Lunch at 2nd's

One fine not so busy day, Lai, Rommel and I decided to have have our lunch outside the office vicinity so we went around High Street and found ourselves at 2nd's.

2nd's is one of Lai's favorite restaurants. And according to her, the owner of the said restaurant is Rhian Ramos's sister.

We arrived there just in time for lunch. The place is spacious and cozy. I think it can accommodate more or less 50 people. As the name of the restaurant suggests, it is located at the second floor of Building 1, 9th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig CIty. 

2nd's offers mainly Filipino cuisine but there are also other food you can order from their menu.

As for starters, Rommel ordered Bacon Chicharon in Buffalo Sauce. 

I was surprised how big these bacon strips are. The bacon strips are so crunchy but it lacked the flavorful taste of bacon. I think there are too much cornstarch that is why it did not taste that delicious. I enjoyed the salad side dish more than the bacon.

As for the main course, Rommel and Lai had the Three Little Pigs Kawali. It is basically a lechon kawali only the meat is very tender and juicy. 

As for me, I ordered the lamb caldereta from the menu. I must say that the serving is generous and the lamb meat is very tender and falls off the bone. The sauce is also thick and the melted mozzarella gave the dish it's  flavorful and unique taste. Not bad for my first time.

Food at 2nd's is quite expensive but if you are looking for a place with good food and superb ambiance, this is the place to be.

NARS Funny Face: A Review

I love red lipsticks. Eversince I was a kid, when I used to participate in school programs or attend Santa Cruzan, it is almost mandatory for my mom to put some lipstick on my lips.

But now that I am working, I am quite adventurous when it comes to trying new things. I told myself, why not try a pink lippie for a change, it might look good on me. Hehehe

So, I searched for the perfect pink lippie for me and found NARS Funny Face. =)

Funny Face is a bold and gorgeous semi matte lippie by NARS Cosmetics. It is not as shocking as NARS Schiap but it gives your lips a vibrant aura. Aside from the lip color, what I like about this lippie is that it is not drying to the lips, unlike those of MAC Matte collection, wherein you may need to apply a lip balm first to prevent your lips from chapping after the application. 

It is also moisturizing and lasts longer because of its semi-matte finish. Whether you are fair skinned or a little darker, this lipstick will still look good on you. 

So far, this is the most expensive lipstick that I have. But at its price of $33, this product is worth every cent you won't even regret purchasing one. 

Here is my selfie shot using NARS Funny Face. Perfect for office wear no?

NARS Cosmetics is available at all Rustan's branches in Metro Manila. 

Lunch at NBA Cafe Manila

It's Payday Friday again and the team feeling so rich today decided to splurge some bucks at the newest restaurant in SM Aura, that is NBA Cafe Manila! 

For those who do not know yet, NBA Cafe Manila opens its doors to the public on April 25 and is a first-of its kind destination for casual and avid NBA fans alike. The restaurant also features larger than life NBA displays and unique basketball memorabilia. NBA Cafe Manila is located at 5th flr, SM Aura Premier, BGC, Taguig City.

We took some shots first while waiting for our orders (the service is very slow!)

And here are our orders! As for appetizer, we ordered Bay Shrimp Ceviche. The serving is small but I enjoyed it so much! It's so tasty!

As for me, I ordered the Hickory Smoked Bacon and Beef Burger. Priced at Php 390, this burger is topped with Wisconsin cheddar and cheese and Kansas City BBQ sauce.

My side dish for the burger is beer battered onion rings which is also very good!

As for Kat, she ordered this Cheeseburger with french fries as side dish. Cheeseburger is topped with gruyere cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, sliced dill pickles and truffle oil.

And here's our drinks!

As for Rommel, he had Beer Battered Fish and Chips!

And here are some of the memorabilia that can been seen inside the restaurant. On one of the walls, is this display of NBA jerseys.

And also this Php 140,000 basketball signed none other than NBA Superstar Lebron James.

Of course, this obligatory shot with the jerseys! Hehehe