Archive for May, 2009
Sarangani Highlands Holds Takdol Festival
Sarangani Highlands invites you to yet again another first in Gensan or maybe even in 
Mindanao.
The Takdol (or full moon in Bisaya) Festival is a food and entertainment festival happening every full moon at Sarangani Highlands Garden and Restaurant in General Santos City. Every full moon date, a local or international cuisine will be featured together with live entertainment and dancing after the dinner. All efforts have been given to researching and putting together an authentic menu and entertainment that matches the featured cuisine.
The cuisines and dates are as follows:
June 7, 2009, SUnday
“LUMAD”
July 8 2009, Wednesday
“LATIN/MEXICAN”
Aug. 6 2009, Thursday
“LUZON”
Sept. 4 2009, Friday
“ASIAN”
Oct. 4 2009, Sunday
“VISAYAS”
Nov. 2 2009, Monday
“MIDEASTERN”
For the First Festival, Lumad, on June 7, 2009, the food is a crossover of authentic cuisines from the B’laan, Muslim, Indonesian and Sangir.
Dance to authentic Sangir dancers and singers, witness Lerong Dancers and marvel at the beautiful sounds of the Bamboo Orchestra of pagang and the Kulintang.
Dinner is at P 450 per person. Buy or reserve for your tickets now!
Sarangani Highlands Garden and Restaurant
Purok Wal, Tambler, General Santos City
Tel. 083 3040752
Cel. 0922 8590043
Email address: saranganihighlands@gmail.com
13 comments May 27, 2009
Have you been to O-ohlang?
When I heard the name, I knew it was another of Bebot Haw’s play of words. (remember his the lechon ni mang thomas and dili ka guapo?)
Why O-ohlang? Well, because the specialty of the house is Olang or ulang or fresh-water prawns. Although they have other seafoods and meat dishes on the menu, the star of the show is the ulang.
Personally, I like the way the prawns were cooked. Some of you might wish them cooked with lesser time because you want them really tender. We sampled three dishes of ulang: rebosado, nilasing and curry. All were good but I like the rebosado best.
Our waiter was attentive and courteous. Service was fast too. The dining area is cozy, unpretentious and not at all Japanese. LOL. (the waiters were greeting guests with Irashaimase). Sorry for the sarcasm but there was nothing japanese about the place. Maybe the menu with a few Japanese words here and there and the complimentary cold tea which was good, by the way.
All in all, we definitely enjoyed the dinner.
O-ohlang is located at NCCC Compound also. Just in front of Six Blings and Big Shot’s building.
6 comments May 25, 2009
Euro Kitchen: Steak anyone?
I know, I know. It has been ages since my last post. But hey, I’m back!
My husband and I celebrated our 6th anniversary about two weeks ago. We decided to go to a restaurant we have not tried before so instantly, Euro Kitchen was our choice. We have heard so much about this restaurant plus I am in search of a place to have good steak.
Euro Kitchen is on Tiongson Arcade in Lagao. (Yup, that place with all the barbecue stands.) For a place that has their menu, it was surprising that they were located in that area. However, I honestly like the country ambience and the wrought iron chairs. What I would not want to see again at Euro-Kitchen? The grill in front, the smoke from the grill and the uneven wood fence.
We ordered Quesadillas, T-Bone Steak and two glasses of red wine.
In short, Love the Quesadillas, the steak could be better. The flavor was great, the presentation fab but I have to say that the tenderness was not quite there even if we ordered it medium rare. It was served with garden salad, garlic butter and in a big plate (platter?) that almost covered the entire table. About the steak, you have to note that a good t-bone cut would be very expensive and is not advisable for Gensan market.
I love that they have a decent selection of wine and some deli items. Their glass of wine was very affordable and the wine is not bad either.
The quesadillas was fabulous! It was served with mango, cucumber and tomato salad.
I told my husband that I awnt to go back to try their other dishes like cordon bleu and potato salad. It brought us to thinking about having a search for the best steak in Gensan. Why not!
So here’s looking forward to another visit to Euro Kitchen!
10 comments May 21, 2009
