September 19, 2010 – Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao, Greenhills – Rumors of long lines and much clamored entry through the vaunted doors of Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao could not keep me away, and a late night call for reservations revealing a month-long waiting line did me in …
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April 30, 2010 – Chelsea Market & Cafe, Pasig City – Ortigas is a bustle of culinary activity with representation from some of the best restaurants opening one after the next. And rounding off my roster of favorite epicurean haunts is Chelsea Market & Cafe, newly opened at Podium …
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March 19, 2010 – Cafe 1771, Ortigas Center – The waiters were courteous and the evening’s best wishes were quickly followed by a lengthy explanation of the restaurant’s concept. And how could he have not …
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March 19, 2010 – Cafe 1771, Ortigas Center – Lamb. I’d sneak in a few bites from a restaurant or two just to see who did it right. Cafe 1771 did it right, but the wait was excruciating …
March 19, 2010 – Cafe 1771, Ortigas Center – A flurry of activity. Disorganized service. Mistaken identities. Mis-seasoned dishes. Incredulously long wait. Gotta love a newly opened restaurant …
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