O'Pollo Grilled Chicken and Burgers

O'Pollo Grilled Chicken and Burgers

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

I've been seeing O'Pollo whenever I go to St Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City.  We need to get some ice for my injectables and there is no available parking in front of 711. We decided to park at O'Pollo. It's lunch time and lots of parking slots! I think it's inappropriate if I do not buy anything.

I checked out what O'Pollo has to offer. We just had our very late breakfast at Cafe France I don't think there is enough space in my stomach for lunch. I ordered half chicken, smashed potatoes and gourmet coleslaw to go.

 

The aroma of the grilled chicken filled the car as we drove home. The chicken does not come with the regular gravy sauce. The dip choices are Peri O' (spicy), Preg O' (sweet), Garlic O' (garlic), Tangy O' (sweet and spicy) and the Lemon and Herb sauce. I chose Peri O'.

Verdict:

The chicken is somewhat dry. Smells good but tasted different. Not your usual grilled chicken. The Peri O' dip I chose is very spicy but I liked it. 

The smashed potatoes come with mushroom gravy.  Not velvety, somewhat chunky. Got a funny sweet taste. Ate a quarter of the cup.

The gourmet coleslaw tasted weird though I was able to finish this one.

Over all, we did not like what we ordered. I guess I was expecting the food to taste like Kenny Rogers or Pollo Loco.

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When Words Leave Off, Music Begins.

When Words Leave Off, Music Begins.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

 

 There is nothing in the world so much like prayer as music is.

I have my own particular sorrows, loves, delights; 

and you have yours.  

But sorrow, gladness, yearning, hope, love, belong to all of us, 

in all times and in all places.  

Music is the only means 

whereby we feel these emotions 

in their universality.

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Lemongrass Asian Bistro

Lemongrass Asian Bistro

Sunday, November 27, 2011

There used to be a Lemongrass in Megamall near Mexicali that serves the same menu as Pho Hoa. When Megamall underwent renovations, Lemongrass and Soup Kitchen were replaced by other establishments. 

I now prefer Shangri-la over Megamall because it is not as crowded as the latter and it is easier to find a parking slot. I've been noticing Lemongrass near Mrs Fields and Mercury Drug. All the while I thought they have the same menu as Pho Hoa which is located on the cinema level.

I was surprised Lemongrass Asian Bistro does not have the same menu as the Lemongrass of Megamall I used to frequent. I've read that Lemongrass Asian Bistro opened only last February 2011 and is managed by the same group managing Pho Hoa.

I ordered the LEMONGRASS Baby Back Ribs BBQ. I enjoyed the fall off the bone goodness. And when I say I enjoyed it means only the bones where left on my plate!

 

Homestyle Korean Beef Ribs for my husband. I love this dish. The beef is so tender. It actually tastes like Bistek Tagalog. The only difference is the sesame seeds and the chili. I think I can cook this in my kitchen.

Really had a satisfying early dinner. And I want to try the other food on their menu. I will definitely come back for more!!!

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