Tiff at Ruby Jack's.

Celebrating the birthday of Tiff is always such a treat. Not only do we get to have plenty of laughs and juicy stories, we get to partake in a delicious meal. 

This year, we had it in Ruby Jack's in City of Dreams where the most tender and juicy steak is prepared with perfection. When you ask for medium rare, you are surely to get it just right. 

But first, we had fresh oysters. Seriously? I can have more than a dozen of these. 

Scallops are served in a sizzling plate. 

Lamb! (I am drooling)

And of course, dessert. 

The cheesecake is the winner. 

It is always such a fun night with these beautiful ladies. 

Happy Birthday Tiff. You know we love you!

The Love of Javi and Tim.

To celebrate love is always an easy way to get people together. This time, it was the union of Tim and Javi that I decided to get everyone onboard a special 9-course dinner at Crystal Dragon in City of Dreams (IG account @cityofdreamsmanila) that 

Ms. Charisse Chuidian organized and co-hosted for us. 

To make it even more fun and exciting, I ordered t-shirts that would spell out JAVI LOVES TIM and have everyone wear it for our photo op. 

I wasn't able to take photos of all the food because as soon as it was placed on the table, we were all on attack mode. 

Because it was Chinese New Year, we were made to do a ritual where we chanted out loud our wishes and hopes for the year while mixing the salad with mega long chopsticks. The salad, by the way, was very delicious. 

Thanks to JC Buendia for the food shots! 

Did I tell you that we also celebrated the birthdays of Lulu Tan Gan and Robby Carmona?

A big shout out to Chef Mannix (IG account @cakesbymannix) for giving the couple a 4-tiered wedding cake and cookies to the guests. He can literally do ANY design that you want him to. 

I think the night went very well and we all had a great time. 

Love you, Tim and Javi. 

Chinese best at Crystal Dragon.

I used to live in QC. For two years now, I have been in Makati because the traffic is just getting worse. It is so bad that going to Fort is already such an effort for me. Spending hours in the car that is 3 kilometers away is just crazy. But what more when you think City of Dreams, right? 

Interestingly enough, I went at 11 am on a Saturday and it took me only 15 minutes. Not only was I ecstatic about how pleasant that experience was, my tummy was going to get a wonderful treat from Crystal Dragon thanks to Charisse Chuidian and her staff! 

Brought the toughest food critic in the world, my Dad, and he was extremely happy with the food! 

With this simple and delightful lunch, I am convinced that even if it will take me an hour to go back to Crystal Dragon, I will surely take on that challenge because it is totally worth the trip. 

A great thanks to the chef for this appetizer. 

Complimentary dessert!! 

City of Dreams, Crystal Dragon. Click below for more information. 

https://www.cityofdreamsmanila.com/restaurants/crystal-dragon

Nobu Brunch Buffet!

As a birthday gift from Ms. Charisse Chuidian and her team, not only was I able to try the Nobu brunch buffet, I was able to spend quality time with Daddy-O. We were both quite excited one Sunday morning, maybe a bit too excited that we were there even before the restaurant opened. 

I must tell you that my Dad is quite the food critique. He is very hard to please when it comes to dining out because he himself is a great cook. I think all Kapangpangans are. 

But take a look at this spread. How can anyone complain? The seafood were fresh, beautifully plated and most importantly, delicious. 

The buffet inclues free local beers and mocktails. Please try the Virgin Mojito. That's all you need to drink. I had about 3 glasses.

Nobu Adobo. I die. 

Aside from the food on the buffet table, servers would come out with small plates carrying the most delicious bites straight from the kitchen. This is their version of tempura and I could have had 10 servings. It's that good. 

Alaskan sea bass. 

My dad's ultimate favorite is the Sea bass Jalapeno. 

For dessert.....

I hardly give a 5 star rating but everything about this day was ultimately perfect. 

Thank you so much Charisse and Nobu for the unforgettable brunch and Daddy for being the perfect date. 

NOBU

Nobu Hotel, City of Dreams

(02) 6912882