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LUMU - My new go-to Filipino restaurant at Greenbelt

LUMU - My new go-to Filipino restaurant at Greenbelt
Bangers I've heard of LUMU from a friend who knows the owners. At first I could not figure out the location because I haven't been there for a long time. Just yesterday, we were talking about Chef Luigi Muhlach's over lunch and in the evening I found myself dining there for dinner. For a restaurant that was newly-opened, I've already heard so many good things about LUMU that I had to try it immediately! Tortang Talong To get to the Beerhouse and Filipino Kitchen, just turn where Teddy's Bigger Burgers and and go past Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken. A refined kalye interior will welcome you to order familiar dishes with unique twists. I immediately searched for the bangers and ordered Bicol Express. The rest of our orders were Chicken & Pork Adobo bangers, Oyster Sisig, Chicken Dinakdakan, and Tortang Talong. A cup of rice was also ordered, along with tinapa rice, and 2 bottles of beer. For a big feast where we were not be able to order dessert anymore, havi...

My Another Story Experience: A Leaky And Incompetent Situation

My Another Story Experience: A Leaky And Incompetent Situation
Located at the 2/F of the Evia Lifestyle Center along Daang Hari, Another Story was an eyeful. One way or another, its interiors will catch your attention. Mismatched chairs, writings on the wall, both cheesy and informative, and other trinkets will definitely catch your attention. Food and drinks were more expensive than expected but they didn't quite meet my expected happy ending. The cheesecake was good but the sea salt caramel sauce was blah. It was too runny, maybe even a bit salty. It disconnected itself from the actual dessert. The crust was worse. Graham crackers in mango float homemade refrigerator cakes had better consistency. I had a Flat White and it was actually that. It was too flat, too thin, too warm to be enjoyed. Servers weren't familiar with the coffee drinks and they had to call their barista to assist us. This was alright but when asked if a certain drink already has sugar, I expect a quick answer, not one delayed by asking the barista yet again...