Food Tripping in SM Aura

I spent an entire afternoon in SM Aura to try out the restaurants out there because I'm curious like that :)

First stop was Yakitori One at the food court.

I had rice with bacon-coated quail eggs and bacon-coated asparagus. It was not bad, but it's not really something I'll crave for. And come to think of it, I really haven't since I visited.

Next stop was Shine Cafe by celebrity couple chefs Rob and Sunshine Pengson. I ordered dessert and something to munch on - Salted Caramel Eclair and Umami Fries. Both were good, but a little overpriced.

Last stop for the afternoon is Paul. I was so full by this time that I could only eat their Lemon Tart, and I loved it :) I've always been a fan of tangy pies :)

Let me add this up though I did not go there that same day, because that would be crazy.

I went to Todd English Food Hall with Elaine, and it was a fun time over good food :)

We ordered salad, tacos, mac 'n cheese and their famous OMG dessert. Everything was great :)

This was the night's runaway winner! Sooo good!

And of course, good food is best shared with great friends :)

Bagasbas

We made a side trip to Bagasbas Beach in Daet when we went to Calaguas earlier this year, and I'm only too glad we did.

There's always something about the sea that's calming and relaxing, eh?

Chocolate Fire

Pretty Brunch Place

The Early Bird Breakfast Club is one pretty brunch place. I honestly think the food in this place tastes a lot better because of the prettiness of the place!

Mary Grace

Sometimes, I just want to eat where it's sure and where it's reliable :)

Pico de Loro

I visited Pico de Loro late last year with friends from church as part of our annual yearend activity. 

It was my first time in the resort and I was quite impressed with the resort :) Spending time with a bunch of fun, good people amidst nice, lush greens and the sea as a backdrop - what more can you ask for? :)

That Chicken from Kettle

Ok. I've been wanting to eat here at Kettle for the longest time, but since it's out of my way, it took some time before I could finally do so.

So, how was it? The Buttermilk Chicken is good and tender, but I really don't get all the rave about it. It's definitely not bad, it's just ok.

We also had soup and salad, which were again not bad, but not exactly something I would crave for.

That said, I'd still say go ahead and try it out there :)

The Best Beach I've been to

I haven't been to half of the beach I want to visit around the country, but Calaguas stands out as the best beach I've ever been to.

White, powdery sand cuts across between the blue ocean and the blue sky.

And the sunset can give Boracay's sunset a run for it's money.

However, I wasn't able to take a picture of the best moment I had while I was in the island. It was 3 AM and I woke up from sleep. I don't know what I was thinking, but I decided to get out of our tent. And the moment I caught a glimpse of the night sky splattered with as much stars as the space could allow, I was enthralled. 

The sight was amazing, and it was nothing like I have ever seen and experienced. I almost felt undeserving, it was truly, truly beautiful.

So, yes, Calaguas takes up the spot as my best beach in the beach-rich Philippines.