Singapore, AFC’s wide Asian distribution footprint covers seven territories and 20 million viewers, on basic tiers of all the major pay TV platforms across Southeast Asia.
The channel leads the ratings in its territories, regularly achieving the #1 lifestyle channel in terms of popularity and loyalty. It has achieved a broad following from young teenage food lovers and empty nesters to trendy urban females and aspiring male chefs. Its online presence supports the channel with program information, recipes, content and an e-commerce store. As such AFC regularly executes 360 degree advertising and marketing campaigns and solutions for leading FMCG, Financial and Travel brands.
AFC broadcasts on:
• StarHub Channel 69 (Singapore)
• Astro Channel 703 (Malaysia)
• First Media Digital 1 Channel 76 (Indonesia)
• Prime Indovision Channel 22 (Indonesia)
• Now TV Channel 527 (Hong Kong)
• Skycable Channel 58 (Philippines)
Please visit www.asianfoodchannel.com for more information
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Mais Na Manok Recipe
Recipe Ingredients:
6 na tasang sabaw na inilagang manok
1- 1/2 tasang tinadtad na mais
1 kutasarang tinadtad na celery
betsin asin paminta
6 na busil ng mais
Cooking Instructions:
Lutuin sa mahinang apoy ang manok . Kapag luto na, isama ang isang kutsarang asin. Pakuluin sa loob ng kalahating oras. Sa tagal na ito, pagkaraang lumabot ang manok, maari ng hanguin. Kumuha ng panala at salain ang sabaw. Ang panala ay paraang pabilog na may uka sa gitna na yari sa maliit na alambre at may hawakan. naghihitsura itong kutsaron o panalok. lamang ito, ay mayroong maliliit na masinsing mga butas. Mayroon ding mga panalok na yari sa nilalang maninipis na kinayas na kawayan. Ito ay ginagamit din sa pananalok ng mami sa mga mamihan.
Ihiwalay sa buto ang laman ng manok. Tadtarin nang pino ang laman ng manok saka ilagay sa sabaw.Ang anim na busil ng sabaw . Isama rin ang sibuyas, asin , betsin, celery at paminta.
Pakuluin ng mga ilang minuto at pagkaraan ay maaaring na itong ihain ng mainit. Ilagay sa salad bowl o malaking mangkok. Salukin ang niluto sa pamamagitan ng kutsaon o sandok na yari sa bao ng niyog.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
How to make Palabok
We Filipino love to eat pancit, bihon and spaghetti’s. It is one food that is well loved by the Filipino.
One of which is called palabok. Because of the the bright orange sauce and toppings, it makes it an attractive dish and garnish while the term luglug was derived from the sound that the noodles make when the bamboo steamer is dipped in the boiling water.
Ingredients:
½ kilo bihon, soaked in water
until softened then drained
Palabok sauce:
¼ cup atsuete seeds in soaked in
¼ cup water
2 cups shrimp juice
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup water
salt or patis and pepper
Toppings:
1 cup cooked pork, cut into strips
2 pieces fried tokwa, cubed
½ cup flaked tinapa
½ cup pounded chicharon
2 eggs, hard-boiled then sliced
½ cup boiled and shelled shrimps
½ cup finely chopped spring onions
1 tablespoon fried garlic
Directions:
Prepare Palabok Sauce:
1. Strain atsuete then combine atsuete water with shrimp juice in a saucepan.
Disperse flour in water then add to the pan.
2. Bring to a boil and cook with constant stirring until thick.
Season to taste.
Cook Noodles:
3. Boil water in a pot.
4. Place noodles in a bamboo strainer or luglugan.
5. Dip in the boiling water and cook until tender but firm.
6. Drain well. Transfer to a platter.
Presentation:
7. Top noodles with sauce.
8. Over the sauce, arrange the pork and tokwa pieces.
9. Sprinkle with tinapa and chicharon.
10. Garnish with sliced egg, shrimps, spring onions and garlic.
11. Serve with kalamansi.
You will really love this recipe. Try to make palabok at home.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Different Recipe of Bangus
Bangus is considered as the National Fish of the country. I will give you list of the different recipe we can do in the bangus.
Here are the delicious recipes of bangus:
Lumpiang Bangus (Milkfish Springrolls) - a tasty springroll recipe made from bangus or milkfish flakes. A superb addition to your menus for any occasion!
Bangus Nilagpang - A dish from Western Visayas Region VI. Broiled milkfish, tomatoes and onions with spices.
Sinigang na Bangus ( Stewed Milkfish in Tamarind ) - sinigang na bangus or milkfish is an all time favorite dish of filipinos. The sour taste of tamarind gives the distinctive taste.
Creamy Bangus in a Blanket - cooked bangus in coconut milk and stuffed with bagoong mixture.
Sardinas na Bangus - recipe on how to make milk fish sardines.
Bangus Belly A la Pobre - marinated and fried milk fish bellies.
Paksiw sa Bangus - boiled milk fish in vinegar and water with spices and vegetables.
Stuffed Milk Fish (Rellenong Bangus) - fried stuffed milk fish with it's own deboned fish meat.
Olive Flavored Royal Bangus - same as rellenong bangus with stuffed olives and olive oil.
Dinengdeng with Inihaw na Bangus - broiled milk fish topped with cooked vegetables(dinengdeng).
Grilled Milk Fish ( GrilledBangus ) with Stuffings - Grilled milk fish stuffed with onions and tomatoes then wrapped with banana leaves.
Adobong Bangus - fried milk fish cooked in soy sauce and vinegar.
Totsong Bangus - fried milk fish cooked in fermented soy cake.
Cardillong Bangus - fried milk fish sauted in onion and tomatoes then simmered with slightly beaten egg.
Tiim na Bangus- stuffed milk fish with spices and vegetables, marinated, wrap in banana leaves then deep fried.
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