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Showing posts with label tsokolate. Show all posts
Camiña Balay Nga Bato: Artisan Tsokolate Batirol Served in a Heritage Home Built in 1865 (Arevalo District Iloilo City)
Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines
Our visit to Camiña Balay Nga Bato is one of the most memorable Heritage Tours I've had.
And, of course, I bought some Chocolate Tablea.
We were then given some time to explore and take photos.
For our group photos, like the one we had on this creaky staircase, we asked the staff for asssitance.
And, for me that made the simple offering of Camiña Balay Nga Bato an authentic experience for cultural immersion.
We're so happy to support Camiña Balay Nga Bato as a National Museum-recognized important cultural property in 2015.
Curio Heritage Shop
So before proceeding to our intended agenda, we checked out the assortment of local products sold at the Curio Heritage Shop.
We were greeted by the staff who oriented us about their offerings.
Upon choosing a guided tour, we were escorted to a simple living room or sala to watch a 10-minute video tour about the place.
For our group photos, like the one we had on this creaky staircase, we asked the staff for asssitance.The second floor served as the dining area so there were a lot of wooden tables with rustic chairs.
For only 200 php, you can enjoy a two (2) rounds of their premium tsokolate de batirol served with a bowl of local biscuits. Just ring the bell for a refill! If you're lucky, they will even offer a complimentary third round.
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| ♥ Tsokolate de Batirol and Local Biscuits |
As we sipped on our Tsokolate de Batirol, nibbled on Local Biscuits, I felt a deep gratitude for the rare gift of slowness and presence as we were embraced by the cool breeze and homey ease. We could never enjoy such privilege in the bustle of Manila.
The Tsokolate de Batirol is so thick and rich that you can already feel the caffeine kick from a small cupfull. Thus, the two rounds is just enough! We even had to ask for a glass of water to help us finish it.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Camiña Balay Nga Bato is a must visit in Iloilo City. Yes, this is an encouraging invite to all of you to support one of the few heritage homes left in the Philippines! The experience is truly one of a kind and reasonably priced.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Camiña Balay Nga Bato Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | Menu |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Camiña Balay Nga Bato | |
| Business Address | 20 Osmeña Street, brgy Sta. Felomina Arevalo, Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Business Hours | 8am-6pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | N/A |
| Budget/Person | 200-500 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0947) 891-1467 |
| Other | Facebook Fan Page |
Cafe Via Mare has already engraved its heirloom Filipino dishes into our Filipino hearts and spirit. What I love about Via Mare is that it serves consistently good Filipino dishes for everyone including Pope John Paul II, First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos and her distinguished guests as well as you and me.
Now, as Via Mare celebrates it 40th birthday, I have been invited to a luncheonette to share with you some of its best sellers. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch, merienda and dinner, Via Mare has offerings that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Food
Mainit na Sabaw
The Pancit Molo is a big bowl good for 2-3. It is a heart and soulful soup with stuffed noodles filled with shrimp, chicken and pork. To add more savory goodness, there are also smokey bacon strips.
The Sinigang na Karne is our classic favorite tamarind based soup with a huge chunk of oh-so-soft cured beef. There are also veggies to add the delightful sweet flavors and a boost of vitamins.
Sari-Saring Kanin
The Calcag Rice is guaranteed to awaken all your taste sensors with the explosive umami essence from the sun-dried shrimps, bagoong and scrambled eggs. This is great with any viand.
The Tuyo Fried Rice is so good that rice alone will satisfy you. The rich salty goodness is so good that it will make you eat more!
As the name implies, the Fiesta is a staple of extravagance. Yes! It has loads of adobo bits, salted egg cubes and diced tomatoes so it is already a humble meal by itself.
Masagang Tanghalian
The Rellenong Bangus is stuffed milk fish. This is gloried by the savory and sweet tomato and onion sauce.
The Pinais na Alimasag is a crabmeat and coco meat omelet served presentably in a blue crab shell. The x factor of this dish is tbe coconut cream that gives it a mellifluous, fragrant and creamy consistency. It is served with the bagoong balayan rice that's wrapped in banana leaf.
An order of the Inasal na Manok comes with 4 skewers. The garlic-annato roast chicken is so bold that it really lingers in your mouth. The atchara is a great complement that refreshes the palette.
The Beef Kaldereta has a distinct thick and flavorful tomato sauce that makes you want to splurge all over your rice. The beef cube is tender and easy to chew. I appreciate every element of this dish even the olives, bell peppers and onions.
The Arroz Ala Cubana is ground beef cooked in sofrito with raisins and snow peas. It is served with fried egg and plaintain.
The Crispy Binagoongan is a popular favorite. The crispy pork bellies are sensationally crunchy so surely you'll go crunching away till the last bit.
Ensalada at Gulay
My personal healthy favorite is the Ensaladang Pako. The bunches of crisp fern leaves together with the salted egg and tomatoes plus the vinaigrette is a winner!
Sari-saring kakanin
The Guinataang Halo-Halo is a coconut cream dessert soup tinted with the color of its main ingredient: purple yam, taro and sweet potato. To add the mellow sweetness that we love, there's plaintain banana and jackfruit slices. And, I'm glad there's my favorite chewy rice dumpling ball too.
The Palitaw is poached rice patties with grated coconut and toasted sesame seeds. This is my type of chewy snack.
Grilled Pan De Sal
The Laguna Cheese is grilled pan de sal served hot off the grill and filled with Laguna's farmer-style white cheese.
I like to pair my Laguna Cheese with the Spanish Style Chocolate. This pair brings a delightful comfort to my soul.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Cafe Via Mare time-tested prestige can tell more than we could. So what's your favorite?
Now, as Via Mare celebrates it 40th birthday, I have been invited to a luncheonette to share with you some of its best sellers. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch, merienda and dinner, Via Mare has offerings that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Food
Mainit na Sabaw
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| ♥ Pancit Molo (195 php) |
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| ♥ Sinigang na Karne (365 php) |
Sari-Saring Kanin
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| Calcag Rice (155 php) |
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| ♥ Tuyo Fried Rice (155 php) |
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| Fiesta (195 php) |
Masagang Tanghalian
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| ♥ Rellenong Bangus (560 php) |
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| ♥ Pinais na Alimasag (380 php) |
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| ♥ Inasal na Manok (195 php) |
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| Beef Kaldereta (470 php) |
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| Arroz Ala Cubana (285 php) |
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| Crispy Binagoongan (325 php) |
Ensalada at Gulay
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| ♥ Ensaladang Pako (220 php) |
Sari-saring kakanin
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| Guinataang Halo-Halo (98 php) *sampler size |
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| Palitaw (55 php) *sampler size |
The Palitaw is poached rice patties with grated coconut and toasted sesame seeds. This is my type of chewy snack.
Grilled Pan De Sal
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| ♥ Laguna Cheese (155 php) and Spanish Style Chocolate (85 php) |
I like to pair my Laguna Cheese with the Spanish Style Chocolate. This pair brings a delightful comfort to my soul.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Cafe Via Mare time-tested prestige can tell more than we could. So what's your favorite?
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Cafe Via Mare Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | Altanghap | Sabaw | Kanin | Tanghalian | Tanghalian 2 | Ensalada | Gulay | Oyster | Pampalamig | Kakanin | At Iba Pa | |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Cafe Via Mare | |
| Business Address | EASTWOOD MALL Unit A215 Level 2, Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Bagumbayan, Quezon City (02) 709-3005 to 06 ROCKWELLG/F, Rockwell Center, Makati (02) 898-1306 | 890-5772 EDSA SHANGRILAG/F, Edsa Shangrila Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong (02) 631-1613 | 631-1933 GREENBELT 3 Shop 138 Greenbelt 3 Ayala Center, Makati City (02) 757-4020 | 757-4022 GREENBELT 1 Paseo de Roxas Makati City (02) 815-1918 THE LANDMARK - MAKATI 2F Landmark Dept. Store Ayala Center, Makati City (02) 817-9720 GREENHILLS PROMENADE The New Promenade Theatre Mall, Greenhills (02) 726-8931 UP Diliman Campus - GT Toyota Center GT Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Katipunan Road, corner Magsaysay St. UP Diliman, Quezon City (02) 441-1444 | 441-1555 TOMAS MORATO 190 Tomas Morato Ave. corner Sct. Gandia St., QC (Right beside Citibank) (02) 351-8724 | 416-1355 PANAY AVENUE 111 Panay Avenue Future Point Bldg. 3 (02) 990-5549 ST. LUKE'S GLOBAL G/F Medical Arts Bldg. St. Luke's Global Tel. No. 556-8982 ; 556-9071 |
| Business Hours | 10am-9pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 350-800 |
| Free WiFi | Yes |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
| Other | Facebook Fan Page |
Aristocrat Restaurant: Pinoy Merienda Time and My All Time Favorites (San Andres Malate Manila)
Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Whenever we don't have any home-cooked dishes at home, we would take out (before they delivered) or call for delivery.
Whenever we have to eat at an unconventional hour, we would go to Aristocrat.
Food
And, recently when craving for pinoy merienda, my friends and I also went to Aristocrat.
Merienda
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| Aristocrat Flying Saucer Adobo (100 php) |
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| Pospas De Gallina (120 php) |
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| ♥ Arroz Con Caldo (120 php) |
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| Tokwa't Baboy (145 php) |
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| Lumpiang Ubod Sariwa (90 php) |
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| ♥ Dinuguan with Puto and Cheese Roll (150 php + 60 php + 30 php) |
I have never met anyone who resist the super duo of Dinuguan and Puto. If you love the classic duo, I dare you to try Aristocrat's Cheese Roll with their Dinuguan. Promise! You'll feel like you've miss half of your life for this late discovery .
Noodles
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| ♥ Sotanghon Guisado (285 php) |
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| ♥ Pancit Luglog (190 php) |
I might as well share my all time favorites...
Soup & Salads
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| ♥ Sotanghon Soup (70 php) |
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| ♥ Sotanghon Soup (70 php) |
Aristocrat Classics
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| ♥ Boneless Chicken Barbecue (190 php) |
Beef
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| ♥ Kare-Kare (455 php) |
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| ♥ Torta De Los Reyes Big (460 php) |
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| ♥ Torta De Los Reye |
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| ♥ Lengua de Gato (240 php) |
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| Native Chocolate (60 php) |
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| ♥ Mango-Banana Shake (110 php) |
I don't think you really need my verdict on this! Aristocrat is time-tested by many already. See you there! =)
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Aristocrat Restaurant Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | Menu 1 | Menu 2 |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Aristocrat Restaurant | |
| Branches | ROXAS BLVD (Open 24/7) 432 San Andres Street, Malate, Manila (02) 524-7671 to 80 JUPITER (Open 24/7) 146 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air Village, Makati City (02) 895-0101 / 895-0725 ROBINSONS PLACE MANILA 4th Level, Pedro Gil Wing Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita, Manila (02) 523-3923 BANAWE 518 518 Banawe St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City (02) 708-9772 238 BANAWE 238 Banawe St. Brgy Manresa, Q.C. (02) 294-5750 / 0905-2968880 SM MANILA 4F, SM City Manila Concepcion cor. Arroceros & San Marcelino Sts., Manila (02) 521-60354 / 4804055 SM CITY SAN LAZARO 2F, SM City San Lazaro,F. Huertas cor A.H. Lacson Sts., Sta. Cruz, Manila (02) 786-2664 SM MALL OF ASIA Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia Central Business Park Bay Boulevard, Pasay City (02) 556-0332 SUBIC BAY Block 2 Lot 2 Maharlika Grounds, Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone (047) 252-3910 S&R Shaw Blvd S&R Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City (02) 631-3654 SM CITY DASMARIÑAS Upper Ground Floor, New Annex Wing SM City Dasmariñas, Cavite (046) 424 0000 SAN PABLO CITY Ultimart Shopping Plaza, M. Paulino St., San Pablo City, Laguna (049) 503-1987 |
| Business Hours | 24 hours or 10am-9pm (mall hours) |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 250-500 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
| Other | Website | Facebook Fan Page |
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