Apartment 1B is the Place to Be!

Okay, okay, I know...another food blog? Seriously? I googled Apartment 1b and 3 gazillion blogs about this restaurant came up and I was suddenly unsure about posting another one. But I recently got an email from a friend from abroad asking me where, out of all the restaurants that I blogged about, he should treat his friends out when he arrives. I realized that hey, 1 out of 6.8 billion people in this Earth wants MY suggestion as to where to eat. Now, that is BIG! HUGE! Firstly because someone actually reads my blog and second, relies on my opinion about restaurants. I feel like such a winner! (Bwa ha ha ha)

Anyway, when my friends MAA and his wife, MarAA invited Steffie and I to dinner, his only option was Apartment 1B at the ground floor, One Lafayette Square, LP Leviste corner Sedeño Streets. I know that this place has been around for a while now but it was only late last year that I was able to try it out and now, I have eaten here for 5 times in 2 months. That's quite often since there are thousands of restaurants that I still have to try out.

I was finally able to try what MarAA always orders, the BBQ Ribs when my cousins Chester and Ken were here. Now, I am hooked. I don't think I will order anything else when I eat here. Aside from the great food, the service is also superb and the ambiance is very homey.

I won't say much, will just show you the pics and let you slobber all over your keyboard.







What's left of the chocolate cake and toblerone cheesecake.


The gang.


Reservation helps.
Tel: 843-4075
Email: apartment_1b@yahoo.com

Old Manila with a New Chef and Menu!

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will know that I have a friend named Markus Tauwald who is somewhat new to the country. Only been here for 6 months and is still in the middle of furnishing his apartment. But being new here is something you might hard to believe when you get to know him. He is considered one of the VVIP's in a few establishments and has about a million friends in the Philippines already. He sometimes knows the streets of Makati better than me. Shame on me, I know.

When Steffie told me that the hotel has a new chef and that he is cute, I didn't think "Chris O'Donnel" look-a-like would become one of my best friends. But I am glad that he did because this guy is all about fun, laughter and stories about interesting experiences in Switzerland, Maldives, Bangkok, and everywhere around Europe where he worked at an early age. 

Chef Markus Tauwald is from Bavaria, Germany. At 25, it amazes me that he holds the title of Chef de Cuisine of one of the most prestigious and expensive restaurants in the country. Old Manila at The Peninsula is now serving modern European cuisine that Markus had created.

Last week, my cousin from the US visited. Janina and I decided to treat him to Old Manila because we were quite excited to taste the new menu the restaurant has to offer. 

First, I say, if and when you want to eat in OM, make sure you are prepared to spend but believe me, it is worth every centavo. Bon Appetite!

Black and white truffle soup with parmesan shortbread is P680.00


Seared tuna loin snow pea sprouts, cauliflower and truffle dressing is P640.00


Trio of foie gras of ginger-honey parfait, cognac-balsamic reduction and pineapple-pear relish is P1,350

Roasted rack of Lamb with baby artichokes Rubik potato and Madeira reduction is P1,800


The Rubik potato looks too artistic to eat.


The best sorbet I have ever had, Cinnamon and Apple flavor. YUM!



Truffle-crusted milk-fed Dutch veal rib eye with couscous, roasted parsnips and red chard leaves is P1,900



The Chef and the gang.



The Peninsula Manila
Old Manila
(632) 8123456
www.peninsula.com.ph

November Birthday Celebrants!

BIRTHSTONE- Topaz
ZODIAC SIGN - Scorpio and Saggitarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 20)
HOROSCOPE: (Please see blog on October Celebrants for Scorpio)

Sagittarians symbolised by the Archer are known for their frankness, sincerity and optimism. They have a high sense of justice. They are very fond of giving advice. Their philanthropic nature makes them charitable. They are intense hard workers. They are sociable and popular among friends. They are exceptionally honest and hate deception and trickery. They like to follow conventions. They are always ready to shoulder responsibility. As they possess great strength of will, they like independence in having their affairs done in their own way. They are impulsive too. They take sudden decisions and change their occupation and interests in absolutely unexpected ways. They are deeply religious and follow their faith with great zeal and enthusiasm. They like change and even change their habits in life without any significant motive. They are well built and extremely fond of sports. They are most happy out doors.

MARKUS TAUWALD, Nov. 4


CHRIS AMIONE, Nov. 4


CUTIE DEL MAR, Nov. 3


ROSETTE FERNANDEZ, Nov. 28


KEN OKIN, Nov. 14


CHESTER DIZON FOJAS, Nov. 12


CEDRIC BANAS DIZON, Nov. 4


JULYA FERNANDEZ, Nov. 4


REEGEE DIZON, Nov. 2


RACHEL DE GUZMAN GERMONO, Nov. 20


ALEX PAPA, Nov. 19


ALFONSO SY, Nov. 11


JUSTIN DE DIOS, Nov. 20