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Join us for a memorable family lunch at the Blackbird, nestled within the iconic Nielson Tower, where exquisite cuisine meets stunning panoramas.

Family was informed by their friends to try  Blackbird at the Nielson Tower  and asked Mom Violy if she has ever been there before. Mom Violy had no clue what it was asked Carmina to look it up and see what kind of food they serve.  Carmina gave the phone number to Mom Violy make a reservation for a family lunch. On the day of the reservation, we arrived early and were allowed to enter before the official opening time of eleven o’clock in the morning. We decided to stay in the lobby, where we were asked if we wanted anything to drink. Carmina took videos inside and learned about the history by talking to the staff. One hour later, people started coming into the restaurant and took their seats at the reservation table, browsing the menu to decide what to order. Our family members were running late, but we didn’t get bored thanks to the friendly staff. More customers kept arriving and placing their orders, and we couldn’t help but glance at their dishes, curious about what ...

BOGO Ham & Cheese Croissant Café France in the Philippines

Originally I didn't order the ham and cheese croissants that were on sale the sales person at Cafe France had informed me that the chicken pastel pie wasn't available if there was a substitution from my order. The sales person informed me she had a promotional going on for ham and cheese croissant. I said sure why not and asked how many sets I wanted to order during my transaction over the phone. I felt like eating something for a change to eat some sandwiches and came upon ordering from Cafe France. I wanted to try French Dip Roast Beef Sandwich for PHP 285.00 ($5.70) the bread is ciabatta not the type of bread they use back home in California.  Family member wanted to try their CF Premiere Clubhouse for  everything is inside choice of single PHP 165.00 ($3.30) or whole PHP 275.00 ($5.50) price difference in Cafe France. I wanted to add soup with my meal and added my favorite Pumpkin Soup PHP 120.00 ($2.40). My favorite from Cafe France is their potato & bacon salad canno...

Alba Restaurante Espanol

  My mom is having her own festival in her home. My mom was craving for Paella Valenciana that is rice cooked with chicken, pork, seafood and vegetables. My mom use to eat Alba Restaurante Espanol Mediterranean with her relatives years ago. My mom had missed her Paella Valenciana for PHP 580.00 ($11.16) and requested Carmina to order it through Grab Food being delivered to her home. Paella Valenciana had arrived in a box shown in the picture. For your reference you may refer to their website of  Alba Restaurante Espanol Philippines  to see what you can order from their menu. Note: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Alba Restaurante Espanol just a place my mom wanted to eat her Paella Valenciana. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you.