Around Manila with Jeff: April 2011

Friday, April 15, 2011

Sunday Stroll at Bonifacio High Street

Bonifacio High Street

Bonficio High Street is a good and refreshing alternative to the city's usual leisure places like malls. It has a lot of open spaces in which you can take leisurely walks while you check out the different shops and restaurants on the strip.

Shops in Bonifacio High Street

More Shops At Bonifacio High

Big Open Spaces at Bonifacio High

Recently, family sunday outings are being spent in Bonifacio High Street. Just two sundays ago, we tried out a restaurant there call The Stock Market. We enjoyed the food there although the prices were a little bit steep. My mom also bought in a "kakanin" which she bought just outside the church that morning. The "kakanin"did not mix well with the western theme of the restaurant hence, we felt some gaze from the foreign restaurant manager as we at the "kakanin" for desert. We actually didn't mind the gazing too much but said to ourselves that the manager could just be a little envious and could be wondering how the sticky desert we were enjoying tastes like :)

After lunch, the family would usually just take a stroll, enjoying the refreshing city air which we could not feel inside malls before. At half noon, we would just sit in one of the many coffee shops in the area, however, we frequent The Coffee Bean and Tealeaf probably just because it is located at the far end of the strip where we usually end our Sunday stroll.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf At Bonifacio High Street

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Chelsea at Serendra

Chelsea at the Serendra

Last night, my wife and I went to Serendra to try one of their popular restaurants there called Chelsea. Once we arrived at upscale Serendra, you can feel the refreshing atmosphere in the place. Inside Serendra is a beautiful setting for picture taking because of its ultra modern design.

Chelsea is my wife's favorite restaurant and coffee place. They serve both French and American food. They serve you bread with some fresh garlic cloves when you get seated. My wife and I shared the two main courses we ordered which was Grandma's Crispy Duck Confit with Mushroom Risotto and seafood pasta. The two dishes were prepared exquisitely and we both agreed that the food is simply delicious.

Grandma's Crispy Duck Confit and Mushroom Risotto

Seafood Pasta with big chunks of fish, shrimp and tahong

The duck leg and thigh was a big piece and my wife felt really full after the meal. For desert, she had her favorite cup of illy coffee. The coffee was served with chocnut. Yes, it's chocnut ! The sweet taste of chocnut capped out good dinner at Chelsea.

Illy brewed coffee served with chocnut

By the way, if you want to experience a beautiful stay in Serendra One condominium, a friend is renting out her special one bedroom place at the Serendra.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Passion at Maxims Tower - 50% off on Dimsum Dishes

Passion at Maxims Tower

Passion is the chinese restaurant located inside the luxurious Maxims Tower. Passion lets you experience the exquisite flavors of modern cantonese cuisine in its elegant dining hall.

The whole family went to Passion for a good Sunday lunch. They are currently offering a 50% off on Dim Sum dishes during lunchtime (11am - 2:30pm) - a most special treat !

Dim Sum Delights for Lunch

Elegant condiments table setup

After lunch, the family went for a stroll inside the 6 Star Maxims Tower. The swimming pool is very nice and modern with see thru glass panels. When people starts swimming inside the pool, you can actually see them like looking inside a big aquarium !