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In Crumbs: Ya Kun Kaya Breakfast, Taverna Verde and Taal View Heights in Tagaytay

April 22, 2010 by Janey

Ya Kun Kaya –Ortigas

April 9, 2010

We’ve visited Ya Kun Kaya twice in two weeks. This post is from the Ortigas visit. But we also visited the other branch for the first time just recently. While waiting for our flight to Cebu last Saturday morning, we also had quick breakfast bite at the Ya Kun Kaya at the domestic airport. Something’s different, ambience for one. I wasn’t able to take photos.

On the Table

Milo Set with Milo Dinosaur PHP 150

This is what Bubba got when he went to YKK alone a few weeks back. He’s been raving about it ever since.

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Cheezy Toast Set with Yin Yang PHP 150

Between the French cheesy toast and the grilled version, I like the latter better. I prefer my toast with a good crunch. I love the soft-boiled eggs on top of my grilled toast –the eggs made me want to stretch out and say, “Good morning sunshine!”

Have you tried Ya Kun Kaya -Ortigas? Go ahead and grab your breakfast anytime there -even as late as 11PM! 😉

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

G/F AYK Bldg., Escriva Drive (Right beside Astoria Plaza)

San Antonio Village, Ortigas, Pasig City

(632) 470 4285

7AM-11PM

Taverna Verde

April 9, 2010

If I were to choose a spot in Ortigas I’d love to hang out with friends for a few drinks, Taverna will be the place I will keep returning to. It’s so accessible to me after office hours and ambience is terrific. Good chill ambience to unwind and spend more time catching up. Prices of the drinks aren’t bad at all.

More Photos from Bridgette’s Send Off

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More than anything, I recently discovered that Taverna has really awesome bar chows. Next time with company, I should try to eat here during lunch to try their entrées.

The night Madz requested for a get-together for Bridgette’s send-off, Bubba and I ordered a few dishes.

On the Table

Nachos

We had two orders of nachos and I think I finished 80% of the 2 plates. Without a doubt, I declare Taverna’s nachos as one of the best in the North!

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Croquettes

Bubba loved the croquettes and has been craving for it ever since.

Chicken and Pepper Melt Tortilla

Bridgette loved this! There was nothing not to like at Taverna.

I’d have better photos and more descriptive review when I visit Taverna again –this time without the alcohol intake. Purely food!

Taverna Verde

88 Meralco Ave. cor. Julia Vargas

Ortigas Pasig City

(632) 633 3671

Taal View Heights, Tagaytay

April 11, 2010

The Initial Sessions

Planning, planning!

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Album

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Bridgette’s Send-Off at Taverna Verde

April 10, 2010 by Janey

Last night, our group of 10 filled a table at Taverna, one of my favorite drinking spots in the Metro, particularly in Ortigas. It’s been a while since I was last here but it’s good to unwind after such a long day.

Bubba and I were the last ones to arrive around 930pm. Madz and Francis are usually on time. And I’m almost ALWAYS on time. So you know which direction to look at when I’m late.

I was feeling really tired and it was a slow start for me trying to catch the groove. Madz was at the helm of the table conversation and it was great seeing her in such an uber-bouncy and cheery mood excited about having everyone there and sharing the photography session ideas both Pearl and her are planning. How can you not get infected with such enthusiasm? That’s why I really adore her.

The get-together was a pre-send-off (yes, there’s another despedida at Madz’ place on Sunday) for Bridgette, Madz’ visiting cousin from Australia, who also visited last year during Typhoon Ondoy. Odette (Madz’ sister), Pearl (Madz’ studio business partner), Bogs (one of Madz’ dozens of cousin), Issang and Bobby, and Mr. Milo Kid (Francis… he hates that moniker) were there.

The Mojito relaxed me a bit and definitely, Taverna’s yummy nachos revived my energy!!! I didn’t realize Taverna has such awesome bar chows since we always only order drinks and the Spinach dip appetizer. Bubba was on an eating rage last night and ordered 2 nachos, 1 chicken and pepper melt tortilla, chorizo and cheese croquettes. He wants to go back today for the chorizo and cheese croquettes. Bridge loved the melt tortilla and claims that it agreed with her Australian taste buds.

We just kept laughing the night away. I think we were the loudest bunch there and I didn’t even contribute to the noise that much (awfully exhausted and hungry) but I thoroughly enjoyed the evening with the whole group. Issang left earlier because she was joining a Travel Factor trip that night (woo-hoo!), a first for her.

Despite some crazy moods of Bridge, Madz will surely miss her presence at home (even the bullying haha). It’ll be sad to see her ride the plane back to Brisbane on Tuesday but I’m sure she’d be back in Manila for another vacation sooner than Madz can say, “Patience is a virtue.” 😉

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Friday Night at Taverna Verde and Kenny F.

October 20, 2009 by Janey

To many, Kenny Flake is the name. To me, Kennykins or Kinster. Kinster gave me a call 2 weeks ago wanting to meet up. It’s about time since we haven’t seen each other in months!

Kennykins and I met up Friday night and off we went chilling at Taverna. The fashionable Kinster was fabulous as ever, wearing a gray vest adorned by a striking black flower over a crisp white tee.

We both reminisced our frequent RCBC lunches some years ago. He pointed out that we’ve been friends for more than 5 years. I didn’t realize that it’s already been that long. How time flies.