Singapore Lah

When in Singapore, do hit up the restaurant called @candlenutsg .. It's young chef, Malcolm Lee (I mean, really - he looks like a baby!) does wonders for Peranakan cuisine --- not gussying it up, but just respecting it and trying to make it better (like this fun dish of Maggi noodles and a sauce of buah keluak - an Indonesian nut). It's beautiful food and it's DELICIOUS.

Maggi noodles and a sauce of buah keluak - an Indonesian nut.

Maggi noodles and a sauce of buah keluak - an Indonesian nut.

Along the streets of Singapore, we feast on Chinese style #NasiLemak -- humble food, made with precision by someone only with so much experience can pull off. The proud owner told us that she's been at it for 30 years - and it shows! Most definitely my kind of grub.. #ShiokYulo

It's gey lang. Old school, baby! #GeylangClaypotRice

It's gey lang. Old school, baby! #GeylangClaypotRice

Paella in a hawker centre?! Oh yes. It's gooooood! #MiCasa

Paella in a hawker centre?! Oh yes. It's gooooood! #MiCasa

This is Chef Micah (top most) who cooks in this space and runs it with his dad. He's cooked in Paris and Barcelona...and now does tapas in a hawker centre. He does his paella in a rice cooker because of space limitations. But it's so good!😍 &n…

This is Chef Micah (top most) who cooks in this space and runs it with his dad. He's cooked in Paris and Barcelona...and now does tapas in a hawker centre. He does his paella in a rice cooker because of space limitations. But it's so good!😍  

An excellent muddy espresso & cold milk from this cool coffee joint called #PennyUniversity ❤ Love it! ☕ 

An excellent muddy espresso & cold milk from this cool coffee joint called #PennyUniversity ❤ Love it! ☕

 

ASTREOPORA by Leeroy New

ASTREOPORA

A Light and Music Art Installation

This cool display of public art by Leeroy New at the Sky Deck of SM Aura. He's ace in my book now, because of his drive to keep art out in the open for everyone to see, and not just cooped up in a gallery. Yup, we need people like this, too. Tip o' that hat to you, sir! (And well done too, my buddy K-Na and her team for making sure this all happened!) #smauraxleeroynew

#MerrySMChristmas2015 

#JustJonesingPH

Magic on the roof deck by Leeroy New.  

Magic on the roof deck by Leeroy New.  

Astreopora
 this looks cool even during the day!😍 t's at the Sky Park of SM Aura all through the holidays.

 this looks cool even during the day!😍 t's at the Sky Park of SM Aura all through the holidays.

NANTA

Tonight had the good fortune of catching #Nanta - the longest running stage show in Korea, combining comedy with traditional Korean percussion called Samulnori. The story, based in a restaurant kitchen, makes it extra fun. Highly recommended for everyone, regardless of age! Do CHECK IT at the #SolaireTheater as soon as you can! I thought it was great, wholesome fun - no wonder the world loves it (including Broadway!) Tickets available at  #Ticketworld

 

At some point I even got called on stage..😜 Audience participation is always fun!😁 #CookinNanta

 

With Bea, my benefactor for tonight (thanks Bey!!!) and the extremely fit cast of #CookinNanta 😜 Go see it - until this weekend only!

Bacon Jam

So I finally opened this bottled treasure given to me after lunch at the home of Tita @bellayuchengco - made by her daughter Aimee. Gah! Had a teaspoonful on my morning toast. Oh my! It's yummeh!!! Call +632 8077900 for orders!😜 (PS - I've been told --- this is the best friend of pancakes..😁)

South Border

Moseyed on down South again to #BFHomes to spot some new stuff... like this sliver of a joint called #WickedDogs serving -- you guessed it, guy -- all sorts of hotdogs. Sammies are on point indeed! I

From top to bottom, left to right: the wasabi dog (with katsuoboshi, nori and wasabi); the Tijuana bacon dog (bacon wrapped and topped with chili, cheese sauce, sriracha and an egg); the cachorro quente completo (weirdest combo but I LOVED IT! - mashed potato, corn, cheese sauce, potato chips on a Hungarian sausage); and the classic chili cheese dog. One word: GAH!!!!!🌭🌭🌭😍❤ #WickedDogs

This is the #WickedDogsFive sandwich - and they don't have a name for it yet. It's got wanton chips, scallions and hoisin sauce on top of the frank🌭, and it comes with kropek and sweet chili sauce on the side. I'd call it the Go Chiu It Dog... (or fine, you can call it the Crunchy Dragon 🐉) 😜 Such a fun place! CHECK IT!

Since we were in the area - a mini-crawl came about. Poqui poqui, dinakdakan, and this bagnet binagoongan.🐷 No rice.🍚 O ha!😂 #BalaiIlocos#BFHomes

And to end with a bang: the mighty desserts of #Milkbox over at Alabang Town Center, pare.😜 For you fans of #SunnySideCafe in #Boracay - this is the sister house of eating sin.😂 Yes, throw caution to the wind here and CHECK IT!

pumpkin spice and red velvet ice cream waffle sundae. 

Yes. Not for dieters, this place.😂 Welcome to our radar, #Milkbox!

Longga Alert

Hey longga lovers - this stuff is worth a try! Probably one of the cleanest tasting lingganisas I've ever eaten - mainly because it doesn't have extenders or preservatives. All natural is always best! (And it's not overly garlicky either) D'Famous Imus Longganisa of Imus, Cavite -- order at +639151371888; +639155055886.

International Chef's Day

I inadvertently spent International Chef's Day at a special charity dinner hosted by LTB and prepared by the award winning culinary team of the #MarriottManila. They served us their medal winning dishes, starting with this almond crusted halibut with crab, edamame and corn ragout and a saffron aioli. A winner for sure!

Some of my lovely dinner companions.. Him, Vicky and Edward. 

Some of my lovely dinner companions.. Him, Vicky and Edward.