Sunday, July 7, 2013


We stayed in Baguio for the long weekend. It was raining all day and all we can do is look for a unique dining experience since a walk in the park would also be impossible.




Bento Bento All you can in Hotel Elizabeth caught our attention. We called the hotel for reservation and arrived at around 7:30 in the evening. The idea of this buffet is you have to choose your combination and you must not repeat what you've ordered until your third bento box The buffet also comes with an unlimited iced tea





You'll definitely be surprised on how authentic their japanse dishes are. Their Dragon Sushi and Pork Siomai are a must try. I'm really looking forward in trying their spring rolls, too bad, it's not available during our stay.



If you are craving for japanese food, well this one is for you. For Php350.00 per head, It's definitely Sulit

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Hotel Elizabeth
Flora Cafe, Baguio City,
Philippines

3:31 AM Joshua Mallari

We stayed in Baguio for the long weekend. It was raining all day and all we can do is look for a unique dining experience since a walk in the park would also be impossible.




Bento Bento All you can in Hotel Elizabeth caught our attention. We called the hotel for reservation and arrived at around 7:30 in the evening. The idea of this buffet is you have to choose your combination and you must not repeat what you've ordered until your third bento box The buffet also comes with an unlimited iced tea





You'll definitely be surprised on how authentic their japanse dishes are. Their Dragon Sushi and Pork Siomai are a must try. I'm really looking forward in trying their spring rolls, too bad, it's not available during our stay.



If you are craving for japanese food, well this one is for you. For Php350.00 per head, It's definitely Sulit

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Hotel Elizabeth
Flora Cafe, Baguio City,
Philippines

Friday, July 5, 2013

Ever wondered what an Award-Winning food tastes like? 

Black Canyon Coffee is a must try for all foodies out there.




Great food, Excellent Service at an Affordable Price.

"Black Canyon Coffee is the largest and most well known operator of franchised coffee houses in Thailand, it has now more than 200 branches all around Thailand and with 40 international locations in Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Dubai, Cambodia, China, Laos and Indonesia. BCC serves not only coffee but also Thai International Cuisine" - http://www.blackcanyoncoffee.com.ph/

Review from Melanie Lim (co-author of Food Metro):

"As my friends and I were walking back to the office from lunch on a typical Tuesday, we came upon this small but very lovely Café. Seeing the word COFFEE in the glass wall exterior, I instantly realized that I haven't had my daily dose of caffeine yet! So, we decided to order coffees-to-go. The place has a very cozy feel to it, located at Mckinley Hill, Taguig, just imagine a peaceful and pseudo-quiet environment in an urban setting. While waiting for our orders, we sat at a table outside with rattan woven chairs, and although the sun was high, it was also breezy. It was just the right weather for iced coffees! I ordered Hazelnut Iced Coffee. And I must say, when I took my first sip, the word LEGIT just flashed a bright neon color in my mind. And the price isn't half bad either .

My friends and I instantly decided to go back there for dinner that night. We sat at the same table, and I ordered their award winning Pad thai


                                                                                    Black Canyon's Pad Thai

No, I didn't just use "award winning" for the heck of it, their Pad Thai really was awarded the winner of 2009 World PAD THAI Championship  As I expected, they didn't disappoint! It was sweet and a bit spicy, with lots of shrimps on top. Though I would've wanted it spicier, it was still good. I'm not a food presentation enthusiast, so I can only say that the presentation was good enough for me. After the sumptuous dinner, I decided to get the Green Tea Glacier 
                                                                   Green Tea Clacier

to chase the hint of spiciness on my tongue away. It's a green tea frappe with vanilla ice cream instead of whip cream on top. I can't say I loved it, it was too bland for my taste. So I asked the server if they can possibly add a pump of hazelnut syrup on my drink. They were very accommodating about it, and didn't charge any extra. After the tweak to my green tea frappe, I decided that green tea was the thing lacking in my drink. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. Overall, the dining experience was above average, and I can honestly say that I'll have no issues going back to this place."

Review from Joshua:

I'm really not a huge fan of Thai cuisine but Black Canyon changed how the usual worked for me. 


Crispy Wanton Pad Thai (P190.00)

Among the dishes served to us, I must say, their Crispy Wanton Pad Thai was the best. With its perfect spiciness, flavors are partying with my taste buds inside my mouth.

Caesar Salad

Chai Thai Yen

Black Canyon's Caesar Salad and Chai Thai Yen.It's comfort times two. Their Salad was very flavorful and will surely be a hit for those who are health conscious. Chai Thai Yen must be the most authentic milk tea I've ever tasted. It was very light, very creamy. It was just perfect!

Cookies and Cream 

Their Cookies and Cream drink is perfect for those who have a sweet tooth. The presentation was quite elegant. Its taste was just heavenly that i wish they offer a bottomless serving of this.


Black Canyon offers 24 coffee based drinks and 40 specialty beverages in which I am dying to try them all.

For comments and suggestions please do email me at joshuamallari@yahoo.com


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Black Canyon Coffee
Tuscany,
Upper Mckinley Road, Mckinley Hills
Taguig City







6:57 AM Joshua Mallari
Ever wondered what an Award-Winning food tastes like? 

Black Canyon Coffee is a must try for all foodies out there.




Great food, Excellent Service at an Affordable Price.

"Black Canyon Coffee is the largest and most well known operator of franchised coffee houses in Thailand, it has now more than 200 branches all around Thailand and with 40 international locations in Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Dubai, Cambodia, China, Laos and Indonesia. BCC serves not only coffee but also Thai International Cuisine" - http://www.blackcanyoncoffee.com.ph/

Review from Melanie Lim (co-author of Food Metro):

"As my friends and I were walking back to the office from lunch on a typical Tuesday, we came upon this small but very lovely Café. Seeing the word COFFEE in the glass wall exterior, I instantly realized that I haven't had my daily dose of caffeine yet! So, we decided to order coffees-to-go. The place has a very cozy feel to it, located at Mckinley Hill, Taguig, just imagine a peaceful and pseudo-quiet environment in an urban setting. While waiting for our orders, we sat at a table outside with rattan woven chairs, and although the sun was high, it was also breezy. It was just the right weather for iced coffees! I ordered Hazelnut Iced Coffee. And I must say, when I took my first sip, the word LEGIT just flashed a bright neon color in my mind. And the price isn't half bad either .

My friends and I instantly decided to go back there for dinner that night. We sat at the same table, and I ordered their award winning Pad thai


                                                                                    Black Canyon's Pad Thai

No, I didn't just use "award winning" for the heck of it, their Pad Thai really was awarded the winner of 2009 World PAD THAI Championship  As I expected, they didn't disappoint! It was sweet and a bit spicy, with lots of shrimps on top. Though I would've wanted it spicier, it was still good. I'm not a food presentation enthusiast, so I can only say that the presentation was good enough for me. After the sumptuous dinner, I decided to get the Green Tea Glacier 
                                                                   Green Tea Clacier

to chase the hint of spiciness on my tongue away. It's a green tea frappe with vanilla ice cream instead of whip cream on top. I can't say I loved it, it was too bland for my taste. So I asked the server if they can possibly add a pump of hazelnut syrup on my drink. They were very accommodating about it, and didn't charge any extra. After the tweak to my green tea frappe, I decided that green tea was the thing lacking in my drink. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. Overall, the dining experience was above average, and I can honestly say that I'll have no issues going back to this place."

Review from Joshua:

I'm really not a huge fan of Thai cuisine but Black Canyon changed how the usual worked for me. 


Crispy Wanton Pad Thai (P190.00)

Among the dishes served to us, I must say, their Crispy Wanton Pad Thai was the best. With its perfect spiciness, flavors are partying with my taste buds inside my mouth.

Caesar Salad

Chai Thai Yen

Black Canyon's Caesar Salad and Chai Thai Yen.It's comfort times two. Their Salad was very flavorful and will surely be a hit for those who are health conscious. Chai Thai Yen must be the most authentic milk tea I've ever tasted. It was very light, very creamy. It was just perfect!

Cookies and Cream 

Their Cookies and Cream drink is perfect for those who have a sweet tooth. The presentation was quite elegant. Its taste was just heavenly that i wish they offer a bottomless serving of this.


Black Canyon offers 24 coffee based drinks and 40 specialty beverages in which I am dying to try them all.

For comments and suggestions please do email me at joshuamallari@yahoo.com


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Black Canyon Coffee
Tuscany,
Upper Mckinley Road, Mckinley Hills
Taguig City