Elias in Robinsons Magnolia

May 21, 2013

Elias
Upper Ground Alfresco
Robinsons Magnolia
Aurora Blvd. corner Dona Hemady St.,
New Manila, Quezon City
9610339   5467977

A couple of weeks ago, my cousin came back home from the US with her family. It's been several years since I last saw her and her son so we set up a lunch date. I suggested Elias in Robinsons Magnolia because she missed Filipino cuisine.

Salome's Secret PhP 295

binusog na pusit glazed with sweet sauce

Inihaw na pusit is a must-order whenever there's a balikbayan visiting Manila. Some restaurants would cash in on it by basing its price on per 100 gram but not in Elias.  

For PhP 295, you get an order of inihaw na pusit big enough for sharing. I like dipping it in the sweet sauce provided.

For other orders, read after the break...

Old Chinatown Kopitiam

My visit: May 6, 2010

Old Chinatown Kopitiam

86 Maria Clara St.,

Sto. Domingo, Quezon City

4151145

DH and I have been putting off eating here again. The last time we went, we were not satisfied with the food that we ordered which were mostly new addition to the menu at that time. When my cousin and I agreed to meet and eat in Banawe area. I suddenly faced a blank wall. If I will bring her to Fu Chi dumplings it would be too cheap of me, the next best restaurant is Cafe Monaco but I just ate there a couple of days ago. When she said she knew/ heard/ read somewhere about Old Chinatown Kopitiam and we were already right outside the restaurant with a vacant parking space, I parked my car. End of discussion lol

my doctor cousin and I

We ordered food that are not complicated just to be on the safe side. I was not disappointed this time. And yes, they have the wonton wrapper cracker appetizer that day but it was only served after I requested for it.

What are these kids lining up for?

4th generation in our family

All these kids are waiting for their ang pao- a red envelop containing money for good luck. The ang paos were given by my grandma and my uncle. Even adults get to have two ang paos each.

Fashionista: dog as arm accessory

Ok, wait before I cause commotion with the title above, the dog pictured below, is well loved and is pretty much spoiled by my cousin. CDC cuddles Bella, the pooch with much affection.

Just in time for the New Year, CDC is wearing a polka dot dress for prosperity. Circles symbolizes coins and coins equals money.

CDC with Bella

CDC is wearing a polka dot dress by Una Rosa.

Hmm, I think I'll be wearing stripes on New Year's day haha Swapang ba? Stripes for cold cash lol

My cousin, MJ

I just got the news this afternoon that my cousin, MJ, has passed away. Grabe~ kakakita ko lang sa kanya last time na naconfine siya sa St. Lukes due to pneumonia and now she's gone~

I was so sad yesterday when I learned the news from my mom that she was confined again and this time her condition is bad as she had undergone a bypass. I called my other cousin's (MG) phone to ask about her condition. It was my uncle who answered the phone. His voice weak, he calmly said she only have a 20% chance to live. DH and I visited her around 5 in the afternoon. I went inside Coronary Care Unit (CCU) with MG.

I barely recognize my cousin as she lay in the hospital bed. With all the tubes around her and monitors, I felt more sad. I knew she was struggling. I whispered in her ear to hang on and fight. I can not see my cousin anymore who was once so vibrant, stylish and always had a bright smile. It was as if she is a different person.

Super bilis ng pangyayari... she was confined on Sunday and gone on Friday. This is a sad day~