Monday, December 31, 2012

Casa Vallejo and HillStation Bar and Restaurant


            For the past four years it has been our tradition to go to Baguio City. When we discovered Casa Vallejo that was it for us and we’ve been staying there every visit. The standard room costs 2,700 Pesos. It’s a basic room with a double bed, a writing table, a ceiling fan and a hot and cold shower.
            We love the Hillstation Bar and Restaurant. They offer gourmet food and good wine.

HillStation 
HillStation


HillStation
Gambas with Rice


Grilled Salmon with Mashed Potato and Vegetables

Hotel Celeste Part 2


            I am posting a new set of pictures of Hotel Celeste for the month of December. We stayed here for the second time. We were given a room on the 3rd floor. The interiors were a bit dull for my taste. We liked the interior of the room at the 2nd floor where we stayed last November.


            We had a problem with the leaking air-condition in the room. We had to call the maintenance department twice.



            The following day, we ordered breakfast bacon, eggs, bagel and cream cheese and fresh orange and mango juice. It was quite steep for 750 Pesos.
            Our stay at Hotel was awesome for the second time around.



Dinner Buffet at Midas Cafe




            My partner bought dinner vouchers at Metrodeal for Midas CafĂ© at P849 each. The food was quite extensive ranging from Pasta, Cold Cuts, Makis, Grilled Seafood, Indian Food, Korean Food, Chinese and American Food. 
Bread Section

            They have a table for different kinds of bread and on the side a pot of Sopa de Ajo. The roast beef readily caught my eye. I haven’t had a good roast beef in a long time and it looked juicy. 
Roast Beef Section
            We went around the Grill Bar, the Salad Bar and the Sushi Bar. I decided to try the different kinds of bread, the Chinese Pao and the Sopa de Ajo. It was delicious and I had a second serving. 
Grill Bar

            Next stop was the Roast Beef section. They would cut thin slices and I asked for 2 pieces since it was a small portion. The beef was so tender, yum! I had to go for a second serving.
Juice Bar
            I sampled the other food by getting a tiny piece of each. The Chicken Tikka was a standout. The Pork dish was ok. The Korean Beef Bulgogi was lacking in seasoning. The grilled salmon and shrimp were delectable.    
            Drinks are unlimited which includes sodas, fruit juices, iced tea, coffee and hot tea. The Dessert bar had different kinds of pastries, cookies, cakes and brulees. It was Heavenly.
Dessert Bar
            Indeed, it was a superb dining experience.