Mom Violy had been craving lobster but was hesitant to try dining at Burger & Lobster. She mentioned the restaurant to a family member, who said the food was delicious but pricey. She told Carmina she wanted to eat there for lunch on Saturday, January 3rd. Since it was the new year, we decided to explore and try something different. Many tables had reservations, but they also accepted walk-ins, just like we did today. Our server handed us the menu. Carmina already knew what she wanted to order: BBQ Beef Ribs for 1,190 pesos ($20.17). Mom Violy and a family member decided to share the Combo One at B&L for 5,290.00 pesos ($89.66), along with garlic rice for 90.00 pesos ($1.53). A family member ordered an Atomic Burger for 695.00 pesos ($11.78) along with a Lobster Mac & Cheese for 990.00 pesos ($16.78). One of the perks of everyone ordering something different is getting to sample each other’s dishes. Everyone left happy and full, with some leftovers to take home. The port...
This recipe is almost the same as chicken apritada cooked into tomato sauce with same vegetables. The best beef to cook for this meal is chuck roast, top round or pork fat. Some people each mechado as cooked whole meat and slice it afterwards when it is done cooking up to you by your preference. Beef and Pork Mechado Recipe: Ingredients: 1 – Kilo Beef or Pork (cut into 2-inch Cubes) 4 – Cloves Garlic (mined) 1 – Onion (sliced) 2 – Potato (quartered cut in half) 2 – Carrot (sliced 1 inch round) ¼ Cup - Calamansi or Lemon Juice ¼ Cup - Soy Sauce 1 - Cup Del Monte Tomato Sauce 2 Bay Leaves ½ Tsp - Peppercorn 1 ½ Cup Water Salt to taste Black Pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Step 1: In a pot pour small amount of cooking oil in low heat add garlic and onion to sauté. Add beef or pork cook until brown on both sides. Step 2: Add tomato sauce, peppercorn, bay leaves, soy sauce, salt and calamansi or lemon juice and water Cover the pot cook for...