On Saturday, Dec. 27th, I had late lunch with my ex-officemates Maymay & Vanessa. Since I truly missed Cibo, we decided to eat there at their branch in Trinoma. Trinoma is one of the newest malls in the North of Manila, which I must say I really liked.
For startes, we had "Spinaci Zola" (P218, around S$7.03) - spinach & gorgonzala dip with crispy bread. A must try! This was and still is my favorite!
For pasta, we had "Linguine Al Nero Di Seppia" (P225, around S$7.26) - Squid, squid-ink, extra-virgin olive oil, anchovy, capers. This was really bland. Plus, there were so little squid I almost forgot it was a seafood pasta dish if not for the black squid ink.
We also had, "Pizza Parmigiano" (P325, around S$10.48). This was also super bland. Just by looking at it you can already tell it tastes like nothing. Thank god for the spinach dip which I spread on top of this tasteless pizza.
Lastly, we had "Linguine alla Ghiotta" (P298, around S$9.61) - Mushrooms, stab, bacon, cream. I don't know if there was something wrong with my tastebuds that time but this was as equally bland as the other dishes.I was quite disappointed with Cibo actually. I remember the last time I ate at cibo a few years back in Powerplant Mall, I truly enjoyed their pasta. Oh well, some good things must come to an end. I hope they do something about this.
Maymay (Left) & Vanessa (Right)
Two of the most real & genuine people I have ever met, awwww. hehehe
For dinner, I really wanted to go to Spiral at the Philippine Plaza hotel but my cousins were lazy to go all the way there. So we settled for Saisaki, a japanese buffet restaurant on West Ave.
For P580 bucks (around S$18.71), I must say it was truly worth it. The choices were plenty and they also had filipino dishes aside from Japanese.
Lechon! (again)
I wanted to have a taste of the turkey but I forgot...
As in most filipino restaurants, a group of singers would serenade those who celebrate their birthday or simply wanted to make a song request.
Yum!!
More Yum!!!
I looovveee Salmon!
After our hearty dinner, we went to a nearby comedy club and melted the calories we ate by laughing all night, haha.
The next day I was headed back to Singapore. Sigh. It's always so hard to go back to reality after a very worthwhile and long holiday break with people you love. I think this vacation was one of the most memorable in my life.
But not to worry, as I remember I was still flying business class on the way back hehehe. Picture above is the buffet spread at the PAL Mabuhay Lounge at the airport.
Free-flow of drinks at the Bar
I've had too much to eat the past days so I just decided to have fruit and some of the spinach pasta, which was really good. Way better than Cibo!
Their jurassic PC terminal at the lounge
For my last hurrah, I had the Chicken Inasal.
I was so tired I actually fell asleep almost the same instant I sat down. I think I missed the tapas because the steward served me appetizer right away. Bummer!! hehe
A different take on Chicken Inasal but not bad at all.
Time to ponder and soul search...
Til the next travel blog... Back to work and back to reality. I hope you guys had fun looking through my pics as much as I had fun reliving the memories.
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That same night, we had our Abellaneda Clan Reunion/Christmas Party at our condo's clubhouse, organized by my beautiful mom - Mommy Grace. 
There was so much food and I was so happy there was Pancit Malabon - a filipino noodle dish that I was craving for.
My step sister, Janice, hosted the event. She used to be a Philippine Airline flight attendant when she was younger.
The party ended around 1am and we hung out at home till around 3am. On our way to drive Farida (my brother's GF) home, we spontaneously decided to drop by the Famous/Original Aristocrat along Roxas Boulevard.
Apart from the chicken barbeque, Aristocrat is also famous for their Baked goods. Their chocolate cake and ensaymada are to die for!
Sinful but heavenly!
