Hanoi

Today, I had lunch with Winston at Hanoi Vietnamese Restaurant. We only paid PhP37 all thanks to the PhP1,000 gift certificate we won.

Hanoi Shrimp and Pomelo Salad
Pomelo Salad

We ordered the Pomelo Salad for appetizer.

For our main course, we ordered Bo Luc Lac and Chicken Curry.

Hanoi Bo Luc Lac
Bo Luc Lac

My favorite dish of the day is Bo Luc Lac. It is Sirloin Beef with Tomatoes. The beef was tender and very flavorful. And the tomatoes were juicy and not overcooked.

The Chicken Curry has a mild curry taste, not spicy at all.

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Christmas at Lachi’s

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I’ve written more than enough about Lachi’s. Everybody knows it’s my favorite place in Davao City. Last night, I’ve had the pleasure of being treated to free dinner there by the proprietor, Mike and Melvin Aviles.

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Let me share with you the photos of my wonderful free Christmas dinner there with some of my friends. For main course, we had Grilled Porkchop, Lechon Kawali, Stuffed Chicken with Pineapple Sauce, Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs, Laing, and Pork Marinara. For those new to the Lachi’s I recommend the Unforgettable Pork Ribs, and the Laing.

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Red Moon Chinese Cuisine and Delicacies

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Oyster Omelette and Kiampong Rice

Last Saturday, I had dinner with some of The Usual Suspects and our special guest Ms. Aileen Apolo. Kuya Andrew, Migs, Aileen, and I went to the newly opened Red Moon Chinese Cuisine and Delicacies restaurant to have late dinner.

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Sweet and Sour Pork

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Picobello’s Pizzas

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If it’s pizza you want, don’t even think about it… head on over to Picobello’s. And for good measure go there sometime between 2 pm and 5 pm. Why you ask? That’s the time of the day they have their special buy 1, take 1 pizza promo. That is why it’s our family’s favorite place for special occassions.

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