GREAT EATS AT THE 2ND EDITION OF CALLE BISTRO FOOD CRAWL

Dear mommies... have you ever been subjected to this question "Anong ulam"?   

Honestly, my husband and I have been asked this question a gazillion times already by our two teens. Two reasons: first, they've gotten tired of our family's lunch and dinner menu... which tend to repeat every single week hehehe.... and second, they crave going out, having lunch or dinner at a new restaurant.

So how do we combat food boredom? We simply eat out, let's say twice a month. Eating out is our family's way to reward ourselves for little things that we accomplish; It is also a way to bond; most importantly, it is really fun discovering new eateries and sample on new dishes with the entire family.

EXCITED FOR CALLE BISTRO:  

Just 5 minutes from where we live - is Calle Bistro, a lifestyle strip along Commonwealth Avenue  We literally saw how the rows of eateries were constructed. Every single day, that we see signages being put up, we will get extra excited.

The reason for our excitement? Hey, now we don't have to travel far to discover great tasting food. If at times, we feel lazy to cook lunch or dinner, we can easily order a take out or dine out. It even comes to a point that I will just text my teens, to just pick up dinner on their way home from school. So convenient! 

FOOD CRAWL AT CALLE BISTRO:

Late last year, it held its first-ever ‘Food Crawl’ where guests were treated to a “full” day of food, music, and fun festivities. Everyone had a delightful time visiting the restaurants as they got a bite at some of the mouth-watering selections that include best-selling appetizers, classic meal favorites, popular desserts and signature beverages. 

At that time, among the restaurants in Calle Bistro are the following: Sisig Society, JTs Manukan, ELM’s Kapihan and Winery, Adobo Connection, IMA Kitchen, Gerry’s Grill and Restaurant, PUB Express, Hap Chan, Macao Imperial Tea, Cook the Bread, After Twelve, among others. Today, Calle Bistro includes Tim Hortons Samgyeopmasarap, Knicker+Bockers and Teriyaki Boy.

    

And this time, Mrs.Wise was also included as one of the bloggers to experience Calle Bistro's 2nd Food Crawl!

APPETIZER AT SISIG SOCIETY

SISIG NACHOS

TUSOK TUSOK PLATTER (assorted platter of dynamite,
chicken skin, bacon crackling, kikiam)

APPETIZER AT KNICKER + BOCKERS

Inspired by the eclectic NY vibe, built in the Asian melting pot of Singapore.

owner Mr. Philip Matibag, first opened in Singapore and soon, he is also interested in opening franchise opportunities. Experience artisan, handcrafted, top-anything-you-want pizza at Knicker + Bockers

LUNCH AT ADOBO CONNECTION 

Who doesn't love adobo? But aside from delicious adobo creations, Adobo

Connection is home to mouth watering Pinoy dishes

BEEF SINIGANG, MY NEXT TAKE OUT ORDER :)

CRISPY KARE KARE

LUNCH AT JTs MANUKAN 

When it comes to "inihaw" JT's never fails to satisfy my cravings.

Pinoy comfort food at its finest  :)

KANSI

BATCHOY

LUNCH AT IMA KITCHEN

Ever since Calle Bistro opened, I have been a frequent visitor of Ima Kitchen.

I simply enjoy their flavorful dishes - saktong sakto sa panlasang Pinoy. My fave -

Chicharong Bulaklak with Aligue -- so sinful and tasty :)

But the dishes they served for the food crawl were all equally delicious!

SINIGANG NA BAKA SA UBE AT PAKWAN

PANSIT PUTI. Don't be fooled by its "bland" color,
because it is super flavorful

SIZZLING PORK SISIG

TORTANG TALONG AT ITLOG MAALAT ENSALADA
(Another favorite of mine)

BANANA RUM TURON

LUNCH AT PUB EXPRESS

Recommended for students because of their budget meals

BABY BACK RIBS

CREAMY KAWALI

SPIC SISIG

LUNCH AT SAMGYEOPMASARAP

The name speaks for itself: MASARAP!  The meats are simply marinated, nothing fancy.

The unli Korean BBQ experience is heightened with the 6 kinds of side dishes,

to which my favorite is the sweet-spicy dilis.  Highly recommended for

value for money and superb service

THE SWEET SPICY DILIS IS THE BEST FOR ME.
I CAN GO ON EATING FOR HOURS, AS LONG
THE DILIS IS PRESENT :)

 

TIM HORTONS

And to cap Calle Bistro's day-long food crawl, we sampled on Tim Hortons' Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Beef Steak and Iced Coffee

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH WITH BEEF STEAK +
SIGNATURE ICED COFFEE

WHY MRS.WISE LOVES CALLE BISTRO?

It offers a variety of culinary options -- that are budget friendly.  The prices at Adobo Connection, Sisig Society and JT's Manukan are affordable even for my teens (hey, their allowance is not that big).  Me and my husband can make our early morning stroll and have breakfast at Tim Hortons... or spend Friday evenings just chillin' at Knicker + Bockers and have a few drinks as well.  Early this year we celebrated my son's moving up dinner at Ima's... and plans to celebrate important occasions at Samgyeopmasarap (because the teens love unli Korean barbecue).

So "Northeners" unite (parang Game of Thrones lang ang peg) -- and check out the "great eats" at Calle Bistro.  Of course the "Southeners" are very much welcome to experience it too.  Calle Bistro is proving that the food establishments in the north are worth checking (thanks to the popularity of Maginhawa, UP Town Center, quaint little eateries at Don Antonio, at syempre, all the restaurants in the gigantic malls of QC! 

CHECK OUT MRS.WISE FOOD CRAWL EXPERIENCE BELOW :)