Mirienda @ Forest House Bistro & Cafe, Baguio City (01.21.11)

After our walk along session road and visit in Baguio Cathedral, we decided to eat mirienda before going home. We have two in mind. 50's Diner or Forest House? Then we ended choosing Forest House Bistro and Cafe, located at Loakan Road near Session Road. The place is like an old cabin and I love the coziness it have. When we entered the place, we don't want to get out due to fascination with the interior of the restaurant. If you will look at the way they arranged the place, you will think that dining in there is too expensive, but to our surprise it's very affordable!

THE PLACE: 5.0 / 5.0

Since we're still full, we decided to have short orders. Both of us like Fettuccini Carbonara (230.00 php) so even if we're not sure if it tastes good we ordered the same pasta... we also shared on a Flame Broiled Forest House Burger (175.00php)

FETTUCCINI CARBONARA: 7.0 / 5.0

the best carbonara I've tasted in a restaurant!!! 

It made me want to stay there even just for a week!!! hehe

FLAME BROILED FOREST HOUSE BURGER: 4.0 / 5.0

well, not the best BUT definitely a must try! it has a unique taste,, 

only i wanted it to be toasted a little more 

plus the chips would be better if freshly made:)

Bottomless iced tea to complete the meal!!!

After the meal we decided to stay a little longer to burn time.. we enjoyed the relaxing scenery from the balcony in which you can also dine if you want to(a perfect location for valentines) 

then we stayed inside and it really feels like home:)) the great interior of the place is a big factor for you to enjoy your dining experience in Forest House!!!

 

the next time I visit Baguio, I will surely return to this place!!!

Lunch @ Cafe' by the Ruins, Baguio City (01.21.11)

The day before we went to Baguio, I searched for restaurants which has nice ambiance and good food based from the reviews on the internet. Two caught my attention! One of them is Cafe' by the Ruins located at Chuntug St. near Session Road...

The concept of the restaurant is really nice... They intended to create a feeling that you are in a very old place.. the decors are native, tables and chairs are different from one another, vintage kitchen utensils, etc...  As if they want to say "you are eating in Baguio City". The only thing which bothered me are the falling leaves and sometimes insects from the trees due to the wind and rain. Well you have a choice whether to eat inside or be one with nature on the open area

THE PLACE: 4.8 / 5.0 (they should do something to avoid those creatures fallingesp. on your food)

I ordered an original dish that they have, Baguio Bagnet and Padas Bagoong for only 265.00 php. The dish is an regional specialty of fried pork cubes to be dipped in "sawsawan of padas" and dayap juice. It is served with sidings of tomatoes and shallots. I can say that they pork is ordinary, but the combination of padas made it a WOW! The small fish bagoong (Padas) gives a kick to the dish making you want more of it

BAGUIO BAGNET AND PADAS BAGOONG: 5.0 /5.0

Ate ordered Spicy Bangus(250.00 php), a boneless milkfish baked in oil and spices. Well it's the common daing ombined with brown rice. The bangus is crispy and served with vinegar and atchara. It is perfect especially for breakfast and for those who loves bangus belly!!!

SPICY BANGUS: 4.0 / 5.0

Mia wanted something to make her feel warm so she ordered Sinigang na Malaga with shrimps (250.00 php)... Well we thought that the sinigang is only made of shrimps. To our surprise, when the shrimp was gone we found the Malaga fish at the bottom..  the meat of the fish is not common. It is something that guest must try when they visit here

SINIGANG NA MALAGA WITH SHRIMPS: 4.6 / 5.0

for our beverage, we chose iced tea which was served in a unique way. The iced tea is not sweet. You have to mix the honey first for it to have taste. This is good expecially for those who have diabetes

Cafe' by the Ruins gave us an almost perfect Lunch at our stay if not because of those insects,, haha it is a must try for all those who visit Baguio...