Seeing Double

Rainbows are always a happy sight, especially for a big rainbow fan like me. =) But you almost never see a full rainbow or, even rarer, two rainbows at the same time. On NLEx, en route to Manila, we were witnesses to these 2 spectacular events happening at the same time.

At first I thought it was just your normal rainbow sighting, with majority of it concealed within/underneath the clouds.

After a while, another one revealed itself. Just couldn't resist the photo-op.

Lastly, just when I was about done looking at these simple wonders of nature, the inside rainbow showed itself in its full splendor.

Ah, the simple joys. =)

Crepe-ing Back to College

After having lunch in Ken Afford (see previous entry), decided to revisit an old favorite, Kamirori, known for their reasonably priced Japanese food and for dessert. I remembered having a "phase" during college where I would buy their ice cream crepe every time I go home.  Hence, the weight during college I guess. Haha

A few months back, Kamirori moved from their previous location (at the ground level of our former condo) to

the other side of Katipunan, at the new Petron gas station just beside the entrance to Loyola Grand Villas. Just as well, their food AND desserts remained.

Personally, I think their California Maki is the best I've ever tasted. =) But I'm here to talk about their desserts.

Sadly, they don't have a counter anymore where the mouth-watering desserts used to be. But still, the taste and quality of their desserts did not disappoint. Ordered the Ice Cream Crepe and the Amaretto.

The Ice Cream Crepe is actually just vanilla ice cream topped with a layer of crepe and caramel cream. But it's still oh-so-good! And for just a 100 pesos!

The Amaretto is flourless chocolate cake covered with cream, amaretto, and bits of nuts. It tastes as good as it did since way back in college. I was immediately beaming with delight upon eating a mouthful of this sumptuous dessert.

Eating these desserts just brings back fond memories. =)

KAMIRORI

Petron Square

365 Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, QC

(632) 467-8491

Open from 10 am to 11 pm from Monday to Saturday

Can Afford!

As I was already in the QC area yesterday, decided to have lunch here on my way back to Makati. Given my roots, Katipunan will always have a special place in my heart. That goes for Ken Afford as well, one of my favorite restaurants ever.

Other than the obviously affordable food (~P 120-150 a meal), it boasts of being able to invite not just students but people and foodies all over the metro to try their famous Sisig a la Domeng/Roque and their other 55 dishes.

Their menu is a list of your all-time favorite Filipino dishes from Lechon Kawali to Sinigang na Baboy or Hipon. Some of my favorites are Stuffed Porkchop (breaded porkchop stuffed with mushroom and cheese) and the Sisig a la Domeng (sizzling sisig with egg). While waiting for your order, they offer you free refillable soup. Serving size of one meal is good enough for 1-2 people.

In terms of service, the waiters are very friendly and are generous with smiles. =) Oh and they don't charge extra for service charge and/or VAT.

KEN AFFORD, Katipunan
B. Gonzales St., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(02) 433-3575
8 am - 10 pm daily

picture courtesy of http://monette.sumulong.com/restaurant-reviews/ken-afford/