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Showing posts with label happy hour in bgc. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
APPLEBEE'S in BGC: Celebrating Everything during Happy Hour

 
Time for a drink. One or two or three. That is what Applebee's is.
IT's a whole new different ball game. APPLEBEE'S entered the Filipino Food Scene by storm. It may not be as grandiose as it's sister restaurant but they did send out one clear message. CELEBRATE EVERYTHING! APPLEBEE'S could be seen as an all out sports bar by some but APPLEBEE'S in BGC is more of a upscale hangout place. Different from the ones in the United States.

The place has an industrial vibe. Light bulbs for an art installation and even huge decors. Different from other APPLEBEE'S. The first floor is more of a waiting bar area.
The second floor, on the other hand, has an open kitchen. The couches give off that homey feel.
A reason to visit APPLEBEE's though is their HAPPY HOUR! When in BGC, I have a couple of go to restaurants because they are affordable and they have HAPPY HOUR. Thankfully, APPLEBEE's has that and more. From 2pm to 7pm and 10pm to closing, they have their HAPPY HOUR.
They have a whole list of drinks to choose from. The mojito and the tequila sunrise came in as the recommended drinks. They weren't as strong and they had a more fruity taste. Perfect!
First up was the POT STICKERS (175Php). Think deep fried wanton dumplings. Served with peanut and soy dumpling sauce.
Since this is happy hour, they also had BONELESS CHICKEN BITES (195Php). Rather than having a messy happy hour, APPLEBEE's figured that having no bones is better. I got to agree with that.
The most epic dish though was the WONTON TACO (175Php). This is just awesome. A little spicy but the tacos were perfectly made. Deep fried tacos shells were used and the fillings were straight on.
Because we were a big group, we also had the SWEET POTATO FRIES. ONE awesome fact: It is served with BACON RANCH DIP! Can you say OMG?! So freaking good that I couldn't help myself from getting one after another and dipping it in the sauce. Simple but so good.
For something a little more "healthy", they had these Veggie Fries called GREEN BEAN CRISPERS. Yes, I kinda stayed away from it.
For something a little heavy, they have the  QUESADILLA BURGER. Aside from the oozing cheese, you have ground beef to make it the perfect burger. HUGE!

For something more familiar, they have the CLASSIC BURGER. Here, bacon are added. Just plain old fashioned burger with huge amount of bacon!!! SARAP!
For something smoky, the BOURBON BLACK AND BLEU BURGER would be ideal. Aside from the ground chuck patty and the bacon, you have a mix of bourbon caramelized onion, jack and bleu cheese. Damn.
The FIESTA LIME CHICKEN is one huge dish. Chicken covered with a mix of mexi-ranch and jack cheddar. The taste is definitely FIESTASY and ideal for someone that loves cheese.
The PORK RIBS though are your bet. If you like it old fashioned, they have fall off the bones ribs.

For dessert, you could go for their sizzling brownie. Please pardon me as I have forgotten the real name of this dish. BUT, that says it all. Candied pecan nuts on top of a brownie layed on a sizzling plate. Becareful though, it is a bit hot. Nice way to finish a meal.
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APPLEBEE'S in BGC is a great place to enjoy happy hour. Friends, family and even love ones would have fun drinking at affordable prices. Having great choices for bar chows and drinks makes APPLEBEE'S a real competitor in the area. Will definitely return for that Happy Hour though!! YOHOOOO!!!


APPLEBEE'S Philippines
30th cor 9th., W Global,
Bgc, Taguig City, Metro Manila

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Disclaimer: was invited to try out the dishes. Wrote this based on my experience.
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Friday, November 6, 2015
VILLAGE TAVERN in BGC: WAGYU BURGERS FTW

And yet again, I find myself alone and yearning for something filling and delicious. Since I was in BGC, VILLAGE TAVERN, made the most sense to go to. I figured that since, I had a discount card, I could buy food for myself and also for my family. So hello, VILLAGE TAVERN.
What started just a couple of days back, VILLAGE TAVERN'S Chef Josh made a new line of burgers to entice new and old customers to come back and enjoy VILLAGE TAVERN. Not just any burgers but WAGYU PREMIUM Burgers.
Once I entered the place, I just went for the nearest table. For a Tuesday lunch time, the place suddenly filled up pretty quickly. There are three different areas in Village Tavern, the outside al fresco area, the bar area and the couch and family area inside. If the weather permits, go for the outside area. It's pretty chill.
They start you off with some bread and olive oil. I would love to get more of this but I stopped myself since I know I will be in for a treat.
I also got a MANGO MOJITO (95/175Php)! This is their best cocktail. Hands down! The sweetness of the mangoes goes well with the mojito blend. If you're wondering why I placed two prices, its because when you order cocktails before 7pm, you get to have them only at 95Php! Isn't it awesome! Beers go for 30% off too. 
I'll be honest, this isn't my first time to go to VILLAGE TAVERN and aside from the cocktails, I also go here for the Pizza. This BLACK PIZZA (575Php) is my favorite. The mix of the parmesan, gruyere and mozzarella  goes pretty well with the green peppers and the pepperoni.
Honestly from what I taste, the black color, I guess is just there for presentation. But what the heck, I loveee the cheese.
Speaking of cheese, I got another pizza. Something new, the THREE CHEESE and SMOKED BACON FLATBREAD (425Php)
This flat bread pizza has a different texture from the Black Pizza. It has a more crunchier texture. In terms of flavor, I enjoyed the American, cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan mix. The Jalapeno pepper gave flavor but it wasn't too spicy for my taste.The Applewood Smoked Bacon is just that. LOVE.
Since I'm a good brother, I got the MONTEREY CHICKEN (550Php) for him. It's a half chicken that's grilled and topped with mornay cheese sauce. The fact that it has bacon on top made it a must try. I liked how the chicken meat is pretty moist and the cheese sauce really went with it.
 But, I was there to try something new. HELLO BURGERS.

Even if there are 4 new burgers, I was only able to order two just because they're the ones took my fancy.
Say hello to the OCTOBERFEST (675Php). Swiss Cheese, braised red onions and served with beer mustard.
First impression of the burger is that it is epicly huge. The beef patty is humongous. The bun was lathered with butter and as such toasty. The cheese perfect and the onions nicely done. The beer mustard is a revelation. It was the perfect on the side condiment. It had the right zing to it. Not too sweet and just right. My only gripe was the fries. It was a little too normal for something like this. I mean this is an awesome burger and all but I guess I would preferred a bigger cut fries like a potato wedge. I mean, my personal preference so, it's really up to you.

Also, when you order, advise the staff how you would like your burger to be cooked. Medium is the way to go.
 Another burger that I chose was the WALDORF (625Php). A classic mix of apples, celery, walnuts, and St Nectaire Cheese.
If you're into the waldorf salad, you would dig this burger. The mix gave it a more mayo vibe with a different bite because of the nuts and celery.
Aside from these two, they also offer a MEXICAN version with chilli and a MONTE CARLO with prosciutto.
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VILLAGE TAVERN in BGC made my day by having everything I would love in one restaurant. From pizzas, to burgers and even drinks. Having 95Php cocktails and partnering them with delicious food made my stay a happy one. Yes, having a discount card help as prices are a bit on the high side. But remember, you pay for the quality of the food you eat. Cheers.

VILLAGE TAVERN
High Street Central,
BGC, Taguig City, Metro Manila
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Disclaimer: Was given GC's to use but paid for the excess and used my premier discount card bought at my expense. Wrote this based on my experience and opinion.
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