masi Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) I had lunch at Cirkulo. Started the usual tapas -- jamon serrano and fried little squid. Ceasar's salad ala Cirkulo which was something not really that great except for the slice of jamon in it. Paella Valenciana for the main course. Many Spanish culinary experts say that true paella Valenciana does not have gisantes (green peas). But lo and behold this one had. So that speaks much of the kind of food they are trying to serve there. I would rate Cirkulo's paella 6-7 as La Tienda's and Patio Guernica still top my list at 7-8. I am still dreaming of the day to travel to Spain and do a gastronomic and culinary exploration. Of course, no spanish meal would be complete without wine to wash down all that olive oil, spices and animal fat. So I had 2 glasses of Cirkulo's red wine, a Cuvee Rouge by George de Beouf, vin de pays. I won't post my usual notes on this wine but this was a good enough wine to drink on a Thursday lunch. The worst part was going back to the office at 2:30p.m. I was sleepy notwithstanding the double Lavazza espresso I had. Bods, Storm, Agxo --- sorry I couldn't make it to the eb last Sunday. I just had to remain alcohol free so I could be sharp that Monday. But I'll definitely be good next time. Lipstick- I was looking for the Spanish food thread but it's gone! Edited August 31, 2006 by masi Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 The worst part was going back to the office at 2:30p.m. I was sleepy notwithstanding the double Lavazza espresso I had.Bods, Storm, Agxo --- sorry I couldn't make it to the eb last Sunday. I just had to remain alcohol free so I could be sharp that Monday. But I'll definitely be good next time. Masi - hey! I was sharp the next morning! At 11 am! Anyway - we missed you there, pare! But there's always next time! Quote Link to comment
busteroo Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 For wine drinkers, I heard there will be a big wine sale at IBM Building in Eastwood next weekend (i think). California Wines. up to 70% off. you might want to check it out. Quote Link to comment
busteroo Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 by the way, the wines that will be on sale at Eastwood are from E&J Gallo Wines. Fyi.... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 by the way, the wines that will be on sale at Eastwood are from E&J Gallo Wines. Fyi.... Gallo.....so mga Turning Leaf ito. I won't mention Carlo Rossi anymore ooopps hehehe... thanks pare I'll check it out malapit lang ito... agxo - I see you're back now in the States. That was another great time we had with you kaya lang para tayong nagmamadali palagi - or maybe the restaurant hours here are not enough to accomodate the long sessions we have pare next time, we see each other again. Thanks a lot and regards! spurt is sending me some tickets to this Food Expo this month. They're participants. Thanks pare! spurt has sent his regrets about not having been there last Sunday. Seems like he was out-of-town again. Sayang. But there's always a next time... We missed a lot with that Toast at Rockwell. Nag-sale pala ng 30% ang wines dun..... Quote Link to comment
floppydrive Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I had lunch at Cirkulo. Started the usual tapas -- jamon serrano and fried little squid. Ceasar's salad ala Cirkulo which was something not really that great except for the slice of jamon in it. Paella Valenciana for the main course. Many Spanish culinary experts say that true paella Valenciana does not have gisantes (green peas). But lo and behold this one had. So that speaks much of the kind of food they are trying to serve there. I would rate Cirkulo's paella 6-7 as La Tienda's and Patio Guernica still top my list at 7-8. I am still dreaming of the day to travel to Spain and do a gastronomic and culinary exploration. Of course, no spanish meal would be complete without wine to wash down all that olive oil, spices and animal fat. So I had 2 glasses of Cirkulo's red wine, a Cuvee Rouge by George de Beouf, vin de pays. I won't post my usual notes on this wine but this was a good enough wine to drink on a Thursday lunch. The worst part was going back to the office at 2:30p.m. I was sleepy notwithstanding the double Lavazza espresso I had.Bods, Storm, Agxo --- sorry I couldn't make it to the eb last Sunday. I just had to remain alcohol free so I could be sharp that Monday. But I'll definitely be good next time.Lipstick- I was looking for the Spanish food thread but it's gone!Hey, whatever happened to Spanish pride? French wine with paella and tapas? Wouldn't that bring out Don Quixote out of the pages of Cervantes' works charging? hehehe Senor, donde es el Tempranillo (or should that be "la tempranillo"?)? Maybe you were really in a Spanish mood - It wouldn't really be a spanish lunch without the siesta afterwards. Quote Link to comment
masi Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hey, whatever happened to Spanish pride? French wine with paella and tapas? Wouldn't that bring out Don Quixote out of the pages of Cervantes' works charging? hehehe Senor, donde es el Tempranillo (or should that be "la tempranillo"?)? Maybe you were really in a Spanish mood - It wouldn't really be a spanish lunch without the siesta afterwards. Yup!!! I was really expecting that the House wine would be at least Spanish Tempranillo but to my surprise their house labels were French and Australian!!!!! I didn't bother looking up the wine list as I wasn't just about to order a bottle. Well, at least I have 1-less Spanish restaurant to go to now. I should have insisted to my Japanese expat that we just go up to the 3rd floor at Tsukiji for a bento. Quote Link to comment
masi Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Masi - hey! I was sharp the next morning! At 11 am! Anyway - we missed you there, pare! But there's always next time! and I will keep the champagne chilled for the next eb! Quote Link to comment
Spurt Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 and I will keep the champagne chilled for the next eb! bods & masi, i sent two (2) complimentary pass for you two & if you wish to bring someone just let me know on the site para i can bring out some more. see you guys. Quote Link to comment
Spurt Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Spurt - let me echo Bods' invitation. Come join us - and I'll fill you in on my favorite California wineries and wineries - of which there are too many to list. Coppola and other big names are good, no doubt about it! Coppola's Rubicon stands out as one of California's best. BUT - there are hundreds of small winemakers pricticing their art and their craft, and if you want a truly unique wine club, then an offering based on the wines these artists create and produce would be unbeatable! all i can say is sayang! well, there's always next time. i have seen a lot of small wineries in CA area, making some really good wines, the thing is, logistics, bringing those stuffs here would mean, taking small quanties from every cellar/wineries consolidating-thus making every bottle of it prohibitedly expensive. i know someone who once tried but the net landed cost per bottle in manila, whew- cheapest, US$ 40. Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 all i can say is sayang! well, there's always next time. i have seen a lot of small wineries in CA area, making some really good wines, the thing is, logistics, bringing those stuffs here would mean, taking small quanties from every cellar/wineries consolidating-thus making every bottle of it prohibitedly expensive. i know someone who once tried but the net landed cost per bottle in manila, whew- cheapest, US$ 40. I'm not so sure about that.........they'd wholesale the wine just like to anyone else. At least to me they would! I could consolidate it and get it over to you. These are wineries with VERY small production anyway, so small quantities mean a LOT to them! Retzlaff produces 700 or so cases of each of their wines. Noah only does 500 or so of his. With pre-release RETAIL prices at $18/btl, it seems that you should be able to do better than $40 landed! Besides, you're angling for the high end customer, aren't you? Too bad you missed this time out! There's always a next time! And if there are going to be more of us next time, I'll pack a styrofoam 6-pack and check it in...... Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Gallo.....so mga Turning Leaf ito. I won't mention Carlo Rossi anymore ooopps hehehe... thanks pare I'll check it out malapit lang ito... agxo - I see you're back now in the States. That was another great time we had with you kaya lang para tayong nagmamadali palagi - or maybe the restaurant hours here are not enough to accomodate the long sessions we have pare next time, we see each other again. Thanks a lot and regards! spurt is sending me some tickets to this Food Expo this month. They're participants. Thanks pare! spurt has sent his regrets about not having been there last Sunday. Seems like he was out-of-town again. Sayang. But there's always a next time... We missed a lot with that Toast at Rockwell. Nag-sale pala ng 30% ang wines dun..... You might want to see if they include Gallo Family wines from Sonoma. Much better than the Turning Leaf junk and the other swill they produce..... Actually, I'm only now heading back. I'm at CKS in Taiwan waiting for my plane. I was in China all week, and HK last night. Long trip. I'm tired and cranky! For next time, we need to either start earlier (noon???) or find a place that won't kick us out at midnight! I can think of some places like that but I don't think they're the kinda place that's conducive to a serious discussion about the relative merits of wine. Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) Hey - Bods, Storm - you talked about maybe taking advantage of a fare sale to go visit California? Take a look at this!-------http://www.evaair.com/html/b2c/English/deals/Asia/case_154 -------Internet promotional fare from Manila to U.S. (LAX,SFO,SEA) Eva Airways is offering a special fare for flights departing from Manila to San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles. To take advantage of these particular fares, tickets must be purchased on or before Sep. 30, 2006 with qualified condition. Destination Fares Class Ticket Issuance Departure Date Validity San Francisco / USD390 Economy 30Sep. '06 Only 6 MonthsLos Angeles/ (One Way) Seattle USD700 01 Sep. '06~ (Round Trip) 31 Oct. '06 USD490 Evergreen Deluxe 6 Months (One Way) USD880 (Round Trip) Terms and Conditions: Ticketing Period : Immediately till 30Sep. 2006 Traveling Period : 01Sep06-31Oct. 2006 Maximum Stay : 6 months Class: Evergreen Deluxe class is valid on TPE-USA-TPE flights only Refund Fee : USD50.00 Infant fare: Not applicable Child Fare : 75% of Adult Net Fare Tickets are non-transferable,non-endorsable and non-reroute Fares are subject to applicable taxes and insurance surcharges Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/date Fares and rules are subject to change without notice ----------- Deluxe class is between economy and business class. Better seats, a bit more room, but same service as economy. I think the food's a bit better too. Edited September 1, 2006 by agxo3 Quote Link to comment
storm Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Twas a very hectic week for me and another one coming this week for sure (daming deadline). Many thanks pareng Agxo and pareng Bods. Bitin talaga sa oras. I hope we'll have more time next time. I hope the Masi, floppydrive and spurt can join the next eb. Thanks also for the promo info of eva air. I don't think we can make it this October. My daughter will not have a sem-break and she'll be absent for so many days. Most probable is May, 2007. Today is my sister's birthday and we had a Mark & Spencer French red wine (forgot the brand). Light and easy to drink. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 I'm not so sure about that.........they'd wholesale the wine just like to anyone else. At least to me they would! I could consolidate it and get it over to you. These are wineries with VERY small production anyway, so small quantities mean a LOT to them! Retzlaff produces 700 or so cases of each of their wines. Noah only does 500 or so of his. With pre-release RETAIL prices at $18/btl, it seems that you should be able to do better than $40 landed! Besides, you're angling for the high end customer, aren't you? Too bad you missed this time out! There's always a next time! And if there are going to be more of us next time, I'll pack a styrofoam 6-pack and check it in...... You might want to see if they include Gallo Family wines from Sonoma. Much better than the Turning Leaf junk and the other swill they produce..... Actually, I'm only now heading back. I'm at CKS in Taiwan waiting for my plane. I was in China all week, and HK last night. Long trip. I'm tired and cranky! For next time, we need to either start earlier (noon???) or find a place that won't kick us out at midnight! I can think of some places like that but I don't think they're the kinda place that's conducive to a serious discussion about the relative merits of wine. I have this feeling there would be more of us next time pero no worries about the wine - we can always get stuff here - not that great as the ones you might bring in but good enough to keep us company for say, eight hours or so? Yes I think we should really start early next time - I am mystified about that place you mention - conducive or not, I think we should give it a try next time you are here :evil: About that Gallo sale at Eastwood - I have completely forgotten about it ngayon lang kasi uli nag-log in. Anyway the actual date was never mentioned, so there....might be nothing much to miss there... spurt, I was there at the Food Expo with the wifey last Thursday although I failed to see you there. More accurately, I couldn't find your booth, or I didn't see you in what I believed was your booth Anyway thanks a lot pare. I was looking more for the wine stuff there pero almost nothing there. My wife though got hold of a prospective salmon supplier. Thanks again! spurt are you still connected with Premiere Wines? I just saw Cape Mentelle here (distributed by Premiere) and I daresay congrats because Cape Mentelle is one of those Aussie wineries spoken of in tones of awe, besides which Margaret River pa siya. Although quite a bit on the pricey side, I have one earmarked for purchase for the special occasions coming hehehe... Quote Link to comment
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