Showing posts with label chef sau del rosario. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chef sau del rosario. Show all posts
I first met Chef Sau Del Rosario during the Culinaria Campampangan at Corniche in Diamond Hotel. From then on I've been a fan. My mom also reads his recipes at Breakfast Magazine so Villa Cafe has long been on our wishlist.
A few months ago, we were in the area so we finally consummated our long time plan to dine there. It has adequate parking.
The place was white, modern and minimalistic. The seating capacity is very limited.
There were shelves with products. We bought the Dulong in Olive Oil. It was really good.
Food
Salads
We tried the Villa's Caesar Salad which is their version of our classic favorite salad. It was a medley of fresh greens, tomatoes, onions, tinapa flakes, salted egg and queso de bola producing a harmonious sweet, salty and zesty tones. We all felt gleeful for every bit of this.
Mains
This is not the dry Rellenung Bangus I've encountered in the past. The Villa's Rellenung Bangus is oh-so soft, tasty and silky! We loved this!
The Pastel de Lengua is a colorful dish with button mushrooms, chorizo sausages, lengua, red and green peppers and potatoes. The chewy, crunchy and mushy textures made this dish quite toothsome! It was also delightful to have its rich, bold, meaty flavors linger in the mouth.
Most of the members of my health-conscious family tend to stray from this sinful dish. But upon hearing our songs of praise for the Boneless Crispy Pata and its delicious kare-kare sauce, they also came to worship this!
Rice
The Tinapa and Pineapple Fried Rice is a mix of sweet, salty and tangy flavors. Its taste is subtle making it a great accompaniment for any viand.
The Adobo Garlic Fried Rice is quite tasty and fragrant with its garlicky essence that compliments the adobo sauce well.
Desserts
We initially ordered only one Lecheron which is leche flan fritters with vanilla ice cream. Upon first bite into its crisp wrap followed by the velvety custard, my mom quickly called the server for an another of this.
NOTE: This is a tribute post because we passed by it recently and it is closed down already. =(
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Villa Cafe is a legendary place for Kapampangan Cuisine. My family is rarely impressed with local cuisine and yet it won us over. Our dining experience here was remarkably memorable! The price is a bit steep but worth every peso for the quality delivered. The service is also great.
Food
Salads
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| ♥ Villa's Caesar Salad (375 php) |
Mains
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| ♥ Villa's Rellenung Bangus (450 php) |
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| Pastel de Lengua (525 php) |
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| ♥ Boneless Crispy Pata (675 php) |
Rice
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| ♥ Tinapa and Pineapple Fried Rice Sharing (250 php) |
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| Adobo Garlic Fried Rice Sharing (250 php) |
Desserts
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| ♥ Lecheron (275 php) |
NOTE: This is a tribute post because we passed by it recently and it is closed down already. =(
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Villa Cafe is a legendary place for Kapampangan Cuisine. My family is rarely impressed with local cuisine and yet it won us over. Our dining experience here was remarkably memorable! The price is a bit steep but worth every peso for the quality delivered. The service is also great.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Villa Cafe Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | Menu 1 | Menu 2 | Drinks | Drink List | |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Villa Cafe | |
| Business Address | 7427 Glory Bldg., Yakal St San Antonio, Makati City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 7am-10:30pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,500 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
| Contact | (02) 478-2659 |
| Other | Facebook Fan Page |
Diamond Hotel celebrates a grand Filipino Food Festival at Corniche (see previous entry) through its Culinaria Capampangan prepared by celebrity Chef Sau Del Rosario of Villa Cafe. Chef Sau is also the chef consultant of Toro Restaurant.
Genuine flavors of Pampanga, the culinary capital of the Philippines, will be offered for their lunch and dinner buffet from May 10 to 19, 2012. To add more excitement, you also get a chance to win round trip airline tickets for two to Bohol with accommodations. The Culinaria Capmpangan Food Festival is in partnership with Philippine Airlines and Crossover 105.1 and Avis Rent-A-Car.
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Culinaria Capampangan by Chef Sau
Corniche offers the same wide spread of buffet. But in addition, you can find labels indicating the Culinaria Capampangan dishes. Here are some of the offerings that I got to try. =D
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| Ceviche with Pomelo |
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| Adobo, Quesong Puti and Salted Egg |
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| Pancit Luglug with Condiments |
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| Whole Maya Maya Mayonesa |
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| US Sirloin Bistek with Shitake Confits |
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| Crispy Pata Kare-Kare with Steamed Local Vegetables |
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| Whole Baby Lechon with Stuffed Curried Rice (Biringhe) |
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| Pork Sisig, Foie Gras & Organic Egg |
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| Lamb Chops Kaldereta, Local Vegetable Ratatouille |
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| Ox-Tongue Cream of Mushrooms and Corn |
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| Pinakbet with Shrimp and Crispy Pata |
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| Aligue Fried Rice |
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| Tiboktibok, Brazo de Maiz, Halaya Ube, Pina and Mango and Halo Halo (clockwise from back left) |
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| Other Desserts |
This isn't part of the Culinaria Capampangan but they were just so irresistible. Don't ever miss the gelato! We tried all flavors and we loved them all. =D
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| What I Had |
Their salmon sashimi, maki, baked oysters and peking duck never fails to impress me.
To join the celebration, I took all the Culinaria Capampangan dishes I could find:
- Chicken Galatina Roulade - moist, tender and flavorful just how I prefer it
- Cerviche with Pomelo - our group loved this
- Fried Catfish Fillet with Buru (Fermented Rice) and Vegetables - a unique dish to try
- Adobo, Quesong Puti and Salted Egg - thin crust pizza with the right saltiness
- Corn Soup with Crabmeat - different from others I've tried
- Whole Baby Lechon with Stuff Curried Rice (Biringhe) - succulent meat and delicious curry
- Pork Sisig, Foie Gras & Organic Egg - most expensive sisig dish I've tried
- Pancit Luglug with Condiments - always something enjoyable to eat
- Lamb Chops Kalereta, Local Vegetable Ratatouille - delicious and tender lamb shanks
- Ox-Tongue Cream of Mushroom and Corn - my favorite for the night!
- Steamed Lapu-lapu with Ginger Soya Sesame Sauce - cooked perfectly with delicious sauce
- US Sirloin Bistek with Shitake Confits - tender meaty sirloin with tasty shitake mushrooms
- Crispy Kare-Kare with Steamed Local Vegetables - great-tasting with the superb bagoong
- Aligue Fried Rice - reminds me of Thai Bagoong rice but on the sweet side
- Brazo de Maiz - corn with some sort of root crop topped with meringue
- Halaya Ube, Pina and Mango - soft and smooth topped with pina, mango and cheese
- Tiboktibok - light and refrshing Carabao milk pudding
As you can see, every dish I tried were delightful. My companions and I surrendered to the wide spread buffet with great satisfaction so try Culinaria Capmpangan while you can.
| CulinariaCapampangan at Corniche Diamond Hotel | |
| Business Address | Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street Manila, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours |
Lunch: 11am-3pm
Dinner: 6pm-11pm
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| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 1,888++ |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact |
(02) 528-3000
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| Promo Period | Email: bizcenter@diamondhotel.com Facebook Fan Page | Website |
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We would never be who we are today if not for our beloved mother. From child birth until now, we are showered by their love and care. In our own little ways, we try as much as we can to show them how much we thank them. But, its only once a year that we could get an opportunity to celebrate "Mother's Day" with the rest of the world. It is the only time that they get along with our silly ideas without giving them an excuse to deem it impractical. So every year, my siblings and I would bring our mother to a fancy restaurant and shower her with presents.
Allow me to share with you Toro Restaurant and Bar's Mother's Day 4-Course Degustation that will surely delight your mother's warm and loving heart. Toro Restaurant and Bar combines distinct Japanese flavors with the simplicity and vibrance of Mexican spices. These dishes of innovation and creativity will surely excite your palate and give you a one of a kind experience. It's chandeliers and Kyoto Zen decor highlighted by a giant mural of a latina Geisha will surely grant you a memorable and dazzling experience.
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| Mother's Day 4-Course Degustation (1200 php) Kids below 13 years old Menu (600 php) |
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| Toro's Mother's Day 4-Course Degustation |
Soup
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| Sopa De Ostiones |
Salad
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| Cranberries and Bleu Cheese Salad |
Maki
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| Scallop Maki |
Main Dish
For the main dish, you can choose between the Pescado in Verde and Ribeye Teppanyaki.
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| Pescado in Verde |
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| Ribeye Teppanyaki |
It is very difficult to decide which main dish option to choose but during our meal, the Pescado in Verde definitely captured our hearts.
The roseate Beringer White Zinfadel Wine holds a pleasing characteristic similar to a mother: sweet and fruity. The dessert shot of Snicker Doodle is similar to an Irish cream with real snickers chocolate bits. It is a sweet and delightful way to end the a fulfilling meal.
The Mother's Day 4-Course Degustation promo only runs from May 1 to 31, 2012 so you definitely can't miss this chance.
See More Posts About Toro Restaurant and Bar's Mother's Day 4-Course Degustation
Toro Restaurant & Bar: 4-Course Mother's Day Degustation
Toro Restaurant and Bar- A Mother's Day Special: 4-Course Degustation Menu
| Toro Restaurant and Bar | |
| Business Address |
One McKinley Place
4th Ave. cor. 25th St.,
Taguig, Bonifacio Global City
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| Business Hours | Lunch: 12pm-3pm Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 6pm-12am Fri-Sun: 6pm-2am |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 600-1,200 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (02) 846-9681 |
| Other | Facebook Fan Page |
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