209 – On Doria Discoveries: Tori Chizu’s New Menu Items

I first wrote about Tori Chizu here on the blog in the middle of 2018 . Since then, the restaurant has branched out--with more locations and more menu items. I usually dine at Tori Chizu for lunch whenever I run out of places to have lunch at. See, working in Eastwood City for a number …

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207 – On Garuda Gastronomy: Marindo, Manhattan Parkway

Ties between the Philippines and Indonesia date back from the era of antiquity; both were trading partners in the pre-colonial period. Both archipelagos fell under European rule--Indonesia under the Dutch, the Philippines under the Spanish crown. Bahasa loanwords making their way to the Filipino lexicon is an evidence of cultural ties between these Southeast Asian …

206 – On Comfort Food: Triptych 29

There is a reason why comfort food is called as such: it's because every bite comforts a tragic soul, every serving puts the weary heart at ease. Ever wondered why a bowl of your mother's signature stew or casserole calms you down after a long, tiring day at work? The warm and hearty serving reminds …

204 – On Fraternal Food: Triptych 28

My younger brother is currently in his last year of undergraduate studies. Part of his arrangement for senior year is that he will stay in a dormitory near his school, so he wouldn't have to brave the long commute home. You see, our actual house is located at the northernmost part of Manila, the Philippine …

203 – On A Hypothetical Cubao-Rosario Day: Triptych 27

I have been riding the Cubao-Rosario jeepney ever since I started working in Eastwood City some years ago, and now I'm riding it again on a regular basis. The route starts at Araneta Center in Cubao, which is considered as a main transport hub in Metro Manila. It passes by Aurora Boulevard, 15th Avenue, Boni …