Roland’s Steakhouse: They know their steak

On another quest for the best steak in town, we headed off to Roland’s Steakhouse in Lagao. First of all, I have to say that, so far, they have the best steak! They sure know how to cook steak.

Some of you might know that my husband and I have a “search” for the best steak in Gensan so we try to dine in places where they serve steak. To make it fair to all the restaurants we go to, we try to order our steak in the same meat cut and the same doneness (or rareness).

It’s a shame that, in almost six years of living in Gensan, this would be the first time I would eat at Roland’s. (Did I get the name right, by the way?) I would say because, one, they don’t promote, although, they supported the Tuna Festival Culinary Expo last year, two, the place is not where I usually am, three, the place is not attractive at all. I honestly think the faced and the dining room need to be redone already.

Now, the steak.

We ordered T-Bone medium rare and Filet Mignon. The bacon was so “sinfully” cooked and yummy. It was basically melting-in-your-mouth-tender. The taste was okay but I was thinking of how it would taste like if it had less of the marinade. The vegetable sidings were perfectly cooked. Although, the tomato and the curly stalk were a bit baduy for me. However, all in all, everything was good.

The service was good also. But as I said, the dining room just needs a facelift. I would have loved to change the placemats and the lighting and do some repainting.

Would I go back to Roland’s? I think I would to try the burger as well.

Catch you in our next foodtrip!

Takdol Festival was a success!

In behalf of the Sarangani Highlands team, I would like to thank all our guests and partners for the first Takdol Festival. It was a success! Our sincere thanks to San Miguel Beer, Coca-cola, Governor Miguel Dominguez, Michelle Solon, Mabuhay Magazine and ABS-CBN. Below are some pictures of the event. More photos at http://saranganihighlands.multiply.com. Thank you to my husband, Milper for this great pictures. The next Takdol Festival is on July 10, 2009. Featured cuisine: Mexican! Yum! See you on July 10!

4th Mindanao Franchise Expo

Sent from Mr. Kotik of the Mindnao Franchise Expo. I’ll surely be going to this event. Hope to see you there.

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The General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), SMED Council, Inc., the City Government of General Santos, and RK Franchise Consultancy together with the Filipino International Franchise Association (FIFA), will hold the 4th Mindanao Franchise Expo on June 26-28, 2009 at the Gaisano Mall of GenSan Atrium, General Santos City.
The three-day 4th Mindanao Franchise Expo is one way of bringing franchise opportunities closer to the Mindanao regions where the franchise market is growing stronger. This event is definitely a showcase of successful franchisers from Manila, Cebu, Davao and General Santos City to prospective franchisees and new and promising concepts in food, retail or services to consider franchising. Franchising has evolved also in Mindanao to be the most successful way to expand a business or to go into a business by yourself. The fastest way for business owners to grow a business is to franchise it out instead of opening own branches. On the other hand, the safest way to invest money is to get a reputable franchise as franchises offer the advantages of being proven profitable, provide training, opening assistance and operations manual.
Among the exhibitors will be the following Companies showcasing their franchise and business opportunities: Phoenix Fuels Life, Julie’s Bakeshop, RK Franchise Consultancy, Kuya Chito Takuyaki, Nadie’s Chicken House, Southern Synergy, Penong’s Barbecue Seafood & Grill, Mamma Maria Pizza, Solerex Water Technologies, Asian Tropics, Fresh Salon, Smart Choice Laundry, Hollywood Nails, Aficionado Germany Perfumes, Swiss Fregrances, Premium Graphics, Inkman Ventures, Global Business World, Greenrose Laundry, Dimsum Diner, Dermaline Facial & Skin Care, Beestop Foodhauz, Star Communication, Rocky Mountain Café, Botoy’s Lechon Manok, Best Buy Warehouse, Livingwater Systems, Business Mirror and FranchiseToday.
The expo timed during the GenSan Business Month or Yaman GenSan. It will open to the public during mall hours and is designed to allow prospective franchisees to get a close-up look at a range of different franchises, meet with the company representatives, attend franchise seminars and become familiar with the growing world of franchising.
A Franchise Seminar by senior franchise consultant Rudolf Kotik, who has 30 years of experience in the Franchise Business in 3 Continents, is scheduled at June 27, 2009. For reservation please call (083) 552-5105 or 552-8385.
For details or interested exhibitors please visit the website www.mindanaofranchise.com or contact the organizers CEO Events & Expo Organizers in Manila at (02) 995 0734 and in Cebu at (032) 273.3827 or in General Santos City the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Miss Pilar Afuang at (083) 552-5105 or email info@ceoexpos.com