Maginhawa StrEAT Foodventure

 

  

  Wrong Turn = Big Tummies

 

Maginhawa St. in Quezon City is a foodie's dreamland in the Philippines. The number of restaurants is just overwhelming. The different variety of food is also drowning. My two food buddies and I drove for about 10 minutes just to get a good view of every single restaurant. After another 5 minutes of deciding of what and where to eat, we agreed that we should try a place where many stalls are located so that we can try a bit of everything. Eureka, we found 150 Maginhawa Food Park (Waze can help you with  the directions) . 

For the sake of Steak...

  

Ahlee's Porterhouse Steak XL - P 280.00

Ahlee's Steak House and Barbecue Restaurant is what caught my eyes first since I am an avid fan of steaks. We ordered their Porterhouse Steak XL with marble potatoes and red wine sauce. I requested it to be done medium well. I must say, the steak was cooked to perfection, just the way we wanted it. Having it paired with their signature red wine sauce and baby potatoes, it will keep you munching. I also have to commend the people in the stall, they were amazing. They were super friendly and even shared a glimpse of their history with us. I just wished that they opt to stay with Plan A and built their restaurant in Pasig. But anyhow, their steak is something that I would drive and endure the heavy traffic for. Yes, I will drive for the sake of steak.

Canadian snacking...

 

Poutine - P  350.00 (comes with Donair and Maple Iced Tea)

Canadian Snack Shack offers the country's staples such as poutines (French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy), donair (beef wrapped in pita bread with tomatoes, onions, and sweet tangy sauce) and pizza. We got to try their donair and poutine. The donair was something new to my tongue because of the sweet garlic sauce. The flavors are just right and compliment each ingredient. The poutine, on the other hand, is really something I can't wait to have again. YUMMY, just yummy. We also had their signature Maple Iced Tea. It was something different from the usual iced tea; not too sweet with the kick of excitement. Wait for me, dear poutine.

 

Hot chick...

1 lb  Wings (Half Soy Garlic, Half Classic Mild) - P 270.00 

Wings Gone Wild is known for their classic Buffalo wings. We tried Soy Garlic and Mild Classic, both extra wet. They have the option to drown your wings with the specific sauce of your choice and genius, they decided to call it "extra wet". Soy Garlic was amazing. It reminds of my favorite Korean fried chicken. On the other hand, the Mild Classic kept us begging for water. It was insanely spicy, maybe, because of  the extra sauce. The wings are seasoned well and the sauces give a lot of impact. Also  tried their Jack Ass Tea which is basically iced tea in a Jack Daniel's bottle. It was a one hot night with those wild wings. Whooo!  

Maginhawa will surely satisfy your cravings. Make sure to visit these three stalls. Food was AMAZING. We only spent a little less than 1300 pesos. And, before I even forget, be early. It gets crowded at around 6-7PM and looking for a parking space is a bit of a hassle. Have fun and eat your hearts out. 

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Heart, heart,

Koko <3

The Birth of a New Hobby

Finally, starting something that I have been yearning to get my hands dirty.

Hi! My name is Koko. I was granted by my company a long vacation, free from the noise of the mechanical ventilators and infusion pumps. If you are wondering what apparatuses I have just said, those are the machines in the hospital which create annoying sounds that truly affect the moods of nurses.  Yes, I am a critical care nurse. Alas, I was given time to do what I really like, writing. I am very happy to start a blog. It has been a dream that I have been wanting to pursue. Let me aid you to getting to know me better. 

I am 22 years old. I am working as a Neurosciences and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit nurse in the Philippines. I am also a foodie, a make-up savvy, a creative cook and artist, a frustrated writer, and a occasional spender. Oh, I almost forgot, I also own a Labrador named Pin-Pin. You might see him in my next blogs. 

My page is named Halo-halo meaning a little bit of everything. It is a Filipino word for a dessert with mixture of different fruits, boiled sweet beans, milk and ice shavings. It is a very yummy dessert. If ever, you will be traveling to the Philippines, Halo-halo is something you should try. Going back, it also simply means mixed together to perfection. One flavor will compliment another. Just like this blog, hopefully, one topic will compliment another and suit your reading pleasure. 

I will be posting a topic to another with no particular or staple genre. I will just write whatever my heart is into at the moment and share it to you. I will give out tips and tricks, a few recipes, beauty hacks, some arts and crafts or even a step-by-step procedure of how to bathe dogs.   

You can also let me know what you think and what you want to know. 

I will leave my e-mail address to help you contact me.

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Write until you have a better story to tell.

Heart, heart,

Koko <3