Bagnet 8065

Sometimes after school, my sister would brought in Bagnet for everyone. The one she used to bring was so crisp from the skin up to the meat itself. Every bite is sinful and I feel like every piece is a minus to the total number of my years here on earth. =p

I missed those times so I tried Bagnet 8065 with Mimi. The place was the type wherein students near  Taft, Manila would spend their lunch or dinner on an ordinary day basis. We also have this kind of "tambayan" near our University in Intramuros. 

The menu was limited to bagnet, of course, some other unique renditions of bagnet, Fish and chicken.

I was eager for the Kare-Kare Bagnet but it's not available at the moment so I had Binagoongang Bagnet(P120), instead.  I love the simple taste of the sauce and it gave no itch in my tongue..The skin was real crisp but I think the meat needs a bit enhancement.

Mimi always order for the plain ones (P115)..

Single order comes with rice and soup

Then we had their Frozen  Buko Pandan (P55) to cleanse and sweeten our palate. 

Mimi and I while eating bagnet on a rainy aftie.=)

Bagnet 8065

Leon Guinto St., Taft, Manila

Near La Salle

It's IHOP Day!

I am not a fan of pancakes but  since we're talking about IHOP's first branch in the Philippines and Mimi liked them somehow then I think that those two factors are enough to wait in line for 1-2 hours just to get a seat at IHOP.

Comfy seats near the windows would be the best option...I always like my breakfast with the sunlight effect. =)

Choosing my breakfast for the day has never been this hard. =)

The staff and waiters were very alert and accommodating despite all the rumbles and jumbles. It's a good thing we haven't experienced what other customers were complaining of like bad or slow service.Nobody wants or deserve to get bad vibes during the earliest time of the day.=)

After 5 to 10 minutes, our orders were served continuously until everything we want is already in front of us.

I had the Spinach and Mushroom Hash Brown Stack (P295) - Golden Hash Browns topped with spinach and mushrooms,melted provolone cheese, sliced tomato,egg,rich hollandaise sauce and green onions.

I could do a cartwheel after launching a bite into this light tasted delight. The hash brown itself isn't oily, the melted cheese was very well distributed and I love it very well when I mixed it up with the vegetables. 

It comes with your choice of toast, seasonal mixed fruit or 2 buttermilk pancakes (add P50 to upgrade to flavored pancakes)

I could not distinguish a good pancake from the NOT so good one but this one is just right for me. No hard feelings upon tasting.=P

My favorite syrup is the butter pecan. It has the right amount of sweetness compared to the old - fashioned.

Split Decision Breakfast (P325) - comes with 2 buttermilk pancakes

The Funny Face (P165) -  Smile for the choco pancakes with choco chips cos they're really good!The serving is good for 2-3 persons.

Take Home.

IHOP, Philippines

It is located at 9th Avenue, 30th St. BGC, Taguig

just beside California Pizza Kitchen and P.F. Chang

La Mesa Ecopark

We celebrated our Christmas at La Mesa Ecopark. What made it best was we're all present to rock this place.=)



Residents of Q.C. have their discount upon entrance, that's 20 pesos. And for the outsiders, 50 pesos.Walk ahead and you'll see a public pool.Mini stores are all over the place but I suggest you to bring your own "baons" because foods there are of limited choice and high priced.

Ecopark is the perfect place for nature tripping inside the metro. You can have your spot anywhere but I guess you'd be picky like we did..We didn't stopped walking until we found this rice terraces-like field.




As we opened Laisa's gifts for us!





We forgot to bring cards and more of anything for leisure so we took and took pictures (our addiction) and make fun of each other as we would always do.

having a picnic and talks would already consume you HOURS, and so it's better if you could come there a little earlier for other activities.

There you'll find a butterfly garden(20/ pax) that in any way I would never enter. But for those who appreciate butterflies, i guess you'll find a haven there.







Along the way going back to the main entrance, there's this long stairs which will lead you to a view of the dam. On the sides are filled with colorful flowers, and when you reach the top, it's not only breathtaking because you're running out of breath but because of the scenic view of the park from above.



Outside the park are adventures awaiting. Bikes for rents, boating which I guess is under the supervision of superferry(100 per hour regardless of the people who'd be in the boat), wall climbing(50 pesos for an attempt), horse riding,paintball and many more!







Visit there site for more infos and directions to the park
www.lamesaecopark.com