 | About Me | May 24, 2007 |
A conglomeration of food lovers, chavacanos, and friends. Most of us are in Manila, and most of us meet, typically, on a Sunday, to eat and bond over food. The typical bingchav is not typical. We all come from different backgrounds, educational attainments, have our foibles and antics, and ultimately share our lives with people we care about. Meet us, break bread with us, live life with us. Food is our common ground, a universal experience - James Beard http://bingchavers.blogspot.com/
|  | Home made jams. Yes. HOME MADE JAMS.
Very few commodities are "home made" nowadays and I truly take my hat off to entrepreneurs like Piere & Andrea of The Fruit Garden, who made it their mission to offer the pinoy consumers with an ALL NATURAL and HIGH QUALITY food product with a French twist.
With a wide variety of fruit jams to choose from, my personal favorite is the Strawberry Mint. It is absolutely perfect with Ginang Bukid's freshly baked Almond buns.
The jam come in two sizes and are great gift ideas or souvenirs for special occasions. A chic box of 6 assorted jams retail for P350.00.
Please be advised that a rebate of P5.00 is given for every empty bottle returned for recycling.
The Fruit Garden
Sundays at The Legaspi Market
Legaspi Park
Legaspi Village
Makati City
http://www.thefruitgarden.net/
pierre@thefruitgarden.net
andrea@thefruitgarden.net
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 9.5/10
value for money - 9.5/10
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For many months, this was my secret place. But I also wanted to share this great find amongst my friends. So today, I decided to bring them to the top and "WOW' did they marvel at the sight, which gave them a good 360 degree view of Makati.
Building Makati Avenue Makati City
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 BOOM BOOM BOOM !!! Let's make 2010 a damn good year for you and me! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
 Celebrate the Flavors!
IFEX Philippines International Food Exhibit
15 - 17 May 2009 SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City Philippines
 | Rehman | Apr 3, '09 10:03 AM
for everyone |
| | 3 April 2009
Rehman
Persian Grill & Restaurant
#20 Jupiter Street
Barangay Bel-Air
Makati City
Tel: (02) 7109656
Business Hours: M-Th: 10AM - 12MN
F-Sat: 10AM - 1AM
Sun : 11AM - 11PM
Never judge a book by its cover.
This was a lesson learned after dining at Rehman, a Persian restaurant specializing in Indian, Arabic, and Pakistani cuisine.
I can't be blamed for having pre-judged the place, when not a single diner was in sight. This, I have witness, for the nth time. Had not my good friend, Dan, insisted on Rehman, I would not have discovered the fantastic exotic food cooked by the affable proprietress herself, Mrs. Zubaida Butt.
One sip of the sweet Lassi was enough to appease my hunger. But all hell broke loose, when the samosas and the biryanis were brought to the table. Dipped with Rehman's sweet sauce, the vegetable samosas tasted heavenly. While the spicy biryani mixed with garlic sauce was beyond words. It was, by far, the best biryani I've ever had. Better than the other establishment serving the same cuisine.
Rehman is one of those few surprises that will definitely delight your taste buds.
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 9.5/10
place - 8/10
service - 8/10
value for money - 9.5/10
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| | 31 January 2009
kanin club
Paseo de Sta. Rosa
Sta. Rosa, Cavite
(049) 5440332
The kanin (rice) club is a Filipino restaurant serving a wide variety of regional food. A must try dish is the Seafood Kare-Kare. The Seafood Sinigang Soup and the Puso ng Saging ( Banana's Heart ) entree was,also, a hit.
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 8/10
place - 8/10
service - 7.5/10
value for money - 8/10
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Hello Bingchavers! Read Anthony Bourdain's blog on the Philippine Pork. http://anthony-bourdain-blog.travelchannel.com/read/hierarchy-of-pork Enjoy reading & Mabuhay!
| | 31 January 2009
New Bombay
Authentic Indian Cuisine
Ground Floor
Sagittarius Building
H.V. dela Costa Street
Salcedo Village
(opposite Somerset)
Makati City
Tel: (02) 819-2892
Years ago, we went to the New Bombay, upon the suggestion of one Bingchaver. The food did not appeal to me nor did it excite my taste buds. But this time around, the food was palatable. Maybe because I was famished. Nevertheless, it is, by far, one of the better Indian eatery I have ever been to in Manila. The Basmati Rice is a staple and a must try. I had my Mutton Biryani and Rose Lassi drink. Heavenly!
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 8.5/10
place - 7.5/10
service - 7.5/10
value for money - 8.5/10
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| F | Feb 5, '09 11:45 AM
for everyone |
| | 30 January 2009
F word
Ground Floor
109 F&M Lopez Building
Carlos Palanca Street
Legaspi Village
Makati City
Tel: (02) 813-0475
Hours: Mon - Fri @ 12:00NN - 1:00AM
Sat @ 6:00PM - 1:00AM
htttp: fwordresto.multiply.com
What's in the "F" word? It could mean profanity, fun, fame, or fortune. But for the uncanny cafe cum gallery, it is all of the above. The F Word serves Pinoy fusion cuisine. Barely a year old, F has a considerable yuppie following and is packed during the weekends. Craving for desserts, F has it all with style.
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 8/10
place - 8/10
service - 8/10
value for money - 8/10
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| | 30 January 2009
La Grotta Cucina Italiana
AETNA Building
V.A. Rufino Street
Legaspi Village
Makati City
Tel: 894-1320, 817-3306
Open: Monday to Friday @ 11:00AM - 10:30PM;
Saturday @ 11:00AM to 2:30PM, 5:30PM to 11:00PM
La Grotta Cucina Italiana is one fine restaurant that is worth the weekend traffic. If not for the lighted sign outside the building. one might pass it by without ever knowing that it is an eating place. Their Risottos are so GOOD, especially the Quattro Formaggio (4 Cheeses). The soups are equally good, as well.
For quiet evenings and great Italian meals, La Grotto is the place for you.
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 8.5/10
place - 8.5/10
service - 8.5/10
value for money - 8.5/10
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| Zenses | Feb 5, '09 10:30 AM
for everyone |
| | 25 January 2009
Zenses
Antel Mall
Makati Avenue
Burgos, Makati City
Zenses, a Chinese restaurant serving Shanghainese-American fusion cuisine. It is not your typical fine dining place. But a good enough hole for having light meals. The Honey Glazed Prawns and the Shrimp wrapped in Lettuce Dumpling is a must try.
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 7.5/10
place - 8/10
service - 7.5/10
value for money - 7.5/10
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| | 23 January 2009
Mom & Tina's
Tropical Palms Condominium
103 De La Rosa corner Perea Streets
Legaspi Village, Makati City
Tel: (02) 840-4299/ 894-3598
A quaint cafe that gaily serves breakfast, lunch, & dinner. The interior is very country using a lot of wooden furniture and accessories. Dessert is a must try, when choosing a place to relax and while away the time.
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 7.5/10
place - 8/10
service - 8/10
value for money - 7.5/10
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| Terry's | Jan 29, '09 10:52 AM
for everyone |
| | 20 January 2009
Terry's Bistro
Mezzanine Unit 1A
One Lafayette Square
132 LP Leviste Street
Salcedo Village
Makati City
They serve Spanish/Catalan food at Terry's. For appetizers, I suggest the Croquettas with Crab & Shrimp fillings. Chistorrado (baked rice with cheese and chorizo) and the Fabes Corde (baked beans) would do well for the main course. Quite filling, indeed, though the food lack the excitement that would make us go for seconds.
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 7/10
place - 8.5/10
service - 8/10
value for money - 7/10
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| | 18 January 2009
Hai Shin Lou Seafood Restaurant
810 Arnaiz Avenue
San Lorenzo Village
Makati City
Tel: 813-8491/8925148
Very seldom do we get to dine in a nice Chinese restaurant. In fact, Hai Shin Lou was not the intended venue for dinner that evening. But, as fate would have it, most of the restaurants in Makati were closed on a Sunday. No regrets. The food was good and savory.
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 8/10
place - 8/10
service - 8/10
value for money - 8/10
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| | 11 January 2009
Sunday Market at the Park
Legaspi Park, Legaspi Village
Makati City
I used to frequent the Sunday Market in Legaspi before I shifted to Salcedo. Shopping here is not as fun as it used to be. There's less variety of goods on sale and it lacks the luster and excitement that the Saturday Market has.
The Bingchav Rating:
food - 7/10
place - 7.5/10
service - 7.5/10
value for money - 7.5/10 |
 | 2009 | Dec 31, '07 1:02 AM
for everyone |
A joyous NEW YEAR to all BINGCHAVERS around the world.
Mabuhay!
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