Tikim 62: Buffalo's Wings N' Things (Solenad)

Let me take you to our comfort zone, whenever we want to eat some comfort food we always opt to grab some buffalo wings to satisfy our appetite and on our top list is the famous Buffalo Wings N' Things in Solenad, Nuvali. It may sound so cliche but the most simple food gives you a nostalgic feeling and comfort to your taste buds! Let me take you down the South... 

  

Buffalo's Wings N' Things in Solenad

Their famous wings varies to the level of spiciness, which is really intense I just can't take it, but my my Bf always love their New York's Finest which is their best and recommended level of spiciness, for me I always love their non-spicy favorites, their honey bbq is the best! Finger licking good, its not KFC though, but it is really good!:)

            You can also try their meals which is served with their NY Dirty rice which is very affordable!:)

      Here are the stars of the night we ordered the Triple Sampler394php! You can ask to do a separate flavors.

Non-spicy favorite Honey BBQ

New York's Finest

Bleu Cheese 

I love Bleu Cheese, but for those who don't like the sharp,strong taste and smell of it, you can also try their other sides, buffalo ranch which is really good also with their buffalo wings.

Chili n' cheese fries

I must recommend this to all you folks! The spiciness was not that dominant, the chili con was really good plus the saltiness of the cheese is a really good combination.. though, you should eat it ahead whenever it was served first because it tends to be soggy.

Basket of fries 

 Ohhh.. carbs carbs, carbs!!! How can you resist their awesome fries! It is a big bite sized fries and it's a good price for a basket, i love the kick of the pepper sprinkled on top.

Iced Tea

                                                 Lemony iced tea after your awesome food. 

Buffalo's Wings N' Things is one of our all time favorite buffalo wings served luckily in the South, it was really good! I can't spill any flowery words now, I want you guys to taste and enjoy their comforting foods. As far as I know they were all over, you can spot Buffalo's Wings N' Things anywhere!Get Buffaloed!

Taste: 4/5
Quality: 3.5/5
Ambiance: 4/5

Buffalo's Wings N' Things
Address: Solenad 2, Nuvali Santa Rosa, Laguna 

Contact: (049) 302-0039
Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/get.buffaloed

Tikim36: Cookbook Kitchen Love (L.Mencias, Mandaluyong City)

When I think about Cookbook Kitchen, the things that come into my mind are: home cooked meals, comfort food, Gambas,  and their Adobo Pasta. Already ate at Cookbook Kitchen (main branch) quite a few times and the dining experience was superb! The server engages in small talk; he even remembered me and asked how I was in my second visit.

Alfresco dining

Cozy inside

My latest dining experience became even better because the restaurant is pet friendly! I ate my lunch beside Sophie, and was so happy that my dog seems comfortable in the restaurant (not noisy, not uneasy, and her tail was wagging).

Sophie likes it here!

On our table:

Garlic Shrimps P165

I ordered my favorite dish in Cookbook Kitchen - Garlic shrimps are shrimps sautéed in chili and garlic. It is like just like Gambas, with less ketchup in it. I really like this dish, it is actually an appetizer but I like it with rice.

Ilocos Pasta P250

The salt and pepper vinegar

A best seller according to the server. The Ilocos pasta (P250) is a vigan longanisa pasta topped with spinach and served with salt and pepper vinegar. What makes this pasta different is that the longanisa is home made! Tastes perfect with the salt pepper vinegar when mixed.

Pasta Al Adobo P280

A Filipino favorite and another favorite of mine! If I have to choose between Ilocos pasta and pasta al adobo; I'll choose the latter.

Pam Fried Chicken Breast Fillet w/ Lemon Cheese Sauce P260

Chef gen's treat. It's like a roasted-fried chicken according to Evan. For me, it needs more lemon cheese sauce.

Chicken Zucchini P350

Chicken fillet in creamy  white wine sauce with zucchini  bacon bits. Not a fan of this one; more bacon bits please.

Beef Salpicao P280

This is pan fried tenderloin  beef strips reminded me of A1 sauce. At first the meat served was veiny and hard to eat. I had it changed and the meat became more tender 


Taste: 3.5/5
Quality: 3.5/5
Ambiance: 4/5


Cookbook Kitchen
8 Socorro Fernandez Street,
Mandaluyong City
Telephone: 724-3595/381-5935
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cookbook-Kitchen/84763924654?sk=info
              :  http://cookbookkitchen.multiply.com

Tikim31: Comfort food+Sweet tooth=Naci (Greenhills, San Juan)

If you have passing by Conneticut street, you might notice the newest restaurant in the area.  Naci opened its doors last ---, and it been blogged and published already! One late night, I decided to have a 10 pm dinner due to a heavy lunch. Evan and I drove around Greenhills area and found out that the restaurants are in their last order/some even closing up! I saw the big sign of Naci and asked the guard if it's open,.. yes it is! They are usually open until past midnight until 1:00-2:00am during Monday-Saturday! Plus points for those who want to unwind from work and for those who like to eat midnight snacks! :)

Naci Comfort Food & Dessert Bar

Inside

On the table... 

Shrimps on Toast (P190)

For appetizer, I ordered Shrimps on Toast, minced white shrimp with chopped pork and veggies served with tomato salsa cheese sauce and spicy tomato dip. An okay dish but I honestly find that the dish lacks meat (shrimp and pork). A shout out to the salsa dip, it's good!

Trio of Potato (P180)

A sampler of potato fries, wedges, chips with cheesy Mexican beef and tomato catsup. A very sinful plate --- all kinds of deep fried potato! This one definitely needs more cheese, mayo, and ground beef to achieve a nacho feel.

Nadine's Adobo Cannelloni (P280)

Classic flakes adobo rolled in a pasta topped with bechamel laced with adobo sauce in mozzarella. This was my first time to eat cannelloni and I like it! The adobo sauce and generously filled mozzarella is a great match! Just wished that it was served with more bread

3pcs Grilled Prawns with Tangy Semisweet Garlic Glaze (P290)

This reminds me of my mom's cooking. It tastes the same but my mom cooks the prawns half-shelled and with more cheese and garlic on top! My take with this dish... I find the prawns bland  but when dipped in sauce it tasted better. 

Cookies to taste

Lastly, for those who have a sweet tooth, the restaurant generously offers cookie bits of different flavors for appetizer/dessert. It works for Naci because they are reinforcing their "dessert bar" title, and who knows a bite of those of cookies may lure a customer to order cakes, cupcakes, and cookie bags! Naci also has a selection of cupcakes which range from red velvet to chocolate lava. I bought a greentea 

cupcake from Naci for my best friend and she liked it! 

The dessert bar will greet you at the entrance

These look so cute!

Oh they also have special events like a ballroom day on Thursdays. I haven't been to this event yet but do let me know if it is fun! 

Retro Thursday in Naci

Taste: 3/5

Quality: 2.5/5

Ambiance: 3/5

Naci Comfort Food & Dessert Bar

2/F, Fox Square Building, 53 Connecticut Street,

Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila

Telephone: 726-7266