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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

its ellen @ CIBO

Finding a great sandwich is way to easy around the metro. But id like to recommend Cibo. My all time favorite sandwich restaurant. Its a bit pricey but they served quality paninis.



Panini - in Italy the word for sandwich made with a bread roll.
Porchetta - is a savory, fatty and moist boneless pork roast.
sourced wikipedia

Panino Porchetta 


Panino Porchetta is one of my favorite panini in Cibo. With tender pork loin and soft bread  paired with home made iced tea the taste is so divine. 
Lemon iced tea peach flavor
Pasta Bolognese
Cibo is one of my favorite Italian restaurant. The recipes are the best and satisfying. I fell in love !!!

Cibo, Trinoma
2/F Trinoma, EDSA cor. North Ave.
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Philippines

Ellen at Venice Piazza Sweet Pea


It was one lazy day when I cant think of anything to do but browse the internet.I stumbled upon Group Buy Pinas. A facebook fan page where people can sell their unused vouchers.The admin just open the page so there was a series of trivia posted and first to comment will win GC's or vouchers.
I must admit Im addicted in buying vouchers. I said to myself i'll try my luck. 

Fate was so kind I that  won two vouchers from Sweet Pea by Chef Florabel Co.
Welcome to Sweet Pea

 When I learned that BFF will be back here in Manila I message her immediately and invite her for a simple dinner at Venice Piazza. Its payback time for all the treats she gave to me when i was in Singapore.



 Sweet Pea is located inside Venice Piazza. This quaint restaurant serves American dishes with a twist. The cute furniture and wall decorations caught my attention. It looks adorable. 
That's me with my milkshake

Anyways here is what we ate: 
Squash Soup P145
The pumpkin soup is creamy and appetizing love it.


Quesadillas with spinach and bacon

Quesadillas looks flavorful.Though the taste of bacon is too strong. Not that bad at all. 
Chicken Cordon Bleau
Ok, this chicken cordon bleau is a blast! I love the taste. For P295 I can say its a steal. Served with curly fries, parsley sauce and house salad. Its one of their signature dish.
Bff and me @ Sweet Pea =)


Sweet Pea Restaurant,The Venice Piazza

G/F The Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City, Metro Manila
Philippines
(02) 659-3685


Ellen in Singapore

It's a dream come true for me. After 7 months of preparations I am now here in Diosdado Macapagal Airport  waiting for my flight bound to Singapore. The first leg for my Southeast Asia Tour. I choose Singapore because the flights are relatively cheap compared to KL and Bangkok. Also, to visit my bestfriend now working in SG.
waiting for BFF

After 3 hours of counting sheep and pretending to be asleep.Im now officially here in SG. From budget terminal I rode the shuttle bound to terminal 2, where the MRT is located.
TIP: Purchase an EZ link card for $20. EZ link card can be use for busses, trains 7-11 and Mc Donalds. ( tried and tested ) 


time to buy EZ link card
 With my tummy getting hungry BFF and I next stop is Wisma Atria at Orchard Road. 



23 years of friendship


my first SG food spicy noodles with shrimp


taste like lumpia spicy pa din


buffalo wings SG style

It was a spicy lunch at Orchard Road Food Republic.Kinda new to my taste buds. I love the noodle with shrimp and the chicken wings. Both for approx 5.50SGD. 
At the back of Bff's apartment complex


no to jaywalking in SG =)

After lunch we hurriedly went back to BFF's apartment to leave my bags. Then we head to Fullerton Hotel our first stop to my Singapore Tour. 



Fullerton Hotel Downtown SG
Trivia: Fullerton Hotel: It was originally known as The Fullerton Building, and also as the General Post Office Building

The Fullerton Building was named after Robert Fullerton, the first Governor of the Straits Settlements (1826–1829). Commissioned in 1919 as part of the British colony's centennial celebrations, the building was designed as an office building by Major P.H. Keys of Keys & Dowdeswell, a Shanghai firm of architects, which won the project through an architectural design competition.The architectural firm also designed the Capitol Theatre and the Singapore General Hospital. (sourced wikipedia)



Marina Bay Sands

Singapore boast the glamorous five star hotel and casino Marina Bay Sands located in Bayfront Avenue. One of the most expensive hotels in Southeast Asia. 
TIP:  20SGDto gain access to the viewing deck.

Oh well, since I dont have money to splurge (SGD20) I'll just probably stare at you Marina Bay Sands.


looks like a jackfruit for me =)
Few hops from Marina Bay Sands there is The Esplanade. This Theatres on the Bay is Singapore's performing arts venue.


Merlion = Sea lion Singapura
And yes! the Merlion at One Fullerton. The Symbol of Singapore.
Im here at SG =) yey!

After the tiring daytour around One Fullerton Bff and I went to Little India. Located in the Seragoon Area. Mustafa Center is also located here.

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

local shop at SG

After a tiring day we head back to Bff's apartment to rest. 

TIP:
Singapore is a walkable city. Be ready with a comfortable shoes or sandals.
The street ice cream tastes very good it only cost 1SGD
Maps are available at the airport
English is widely understood 
Singapore's voltage is 220-240AC
Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore

Ice Cream Cart along downtown SG

 That concludes my day one  =)


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