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Mom Violy and Carmina’s dining experience at Dean & DeLuca

  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 ...

Lunch Reunion at Din Tai Fung with Carmina's Dad

Time has come when Carmina's dad is visiting the Philippines. Carmina's cousin wanted to plan a get together during his visit. Carmina had asked her dad when he was free and asked any type of food would like to eat while in town. Carmina's cousin made a group chat in Facebook Messenger to coordinate with everyone. Carmina asked the head count just in case I come early it would be easy to get a table.  Carmina had informed everyone that she will be the one to bring her dad to the restaurant. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Carmina had picked her dad early walked inside Power Plant Shopping Mall headed to  Ding Tai Fung . Carmina was already aware that they don't provide reservation only for walk in. Did you know they only allow 80% for table of ten? We had informed the server that everyone else would arrive at 12noon.  The server will explain everything how to place your order on a piece of paper giving you a menu and pencil. Table was set and was able to order our food.  E...