Food & Recipes

Bonding Over Burgers at Dayrit’s

November 6, 2012 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan Leave a Comment

A few nights ago, over dinner, Mr C and I were debating over whether or not there was once a Dayrit’s branch in Alabang. Apparently, it did exist some time in the early 90’s. I can’t believe we didn’t know this!

Anyway, our argument made me remember that I never got around to blogging about our visit to the Magallanes branch of Dayrit’s after one of my events last May. If I remember correctly, that was my first event as a freelancer, and so it was sort of a significant occasion.

It was Mr C, my sister and I who were together for dinner that night, since we were all heading home from Makati at the same time. Mr C ordered the Roast Beef, while my sister and I shared a plate of fries plus a cheeseburger each. We also ordered iced tea to go with our meals.

Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes

Burger1

Burger2

Fries!

And Iced Tea

THE UPS
FOOD
Everything I’ve ever had in Dayrit’s was good. I have yet to decide on my favorite item on the menu though, but the Roast Beef is a strong contender.

PLACE
It’s conveniently located in Paseo de Magallanes, which is on our way home from Makati.

SERVICE
They serve the food fast and hot. The servers are also more than willing to recommend dishes if you’re not sure what to order.

THE DOWNS
FOOD
No complaints so far!

PLACE
It’s always crowded when we go to Dayrit’s, which is actually not a bad thing for them. On the up side, the wait for a table has never really been too long. The area could be cleaner and brighter, though.

SERVICE
No complaints so far!

THE VERDICT
Nothing beats the homey, happy, I’m stuffed with comfort food feeling you get after dining at Dayrit’s. Except maybe a great meal prepared at home. But this is definitely one of the places we love to stop at on our way home after a long day. There’s no doubt we’ll go back there again one of these days if we can actually get our butts out of Alabang. We haven’t crossed the highway much ever since Mr C started his new job in this side of the world. Oh well, there’s always City Delivery!

DAYRIT’S BURGER AND ROASTBEEF HOUSE

Maga Center Building

Paseo de Magallanes, Makati

+632 854 9943

+632 8180168

Dayrit’s Facebook Page

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Milk Tea, Pearls and More at Tokyo Bubble Tea Restaurant

November 4, 2012 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan Leave a Comment

I first heard that Tokyo Bubble Tea was opening a branch at Westgate Center earlier this year when I still worked at Filinvest. They finally opened at the beginning of October, and we finally had the chance to try out their food last Halloween. I was able to try their milk tea before at the Megamall branch when Mr C still worked there, and I remember I liked it a lot.

Saturday At The Salcedo Market

October 28, 2012 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan 3 Comments

Call me a late bloomer if you will, but I finally visited the Salcedo Market for the first time last weekend. It was my bitin trip to the Legaspi Market two Sundays ago for the last leg of Geiser Maclang’s Makati Street Market and the Grilla in Manila Challenge that made me want to visit Salcedo. So we made plans for brunch, and I’m glad to say that our usual Saturday laziness did not get the better of us this time. We arrived in Makati at around noon, and were lucky enough to score a parking space next to the entrance. Woohoo! As soon as we went in, the first thing I noticed was Anton del Rosario walking around. I die. When my brain started functioning again, TLC and I started looking at the nearby stalls while we waited for Mr C who went for a quick Starbucks run. I saw a lot of familiar brands like Connie’s Kitchen and Carmen’s Best Ice Cream. I’d actually been meaning to pass by both stores in Alabang over the weekend – Connie’s for Marinated Kesong Puti for my mom-in-law and Carmen’s to finally satisfy my Butter Pecan ice cream cravings, so I was glad to see those two stalls at Salcedo.

Yummy Carmen’s Best Ice Cream
So glad I can get this anytime – it’s available in my neighborhood!

Connie’s Kitchen
Must buys: Marinated Keong Puti, Sundried Tomato Pesto and Gourmet Tuyo

The three of us were really hungry already since we only had a light breakfast at home. I always take forever deciding what to eat, and the Salcedo Market posed a giant challenge because there were just so many options! We ended up with sausages and buffalo wings, our usual faves!

Little MrC got the cheesy sausage with just ketchup. See how huge that thing is? Can you believe he ate the whole thing?

I had the spicy Hungarian sausage with ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard and relish. Sooooo good!

And Mr C and I split an order of original buffalo wings from WingMan. He had this with a bowl of fried rice, while I just had a couple of pieces with my sandwich.

After eating, we walked around to check out the other stalls. There were some food items that I really wanted to try, but I was so full from what we ordered that I decided to save them for another visit.

We are definitely saving space for corn dogs next time!

Honestly, I just wanted to take a photo of Marco Lobregat haha!

We’re lucky to have had great weather during our visit to Salcedo

No matter how full we might have been, there’s always room for dessert! We opted to try Merry Moo instead of getting Carmen’s since we don’t have Merry Moo in the south, at least as far as I know. The little boy tasted the Candied Bacon flavor and said it was pretty good. I regret not giving the Strawberry Basil flavor a taste. But I definitely don’t regret choosing Sea Salt Caramel. I’m not much of a caramel fan, but I tell you, this was just good beyond words. Mr C found it a little too rich for his taste though, and he ended up just splitting a cup of Strawberry Shortcake ice cream with the little guy.

The little guy enjoying his Strawberry Shortcake ice cream

We took one last walk around the stalls with our ice cream before giving in to the little guy’s request to play in the playground. I didn’t realize earlier that there were tables right next to the play area. Had I known, we would’ve just picked a table there to eat so that the little guy can play while waiting for Mr C and I to finish. Oh well, next time.

Creepy lizard toy. No, we are not buying that.

Pretty plants. I’ll definitely fill up my garden with these when we get a home of our own.

Herbs and pretty crocheted shopping bags. I think I wanna try making those.

Off to the playground. The little guy is already looking at his destination haha!

We love visiting weekend markets and bazaars, and often go to the ones in Alabang. It was good for us to get a change of scenery this time around. Now Mr C is curious about the other weekend markets and bazaars out there. We rarely head north, and haven’t even been to Mercato Centrale! I think that should be our next destination. Where would you recommend we go next?

SALCEDO SATURDAY MARKET

Saturdays 7:00AM – 2:00PM

At the park along LP Leviste and Toledo Sts,

Brgy Bel-Air, Makati

An Acacia Hotel Morning

October 26, 2012 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan Leave a Comment

One of the things I really look forward to when staying at any hotel is the breakfast buffet. I just love breakfast food, and that first meal of the day that will be served to me at a hotel is one of the factors I consider when choosing where to stay. Yes, it matters that much to me. Some people say as long as there’s bacon they’re good. I, on the other hand, cross my fingers that there’s a good selection of breads and cheeses, jams and juice. Sausages and cold cuts are a definite plus. And yogurt and fresh fruit too. And of course, good coffee.

I’m pleased to say that Acaci happened to have everything on my breakfast buffet wishlist, and so my day started out on a happy note. One thing’s for sure, their breakfast is definitely better than their dinner buffet.

Sent the boys off to get food while I enjoyed my cup of coffee.

Dinner Buffet at Acaci

October 22, 2012 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan Leave a Comment

We had dinner at the Acaci during our overnight stay at Acacia Hotel. The best part about my meal is that it was free! Mr C won a gift certificate for a buffet dinner for two and we decided to use it during our visit.

A view of the lobby. You can spend happy hour here and indulging in their wine or beer buffet.

Enjoying my glass of water with lime while waiting for the boys to come back.

Mexican Cravings Satisfied at Hermanos Taco Shop

September 27, 2012 by MrsC | Patricia Cuyugan 3 Comments

If I were a skinny person and I needed to make an effort to eat a lot, chances are you would find me at Hermanos every single day. I kid you not. I love Mexican food. Oh but wait, I love food in general. But Mexican food has a special place in my heart (or should I say in my belly?)

When Hermanos Taco Shop first opened at the Molito Lifestlye Complex, it was MrC who got excited to try it out. Then, during our recent Boracay trip I was really craving for nachos and burritos, but we never got to eat in Mañana. So the day after we got back, which was the actual date of our wedding anniversary (yes, I just HAD to mention that), MrC, the little guy and I decided to give Hermanos a try. And oh my golly, my taste buds were so happy we made that choice.

We had a late lunch that day so we had the restaurant all to ourselves! The place isn’t so big, and I actually found it rather cozy. My one complaint is that they don’t have their own restroom. They only have an area where you can wash your hands.

As usual, I over ordered. I tend to get excited when I look a the menu of a restaurant for the first time, as if I want to try everything all at once. We got an order of Carne Asada Chips to start with, Quesadillas for the little boy, and a burrito each for MrC and I.

Carne Asada Chips aka Nachos
Tortilla chips with diced sirloin steak, melted cheese and sour cream
Plus pico de gallo and salsa on the side

California Burrito
It has french fries inside instead of rice, diced sirloin steak and cheese sauce
Plus sour cream and pico de gallo on the side

Carne Asada Burrito
Marinated broiled sirloin steak, Mexican rice and veggies
Plus salsa on the side

I seem to have forgotten how heavy Mexican food can be. Mr C and I ended up halving the California Burrito and having the Carne Asada wrapped. Other than that, we finished with clean plates and full stomachs after our meal. I’m glad we decided to just have water instead of ordering drinks. Our server did recommend the House Horchata, a milky Mexican drink made with rice, cinnamon and sugar, but we had already ordered so much. Maybe next time.

I heated the Carne Asada Burrito for lunch a couple of days after our visit and it was still really, really good. I could hardly finish it on my own since it was so packed and heavy, so I’d say the servings really are best shared with a friend.

Overall, we enjoyed Hermanos, and we’ll be back for sure. The only thing missing in that place is some frozen Margaritas.

Hermanos Taco Shop

Unit 9B Cluster 2 Molito Complex

Alabang, Muntinlupa

921-5892144

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Much love and happiness,

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