Long weekend at Baguio City [part 1/Vizco's restaurant and cake shop ]

Everyone is happy because it's looooong weekend (Aug 18-21)!

August 18 Saturday

August 19 Sunday

August 20 Eid-al-Fitr (Holiday)

August 21 Ninoy Aquino day (Holiday)

That's why :)

Moving on to..... Baguio! Yay.

Vizco's restaurant and cake shop

Before hubby and I check in to our hotel, we stroll first by walking from victory liner to session road. Well, I guess to save fare..maybe not. :p

Baguio City is really small that you'll be able to memorize every corner of the place. As we walked to session road, there are lots of restaurants to choose from, italian/filipino/chinese cuisine, cake shop and many more.

But Vizco's caught our attention so we tried this out.

Gambas rice

225Php

This dish is one I really like! A combination of pesto buttery sauce in a very tasty shrimp that can't go wrong.

Chap chae

 [*from Ocha restaurant menu]

210Php

*Ocha and Vizco's owned by the same owner where you can order some food from Ocha's menu even if you're in Vizco's, vice versa.

Hubby's favorite. I normally don't eat chap chae, I don't know, maybe it's just odd for me to eat sweet noodles. Except for this, I like the balance of sweetness and saltiness of the dish which made me eat this. Unfortunately, due to recent adjustment of my dental braces, I can't chew comfortably. Wrong timing. Maybe next time!

Choco mudpie

[based on my receipt]

90Php

This dessert.. it was frozen! Confused a bit for this dessert, the usual mud pie I know is that, chocolates are swimming around the cake. Choco mousse with banana Or Banana choco mousse (Yes, it's banana, the yellow thingy above) is more appropriate I guess.

Mango cake

65Php

I like what I ordered a slice of mango chiffon cake. For the price it's really worth it. The icing and mango cream layer did not fail on me.

They accept credit card

They do delivery!

Just call/text 446-7082, 09175790962 or 09209642407

Delicious kitchen

 

Bob Marlin restaurant at Naga City

 Crispy pata

389Php

I often eat 1 or 2 spoonful of crispy pata and that's it. But as I've tasted this cripsy yet juicy meat, I can't help myself but to compete with my hubby eating it haha. Really, this is so far the best. Better not miss this! :)

Bicol express

99Php

If you're in naga/bicol don't ever forget to order their spicy cuisine bicol express!

FYI:

Bicol express was named after the train. I guess it's PNR from Manila to Bicol region (Bicol express) route.

They accept cash & credit card

Check out their facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bob-Marlin-Restaurant-Grill/126684363235

Or you may contact them at,

473-1339

Cadbury old gold oreo cheesecake

Desserts are meant to savor its flavor, its taste and its ingredients.

These are just my assumptions in scrutinizing the cake.
Cadbury old gold oreo cheesecake

135Php per slice

The name speaks for itself and it sure is heavy! :)


Happy Friday!

2nd visit to Tony Romas

This time we used Tony Romas membership benefit. If you register for the first time, you'll be receiving a coupon as you complete the registration  (Print it out). On which it is valid only within 2 months upon registration.

The coupon goes like this:

• 1 coupon per dining
• If you order 2 main course, whichever has the lower price, gets 50% discount. Meaning to say, whichever MAIN course is lower, gets 50% discount

 Basil Pesto Chicken & Vegetable Linguine
590Php

I picked the "dinner" choice of the main course. The waitress said that it is hefty than their "lunch" choice. Anyway, I'm hungry!

 Grilled shrimp on a skewer
695Php

Delicious big and juicy shrimps. Hm-hm!

 Mozzarella sticks
260Php

I just love mozzarella sticks!

Apple Crisp
360Php


 I thought there is "cinnamon" included in this dessert. Well, usually it has right?
So good thing it has none. But dude, the apple flavor is strong and delicious. The top layer has crispiness and soft chunky apple inside. Drizzled with caramel syrup and a scoop of vanilla ice cream :)



Another great experience! We're loving Tony Romas more :)

VMV Hypoallergenic moisturizer

VMV Hypoallergenic

Hydra Balance Smart Moisturizer SPF 15

(Orange, For combination skin)

700Php

My Celeteque just retired last weekend and we're about to go to Baguio City those times. Cold breeze makes my skin really dry, you know red spots and scaly skin. After my prior moisturizer was consumed I thought of buying VMV Hypoallergenic's moisturizer at Glorietta 3 before we arrive at Baguio.


After washing, VMV's moisturizer is very light and absorbs well when applied to skin. My dryness and red spots was gone after  2 to 3 days of application. Now I'm loving their products more. :)


By the way I'm also using their facial wash VMV Hypoallergenic Smart Hydra Balance Cleansing Scrub

Cafe by the ruins, don't miss it!

We went to Baguio just for a short trip this weekend. We actually stayed at Hotel Veniz (I'll post separate blog for this) for 3 days and 2 nights. Anyway, you shouldn't miss to visit the talk of the town, Cafe by the ruins. The good thing is, it's really near to our hotel. Just a short walk that's all. As we stroll uphill and 2-3 blocks to shuntug st. Alas! There you are.


Their place is very cozy and somewhat relaxing.
Long draping trunks, rocks and leaves gives an effect of a nature lover scene.

Even their menu's design matches the place.

Now, let's move on to their food.. Shall we?

Brioche and Herb cheese as my spread

80Php 

So french. I love the combination of these, it has an aftertaste of eating more :)

 Rizal's tsokolate-e

140Php

Bittersweet chocolate in cold climate. Oh lala!

 Pan con Chocolate

80Php

Those oozing chocolates IS NOT just for a show. There is more to come as you slice your fork into it. C H O C O L A T E S.

Cheese lumpia straws

120Php

Their version of cheese stick is not an ordinary cheese, I should have asked what cheese it may be. For me it tastes like kesong puti with a bit of herb dipped with a zesty lemon dip

 

Baguio Bagnet

280Php

Hubby ordered his favorite. Bagnet. Their bagnet is much more better than we tried before in Ilocos at Apo Idon. However, the sauce at Apo Idon's Bagnet is better than Cafe by the ruins.

 

Lemon ricotta with grilled chicken

220Php

At first sight I thought their pasta would taste like carbonara or any other pasta with cream. But I was wrong, the taste was like tangy and herb-y in taste. Grilled chicken is good and soft. Though with my braces on, their sliced of bread hurts my teeth not to mention the cold climate that hardens my food. Overall, I love its taste :)

 

Strawberry shortcake

200Php

As for my finale, I ordered their strawberry shortcake. The art may be deceiving but for the taste.. It's disappointing for me. The cake is bland and dry. I'm not sure if shortcakes are like that, but for me it's a no-no. It was like a bland dried bread covered with whipped cream and topped with strawberries. That's it. I guess their Pan con Chocolate is better than this.

Anyway, as I further researched on about shortcakes, there are 2 versions on making it. One is biscuit-like ( which is the above picture) and the other is sponge cake. 

As for this specific shortcake, it should be absorbed by its strawberry juices and cream to fully appreciate the taste. 

Now I know. :)

Meet my husband.. Kim :)

And me.. Faith. Hello!

What do I think?
Well, I would love and definitely go back here!

23 Shuntug st. Baguio City (across City Hall and near Hotel Veniz)
They accepts mastercard/VISA/American express
Monday-sunday 7am to 9pm


Check out Cafe by the ruins' facebook account!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe-By-The-Ruins/38813861009