Claire de la Fuente's, Dampa Macapagal

Obviously, our bbf (balikbayan friend) Lou couldn't get enough of our local Dampa, Macapagal, cos she asked again for another round of seafood dinner there when we were at the area 3 days ago. That was after only about 5 days from her first Dampa lunch, to see click here. Don't blame her, she missed our local food and the local ambiance. Third of all, the place didn't exist yet when she was still based here.



So we tried another resto this time _ Claire de la Fuente's ( named after the owner who is a local singer slash business woman). It has alfresco area with stand-up comedians.

Once again Icor showed her wet marketing prowess. But I was not impressed as the first time I saw her doing it !, cos she was just repeating the act ! hahaha! Same everything ! Look at the table, we got exactly the same menu ! :

salmon belly-sinigang sa miso

calamares

salmon steak

prawns tempura

prawns in buttered sauce

Singaporean crabs

green mango salad with shrimp paste (bagoong)

crabs in sweet chili sauce

Our guest bff Lou couldn't careless if the table offered the same for the nth times, she sure did love our seafood. Happiness !

My Cup of Energy

I'm not big on breakfast. My mornings are loaded with pre-school/office tasks for my girls and hubby -preparing their breakfast, baon , uniforms , etc. .

When they are all gone and the house chores keep goin' for the rest of the day, I usually load my first cup of energy with cereal and milk, topped with dried and fresh fruits.

What is your favorite breakfast?
Good mornin' :)

Loves Mangan

I'm sure, I had already mentioned many times here that I love Mangan, click to see other Mangan post here. My 3rd & 7th Sense could do nothing but to be in harmony every time I eat here. My eyes are always pleased with intricate artsy interior of each branch and my pinoy taste bud always get satisfied with every spoonful of each concoction.





I was busy gazing behind lens and didn't bother the menu. When asked, I remember replying nonchalantly : " anything on the menu, I love every number there. ."



Have I mentioned already that this was another day with our NY girl Lou ? We actually didn't go home after the first night out which became 48 hours bonding and stayed with her at the hotel and still together at this point. She wanted all Filipino dishes , which was okey cos we all love our pinoy food.

pinakbet ( mixed veggies in shrimp paste)

tortang talong (eggplant omelet)

a big plate of fried dishes-chicken, chinese rolls, dried fish, quail, porkchops

The fried quail looked like a frog. Saira got curious and had a taste of it. She liked it a lot !



Somewhere on Icor's side of table was the tilapia in coco cream which I paired with the pinakbet and I loved them so made me emptied my plate .

interesting rice bowl

yummy desserts- banana con sago

. . . So guys, what d'ya think?. no answer. . . Do you like the food? . . no answer... Well, silence means yes, isn't it?

love.love.love Mangan!