Tales From The Other Side (Part 3): The Swiss Deli Restaurant

Picking up from the trail we left off, my series featuring the lesser known side of Aguirre Avenue resumes its journey by taking a leap to another continent.  It is a welcome sight to observe that the restaurants along this famous strip now have a more international flavor. A spot frequented by ex-pats, this quiet deli is unassuming, sharing the lot with a nail spa of some sort....

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Tales From The Other Side (Part 2): Mensakaba Geishu

In the first part of this series, I spoke of the tales from beyond, the other side of the long stretch of Aguirre Avenue.  This lesser known section is a haven of multinational cuisines: Japanese, Korean, Italian, Spanish, and even Swiss and Greek.  Tucked away from the chaos and traffic of the more famous end, the far side of Aguirre flourishes silently on its own. Already legendary simply...

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Sumptuous Sunrise Buckets!

There's nothing more comforting than the mere thought of deep fried chicken wings tossed in good old buffalo sauce, a cold drink in one hand, the sun kissing your skin, and the music of ocean waves crashing upon the rocks and sands.  Ahh, such an idyllic moment. Sunrise Buckets seem to capture this snapshot, despite no trace of ocean for miles around it.  The shop has been a...

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Mexican March Madness: Chihuahua Mexican Grill

March seems to be the month of the Mexican, at least for me.  I had been craving for the good old simple taco and quesadilla for a number of days now.  Our recent foray into the belly of El Chupacabra further sparked my desire for Mexican cuisine. Long before El Chupacabra was making waves in social media and foodstagrammers, Chihuahua was already whipping up affordable yet authentic Mexican...

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Meaty Monstrosity: El Chupacabra

Legend tells of a mythical, mysterious creature that feasts on the blood of livestock, terrorizing the Latin American countryside.  This hideous beast is often described as a bear-sized monster studded with spiny outgrowths - almost an other-worldly being. It is curious how this brainchild of the proprietors of Mexicali is aptly named.  The only creatures feasting here are the hungry miscreants of Makati night-life, eagerly stuffing themselves silly...

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Sen Lek Thai Noodle House: From Rags to Riches

In the foodie scene, each restaurant has its own story.  I'm a big fan of rags to riches fairy tales, no matter how cliche they may be.  It's always fascinating to see a humble little nook rise to stardom.  It gives us something to cheer for in a world filled with daily negatives. My sister remembers Sen Lek Thai Noodle House as a small joint in a lesser...

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