Monday, January 12, 2009

Weekend Food Tripping at: Gerry's Grill, Tagaytay

Hola friends!!!

Early this year, we had a quick trip to Tagaytay City. It's quite close to Manila, where the World's smallest volcano Taal Volcano is located. It's approximately 1 1/2 hours of driving. The weather is cooler as Tagaytay is located "up" there, it was super windy which makes it even worst! I'm glad we brought our jackets cause I thought people were exaggerating when they say it's cold! :)

Anyways, we stopped by at a good Filipino Restaurant called Gerry's Grill. All the restaurants at Tagaytay at that time was packed because of the holidays. We had to wait for 20 minutes for our seat and when we finally had our seat, we waited for another 40minutes for the meal!!! Oh no right? And I was super hungry and cold that time as it's windy and the restaurant is an open-air type of restuarant!!!

Here's what we ordered which got cold after 5 minutes! lol

Sinigang na Baboy
Sour Soup with Tamarind as Sour agent
plus Pork and vegetables

Approx Php180++ (approx $3.00-4.00)




Gambas or Spicy Prawns
This is a great Filipino Appetizer.

Prawns sauteed in hot pepper sauce, tomatos and chilis with egg


Approx Php200+ (approx $4.00-5.00)



Clubhouse Sandwhich (Gerry's Grill Style)
I love this!
This is my favorite!

Regular clubhouse sandwhich ingredients topped with melted cheese!

Approx Php235++ (approx $5.00-6.00)



Actually we still have one dish called Sisig! It's considered exotic food to other culture. We forgot to take a photo of it as everyone was HUNGRY!!!! (I took a photo from the web)


*photo credit from Pinoyrecipe.net

It looks delicious huh? But here's what Sisig really is ---

Sisig is actually made of chopped parts of the pig's head -- ears, snout, etc.... Gross? LOL it actually ain't that gross. But over the years, some people who are uneasy to try on these type of dishes reinvented a new version using minced meat served on a sizzling platter with chili, liver, onion, seasoned with Local Lemons called Calamansi and vinegar.

Anyways, it honestly tastes good. Knowing me, I'm not an adventurous food eater, if I can chow this down, yes you can! :)

Before I end this food post, I want to share to you gals that I'm not a rice eater, but when it comes to Filipino-styled Garlic Rice!!! Count me in!!!!

Garlic Rice



It was a great trip and we played at the children's playground of Hotel Kimberly, it was our 2nd time to be there,we love the Hotel so much! Smile and click here for the review of this hotel!



And before I really end this post ...lol

Upcoming reviews!!!

I finally have my own Skin79 VIP Gold Collection
and a sample size of the Pink version Super Beblesh Balm BB Cream!!!
Check back for reviews soon!!! :)



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30 comments :

  1. Look at all that good food!! I'm drooling, I love anything sour, I bet that soup was the bomb!

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  2. How does garlic rice taste? Does it taste more on the garlic side? I'm just curious, because I have never had garlic rice before and I love garlic... lol~ :X

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  3. yo skin79 gold! ^5 nikki :D

    p/s: i have got myself a new bottle of BRTC.. heheh :D

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  4. i heart sinigang and sisig! kakagutom ka naman sis! LOL

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  5. I love Sinigang and Sisig! Especially Sisig :P I first tried it at a Filipino restaurant here and I think I'm going to have to go back again soon!

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  6. i heart Gerry's Grill! their sizzling sisig is to die for...I miss.

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  7. I miss pure filipino food!! sarap tignan ng pictures.. yum & cute jeans!! =]

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  8. Ohhhh, the sandwich looks divine!!! i'm drooling for one now!! :D

    I wanna try the sisig some day!! It sounds really yummy! :D

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  9. i want to eat that sandwich!! omg if i ever go to visit u,please bring me to all these greatplaces~!!

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  10. Fuz, me too! I love sour soup and this tastes great!!! oohh and your appetite will grow!!! :D

    Ally, if you love Garlic, this is THE BOMB!!!! I answered your query on your comment box :)

    Prettybeautiful, which BRTC BB cream you have?? oohh and yeah, I remembered you posted about the VIP gold collection :D

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  11. mhean, hope we can finally meet and have the lunch !!! :)

    Parisb, *shocked* I can't believe you are the type who's adventurous to try Sinigang and Sisig!! !Ohhh

    Amor, I guess this post brings back a lot of memories to a lot ! :)

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  12. Miss Katin, I'm glad you liked the jeans, i do too! :) hahaha

    Jenn, it is the best Club House I've tried well (to date!)

    Yumeko, DEFINITELY!!!! Let me know!

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  13. nikki! you making me hungry again!

    i love tagaytay! it's my ultimate getaway! :)

    and omigosh sisig! i don't eat usually and rice, but when it comes to sisig, i can't say no.

    btw, we're going to the best sisig in the metro (accrdg to my friend)this weekend near UST!

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  14. wow...love the sisig at Gerry's. Love tagaytay too =D I miss Josephine's. Have you been there?

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  15. waaah gusto ko yung clubhouse ah..hmmm..lunch time pa man din right now :) haven't eaten..now i'll eat! hahaha

    where did you buy your skin79!? haha nakakaaddict ang bb creams. please do a review on it soon :)

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  16. Sabby!!! SO sorry, not intended to make anyone hungry! LOL well at least looking at photos ain't fattening! :D Can't wait to hear your thoughts on "THE BEST" sisig! :)

    Kim, we planned to dine at Josephine's but it's jampacked! I should try it as you're the nth person who says its good!

    Miemiemie, skin79 BB cream bought it at ebay, seller is vivihouse011, spot on about bb creams being addictive! I'll do a review ASAP, need to test it out more :)

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  17. mMmmmm yummie.. is there any tutorial on how to make that clubhouse sandwich?? looks delicious! if so please let me know =P btw.. happy new years! i know its been awhile.. hope all is well xoxo

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  18. yum yum...the sandwich looks to drool for...add that to the list too!! *wink* you know what i'm talking about!

    waiting for your review on the BB creams... :)

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  19. LOL I am Chinese m'dear - I eat everything.. well, maybe except balut :P Also explains why I love my food so much :D Yes yes sisig is yummilicious!

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  20. I hate reading your blog on midnight because it always gets me hungry! Your red pants is SO HOT, woman!!! and can't wait for BB Cream review.

    miss you!!!

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  21. jeSmakeup, well I think with this clubhouse, they just added a quick-melt cheese on top which makes it super yummy! :) I missed you! How are you?

    Bee, how dare you use the same language I've used! LOL Ok *add lists* I'll definitely take you to Gerry's if you visit!! WHEN????

    ParisB, come on, I'm Chinese too and I eat Balut! I'll definitely invite you for a BALUT party when you visit the Philippines, or ..are you changing your plans? hahahhaa

    Nanzy! SORRY!!!! Who knows FIlipino dish can make you hungry as well! Girl you've got a big appetite! LOL It's midtime! go to bed! LOL

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  22. actually, some of the foods you posted there I can identify with some of our foods here, we call it with different name here of course lolz...lovin spicy foods!!

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  23. Yum!! I wanna taste garlic rice!!

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  24. I have to agree with everyone here, these dishes look so wonderful! Makes me hungry for spicy food and it's only breakfast time here :) The Sisig looks sooo good! Hubby and I need to find a Filipino restaurant next time we're in NY or Philly :)

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  25. The cheesy sandwich look super delicious :D

    and the scenery must be great too!


    :))

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  26. i love how you always go out on your food trips, seems like fun!

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  27. the food sure looks yummy! :D
    I need my supper!!

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  28. Yummy sandwiches!

    You guys sure look cute together!

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  29. Acutelife, thanks I've seen your blog too and I kinda know the food you posted too! :) well we're not too far away from each other! :)

    B, garlic rice ROCKS!

    Jen, there's no nearby Filipino restaurant located your area? that's bad!!!

    Miracle, thanks

    Renren, gosh, come to think of it,, I do love food!!! lol *shockers*

    Chian li, hope I didn't make you hungry :(

    Citrine, thank you! :)

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  30. two thumbs up for Gerry's chopsuey and inihaw na tuna!!

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