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Good morning shabbynomad70 , I'm not 77 , I'm actually 68. 50 or so years ago, when I started training as a commis chef ( I'm still learning ) , after work my fellow trainees and I would visit a local hostelry for a beer or two. It was The Crown, the address escapes me at the moment. On the bar was a sign which I never forgot..
"This HOUSE is dedicated towards those splendid FELLOWS who make DRINKING a pleasure, who reach CONTENTMENT before CAPACITY and who, whatever the DRINK, can take it, hold it and STILL be GENTLEMEN ".

Pub etiquette was very different back then, most pubs, not all, were pleasant, respectable and respectful . Respectful whereby swearing in front of a man's wife, or indeed any woman, was a mistake. sometimes a dangerous mistake. Unfortunately this is all lost in the mists of time and these days the conversations I hear are loaded with expletives.
We are a humble establishment but not so humble that I don't check for families or folks that are looking uncomfortable in these circumstances. If so I would quietly tell ( not ask ), the aforementioned characters to show respect and possibly find some self respect , or leave.
Just recently an English 'gentleman' has decided to frequent Zak's Place, he's cheap, demanding, and noisily foul mouthed. I'm aching to find a solid reason to rid the place of him. I hope he reads this as he will know.
My mindset hasn't changed from 50 years ago.

 

I wish you the best of British in the changes you propose Russel and Jessie they will be great.

Having eaten there I highly recommend your food...delicious. We will be back for more!

 

I finally made it to Spices for lunch. I enjoyed the yellow chicken curry and recommend it. I had a fruit shake that was also very good. They were out of many Indian dishes but told me the ingrediants will arrive soon and I will try out the Marsala when they arrive. I had the naan bread instead of rice.
The restaurant was spotless, three wall fans were on, and a nice breeze flowing through the open windows. Service was excellent.
I saw a refrigerator with plenty of cold beer. They also have wine from Australia and Chili.
So it is great to have a spicey-food restaurant here.

 

One love no one can brake my sprit I got the heart of a Lion .

 

The fish used at Zak's Place is white marlin. The food is well above average
with homemade beefburgers and homemade bread baked more than once a day.
Just before Christmas the fish almost doubled in price, it stayed the same at Zak's Place.
There is no fish today as there's none in the market.
How do I know ?
I own it !

 

I just dined at Adamo for lunch and found it an excellent experience. The decor is VERY modern; some may not like the concrete but I love natural materials. I asked many questions of the owner (12 years restaurant experience in Manila and the US) because I could see he was very interested in his food and to make the best possible experience for his customers. Unlike almost all other places I have been to in The Philippines, he came to ask if everything was okay for us. The menu is small but the Management frequently change it - in my opinion this is much better than a large 'hard to decide' menu which remains static. The frequent changes of menu allow the restaurant to use locally-sourced products (important part of their ethos) as and when they are in season and of high quality. My wife and I shared the 'Meat Platter' at P575 for 2 to 4 persons; we were unable to finish it and took the excess home. The variety of meats and the way they had been cooked was truly excellent; additionally was added a clear soup, potato wedges, some salad and small pickled items to cut through the richness of the pork. The dessert menu was brief (one item) but the chocolate brownie at P99 was excellent and topped with vanilla ice cream. It was enough for both of us to share. There is a different dinner menu and also they do regular food testing sessions (they show when on their FB page). I enjoyed it there and would definitely recommend it.

 

And Yesterday evening I was the first time there for the Saturday Night Jam Sessions, that means Musicians on a very high level from different countries ( Austria, Scotland U.S.of A.....) make in the best Jam Session Tradition very good NEW versions of music everybody knows, everybody likes!
And even me, who doesnt like "Old Musik" or even Cover Band Music at all was very impressed about that good feeling what that musicians there produce!
My absolute highlight yesterday was the version of that very old Spencer Davis Hit "I,m a man"- thought before that the Band Chicago made the very best version out of it, but since yesterday night I know: That was a mistake, cause the best version ever I heard yesterday night in GRUMPY's played from a very good Blues/RnR-Gitarrist, a very, very skillful Bassguitarist and a Saxophone Genius from the U.S,of A!
Beside that I had before an extraordinary meal!
Try it and you will forget other Restaurants with a "similar" offer!

 

This Biriani is really a great fortune for all people in this area who love indian food. the owner is a pretty nice guy (from india?) who knows a lot about this food, and is willing to tell you about the thousands of different indian currys. And for me, it seems, he is able to cook them. Spicy or not, he does it for you, and me and my friends and family, found it incredible tasty. The restaurant spot directly on the highway is not so nice, noise and exhaust from the usual traffic, but home delivery is no problem. Price is quite fair for that quality. Beside the Spice, Curry and Roti highly recommended, give this young guy a chance for his business, he is working hard on it. And please, do not compare such places with Jolibee or anything, the owner doesn't deserve that.

 

If you have not gone to the spice restaurant in Valencia I highly recommend it, they serve up some very good indian, thai, and western cuisine. And if you ever heard the expression it is so clean you can eat of the floor then this is the place.