CHEF LAUDICO BISTRO FILIPINO

This is by far the BEST of the BEST!

I've heard so much about Chef Laudico but it was only recently that I've tried his cooking and it was oh so YUMMY!
Chef Laudico specializes in Filipino cuisine and he made me look at Filipino food in a different way. He uses local products to create succulent dishes.

They offer ala carte buffet for only PHP 788 and believe me it's worth it! They don't only serve delicious food but also beautifully plated food. Photos here were taken from an IPhone not an SLR... still they looked good.

Here are the dishes that I've tried.... everything as in everything was delicious, not one was a disappointment.



PORK SISIG SHOOTERS


PALABOK BITES


Grilled Salmon in Hipon na Buro Sauce - this was magnificent! I was really impressed with this one.


WAGYU ESTOFADO - delicious!!! had two servings of this one. Beef was so tender and the taste.... mmmm. The best Estofado I've ever tasted.



LAMB KALDERETA PASTEL - very cheesy =)


KESONG PUTI PIZZA


THREE KINDS OF MANGO SALAD


ANGUS BEEF KARE- KARE ---- YUM YUM YUM


Loving my second round of Grilled Salmon, everyone's having their dessert and I'm still eating my main entree



A photo with the chef, it was so nice of him to come out and talk to his guests. I know how busy he is in the kitchen.


YEMA BALLS - this was my least favorite, i was expecting real yemas =)


PAN DE SAL PUDDING - i was surprised with this... it came out delicious



TINAPANG BANGUS LUMPIA



CORNED BEEF BRISKET SILOG


I think this was my second round of Grilled salmon


Grilled Salmon Estofado


Boneless Pork Belly in Bistek Sauce


Grilled Lamb with Mint Jelly




Grilled Boneless Lamb in Bistek Sauce - love it!


Crsipy Pata Binagoongan


US ANGUS BEEF TAPA SILOG - best tapa i've ever tasted


SANS RIVAL


MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE


CHEESECAKE MAJA BLANCA


SUMAN PANNA COTTA SAVARIN


HALO - HALO


CALAMANSI TART - if you love lemon squares, you'll love this one =)

I can't wait to visit Chef Laudico again....told all of my friends and family about it.

FOR RESERVATIONS
CHEF LAUDICO BISTRO FILIPINO

G/F NET 2 BLDG. 3RD AVE. COR. 28TH STREET,
FORT BONIFACIO, GLOBAL CITY TAGUIG

856-0634/ 8560541/ 9010882

cheflaudico@gmail.com

LINDT LINDOR TRUFFLES

It has been a while since my last blog. I am currently snacking on some Lindt Chocolates and I'm loving them and I just want to share it with you.

These are delicious chocolates that literally melts in your mouth.

Here are steps on how to enjoy eating chocolates
1. Open the chocolate wrapper
2. pop the chocolate into your mouth
3. Don't you DARE bite it!!!! Let the chocolate melt in your mouth.
4. Savor the sweetness of it and enjoy.



TIP
After purchasing chocolates, please don't keep them in the refrigerator as this will ruin the texture and taste of your expensive purchase. Just keep them in a cool dry place. That's why supermarkets keep them in the racks/ shelves, not in the refrigerated area.
OR just store them the way how you purchased them.

MINATO

Annyong Haseyo!

It's KC's birthday and we celebrated it at Minato =) Our favorite Korean Restaurant that is located along Escriva Drive. Food is really really good and prices are reasonable. They have very accommodating food servers and even the owner is always there to serve you.... We know that this is a good Korean resto because you see many Koreans eating here.... it's authentic.


KC & JI with their birthday cake =)

Here's what we had....
Best thing about Korean restaurants are their free Kimchis

Kimchi
Koreans have more than 1000 kimchis...


Korean Pancake - loved this... this is also part of the Kimchi... its free and refillable =)


SOONDUBU CHIGE (PHP 250)
This is a seafood soup with silken tofu.... it is very hot.. as in SPICY HOT!


JAP CHAE (PHP 280)
delicious


DAK GALBI (PHP 300)
This I like =) Barbequed Spicy Chicken.... The flavors just mmmmmm (no words can explain)
These are served with lettuce and other leaves, garlic and jalapenos... you wrap these in the leaves, add your seasoning and YUM!


SAM KYUP SAL (PHP 240)
Grilled Pork Belly
This one lacks flavoring...


SO GALBI (PHP 350)
this is the beef version of the Chicken barbeque... and it's as good as the chicken.... also a YUMMMM


Aimee showing us how to eat the So Kalbi =)


and for our drinks.. Free Cold Tea. What more can you ask for?
Everyone enjoyed their dinner. Thanks KC =)

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
MINATO KOREAN AND JAPANESE RESTAURANT
8137 PLAZA ESCRIVA DRIVE
6336960

Deviled Eggs with Russian caviar and Blinis with Russian caviar

Having to try caviar is a luxury.

True Caviar comes from the Sturgeon fish which swims in the Caspian Sea, near Russia and Iran. Prices vary depending on the quality of the roe, it is usually based on the size, color and flavor. The most expensive varieties are the Beluga, Sterlet, Osetra and Sevruga respectively. These delicacies can reach from EURO 7000 to EURO 13,000 and even higher per kilo! Imagine that! Our chef once told us that they used to keep their Beluga caviar inside a refrigerated vault. Now that's real luxury.
Cheaper caviars are available in the market. You may have seen lumpfish caviar and the salmon caviar - think california maki =).

My in-laws just came from Russia and brought home some Russian Caviar. I don't read Russian so I really don't know which variety it is. But I do know that it is expensive and that it came Russia then it is of good quality.

Caviar is usually served as a garnish in hors d' oeuvres. Here I made deviled eggs and blinis and garnished it with the Russian Caviar.




TIPS ON HANDLING CAVIARS

When handling caviars NEVER use metals or stainless steel spoon or bowls. You can use wood, glass or porcelain. That's beacause when caviar touches the metal it oxidizes and turns your expensive delicacy smelling and tasting fishy.

Cream of Portobello Mushrooms and Piri Piri Chicken

Piri Piri Chicken is a native dish to Africans, particularly in Angola and Mozambique, which once were Portugese Colonies. Portugese adopted the recipe and now they are famous for it =)
*Piri Piri literally means chilies in African language


I'm excited to blog about my piri-piri creation. It was my first time to make piri piri chicken, and it turned out great.... the skin was crispy, meat was so tender and tasty and oils have all dripped off. It's a healthy chicken I can say. It is usually cooked barbeque style (charcoal grilling), I didn't have time to buy charcoal so I broiled it in the oven instead =) i just didn't have the smoky flavor but it was ok.


Fresh from the oven, see all the drippings ?


Piri Piri Chicken - wasn't spicy at all, have to add more chilis next time

I also made Mushroom soup and Kani salad (again, as requested =))

Cream of Portobello Mushrooms
This was really tasty... delicious =)


Kani salad - Arvin's favorite

Stuffed Squid Teriyaki

Cooked stuffed squid using teriyaki sauce for a change. They liked it 'cause for the first time the squids were all gone.

Kani & Tuna Salad, Shrimp Poppers

I was trying out a new menu for Get Hooked.... shrimp poppers =) taste was good but the cost is a bit high.... tried cooking the shrimp whole and small bits.... I think bits are better


Made Tuna and Kani Salad for hubby

Mushroom Fritata

Mushroom Fritata for breakfast =) packed with portobello mushrooms and oyster mushrooms

CHILI BEANS

No, I didn't cook this.... but my dad did and this is my favorite.
This is one of my dad's specialties, Chili Beans =) And it's the best! No Bias.

I ate this for breakfast with my Cheese Hungarian Sausage, then for lunch with chicken and for dinner with just rice. mmmmmmm....m

Sizzling Bulalo

I made sizzling bulalo for last night's dinner =)
I love the sizzling sound that the sauce made when it's poured onto the plate....sssssssszzzzzzzzz


SIZZLING BULALO

salads

Had been making salads for dinner lately....

Last night we had this sweet and tangy Chinese Chicken Salad
don't have mandarin oranges so I used pineapple chunks instead



Tonight, we had this ... a salad that I've made up... I even made my own dressing =)
started with lemon, Dijon mustard, garlic, vinegar, rice wine....(I was grabbing whatever was in the cabinet =) ) emulsified it with olive oil, salt and pepper... it needed a little sweetness so I added honey ... and this dressing was perfect with my salad=)
maybe I can call it, Vin's Healthy Salad (because this is for him)



Joan for the Chinese Chicken Salad you'll be needing the ff...

lettuce
chicken, chunks or grilled chicken or shredded chicken, pwede din roasted chicken na himay himay
mandarin oranges
wonton wrappers, julienned (2.5x.5x.5) strips =) then deep fried OR sotanghon , deep fried
i used sotanghon kasi mas mabilis =) hehehe, but if you use wonton mas maganda ang color =)
SAUCE FOR CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
3 tbsp soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp chopped ginger
2 tbsp veg. oil
1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp chili sauce (optional )

combine all ingredients in a jar with cover.... then shake it.... and its ready =)

For the other salad you'll be needing the ff...
DRESSING
1 1/2 TBSP lemon juice
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp honey
1/2 cup olive oil
salt pepper

in a bowl whisk together lemon, mustard and honey....drizzle small amount of olive oil at a time while whisking, to emulsify... when the dressing has reached its desired consistency then you can season to taste =) pwede mo rin add more honey if gs2 mong sweeter, if gs2 mo sour then add more lemon .. season again with salt and pepper