Restaurants
By Guest on 30 June, 2007
I’ve long been hearing of Verbena, but only from a very select few and these people aren’t even part of the foodie world. Though I was told the food was good, these people didn’t go into the details, so I thought it was just another pretty place. D and I went to Tagaytay wanting to …read »
Guests
By Guest on 25 June, 2007
Franco’s note: When we asked Christine of Ramblings from a Gypsy Soul to join us in our last Table Conversation on the best burgers in town, we were expecting maybe a one or two paragraphs reply. Instead, we received this. An answer so comprehensive and complete, it deserved its own post. So here it is, …read »
Cornucopia
By franco on 23 June, 2007
I have known Becky Kho for a while now. First, through her lovely Flickr photo stream (I love the Web 2.0), then later as the editor of Yummy magazine. After many traded e-mails, Becky finally agreed to be our Table Guest. The Three of us were thrilled. We love Yummy. It’s the best thing to …read »
Cornucopia
By franco on 18 June, 2007
Franco says: I just got back from The Burger Bar by Massimo at the Cliffhouse in Tagaytay. I heard from a friend, G. that their Wagyu Burger is a definite must try. What did I think? Although their Burger was well seasoned, juicy and grilled to my idea of proper doneness (medium-rare, of course), I …read »
Restaurants
By franco on 11 June, 2007
Welcome to Verbena I have a bias against hotel restaurants. It probably has something to do with the theme park feel of such establishments. A cold and calculated precision of how such places are operated. A feeling of creating a product to sell, instead of pursuing and sharing a passion. An unfair judgement? Admittedly, …read »
Cornucopia
By franco on 8 June, 2007
At 23, Chef Gene Gonzalez opened his first restaurant, Cafe Ysabel. Since then, he has opened other restaurants and a culinary school called Center of Asian Culinary Studies. He is a Ten Outstanding Young Men awardee in the culinary arts and an author of a volume of books called Pinoy Classic Cuisine Series. Chef Gene …read »