After downing a few glasses of champagne, shots of tequila and whatever sparkly blue drink I was handed.. that concluded my very brief but memorable trip back to the motherland…
Lots of heartfelt hugs goodbye and some drunken tears and a tummy full of Jollibee chicken joy at 8 in the morning..
Red lipstick still intact..
Helmut Lang dress and Miu Mius sans barf (thank god!)
I apologize to the New Zealander who sat next to me on the plane because my hair wreaked of partying til morning.
(Hoof & Mouth Sandwich with pickled carrots and onions)
(Pig Ear Salad with pickled chiles, watercress and mint)
(Crispy Pig Ears with parsley, lemon and brainaise)
(Shrimp Burger with Yuzu)
(Tres Leches Donut)
I had a minor panic attack when the server told me about all the different flavored donuts at Umamicatessan.
“Tres Leches in a donut?! Oh shit!”
I think those were my exact words.
I’m a huge fan of Umami Burger (I take all my guests there and no one has been disappointed), a huge fan of anything pork-related (because I’m Filipino) and anything fried and sweet, so this place was easily a winner for me.
About a bajillion photos to sort through.
Above shot in Boracay.
Could barely open my eyes with the sun reflecting off the white sand.
If I could teleport, this would definitely be my go-to destination.
80 degrees in Los Angeles.
Technically spring doesn’t start until the end of this month but I am more than happy to be in a metallic bikini on a rooftop pool during the tail end of winter.
Cracklin Beer Can Chicken w/ kimchi, century egg, salsa roja and verde ($13)
Black Pepper Schezuan Ice Cream and Salted Chocolate Cookie ($6)
12565 Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
