Sad sad day..

my youngest pup, Chloe, succumbed to sudden death today (Oct 29, 2009) due to viral contamination.

I guess she was too young and too fragile to have fought the infection.

Her memorial page is here.

Our next restaurant stop in Baguio is what is probably its most unique. Café by the Ruins‘ distinctive name is matched by a quirky-artistic vibe and a delicious menu featuring locally-grown ingredients.
Setting. Built upon the war ‘ruins’ of a former governor’s house, Café by the Ruins has a rustic and…

We were fortunate enough to have been able to experience the best of Baguio City right before the recent typhoon onslaughts. I hope this series of Baguio restaurant reviews somehow help the city’s economy and tourism recover faster.
Under the helm of celebrated chef Billy King (formerly of Le Souffle),…

I have such a huge backlog of restaurants to feature and as such am only getting to write about this place more than a month after we dined in. Uncle Cheffy Brick-Oven BBQ serves dishes cooked on a brick oven: barbecue, lechon (roast suckling pig), panizza, steak, list goes on. Here’s what…

Oh no I didn’t — but I just did! Last weekend, another shih tzu puppy has joined the clan. Meet the dainty, petite, and adorable Chloe, who is totally unrelated to the two boys but is getting along quite well.

Chloe has this innocent vibe about her.. doe-eyed and demure,…

Fascinated by its ultra-swanky mystique and air of exclusivity, we celebrated a special occasion last month at The Establishment, an increasingly-popular dining complex right at the Fort. The Establishment consists of four restaurants, each with its own elegantly-designed dining areas: The Hall (continental), The Crystal Room (French), Tulipan Spanish Bar (Spanish), and a…

It's been a while since I last posted pics and updates about my pets. Earlier today, I caught younger pup Sean on camera lounging around on a stack of old newspapers (while older brother Nash was snoozing). Here are some snaps: Looking cutesy whaddup dawg? Exorcising! yeah, whatever. the rug pose the *pant…

“..a must-try for most foodies, but nothing exceptionally spectacular..” — these were the final words I gave Apartment 1B on my review more than a year ago. Recently, an occasion allowed me to revisit the place for dinner, and consequently reassess my overall verdict of the place.
Setting. Casual chic is how I…

With my staple viewing piece Heroes thus far not upping the ante in terms of entertainment value and plot excitement, I have turned my attention to a couple of promising newcomer series that premiered this TV season.
And so far so good! Here are the new stuff I fire up…