From Russia with Love

BEPHOCTb KAYECTBY Chocolate - 65% Kakao

We celebrated valentines late this year due to so much work and all, but like they always say: "It's better late than never". 

I got these chocolates from Rey, along with some flowers (red roses, no photo). Compliments from Vladivostok Air.

Верность качеству Chocolate. Even if I don't know how to pronounce that, I won't forget the richness of its taste and has 65% Kakao (Cacao). Wait til you taste the 75%, 85%, or even 99% versions. Hmm, curious? Yes, me too. Next time, I'll let you know if there is any difference.

Movie Review: Ghost Rider - Spirit of Vengeance

Been a long time since I did a review on movies so I might get a little rusty on this. Last night we saw this movie. Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance. The plot was unexpected of the character from the movie. Who knew the devil in him turns out to be the abducted angel from heaven (oops, sorry for the spoilers).

Anyway, It was kinda refreshing. Cinematography is cool for an amateur critic like me. The quality is crisp. Though I'm not too sure about the movie and how it somehow looked like a low-budgeted film. Its advertisement was not as grand as its previous movie.

What I do not like about the movie really was the filming style. Damn, but those dudes with the cameras are very annoying, they should be banned from holding one. How can you move a camera like that and not feel like vomiting after watching it. Audience like it better when its steady, well at least I do. Ok, yeah I know it creates a really good scene when you add some roughness in the filming style, but for me it's only activating my motion sickness. *puke*

Over all I'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars. Nicolas Cage is still the man. :)

I love New Bombay!

I was ever curious of this restaurant just beside 7-11 store near our offices. Faye recommended we have our lunch here and so we did. I like the ambiance, ever authentic Indian atmosphere.  Luckily, it doesn't smell like a typical Indian place (hehehe... if you know what I mean). Wooden chairs and tables were carved and designed meticulously by some artist. Drapes hung the ceiling to give it an Indian feel. The owner is also authentic... yes, that he is.

Error in the orientation :)

Baked prawns

Today is the first Friday of the Lenten season so we opted for a vegetarian/fish meal. For starters, we ordered some spicy naan and samosa (empanada with beans & curry inside). For main entree we ordered fish curry, baked prawns, and chili curry rice topped with peas and chopped string beans. 

As for the drinks, my lunch buddies just had softdrinks to neutralize the spiciness of the dishes. Not me. Because of my GERD, I had to order a mango lassi, an Indian drink, sort-of like a mango shake but more delicious. I would highly recommend that drink. Got to learn how that was made.

Samosa and naan

All yellow! Go People Power!

And onto our ever Mr-Swag-hunting. Yes, it was now my turn to be played at. We've been eyeing some guys across the table. Good looking as they were, we decided to just let them be. They might be in the middle of a business lunch meeting for all we know.

Overall rating is 4 out of 5 stars. Some of the ones in the menu we ordered were not available. Yes, they have to do something about their availability issues. But it was immediately forgotten when we began emptying the plates. The dishes were simply delicious.

I love Bonchon!

Microbabes decided to have a regular lunch habit. Every week we would tweet ... I mean, meet (or both) to have a lunch somewhere near our offices. Or if time permits, we would go to Ayala triangle and check out some restos there. 

Our first lunch date this 2012 happened at Bonchon, Ayala Triangle Branch. First time I tried their chicken and it was superb. No need for gravy, their breading is already tasteful. It has two flavors: Soy Garlic & Spicy. We ordered the 12 pcs combo (mixed thighs, drumstick and wings) or whatever you call it and ate to our heart's content.

at Paseo de Roxas Underpass

Mr. Swag: approved

Along the course, Mr. Swag hunting is in progress. One man targeted. Harriet's Bonchon hubby. In fairness, he's a good catch. Oh look...no ring on both hands? Hahaha.

And an hour lunch turned out to be two when  heavy rains began showering over Makati. We had to wait for the rain to stop before returning. Faye is overbreak already but who's to blame her... lunch was fun. Until next time! =)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.