Boholano Cuisine at Amorita Resort's Saffron Restaurant

While I really absolutely had fun and enjoyed my Bohol Country-side Tour and my fantastic Garden Villa accommodation, care of Amorita Resort in Panglao Island Bohol, my main purpose that night was to try and taste the signature Boholano Cuisine prepared by Amorita's Saffron Restaurant.



If I am to summarize the food experience and the taste in a word, it would be gingery. Bohol’s cuisine is characterized by the use of a lot of ginger, lemongrass and a turmeric. So here's what Amorita's Saffron Restaurant made for me that evening. Let's start the food adventure!

MJ's Cafe Bar's Grilled Thin Pizza

I found out about MJ's Cafe Bar through Lost Tsinelas, when he accidentally met the ones who run the restaurant in Thailand recently. When they got back, he asked me if I wanted to try this pizza place near the office. We tried it out, and I fell instantly in love with their grilled thin pizza offerings, among others.

MJ's Cafe Bar, located along Roxas Boulevard (between Remedios St. and Pedro Gil St.), prides itself to have "Manila's Best Hand-Rolled Thin Pizza." I would have to agree that it is better than most of the pizza places which offer thin crust pizza, because not only does it have a good enough dough, but also it does offer alternative Pinoy pizza flavors, which will surely win your taste buds.

Hand-rolled Grilled Thin Pizza - 12-inch irresistible flavors of hand-rolled thin crust pizza, grilled perfectly to a crisp crust. Among the MJ's Signature Flavors, my favorite would be the Bistek Pizza, then the Tinapa and Red Egg Pizza, then the Sisig Pizza. Which one's your favorite?

Bistek Pizza (Php 300) - Ground beef marinated overnight in MJ's special bistek mix, cooked and topped on their very own hand-rolled thin pizza dough. Those who love Tagalog Bistek will surely love this pizza even more. :)



Tinapa and Red Egg Pizza (Php 260) - Pizza for breakfast? Now possible and made even more exciting with this all-Filipino pizza, topped with tinapa (salted fish) flakes, tomatoes, and reg egg.

Sisig Pizza (Php 335) - MJ's signature pizza and a bestseller. A Filipino favorite transformed into the loved pizza, with the original sisig recipe that everyone enjoys.



MJ's Cafe Bar also offers The Classics, the pizza favorites and well sought after flavors. There are choices for everyone, even the vegetarians, cheese lovers, etc. Other pizza flavors include: Hawaiian Surprise (Php 235), Neopolitan (Php 260) and the New York Special (Php 285).

Veggie Splurge (Php 210) - Grilled thin pizza preferred by vegetarians and the health-conscious. With fresh slices of eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes, topped with mozzarella cheese.



Cheesy Garlic (Php 230) - An all-time favorite and a real classic! This pizza comes with fresh bits of garlic topped with mozzarella cheese.

Besides the pizza offerings, MJ's Cafe Bar also offers original Filipino flair, with favorites such as the Crispy Pata (Php 450), marinated using a special mix of spices and seasoning and then deep-fried. This dish is really huge and worth it especially if you're eating with family and friends. They also have other Filipino favorites such as grilled tender barbecues, liempo, tuna belly, sizzling sisig, sinigang, etc.



Starting November 11, 2011 up to December 31, 2011, MJ's Cafe Bar will have Pasko Pinoy, Pizza Pinoy, wherein when you buy 1 of MJ's Signature Flavor thin crust pizza (Sisig Pizza, Tinapa & Red Egg Pizza or Bistek Pizza), you get 1 of the same FREE! This is valid for dine-in, take home and deliveries.

MJ's Cafe Bar
Baypark, Roxas Blvd. Service Road
Malate, Manila City
+632-4754163
http://www.mjcafe.ph/
Delivery: Within a 2 km radius, with Php 40 fixed delivery charge.

Muruve by Pino at Ortigas Home Depot

Muruve by Pino recently had its press launch, where members of the media were treated to a Tapas Buffet by part-owner and Chef Ed Bugia, and wine-pairing and appreciation by William Siapno. I brought my best friend, who recently opened his blog at Lost Tsinelas, to attended the event with me.


Chef Ed Bugia, PJ and Star, the brains behind Pino Bar and Restaurant in Teachers Village, Quezon City teamed up with Muruve Bistro and Wine Cellar to give it a new package and boost and push for a place where people can drink good good wine paired with good food.


PinoResto Bar's Executive Chef Edward Bugia beefs up Muruve by Pino's menu with his trademark Pinoy-style fusion cuisine, particularly Spanish-inspired fares. House favorites, which are also available in Pino, include the Longganisa ang Pagnet Paella, Kaldereta, and the Kare-Kareng Bagnet, among others.


Muruve by Pino also boasts of a wide array of Spanish, Australian, Chilean, Italian and other European red, white and sparkling wines at very affordable prices. Alongside with the great variety of wines, they have "Summer Wine Buffet," a wine-all-you-can-drink selection from Mondays to Sundays, 7-9pm for only Php 500 per person. Promo is good until the end of June 2010.

Old Vine Grille and Kuse Al Fresco Dining

Old Vine Grille and Kuse, located at the new The Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill the Fort invited bloggers to sample their food and to promote their 30% off if you dine in the Al Fresco area of the restaurant. This runs from Monday to Sunday which starts at 9 pm onwards. For inquiries call: 8364966 and 8364969. They have good food, good wines and beers. What more can you ask for? :)

Marinated Salmon and Tuna Tataki, Gambas Ala Jillo, Hot and Spicy Dynamite Roll

All Time Favorite Crispy Pata, Sizzling Sisig, Fried Calamares, Tokwa't Baboy, Mini Okoy with Visayan Sauce