Bag of Beans Tagaytay

It's on the right side I told my hubby when we were passing the Tagaytay Highway bound to Nasugbu. Im not sure where exactly  but its on the right side! Just keep driving I murmured.

Bag of Beans Menu

Pull over!!! I yelled on my hubby he stared blankly on my face. I smiled back. Were here I said lets drink some coffe first. Im so full he replied. We just had burger and spaghetti at mushroom burger. Quite heavy breakfast for him but not for me.

Thank You ! sabi ng bird hehe=)

Inside Bag Of Beans

Blueberry cheese cake P135+

Bag of Beans was a nice coffee shop tucked inside Tagaytay. We occupy the table near the fountain and birds. The lush leaves from the tree served as our shade. What a lovely place.

perfect combination =)

my strawberry flavored ice cream

I ordered bottomless coffee and the famous blueberry cheese cake. Fresh brewed  coffee I super loved it.
While the blueberry cheesecake was mouth watering.And, yes ice cream! inspite of the cold weather who cares? =)


After an hour, me and hubby leaved Bag of Beans with wide smile on our face.

wala lang gusto ko lang picturan

Wash Room

Van Gogh is Bipolar

After a sumptuous dinner at Van Gogh the unique house rules still lingering inside my mind. Please allow me to return back the time for one of my most unforgettable dinner .

Welcome to Van Gogh =)

It was a sudden decision, again me and my food buddy Yasoy agreed to meet up at Maginhawa.(Where else?)

Its was an extra special evening, TL Ryan was joining us. =)

As we entered 154 Maginhawa, I saw the tiny courtyard and whiff the scent of the aroma theraphy candle.We're here.Finally.

candles right next to entrance

Uhm let me first  recap the rules inside Van Gogh is Bipolar's fortress.

• no slippers or shoes inside 
• read the instructions
• no servers just ring the bell if you need anything ( the bell plays a major role)
• write your order in the piece of paper then ring the  bell
• drop your payments in the red box (honesty system) 

the red area inside van gogh is bipolar

A melancholic room that radiance was  coming from a small candle tucked inside a teapot.So romantic! As the 3 of us know the rules, we wrote our order in the 1/4 sheet of paper provided and rang the bell.While waiting for our food I silently admired the uniqueness of the place.

life size clock loved it

around the globe inside van gogh

Muslim? or Buddhist ? I found it inside Van Gogh

randoms @ van gogh

antiques? yeah I also found one inside van gogh

teapot collection

The voice calling my name caught my attention, the soup and drinks were  ready. It was quick or I just didn't notice the time because I was attentively checking unparalleled things inside the house.Even the soup was  unique. I cant explain the taste it was a twist of banana and some strange spices mixed together. The fresh strawberry and mint leaves floating on top of my drinks was so inviting. I sipped and suddenly felt the freshness and soothing feeling to wipe my thirst away. Cucumber and melon bits added an extra flavor to this heavenly drink.I highly recommended!

soup with mix spices and YES! banana =)

Courtney Love’s Drink

fresh strawberry with cucumber and melon bits

Van Gogh's rice meal

ice candy for dessert

The manager approached us and offer us tea. Yasoy, went to the tea section and read the instruction on how to make your own tea posted on the wall. Since it was her day she choose banana and mint.
It was sudden I hear my name again on the tiny kitchen window, at last it's suppertime! Honestly I was surprised. My plate was so colorful. By the way I ordered lamb chop with mango salad and brown rice. The meat was tender i so loved it, the salad lying on top of the cabbage leaves and the brown rice. I never ate this healthier before.

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tea flavors

The food was great! The place was superb, the experience was peerless !. I will definitely go back.

honesty payment system

 peek inside wash room

Spiral at Sofitel

As the cab heading to the direction of Sofitel, again I feel the excitement ive been hiding for the last 8hours. The smell of Manila Bay and the sunset view from the cab window was almost perfect. There were a lot of people watching as the sun sets in the bay area along Roxas Boulevard. It's been a while since i've been here inside the CCP complex, to my suprised it improved a lot.

It was not my first time here in Sofitel, I remembered attending a wedding reception in one of their banquet room. Today was totally different. Honestly, it took me a month to decide whether I will spend this much on a one night food affair, but id still say yes.
I called Spiral 4 hours ago to make a dinner reservation. I arrived at exact 6:30pm. There were few tables occupied. I dont know where to start =).
It was the longest buffet stations ive seen so far. All of the chefs were busy cooking and  preparing foods.

my favorite appetizer 

After my garden salad, I  went straight to the japanese section. No maki tonight but 3 pieces of tempura will replace my craving for shrimp, then a warm sukiyaki soup.
Lobster, shrimp, crepe, bread, prime ribs, steak and peking duck. Im so bloated.
Pasta, cheese, crepe did I mention crepe hahaha.. I lover the crepe.

seafoods section

prime ribs

i dont know what's this

paella

sukiyaki tastes good =)

the lonely pad thai 

Fried ice cream with almonds siomai, pad thai ( no good) dragon fruit, gummy bears and yeah cant help it my favorite maki.

Yes I ate 6 makis, 3 rounds of ice tea. Im so full I cant think of anything. Im so sleepy I want to go home.
Will I go back? Definetly! The place was heavenly.A place for foodie enthusiast like me.  

i can't hide my tummy hahaha!