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Mom Violy's Birthday Lunch at Mamou, Gateway 2

Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try  Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice.  The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot

Artichokes

I miss eating artichoke and you cannot find the fresh one in the Philippines. Every time I travel back home to California I always make sure I get the chance to eat my cook artichoke dipped in mayo and melted butter. My dad always buys them in Costco bagged up in the fridge area. It comes with four huge size artichokes. I was able to bring it home to the Philippines. It was able to last for 14 hours flight home in my luggage. I had shared it with my father in-law who also eats it. It is available in S&R which is like a Costco in the States. This is the brand available there. The price is expensive since it is imported goods. This is the other brands I was able to find online at Shopee. I have tried each brand to see what is really the difference from each one. The texture of the artichoke taste different and the sauce it has been marinated in it. Luckily, from my searching I was able to find seeds of purple artichoke online at Shopee. It is n