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Uncle Rommel playing paparazzi..

   

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La Tienda De Tuy @ Tuy, Batangas - A Yummy Secret

The first place that Pen, our friend who is now based in Batangas, instantly suggested when we were in Batangas was La Tienda De Tuy ---- and the moment Rommel heard they serve healthy, there were no second thoughts. We hurried to the car and convoyed our way to Brgy. Guinhawa at Tuy.

We were welcomed by Tita Chato, the lady owner of the house, who gave a quick tour of where the veggies are grown.

Each plant is placed in a pot and equally plotted in a styro foam padding so the plant will receive enough sunlight and at the same time get enough water that it needs.

For love of family and the environment, Chito Zabrte Jr., created an innovative way of growing organic vegetables for a shorter period and promoting healthy eating in western Batangas. --taken from the Sunday BIZ


With a setup as perfect as this, you know you could expect the best!

The store opens as early as 8am to serve breakfast and closes at 6. Tita Chato will even be the one to serve you your dishes and explain what she put in it.

We were about 10 people who ate there so we were able to order just about everything in the menu. To start, we were served with bread and balsamic vinegar. I tell you, the balsamic dip mixed with olive oil and parmesan cheese it the best! Too bad they didn't have the vinegar in stock, I would've wanted to bring a bottle home.

1. Puttanesca Classic - P70

2. Tuna Pasta - P70

3. Grilled Chicken Salad - P60

4. Dory Meal - P180

5. Balsamic Chicken Meal - P160

6. La Tien De tuy Clubhouse

7. Soup of the Day - P35

8. Coffee - P35 and Cookies - P75 (about 3-4 pieces in a bag)

 

There were also other places around the store where you could walk around at and take pictures.

 

 

I would recommend this to foodies and my health conscious readers to try our La Tienda de Tuy. It will truly be a yummy experience.


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The Launch: Ninyo Fusion Cuisine @ Katipunan

The day of the launch finally came.

Our group came in early so we could all take pictures of the prep. With the place all lit up, walking towards the gazebo had me speechless. It was a short escape from the noise, the pollution and the chaos we are all used to right here in Manila. 

The tables were well set.. the glasses carefully wiped..

And with regards to the food, I shall let the photos speak for itself.

SMOKED FISH AND SHIITAKE HARUMAKI
Crispy fried spring rolls of smoked fish, spring vegetables, fresh gobo and shiitake. Served with Yuzu thai dipping sauce
 
MESQUITE SMOKED DUCK BREAST WITH FOIE GRAS
Set on dehydrated apple chips

ASIAN GRAVLAX
Set on wasabi linguine pasta

WAGYU TOPBLADE
Set on pumpkin risoni and Japanese rice cracker served with pumpkin soup

CHICKEN SATAY
 With Japanese sweet tofu and mixed greens

NEW ZEALAND BAKED MUSSELS
With wasabi gruyere

PATOYAKI
Duck and foie gras-stuffed balls

The food was great. But the highlight of the night for me was the wine they served.

We were lucky to meet Genaro Yupangco, a wine importer from Yupangco Wines Elysium who had us taste French wines from Canada. His Ed Hardy Wines by Christian Audigier collection is interesting because the skull and tattoo prints are actually the same as those you see on shirts, skateboards, belts..etc.

Ever heard of the "ice wine"? It was my first time too.

It turns out these were made from grapes frozen at below 10degrees and and then squeezed to make the drink. It was very sweet and thick.. Just the way I like it!

And the rest was history. We all had fun and I'm sure all their other guests had fun too!

Nino and Carla Laus


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Visit Ninyo when you're around Katipunan. I tell you, you won't regret it.

Directions: From the Fort, Take C5 all the way to Katipunan, make a U-turn at the first slot you see, turn right after Mc Donald's and another right on the first street. (Ninyo is located at 66 E.Abada St., just behind Katipunan Avenue.)

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