Finding and Enjoying the Hidden Q Bistro

I dunno how come that a chic and oozing-with-delectable-dishes place like Q Bistro haven't caught any foodies' eyes and palette yet? I mean, the place was like a mine of gold placed under our noses and yet when I checked online, I barely see any write up about it? Oh, come on, guys, don't tell me that a Php425.00 roast beef and salad buffet doesn't sound appealing? Hehehe!

Last week, on a surprisingly not-so-busy Friday noon time in Ortigas, I spent my lunch in this small and semi-private place called Q Bistro. Situated near Podium Mall, this swanky restaurant is owned and managed by lawyer-chef Ameera "Mia" Katigbak Capay, 32, who is also the chef of The Malayan Plaza Hotel, a condotel that's servicing guests of this highly-urbanized district.

Q Bistro is under the roof of The Malayan Plaza Hotel, which is a few steps from Podium and SM Megamall. And just like I said, the place is a quiet on a not-so-busy Street of Opal, opposite of Oakwood Premier Manila Hotel.

Finding this place isn't really hard, because once you reached The Malayan Plaza Hotel, guards there will lead you to this heavenly place ready to fill you hungry tummy at a very affordable price!

Affordable Dinner Meals by Figaro Coffee Company

During rainy season, one of the many employee problems, who spent most of his nights in the office, that I encounter was where to eat dinner. I'm a mid-shift worker, and during night, this is one of the many questions I have to resolve. Well, there are a lot of fast food chain around our area, but of course, there are nights that I wants something homey, something like a home-cooked meal, and to honest, it is hard to find those kind of meals if you are stuck in a place far from the mall area.

Thank goodness, my problem was answered deliciously last week when I found out that Figaro Coffee Company now offers delectable and really affordable complete Dinner Meals for everyone!

There are four appetizing dishes to choose from - the Chicken Rice Bake, the Tofu Steak Rice, which are already old-timers, and the new dishes - the Crusted Dory Fillet in Creamy Pesto Sauce and Rice Pilaf, and Pan-Seared Chicken Barbecue with Java Rice.

With its serving size, colors and aroma, I must say that my Php150.00 had already got it value. And when I got to taste them, well, it was just perfect for a rainy night!

Bacolod: Take Me Back to Calea!

After salivating over pictures and blog posts and pictures and blog posts of my friends who had a taste of these sumptuous cakes from Bacolod City, I finally had my own time to dig in to these sweet and delicious and enjoyed these fantastic Calea cakes! Wee!

From having a hearty lunch at Manokan Country and after buying some pasalubong at BongBong's, my superfriends and I spent some time visiting this sweetest place in Bacolod. I believe Calea has just been there for a few years, but travelers consider the place a must-visit now , and its cakes a must-have!

I never thought that they really have these wide selection, and to surprise us more, the prices were really that affordable! Compared to the other coffee shops I tried here in Manila, Calea offer not just enjoyable treats but also pocket-friendly delights too - something that Manila coffee shops must have.