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Mom Violy and Carmina’s dining experience at Dean & DeLuca

  Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...

Carmina Exploring inside the Quezon City Memorial Circle

How long have you lived in Quezon City? Carmina has migrated to the Philippines fifteen years ago. There are places I've never had the chance to explore.  Being able to have time to explore comes around places that are not expensive. There are actually places in the area of Quezon City that can take you places where money is not an issue. From my observation inside  Quezon City Memorial Circle there are different types of food based on your budget. Entering inside if you are being accompany from a senior citizen/ PWD card holder parking is free all you need to do is present it to a small booth approaching the gate. They will just look at it to see if the person is inside the car. There are a lot of parking inside. Those who love to do gardening there is sections where you can purchase your garden needs. If you don't know where it is located there are two gates of the circle.  The first gate is toward Quezon Avenue where the restaurants are located such as Max Fried Chick...

Mom Violy's Craving for Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu from The Aristocrat Restaurant

Mom Violy last time she has eaten at  The Aristocrat Restaurant  was with her cousin Marigold. Sometimes we are drawn by memories places you use to eat with your relative. When you reached a certain age people tend to remember places they have eaten in the past. The relative you use to eat out and dine at The Aristocrat Restaurant doesn't quite remember who you are. Carmina was able to bring Mom Violy to The Aristocrat Restaurant. I was able to see one of their branches located inside the Quezon Memorial Circle at passing when looking for Mom Violy's garden needs. Mom Violy was able to eat her favorite Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu. Mom Violy asked the server how long it would take to cook. The server said twenty minutes. Mom Violy felt she was getting hungry. Carmina had informed her why not pick an appetizer.  Mom Violy decided to order one Ubod Fresh Lumpia and have ir sliced in the middle. Carmina had placed her order for the Popular Filipino dishes from their menu. I had ...

TIPS: How to Place Order from Elar's Lechon in Quezon Avenue

One week ago, Carmina had pointed to Mom Violy there is a place to order her lechon. Mom Violy said, let's go there one day. Carmina was able to bring Mom Violy to  Elar's Lechon . The branch we went too was in Quezon Avenue which is close by. First step is to enter in their office facility to place your order.  The person inside will ask what you would like to order. Here is their price list: What they offer for Christmas in case you're interested in it. It is very easy to place your order those who are just walking in out of curiosity. Second Step: Go outside and hand in your order at the counter where you can see the lechon in front of you being chopped up on based on the weight you've made. The lechon will be placed in a box along with the lechon sauce inside an eco-bag. Mom Violy is very happy that she was able to buy her favorite Elar's Lechon. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your...