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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

Bataan’s Best Tinapang Kapak or Banak and Amanda's Dried Herring Tuyo in Corn Oil

Mom Violy wasn't content with her smoked fish. There was something else she wanted to find. Mom Vioy asked her daughter to look if she can find Tinapa Kapak Fish. Mom Violy kept telling Carmina it is not dried.  Carmina couldn't seem to understand what the fish was that mom Violy was looking for but didn't stop her to look for it. Carmina had searched online to see what is the Tinapa Kapak was and how does it even look like to figure it out. Mom Violy keeps telling Carmina I always purchase at the Public Market in Balanga, Bataan when we're able to go out. Yet, Carmina still couldn't understand what Mom Violy was referring too. Carmina had shared from other sellers who have sold the fish she had mentioned. Mom Violy kept saying that is not the one or maybe no one sells it online. Next day came around and Carmina went ahead to dig harder to see if she can find what Tinapa Kapak was somewhere else. Guess what? Carmina was able to find it from a clear m