Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...
For a very long time Mom Violy has been craving for Shanghai Fried Siopao. The first time we tried visiting the area it was closed after New Year's Eve. It is not that often we're in the area of Ongpin which is located in Manila off Binodo. Mom Violy found Carmina will be in the area of Roxas Boulevard. Mom Violy asked if she can be stopped by and see if Shanghai Fried Siopao was open. Mom Violy tried calling the phone number listed online. Yet she figures they might be too busy to answer the phone call. Mom Violy was able to see and make her purchases inquired how she can get hold of them. The person also informed us they also deliver by ordering directly in the Facebook. There is other food sold at the counter when you place your order. Carmina brought home one pack of pork Somai sold for one hundred pesos ($1.75). Carmina also bought one container of sweet potato for one hundred pesos. ($1.75) After going home found out later it is tikoy kamote flavor it is actually...