Casino Español de Manila

Casino Español de Manila is located at TM Kalaw St in Manila, juxtaposed to the Instituto Cervantes de Manila. It is near the LRT station at UN Avenue. It was erected in 1893 as an exclusive club for Hispanics living in Manila that time. The design of the first building was based on the works of Juan Arellano (1913). It was opened in 1917 and was unfortunately destroyed during the Liberation of Manila in 1945.

The club was transferred at the corners of Oregon St (now Apacible St) and Perez St in Paco, Manila. It was re-erected in its original location in 1951 with the help of Ignacio Planas.

Casino Español de Manila now serves as the venue for pertinent occasions of Spain in the Philippines.

The above photo is the logo of the restaurant.

TIP: Try their Paella Nigra.

Other outstanding foods:
1) Filetes de Lenguado Muenniere

 2) Paella a la Valenciana

 3) Buko Pandan

 4) Leche Flan

Their official website is this.

Tower Ground Bulalohan in Tagaytay

It was really stormy, but we fought it like pro-firefighters. Amidst the drizzle and cold wind blows, we drove to Tagaytay for that yummy mushroom burger and bulalo.

When we got there, there was a family of eight. From the front side of the establishment, you could see the Taal Volcano in one of the windows.

We did not mind the strong wind, that it even made our eating not really comfortable. But we wanted to eat with the view of the volcano, so we took a seat by the window and did not mind what the waiters were thinking that time. We also ordered fried tawilis. And it's so yummy!

Tagaytay

If you are bored and do not know how to spend a Saturday or Sunday, try strolling around Tagaytay.

If you are coming from Manila, take the exit to Tagaytay. You can go directly to People's Park In The Sky and feel the cold breeze. The picture below was taken when we went there amidst a storm.

Souvenir items are sold at the park. When we were looking for ref magnet that is unique to Tagaytay, the vendors were showing those that have no "Tagaytay touch." There was even a vinta lousily written with "Tagaytay." Where in the hell could you see vinta in that mountainous city? There might be / is something wrong with the tourism campaign of the city.

You can take your breakfast at the Mushroom Burger. Check my post here.

A good alternative is the row of bulalo stores juxtaposed to the Mahogany Market.

 

 As I could see on the banner of the city's market, "Mahogany - Home of Tagaytay Beef" I assume that bulalo here is good. You can also roam around the market and see the different items for sale like ornamental plants and fruits.

 

We saw this one, reminiscent of Wilson from the movie Cast Away.

 

One more round for the beef and flowers of Tagaytay.