Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce. Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...
Can a restaurant hold the key to our fondest memories? Dive into Mom Violy’s nostalgic reflections on laughter and love over meals at Emerald.
Mom Violy had requested to have breakfast at the Emerald Restaurant remembering about her past dining with her friends. Mom Violy said their siopao is really good and serve big size as well. Carmina wanted to order the regular size with her wanton noodle soup. Carmina had open it in the middle to share with Mom Violy. Mom Violy ordered broccoli with crabmeat and white rice. Carmina shared her wanton noodle soup with Mom Violy and had some food for takeout. NOT SPONSORED. Check out my channel Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel and click on the subscribe button for more videos. Thank you for your support.