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Join us for a memorable family lunch at the Blackbird, nestled within the iconic Nielson Tower, where exquisite cuisine meets stunning panoramas.

Family was informed by their friends to try  Blackbird at the Nielson Tower  and asked Mom Violy if she has ever been there before. Mom Violy had no clue what it was asked Carmina to look it up and see what kind of food they serve.  Carmina gave the phone number to Mom Violy make a reservation for a family lunch. On the day of the reservation, we arrived early and were allowed to enter before the official opening time of eleven o’clock in the morning. We decided to stay in the lobby, where we were asked if we wanted anything to drink. Carmina took videos inside and learned about the history by talking to the staff. One hour later, people started coming into the restaurant and took their seats at the reservation table, browsing the menu to decide what to order. Our family members were running late, but we didn’t get bored thanks to the friendly staff. More customers kept arriving and placing their orders, and we couldn’t help but glance at their dishes, curious about what ...

Mixed Vegetable Recipe


Anyone who loves vegetables will surely enjoy this dish made from home with assorted vegetables eaten with fried fish, chicken or pork chop is something match up when we have another dish with our meals.

Mixed Vegetable Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 - Pieces Chayote (chopped)
  • 10 – Pieces String Beans (sliced thinly)
  • ½ Kilo – Chicharo/ sweet peas (removed sides)
  • 1 - Onion (chopped)
  • 2 - Pieces Garlic (minced)
  • 5 - Pieces Shrimp (peel, remove head and chopped)
  • 5 - Shrimp Head 
  • Water
  • Patis
  • 2 Tbsp - Cooking oil
  • Mortar and Pestle
  • Strainer with handle

Step 1: (Shrimp water)

  • Use mortar and pestle and place 5 pieces shrimp head smash it
  • Add 1/2 cup water
  • Place the shrimp head and water in the strainer having a bowl below it
  • Set aside

Step 2:

  • In a pan add cooking oil on low heat sauté garlic and onion
  • Add shrimp or pork 
  • Add chayote, string beans and sweet peas
  • Add fish sauce and shrimp water
  • mix together
  • Cook until chayote is half cooked

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