When I mentioned on my last post that I made a big jump, it was actually adding another 20 minutes of my travel time from home to work. I ended my year with a new work place after being with Eastwood for exactly 8 years (Pardon my blogging skills since it's been a while).
Now, if you drop by here from time to time, you know that I love Eastwood because of the feels. Everything is just around the corner. For example, I missed out a couple of things or need to pick up a list of items from the grocery. I can just dash to Robinson's Supermarket which is just at the back of Eastwood Mall. Need medicines or makeup? Watsons is just right beside my ex-building. If pantry food sucks (in most cases, yes) there are a lot of restaurants/fast food to choose from. Spending close to a decade in Eastwood made me real good in identifying the "cursed" spaces where establishments will just last for about 2 years or so.
Though time has come that I had to ready with the thought of myself moving to another company, I will deal with a) crazy traffic b) the accessibility/convenience of what is around the area. But I didn't settle with "come what may". I had a mental note of conditions that if ever I am getting a new job, I was wish that the set up will still be the same. There must be a dozen of restaurants, Watsons, coffee place and a grocery. To sum it all up I wanted the same thing I have plus a higher pay (who doesn't right?).God does make wonderful things. He gave me the best thing! When I thought that the "best" thing was right in front of me, it was taken away all because there is something better and greater. An answered prayer it is!
Now moving forward, I am enjoying the amenities in the vicinity of the new workplace here in BGC. This means I get to try and dine in new places even though I have to admit it's a bit pricey. One of the first places that I checked out is Backyard Kitchen + Brew.
Backyard Kitchen + Brew is located on the 4th floor of Uptown Mall. It has a laid back feel where I can imagine having my friends over for some chill time (happy hour yes!). The lights and the accents give you that weekend night chill night backyard feel with wooden chairs and tables and that upbeat music.
Being the frugal person that I am, I flipped the menu looking for anything that can fill my tummy within budget. I have always been told that if you are spending for food, do not regret spending. After all it is food. As I can be practical most of the time, I was skeptical with the 250 (plus tax) for a Big Lunch they are offering. I mean 250 for adobo/pulled pork with some fancy salad? Isn't that too much? Okay, I'll give it a shot.
*Bleep* I was wrong! It was one of the most delicious meal I ever had! On my first visit, I ordered the Balsamic Salad + Solo Mozzarella and Cheddar Flat Bread + Pulled Pork Belly Rice.
A generous amount of rice and pulled pork topped with egg and jalapeno is served in wooden bowls . I am still trying to figure out what kind of spice they used but I am thinking it is cumin with sour cream and bbq sauce. Everything is superb. I guess 250 is not bad at all!
Now, if you drop by here from time to time, you know that I love Eastwood because of the feels. Everything is just around the corner. For example, I missed out a couple of things or need to pick up a list of items from the grocery. I can just dash to Robinson's Supermarket which is just at the back of Eastwood Mall. Need medicines or makeup? Watsons is just right beside my ex-building. If pantry food sucks (in most cases, yes) there are a lot of restaurants/fast food to choose from. Spending close to a decade in Eastwood made me real good in identifying the "cursed" spaces where establishments will just last for about 2 years or so.
Though time has come that I had to ready with the thought of myself moving to another company, I will deal with a) crazy traffic b) the accessibility/convenience of what is around the area. But I didn't settle with "come what may". I had a mental note of conditions that if ever I am getting a new job, I was wish that the set up will still be the same. There must be a dozen of restaurants, Watsons, coffee place and a grocery. To sum it all up I wanted the same thing I have plus a higher pay (who doesn't right?).God does make wonderful things. He gave me the best thing! When I thought that the "best" thing was right in front of me, it was taken away all because there is something better and greater. An answered prayer it is!
Now moving forward, I am enjoying the amenities in the vicinity of the new workplace here in BGC. This means I get to try and dine in new places even though I have to admit it's a bit pricey. One of the first places that I checked out is Backyard Kitchen + Brew.
Backyard Kitchen + Brew is located on the 4th floor of Uptown Mall. It has a laid back feel where I can imagine having my friends over for some chill time (happy hour yes!). The lights and the accents give you that weekend night chill night backyard feel with wooden chairs and tables and that upbeat music.
Being the frugal person that I am, I flipped the menu looking for anything that can fill my tummy within budget. I have always been told that if you are spending for food, do not regret spending. After all it is food. As I can be practical most of the time, I was skeptical with the 250 (plus tax) for a Big Lunch they are offering. I mean 250 for adobo/pulled pork with some fancy salad? Isn't that too much? Okay, I'll give it a shot.
*Bleep* I was wrong! It was one of the most delicious meal I ever had! On my first visit, I ordered the Balsamic Salad + Solo Mozzarella and Cheddar Flat Bread + Pulled Pork Belly Rice.
A generous amount of rice and pulled pork topped with egg and jalapeno is served in wooden bowls . I am still trying to figure out what kind of spice they used but I am thinking it is cumin with sour cream and bbq sauce. Everything is superb. I guess 250 is not bad at all!
Just look at this evil thing.
The next visit I had, I tried another set of the lunch meal. This time the Baked Potato Soup + Balsamic Salad + Pulled Pork (I did taste the Adobo Duck it is delish!)
The baked potato soup was bland but cheese it was perfect! I just had to season it with some salt and pepper to suit your taste. Maybe that's why they serve it a bit bland. The greens are a mix of lettuce, alfalfa and some cherry tomatoes drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar.
I have been always curious with this Salted Egg Chicken Skin. You know the craze of salted egg potato chips? Just replace it with chicken skin. I think the salted egg used on this one wasn't that strong because I can only taste a hint of it. But chicken skin is chicken skin.
Overall, the Big Lunch menu is worth every buck and will definitely make me come back.
Want to check out their menu?
Go grab your friends and check out this chill place!
xx
