Back to the 50's at District 50

Last night I had a chance to finally dine at District 50. It is a new restaurant at J Centre Mall and the theme is a 50's inspired restaurant. The ambiance kinda reminded me of TGIF but with one huge difference. They have an old Beetle Volkswagen inside the restaurant for a table of two. I really liked the concept since it really stands out among the other restaurants I've dined in.

Although this wasn't the first time I visited the place, this was the first time I dined their. I only ordered drinks on my first visit and I didn't get the chance to try out their dishes. After browsing their menu we decided to order the Pork Stir Fry, Creamy Pesto Pasta and Cream Dory with Pesto and Pea. I was almost tempted to order the baby back ribs but I had to control myself since I am trying to lose weight right now.hehehe

Everything Yummy Food + Love

Last week my Dad asked me about a restaurant at Talamban and if I tried dining there. He told me he read an article at Sunstar about a new restaurant which specialized on tasty ribs. After reading the article on the newspaper, I was intrigued about this restaurant and scheduled my next food trip there.

The other night I had the chance to finally visit the place. After a very hectic new year, I hadn't got the chance to explore new restaurants. When I arrive at Piazza Elesia at Talamban I was astonished to find there were various restaurants and cafes there. It was hard to spot the place since I went there during the evening and their signage had no lighting. We parked the car and roamed around the Piazza and eventually found the place.

Winner For The Dong Juan Cheese Burger Contest

Based on the Random number generator the winner for the Dong Juan Cheese Burger contest last month is Miss Presa Mae Olayvar. Congratulations and Happy New Year!

Simply J's simply fantastic dining experience

Ever since I read a review about Simply J's from Babe for Food, I have been trying to find find ways to dine there. On our first attempt we weren't able to locate the place, so we ended up dining at Charcoal grill since we were already famished. We eventually found the Simply J's while heading home and thus my second attempt was a week after. I was with a couple of friends and when we arrived there only to find out that the place was already full. There was only one vacant table for two and we were a group of seven, so we decided to dine at Cul-de-sac instead. My third attempt was last night. Finally! After three attempt I got the chance to dine there!hehehe

First thing you'll notice about Simply J's is the ambiance. The chandelier, wooden furniture, paintings, picket fence and  large fixed windows add to its uniqueness. The use of warm lighting from the chandeliers and lamps create a perfect ambiance for a restaurant. Since warm lighting enhances the how you perceive your food this is definitely important in a restaurant.

The service there was great. Even though they were still full, the waiter immediately entertained us, presented us with the menu and got our order. One thing noticeable on there menu was the absence of photos of their various dishes. Although they provided a good description of the dishes they offered, it would have been great if they placed some photos of their best sellers in order for their customers to be visually stimulated with the choices of food they offered. The photo on the menu would have been great since their dishes were very pleasing to the eyes.

Anya's Place - Studio + decor + bistro

A couple of weeks ago I was exploring new dining spots in the city. After my last food exploration at Cadi Shack Diner,  I happened to pass by this intriguing restaurant at the same area. So last week I decided to go back and visit Anya's place and see what they had to offer.

When I arrived at Anya's Place I was surprised to see that we were the only ones there, maybe it was because it was during the week days. My initial impression was it was a bar and probably didn't have good food. The tables and chair in front and the videoke room only strengthened my initial impression.

Upon entering the establishment the waiter entertained us immediately and showed us the menu. Unlike the exterior, the interior had a different atmosphere. The fabric covered walls, wood flooring and wood furniture gave the interior a homey feel to it. The place had its own unique ambiance, although I wouldn't compare it to the interior of other expensive restaurant, for its price range the ambiance of the place is good.