My family has taught me that life is all about giving and sharing.  And, I would attribute my happiness and success because of such lesson.  I'm so glad Stoned Steaks is also established based on that concept.


The owners Dick and Mars Balajadia said that they wanted to make a steak experience that's affordable, fun and good for sharing.


This is just an addition to the spouses' many business ventures such as: Savour Manila Food Park, Diore Salon, Mir Wellness Spa, Mines View Park Hotel, 55 Events Place and The 3rd Fitness Lab. 


Food

♥ Complimentary Bread Basket

You wouldn't mind the wait because they serve a really good Complimentary Bread Basket.

Starters

Soup of the Day (130 php)

For an affordable, I also recommend having its Soup of the Day for a more wholesome experience.

♥ Oyster Rockefeller (260 php)

Truffle Parmesan Fries (190 php)

Steak Angus

♥ Wagyu Ribeye Grade 4 (2,950 php)

   Sauces

♥ Bleu Cheese, ♥Mustard, Peppercorn, ♥ Mushroom, Red Wine, Chimichurri

You can choose two sauces per steak.   I love the bleu cheese and mushroom the most!
Pasta

Spaghetti Wagyu Meatballs (470 php)

Surf and Turf

♥ Stoners Fresh Catch (1,350 php)

Aside from its steaks, they offer fresh seafood too!

Sides

♥ Steak Fried Rice (130 php)

♥ Kimchi Fried Rice (110 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Stoned Steaks will definitely satisfy your steak craving.  The food quality including preparation is worth every peso.  They also have promos like Steak All You Can and Half Off on Thursdays!

It has been months since I opted to work in Quezon City.  And, I have not adjusted to the long travel.  Some nights, I just feel like I wanted to chill first so I passed by Oh My Chimaek. 

I think one thing that is hindering this place from being popular is the confusing name.  As you can see the signage says, Oh My Bar and Grill.

But once I got up, it says Oh My Chicken and Beer.  But, their social media account says Oh My Chimaek.

 So anyway, it has a very cozy vibe.  

Food

When I chill, I eat so let's get on with the food.

Appetizers

Cheesy Bacon Roll (200 php)

The Cheesy Bacon Roll is an innovative take of bacon omelette with wraps. 

Beef Crunch Wrap (200 php)

I prefer the Beef Crunch Wrap more.

Kimchi Nachos (200 php)

If you want to take your time or have some finger food for sharing, I recommend the Kimchi Nachos.  I'd prefer this with more kimchi though.


Chicken

♥ Gangjang Chicken (320 php)

As their name Oh My Chimaek implies, their specialty is Korean Fried Chicken.  The Gangjang Chicken is addictively good!  They soy sesame blend is right on the Filipino palette.  The skin is crisp to perfection.  And, the chicken meat is moist and succulent too.

♥ Yangyeom Chicken (320 php)

The Yangyeom Chicken with mild spiciness is so good too!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
You'll definitely say Oh My Chimaek once you try their chicken (best with their flavoured beer!).  A bit pricey but good for sharing!

A home-grown Filipino concept from Baguio City, Don Henrico's Pizza, Pasta and More has been around for more than two decades with various branches within Metro Manila and Baguio City.

To be honest, I can barely recall the last time I dined at Don Henrico's.  I vaguely remember it was a family celebration where we availed of its Eat All You Can Promo.


So it is a good time to revisit and check them out again!



Food

Appetizers

♥ Petite Mozzarella Sticks (220 php)

Starting with the cheesy and gooey Petite Mozzarella Sticks.

♥ Petite Mozzarella Sticks (220 php)

Paired with their Marinara Sauce, the Petite Mozzarella Sticks is perfect!

Salad

♥ Summer Salad (310 php for share)

♥ Oriental Chicken (260 php for share)

♥ Chili Garlic Shrimp Pasta in Olive Oil (340 php for share)

The Chili Garlic Shrimp Pasta in Olive Oil is my favorite among their pasta.  The generous toppings plus garlicky oil-bsed sauce is really captivating.

Tutto De Mare Pasta (350 for share)

I'm usually in favor of tomato-based pasta because I like its tanginess.  The Tutto De Mare Pasta's blend is a balance between sweet and tangy.

Crab Fetuccini (340 php)

The Crab Fetuccini is quite interesting.  Filipinos love crab fat!  And, this is one delicious treat for us!


Pizza

Four Cheese Pizza (610 php 14 inch)

The Four Cheese Pizza is the best choice for cheese lovers.  It's very rich in cheese flavor but not too salty because of their delectable bechamel sauce.

Seafood Romano Pizza (610 php 14 inch)

The Seafood Romano Pizza is like the pizza counterpart of the Chili Garlic Shrimp Pasta in Olive Oil.  If I had to pick just one, I'd prefer the latter.

Supreme Pizza (650 php 14 inch)

I don't know why but the Supreme Pizza is my last choice for pizza...

♥ Bacon Cheeseburger

Surprisingly, this healthy looking Bacon Cheeseburger is what wowed me!  Their Filipino-style soft dough bread-like crust goes really well with the bacon, ground beef patty and veggies.

Last month, I was invited to partake on the Grand Opening Celebration of Elements Hall at Rallos.  I was expecting it to be just another food park but happy to find it was not!


Although I visit food parks,  don't visit them during the day because of the heat and humidity of our summers. So I was happy to see that Elements Hall at Rallos is a building full of food joints. 


Think of it as an air-conditioned mall but purely for food!  The second floor has standalone restaurants like the Red Pineapple and Twa Pak To and a food court called Picnic Grounds.


Red Pineapple



The Red Pineapple serves dimsum treats at affordable price.  I highly recommend their Taipao.

Twa Pak To

Another Chinese food choice is Twa Pak To.  I will surely try it if I have a chance to pass by Elements again.

Picnic Grounds

Clucky's

Clucky's

Fun fact!  Coincidentally, I have encountered Clucky's 6 years before.  That was a long time ago when my sister used to have study medicine and work at Medical City as part of her curriculum.  Now, my sister is already a doctor.  We loved Clucky's so I'm so glad that Clucky's has made a comeback after all these years.

Kimchi Rice

Pair their chicken and Kimchi Rice and you'll surely enjoy it!


Gelato Lab
Yearning for gelato as a refreshing treat or post-meal dessert?  Gelato Lab is your next stop.

They have take out pints.


Or, in scoops.  


18 Days Coffee Roaster
Looking for quality coffee?  18 Day Coffee Roasters will exceed your expectations with their wide-range of locally-sourced coffee beans.


Bibi-Waf
Bibi-Waf has a creative take on its savory and dessert waffles.


Ground Floor

Nina's Sweet Delicacies
Coming all the way from Bulacan is Nina's Sweet Delicacies.  It is a sister-company of Eurobake.  According to the staffs, Nina's is actually the name of their daughter.


They offer free taste of their famous Inipit.

 Actually, the Inipit is a new discovery for me.  This is what Bulacan is famed for.  It's a light chiffon sandwich with a sweet and creamy custard in between.


Eurobake is also famous for their Malolos Ensaymada.  I have now marked this as a perfect potluck contribution.

There are more shops in store so check Elements Hall at Rallos soon.

Elements Hall 
No. 27 Scout Rallos, near corner Scout Tobias,
Quezon City, Metro Manila