Before I share my Nuffnang Blog Awards experience in Malaysia, here’s what I wore at the after party in Zouk. I didn’t do some outfit shots there anymore since I took pictures of the dress weeks before already.

But wait… If you’re wondering what’s with my title, it has nothing to do with me. Definitely NOT! I should be an Angel, you know! LOL! My outfit here could somehow fit the title since I decided to be edgy. Well, that’s just a coincidence. Big Bad Wolf is really the place where I took these photos. It’s a restaurant in Fort Bonifacio, where they serve really good food. It’s a nice place to hang out with friends. I actually did a client’s makeup here for a prenup shoot around the Fort area. I should probably share some of the photos in another post. Thanks to the newly wed, Anne and Greg, for introducing me to this restaurant!

some food shots…

in love with the randomness of their interior… (you’ll see more of it in my outfit shots)

Finally, the outfit.

There are 2 things I love with this dress.

One. The “almost” bare back.

Two. The sheer uneven skirt.

The softness of the sheer fabric + the uneven hemline + the back details of the dress = THE ONE!

The red belt is dual purpose. One is, of course, a pop of color for my “dark” look. Two is to cover the garter of the dress, which I hate! LOL!

I piled up my accessories in gold, silver, black and brown for my edgy look.

And yes, I’ve got white nail polish on!

Dress: online (Hawte Shoppe)
Belt: random
Accessories: H&M, Primark and bazaars
Booties: New Look

Gyi-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant is located at Chijmes, Singapore. Chijmes used to be a Catholic convent (Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus) and convent quarters (Caldwell House). Now, it’s one of the popular dining places in Singapore. Most restaurants are a bit pricey though, but the ambiance at night is just so romantic.

Lights everywhere! Simply perfect for date nights!

We ordered the Botan Set for 3 persons. We came from Universal Studios that day so just imagine our appetite that time. LOL! The Botan Set includes the following: Kim-chee, Korean Style Cucumber Pickles, Assorted Sausage & Bacon, Choice of Salad, Wagyu Tongue, Wagyu Nakaochi, Wagyu Rump Cap, Lamb Chop, Buta Karubi, Ebi Foil Grill, Ishiyaki Bibimbab, and a Choice of Dessert.

For the salad, we chose to have Horenso (Japanese Style Spinach) Salad. I’m very picky when it comes to salad. I don’t eat vegetables that much that’s why the dressing is very crucial. This one did not disappoint. In fact, it’s now one of my favorites. The bad thing is, the set only comes with a small cup of salad.

When our main course arrived, I then understood why there wasn’t much appetizer. The main course was quite huge. It consisted of different kinds of meat, as seen in the menu above. Since it’s barbecue style, we had to cook them in front of us- something not everyone likes. Our clothes smelled smoke after. Well, we didn’t mind. The smoke was worth it! LOL! Everything was delicious, even the sausages, bacon strips, and lamb chops.

But obviously, the thinly sliced Wagyu beef was the best! I haven’t tried any Wagyu as soft and juicy as this!

To end the meal, we were asked to choose a dessert. For the first dessert, we chose something safe- as simple as vanilla ice cream.

For the other dessert, we asked the server for her recommendation. When it arrived, it looked like a shot of alcoholic drink!

But when we tasted it, boy it was sooo delicioso! It was creamy sweet. It was just perfect to end a meal.

So when in Singapore and you have some money to spare for real good food, drop by at Chijmes and taste Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant.

Yes, this is for real!!! The Lobby is celebrating its 35th birthday today! As a treat, The Peninsula Manila is offering their Halo-Halo Harana and Grilled Schueblig at PHP 35 each! Woot! If you’re craving, you still have time!!! This is a half-day promo today (September 14, 2011) from 12nn to 12mn.

Note that this promotion is a first-come first-serve basis only. Additional 10% service charge and applicable government taxes will be added to the bill. Beverages and other menu items aside from Halo-Halo Harana and Grilled Schueblig will be at regular prices. Transactions will not accept marketing tie-up discounts. Take-out is not allowed. Both items must be ordered and consumed at The Lobby, and orders will not be shared.

For inquiries, you can call The Peninsula Manila at (632) 887 – 2888.

Yes, we’ve heard of the $1,000 pizza in New York. It was all over the news some time in 2007, if I’m not mistaken. This pizza is topped with lobster tail and caviar. If you love pizza and caviar, then this dish is for you.

photo from http://www.reuters.com/

Ever wonder what gold might taste like? The Sultan’s Golden Cake in Istanbul is one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive cake in the world. This cake consists of ingredients that have been marinated for 2 years. As the name connotes, this cake has 24-karat edible gold. Well, talk about bling bling, baby! If you want to live like a king, here’s a $1,000 cake for you.

photo from http://www.fudgin-it.com/

Ever heard of the FleurBurger 5000? You can take a bite of this luxury burger at Fleur de Lys in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. It’s made of Kobe beef patty topped with foie gras (goose liver) and black truffles. To all burger lovers out there, this dish is priced at..you guessed it right…$5000! Oh, I heard you get to have a certificate at the end of the meal. Now, at least you have a souvenir after finishing all that burger.

photo from http://www.luxist.com/

After eating your PHP 45,000 pizza, PHP 45,000 cake and PHP 225,000 burger, why not go for a PHP 1,125,000 chocolate dessert?! That’s right! Serendipity 3 in New York has a $25,000 dessert called Frrozen Haute Chocolate. Spelled with double Rs, this sundae consists of 28 cocoas and real edible gold. It’s topped with whipped cream, truffles, and yes, more gold. This luxurious dessert is served with a gold spoon with white and chocolate diamonds on it. Yes, another souvenir you may take home with you.

photo from http://stuntmanblog.com/

What dish should I try? Nothing! I’d rather starve and save my money for makeup and bags! Hahaha!

xoxo,

Lush Angel

• Promo will run from June 10, 2011 until July 10, 2011 (6:00pm to 10:00pm)
• Only PHP 199 per person, including a glass of softdrink
• Promo is available at all Max’s Restaurant branches nationwide in the Philippines

Zhu Asian Cuisine is located at Boracay Regency. I see this restaurant whenever I passed by Regency, but I never had the craving to eat in a Chinese restaurant when I’m in the island. Probably it’s because I’m so used to eating Chinese food when I’m in Manila. When I see the beach, I just want to eat island food. Okay, Zhu does not only serve Chinese cuisine. Obviously, its name says it all- “Zhu Asian Cuisine”. Hehehe! I just can’t help associating it with a Chinese restaurant because of its interior, as seen below.

Anyway, since I was with my parents, they wanted to try out everything. I got curious as well since it was only that time I noticed that there were actually a lot of people dining in there. Here’s what we tried out:

Oh, before anything else, we were served with some complimentary prawn crackers. It was perfect for our growling tummies, while we waited for our orders. Hehe!

Shrimp Fried Rice Thai style (PHP 150)- It’s Siam style fried rice with shrimp and fried egg. It was not as flavorful as the famous Thai Bagoong Rice, or as salty as the Chinese favorite, Salted Fish Fried Rice. It was somehow similar to another famous Chinese dish, Yang Chow Fried Rice, just with fried egg on top. I actually liked it. It’s not common to serve fried rice with fried egg on top, unless you’re eating the usual Filipino favorites, such as Tocilog (sweetened pork with egg), Tapsilog (dried beef with egg), and the likes. Hehehe! Shrimp Fried Rice is worth trying out. Serves up to 3 pax.

Sweet and Sour Pork (PHP 180)- It’s the usual pork with tangy sauces of sweet and sour. There was nothing really special with Zhu’s version of Sweet and Sour Pork. We just had to order it since it’s my sister’s favorite. An ultimate favorite that there was even a time we had to order this dish every Sunday, which means we had to eat in a Chinese restaurant for our family dinner. Ugh! Now, you can probably understand why I don’t eat any dish with sweet and sour sauce anymore. Hehe!

Szechwan Crispy Chicken (PHP 210)- You’ll never go wrong with deep fried chicken. Kids would definitely love it, especially with the crispy crackers that come with it.

Salt and Pepper Squid (PHP 160)- This isn’t the usual salt and pepper squid you can eat in other Chinese restaurants. It’s not as dry as how others cook it. This fried squid had some mild chili in it, and of course, some salt and pepper. It was very flavorful. I’m not really a fan of spicy food, but hey, I can eat this dish! I just set aside the diced red chilies, of course.

Egg Noodles Special Canton (PHP 210)- Noodles is always part of our meal when I’m with my parents. This braised egg noodles is mixed with seafood, pork and vegetables. There was nothing really special with its taste. The sweet-salty sauce is similar to the canton noodles that you can order in other Chinese restaurants. I just love how generous they were with the toppings. Let’s face it, other restaurants serve this dish as if you ordered plain noodles! LOL! Okay, I’m exaggerating. Hehehe! But I know you do get my point.

Overall, there’s nothing really spectacular with Zhu’s dishes, but I still loved my dining experience here. Good food, generous serving, classy ambiance- you get all these without having to hurt your pocket.

* Prices are subject to 12% government tax and 10% service charge.

It’s a weekend special powered by Citi. Promo is valid from Feb. 11-13 and 18-20, 2011.

Now you can enjoy that peking duck you’ve been craving for at half the price. Truly an extended Chinese New Year treat!

Promo is valid at the following branches: Alabang, Podium, Greenbelt, Cubao, The Block, Sucat,and Dagupan.

As I mentioned in my previous post, Shangri-la Boracay is not all about the ambiance. Since good food is part of relaxation, they made sure guests can choose from a variety of restaurants in the resort. Cielo is one of the two restaurants which offers casual outdoor setting by the poolside.

For the two times I ate here with my family, we chose to eat in one of their cabanas.

We also got a view of the beach, which made our dining experience more relaxing.

Here’s what we ordered:

Fettuccine Carbonara (PHP 350)- It’s the all-time favorite of most white sauce lovers. The creamy sauce had that perfect blend, that finishing it wasn’t a problem at all. You know how cream sauce can be too thick sometimes that you get used to its taste after several bites? You end up not finishing the dish anymore, or you might just feel like throwing up. That wasn’t the case in Cielo’s Fettuccine Carbonara. The creaminess was just right and the generous amount of bacon bits and cheese made it more perfect!

Spaghetti Bolognese (PHP 350)- While some restaurants serve their Spaghetti Bolognese with a lot of tomato sauce and small amount of ground beef, Cielo’s version was really meaty!!! Yummy indeed!

Chicken Fingers- Sorry, I couldn’t remember the price but if I’m not mistaken, this was part of the Kids Menu. My nephews were with us the last time I went to Boracay with my family so this order was a must. LOL! Kids always have appetite for fried chicken.  I had a small bite of this chicken fingers and it was really crispy. It came with gravy sauce, which tasted good, but I always prefer honey-mustard or blue cheese when it comes to chicken fingers. But since it’s a kids meal, gravy is surely a big hit for the kids.

Cielo Club Sandwich (PHP 400)- It’s the usual double-decker sandwich, with 2 layers of filling in between 3 slices of bread. Again, they were very generous with the fillings, which includes crispy bacon strips, cheese, egg, lettuce, tomato and chicken (if I’m not mistaken). You can never go wrong with Cielo’s Club Sandwich for snack time.

Meatzza (PHP 500)- One of Cielo’s best sellers in their oven baked pizza is their Meatzza! All the meat lovers out there would definitely go wild when they take a bite of Meatzza pizza, which has ham, salami and ground meat with onions. Just take a look at the photos below and see for yourself!

Seafood Pizza (PHP 450) – Another oven baked pizza with generous mouth-watering toppings is Cielo’s Seafood Pizza. It had crispy thin crust topped with grilled prawns, fish, squid,  mussels, tomato and cheese. Based on the taste, the seafoods were fresh and cooked very well- something that seafood lovers are very particular with. It had the right amount of saltiness in it, which, I believe, came from the seafoods too. This is definitely a must-try!

Four Cheese Pizza (PHP 400) – Most pizza lovers would always have Four Cheese Pizza on their table. Cielo’s oven baked Four Cheese Pizza has gruyere, parmesan, mozzarella and gorgonzola. The crust was thin and crispy, same as that of the Meatzza and Seafood Pizza. There was enough saltiness in every bite because of the different kinds of cheese in it.

If you noticed in my photos above, Cielo’s dishes all had generous amount of toppings- something we don’t usually see in most restaurants out there. You really get what you pay for at Cielo’s. Also, the prices of their food aren’t that bad for a five-star hotel! With such abundant servings, a lot of their dishes can be for sharing, like the pizzas. I’ll definitely be back at Shangri-la Boracay, but hopefully for dinner the next time around.

Cielo
Barangay Yapak, Boracay Island
Malay, Aklan 5608, Philippines
(63 36) 288 4988