Two Popular Affordable Eats In Eastwood

deep fried bacon wrapped burger

There's two food joints in Eastwood City that are constantly being frequented by people working in the area, mostly by call center agents like me. And the food joints that I'm referring to are Zark's Burgers and Kanto Freestyle Breakfast. The popularity of the two are based on affordability while also taking into consideration the amount of food offered. Making sure that you're really getting what you paid for. 

Remembering Good Meals Eaten In A Not Too Distant Past

juicy lucy burger at 2nd's

Good meals should always be remembered with reverence, I'd say. Don't worry, I'll try to make this list a short as possible and will try to cut the needless babble so as not to bore you, I hope. =)

Of Pink Hamburger, Carbonara For Adults & A Big Ass Macaron

desserts at The Cake Club

From the moment that I step inside this restaurant and settled on a table in one corner, a feeling of unrestrained glee envelops me. Who couldn't possibly help to feel that way especially when all the finest desserts and sweets were all at your fingertips? Just ask and the server will give to you in a jiffy. And you might ask where could this be? The restaurant I'm referring to is The Cake Club by The Diamond Hotel and is currently one of the string of restaurants that occupies the very upscale Bonifacio High Street Central.

Burger Utopia

food at Burger Bar

It all started with a burger order that I had at Jollibee. Their trademark Champ burger. To think I'm not all too crazy with it since I'm not into burgers on this side sweet. But something in me tick the moment I bite into it. A craving was awakened. A longing for a good sized burger, thick and juicy. Goodness amplified even more with the addition of cheese, lettuce and all the necessary trimmings. It's that kind of craving that could never be abated until I get what I want.

Anchors Away, Army Navy!

Libertea, Freedom Fries & Starving Sailor

There's no doubt that Army Navy Burger & Burrito is the most popular fastfood chain in the metro today. It's the current "it" burger place, evident with a number of its stores that sprouted on strategic geographical locations last year. Most of my friends prefer Army Navy as their go to place whenever they crave for a good sized burger, partnered of course with some Freedom Fries and Libertea. But Army Navy offers more than just burgers, fries and their famous iced tea.

Feel The New York Vibe At The Heart Of Ortigas

chili chicken burger at Borough

Soft, muted lighting. Earth tone colors. A restaurant that's very masculine in appearance with a very laid back vibe but the ladies were not put off with a dash of floral accents thrown into the picture. They said Borough tries to imbibe the look and feel of a typical New York diner. I'm wont to believe that even if I haven't been to New York. So, imagine my profound excitement when I finally set foot here together with my friends, Pam and Harris, to try out what they call "New York comfort food".

Of Burgers, Floats & Milkshakes

my order at Charlie's Grind & Grill

I was first introduced to Charlie's Grind & Grill by my friend and former colleague Grace when me and my other friends (Ofie and Livy) were searching for a good hang out place that offers good burgers. I'm still not that versed with where the good grubs are at that time. She very much recommended the Black Angus Beef Burger of Charlie's saying it's the best burger she had thus far. She also told us it could be quite of a stretch to finish this burger because it was big. 'It's so big it's good enough to share,' I remembered her saying. That really pumped us up and went straight to Charlie's in Ronac Art Center Building right after our work shift.

FACE OFF: Burger Streak-From Beef, 'Shrooms & Chicken Burgers

My Baconator meal at Wendy's

If there is such a law that it is a crime to have a deep sense of affection towards hamburgers and in eating it exorbitantly then I would be guilty as charged. I'm all crazy about hamburgers. The best that I've tried, at least the ones on top of my head, were those hamburgers at D'Amburger Gastropub and Lusso. While for the most part, I enjoyed most of my hamburger experiences, there were those that doesn't really fit the bill. Most notably the flame broiled burgers that I've tried at a burger joint in SM North Edsa. I'm not going to yakety yak about the food that I tried at this burger joint. I still feel a little cringe seeping through me when I tried to remember it. All I could share to you was that the hamburger tasted so bad I avowed not to go back to that burger joint ever.

The Cheesiest Burger This Side Of Town

hamburger oozing with cheese @ D'Amburger

I initially wanted to try a different restaurant when I went here in Gilmore. I'm actually eyeing the Mexican restaurant named Hermanos Tacos Shop but I missed it. Only when I'm about to set off for home after I gobbled a good sized burger and forked two dainty looking cupcakes in Greenhills Town Center when I saw the said resto. It's just right beside Arny Dading's Peachy-Peachy. It seemed like an invisible hand slapped me on my cheek upon seeing it. And I asked myself, "How could I miss it in the first place?" Oh, well! At least I know where to find it the next time I come here.

The Best Project Ever

burger, fries & milkshake

Maginhawa Street in Quezon City is a long stretch lined with food places and restaurants on both sides. Unlike Katipunan Ave., Maginhawa Street is more relax due to the fact that its not in the middle of the highway but inside a village (Teacher's Village). However, when I went to Teacher's Village, I was really looking for Pino restaurant. I thought at first its right along Maginhawa Street. I belatedly realized Pino restaurant is located on Malingap Street, an offshoot branch of Maginhawa Street which served as the main street. To cut the story short, I got lost along the way, I even walked as far as where Delish is located. What only stopped me on my way were barking stray dogs that came out of nowhere. There's two of them. Or is it three? Can't remember anymore. They seem to be in a playful mood and I don't want to mess with any of them. As you can see, I do have fear of dogs. Most especially stray dogs, being chased by them quite a few times during my younger days.

Bizu Bliss (And My Failed Attempt To Get The Heart-Shaped French Gateaux)

fish burger

It was Valentines Day. (Yeah, I know you would say its already March. But, hey! I still remember what transpired on that day loud and clear in my head. So, please spare me some leeway to tell you my story.) My sole purpose on coming to Bizu (Greenhills branch) was to try the Valentine cake offerings of this patisserie namely Romance and Allure. I braced heavy traffic and sweltering heat, holding on to the goodness that awaits and visions of velvety smooth dark chocolate ganache filled with strawberries or the sugar-free gianduja chocolate, hazelnut praline mousse with a twist of Dominique truffle. All assembled on heart shaped cakes as whimsical maybe as one would find in Wonderland, Oz or Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. 

Good Times Really Roll in Johnny Rockets

johnny rockets' hamburger & milkshake

This much-hyped American burger place was definitely the "it" place to dine when Johnny Rockets opened its first branch in the Philippines (apparently, its their very first in Asia) in Eastwood Mall around two years ago. It's main "attraction", so to speak, was their servers, including the managers (sometimes the guard, as well!) would suddenly dance in the middle of the diner once Donna Summers started belting her classic song Last Dance! from the jukebox. A quite fresh, interesting concept for a burger place at that time.

Burgoo: A Case Of Hit & Miss

food at burgoo

I haven't been to Burgoo, although I've been raring to dine here for the longest time. What stopping me, though are the feedbacks I received from friends. One said the prices here are exceptionally high, and another friend said the food here tasted quite bland and not that flavorful as compared to Asian cuisine, which she said were common characteristics to a typical American food. I'd say that would depend on the restaurant or food establishment. I've been to some restos that serve really good American dishes, flavors that explodes in your mouth that thinking about them just makes my mouth water. First that comes to my mind would be the Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta and Baby Back Ribs with peppered French Fries (to die for!) I tried in T.G.I. Friday's. Might visit their newly opened flagship store near my area one of these days *wink*.

Better Butter Makes Better Batter @ Butter Diner

Butter Diner-Walled Cartoon Mural2

Its been quite a while since I was last been in Cubao, approximately around a year ago if I'm not mistaken when my friend Karen Anne and I dined in Italianni's in Gateway Mall. I was eyeing to try Gaita Fores' Cafe Bola back then but we ended up dining in this uber-popular (and exorbitantly expensive) Italian resto.