Cafe 1771: New Kid on the Pueblo
March 17, 2010 – Cafe 1771, Ortigas Center – Cafe 1771 is the latest, curious project from the Chateau Group opening in (Thank you, God!) El Pueblo, and I can’t wait to find out what they have to offer …
Poached Salmon for the Famished Laborer
March 6, 2010 – Bizu, Greenhills – Poached salmon is easy enough to execute, but hardly anyone knows how it’s supposed to turn out. A good steak of salmon from Cold Storage is my indulgent quickie meal. I’d come home with just one of these after a long day for a quick lemon-butter steamed salmon dish …
read more»Caesar Salads: The Point is in the Dressing
March 6, 2010 – Bizu, Greenhills – Coddled eggs, a touch of acid (lemon juice and wine vinegar), olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, cheese and anchovies (how can anyone hate these?) are the only requisites for any true Caesar salad dressing …
read more»Bizu’s Quiches and My Salty Experiments
March 6, 2010 – Bizu, Greenhills – Bizu’s quiche was resplendent – like mine. Flaky and tender – like mine. And incredibly salty – like mine. A caveat to the waiter before I order it again …
read more»Happy Accidents and Bizu’s Failed Soufflés
March 6, 2010 – Bizu, Greenhills – Don’t hold your breath for a good one every time you visit Bizu. They churn out pretty good recipes, but the pastry chef definitely needs a LOT of work on his soufflés …
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