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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 ...

Mom Violy Recommend Staying at Dao Diamond Hotel and Restaurant

Mom Violy asked Carmina to search what is the best hotel to stay in Bohol, Philippines. Carmina sent links to Mom Violy hotels she can picked out what she would like to stay. Mom Violy called up  Dao Diamond Hotel and Restaurant  to book a room for May 7 - 9 along with Tita Edna and me. We'll be sharing a room together it lessens the expenses and bonding with each other. Tita Edna will be paying extra for her bed.  Check in is at 2:00 PM since our arrival time is 3:00 PM. Mom Violy has notified the Dao Diamond Hotel. The person Mom Violy spoke too has informed her that our room is located on the first floor.  Actually, it is a great thing this way easier for the seniors to find their room. Less walking for them as well we know they get tired easily.  Our flight had arrived late at night Mom Violy had informed Dao Diamond Hotel. Upon entering Mom Violy had given her senior card and escorted us to our room giving us a room key. Someone had assisted us carrying our...

Carmina's Review on Jumbo Crab Bohol Seafood

  After we had just landed in Bohol it was already late in the evening Mom Violy was very hungry. The driver Arnel had informed us the only food available near the hotel was seafood. Mom Violy decided to try  Jumbo Crab Bohol Seafood . Upon entering inside the restaurant, they will ask how many you are looking for a seat most tables are already reserved. First the server told us to go to the second floor having seniors along with me they said prefer to dine on the first floor. The server had handed us a menu. Mom Violy had decided to order crab cooked Butter Garlic. The server had informed us to follow him to the tank pick which crab Mom Violy wanted to be cooked. Prices of the crab depending on the weight. Tita Edna said she wanted to eat the Cheesy Shrimp. Mom Violy added some Kangkong in our meal. Carmina was too tired from our flight ate what Mom Violy and Tita Edna had ordered. We found out Jumbo Crab Bohol Seafood was recently open one month ago. The food is delicious th...