One problem of early birds is that you have to wait for quite long hours until the one you've been waiting for arrive. It's no different today since I have to wait for more than an hour and the tea shop nearby is still close. So I, together with a friend, opted to try and stay at Patio Jardin Cafe.

I have heard that this is an event place but recently they had opened a small café as well. The place was cozy and serene. Unlike Starbucks, this place is not so populated hence is a good place to have a chat with friends.

We met one staff who man the café. He is so nice and accommodating. He is actually very friendly.

We ordered frappuccino that costs a hundred each but they also have other food and drink products.

I have never seen the venue where the events are hels for it is closed but the café is very nice. Definitely a place for chit chat, study or just to enjoy a cup of coffee.

Patio Jardin Cafe

#69 don Benito Hernandez St., 

Pasay City

09173030408

Most of my friends were having their residency already and this holy week is the only time that we'll be able to meet each other.

We initially plan to visit Pangasinan and tour Alaminos and Ian's home as well but due to a lot of reasons (i.e. schedule conflicts, unable to buy bus tickets, etc.) we decided to spend the holy week in Tagaytay instead.

I have been to Tagaytay for a couple of times but I have never tried Leslie's or Josephine's. My friends then opted to dine on either restaurant.

Tagaytay was so populated today. Traffic was everywhere. Super hassle. Good thing Leslie's Restaurant can still accommodate customers even though they have a lot of patrons today.

We ordered for a couple of spicy foods. 

The laing con hipon was ok. This one was not spicy but the shrimp was cooked well. 

Karen also wanted to try the seafood bicol express. I find the dish cool as well since I often eat bicol express that is made of pork. Anyway, the seafood bicol express is superb. A must try dish. It was not so spicy and very flavorful. My new fave.

Of course, we will never miss Tagaytay's famous bulalo... Yum! Yum!

More than the food we also enjoyed the serenade of the restaurant's house singers and acoustic players. We also had a great time catching up while waiting for the traffic to subside. 

Hay! You can never go wrong with great friends and great restaurant. Two thumbs up for Leslie's Restaurant.

Ending my March 2014 with a great dinner with wonderful friends. 

We had our dinner at Buddha Bar Makati- the largest Buddha bar in Asia. The place was so posh and attractive in spite its dark interiors but the place was very classy and comfy. Even the restrooms had a first class interiors. Plus, they have a great choice of music that played the whole night.

As for the food they were also exquisitely done. Super delicious. I definitely enjoyed every bite of it. 

I really had a great time. Way beyond words can describe. Here's some of our pics.

When in Manila this is a must visit place. A bar that is not so barbaric, quite quiet but with great ambience.  I will definitely come back here soon. 

Monday to Sunday 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM daily

Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City, Philippines

Tel. 856 6859, 856 6719