<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Matakaw Ako! &#187; Kuse Traditional Filipino Cuisine</title>
	<atom:link href="http://matakaw-ako.com/tag/kuse-traditional-filipino-cuisine/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://matakaw-ako.com</link>
	<description>Smorgasbord, Eat-All-You-Can, Buffet,  Food Fiesta, Dine-in or Take Away, Have a Bite and Bon Appetite!</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:20:11 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Pre-Valentine Dinner at Kuse and Old Vine At Venize Piazza McKinley</title>
		<link>http://matakaw-ako.com/2010/02/pre-valentine-dinner-at-kuse-and-old-vine-at-venize-piazza-mckinley/</link>
		<comments>http://matakaw-ako.com/2010/02/pre-valentine-dinner-at-kuse-and-old-vine-at-venize-piazza-mckinley/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kuse Traditional Filipino Cuisine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mediterranean food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Vine restaurant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[traditional Filipino dish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Venize Piazza restaurant]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://matakaw-ako.com/?p=185</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Select food blogger were invited to sample foods from two differently themed restaurant.  One is serving Mediterranean and the other was traditional Filipino dish.  The cool part was both restaurant had same owner and his restaurant had a passageway connecting one from the other, they had one kitchen at that. The food was great.  I&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Select food blogger were invited to sample foods from two differently themed restaurant.  One is serving <strong>Mediterranean and the other was traditional Filipino dish</strong>.  The cool part was both restaurant had same owner and his restaurant had a passageway connecting one from the other, they had one kitchen at that.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Kuse and Old Vine at McKinley by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329188919/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4329188919_afe89d51a4.jpg" alt="Kuse and Old Vine at Venize Piazza in McKinley" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
The food was great.  I&#8217;ve never been pleasantly subjected to try <strong>12 dishes, rice and 4 desserts in one night</strong>, imagine who would ever had such a filling dinner! I normally don&#8217;t but of course matakaw ako! I won&#8217;t skip this meal.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Old Vine restaurant at McKinley Hill by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329797362/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4329797362_d3d0105260.jpg" alt="Old Vine restaurant at McKinley Hill" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We were first served with meals from <strong>Old Vine</strong> which compose of the <strong>Tessie Tomas Salad</strong> one of their all time favorite best seller.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Tessie Tomas Salad by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329076253/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/4329076253_fefd2d6654.jpg" alt="Tessie Tomas Salad" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
The <strong>Tessie Tomas Salad</strong> is a combination of roast prawns, marinated salmon, and grilled shitake mushrooms with mesclun salad in a creamy balsamic dressing. A serving that is good to share is Php295 while a serving that is good for 4-5 person is Php595.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Followed by <strong>Paco Salad Sa Laguna</strong> with kesong puti Php165.00 a serving which is usually good for 4<br />
<a title="Paco Salad Sa Laguna by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329083163/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4329083163_b3590e07df.jpg" alt="Paco Salad Sa Laguna" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
<a title="Baked Cream Dory by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329087107/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4329087107_7b96fe4fcd.jpg" alt="Baked Cream Dory" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
One of my favorite among the bunch was this <strong>Baked Cream Dory </strong>with  mushroom duxelles in tomato &#8211; garlic coulis and angel hair pesto at  Php350 a serving.<br />
<a title="Seared Tuna Tataki by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329080399/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4329080399_75fca97c3d.jpg" alt="Seared Tuna Tataki" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
Another favorite was the<strong> Seared Tuna Tataki</strong> in olive oil and garlic ponzu sauce.  To share is Php220, while a serving good for 4-5 is Php410.<br />
<a title="Poele Lamb Spareribs by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329823874/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4329823874_f59232ff93.jpg" alt="Poele Lamb Spareribs" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
I also love this <strong>Poele Lamb Spareribs</strong> in cilantro &#8211; curry sauce with mushroom and vegetable rissoto only at Php395!  I love how the curry sauce took away the distinctive lamb smell  I really don&#8217;t appreciate.<br />
<a title="Chefs Quarter Steak by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329825422/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4329825422_fbe05593ff.jpg" alt="Chefs Quarter Steak" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
We were also served with the <strong>Chefs Quarter Steak</strong>.  Made of grilled U.S. beef steak marinated in Chef&#8217;s special blend with roasted potatoes and vegetable of the day.  They have Php420 and Php574  serving sizes.<br />
<a title="Salmon Carpacio by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329830814/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4329830814_1ae53c3318.jpg" alt="Salmon Carpacio" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
<strong>Salmon Carpaccio</strong> their house cured and seasoned salmon with micro greens in lemon raspberry vinaigrette.  They have servings at Php230 and Php420.<br />
I had a <strong>Grape Shake</strong> to wash it all off.  The not so sweet taste of grape was a great choice and combination with all these meals we had.<br />
<a title="Grapes Shake by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329085173/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4329085173_3c69cf5020.jpg" alt="Grapes Shake" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>But wait there&#8217;s more!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Kuse Traditional Filipino Cuisine by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329915402/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4329915402_9750afb91e.jpg" alt="Kuse Traditional Filipino Cuisine" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
The waiters replaced all our plates and cutlery (tissue, spoon and fork) because next will be served the dishes from <strong>Kuse Traditional Filipino Cuisine.</strong><br />
<a title="Garlic Dulong Rice by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329843134/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4329843134_127f247aba.jpg" alt="Garlic Dulong Rice" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
<a title="Garlic Dulong Rice by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329837724/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4329837724_6848ea9fd7.jpg" alt="Garlic Dulong Rice" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
This is one of the best sellers at Kuse their <strong>Garlic Dulong Rice</strong> for Php95 a bowl.<br />
<a title="Fried Pla Pla With Burong Mustasa by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329846838/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4329846838_d0b7b7da50.jpg" alt="Fried Pla Pla With Burong Mustasa" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
The <strong>Fried Pla Pla with Burong Mustasa</strong> was yummy!  It was served with Balo-Balo, Escabeche, and Tomato Salsa on the side for Php295.<br />
<a title="Batangas Bulalo Soup by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329851566/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4329851566_d2a12a7ca7.jpg" alt="Batangas Bulalo Soup" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
The <strong>Batangas Bulalo Soup </strong>was great at P495 a pot that is good for 4-5 persons.<br />
<a title="Beef Ribs by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329863552/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4329863552_7a24898c36.jpg" alt="Beef Ribs" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
They just won&#8217;t stop and served us with this mouthwatering<strong> Beef Ribs </strong><a title="Beef Ribs by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329863552/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4329863552_7a24898c36.jpg" alt="Beef Ribs" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
And the all time Filipino favorite <strong>Sisig Kapampangan</strong> style for Php265.<br />
<a title="Sisig by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329133851/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4329133851_16784ebed8.jpg" alt="Sisig" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
and<strong> Pork Liempo</strong><br />
<a title="DSC00767 by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329143855/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4329143855_be2db69ab5.jpg" alt="DSC00767" width="500" height="401" /></a><br />
I was uber full that I forgot to take down how much a serving they were.</p>
<p>So I settled myself with another serving of Grape Shape but it didn&#8217;t stop there.</p>
<p>Desserts were served!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And OMG!  I am such a dessert person! I won&#8217;t skip them especially this beautiful mouthwatering <strong>Chocolate Gooey Fudge</strong> and can you believe its just Php195!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Chocolate Gooey Fudge by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329947386/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4329947386_5f3492139f.jpg" alt="Chocolate Gooey Fudge" width="500" height="375" /></a>and this mmmm yummy <strong>Crepe Samurai</strong><br />
<a title="Crepe Samurai by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329893074/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4329893074_570f95776b.jpg" alt="Crepe Samurai" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">and scrumptious <strong>Sapin Sapin</strong><br />
<a title="Sapin Sapin by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329886850/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4329886850_44f69915c6.jpg" alt="Sapin Sapin" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />
<a title="Sapin Sapin With Caramel Toping by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329889548/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4329889548_4d84e96af9.jpg" alt="Sapin Sapin With Caramel Toping" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">and<strong> Ube Cheesecake Brulle</strong><br />
<a title="Ube Cheesecake Brulee by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329883024/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2732/4329883024_6894c14e84.jpg" alt="Ube Cheesecake Brulee" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="overflow: hidden; position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 414px; width: 1px; height: 1px;">&lt;a href=&#8221;http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthlingorgeous/4329797362/&#8221; title=&#8221;Old Vine restaurant at McKinley Hill by Earthlingorgeous, on Flickr&#8221;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8221;http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4329797362_d3d0105260.jpg&#8221; width=&#8221;500&#8243; height=&#8221;375&#8243; alt=&#8221;Old Vine restaurant at McKinley Hill&#8221; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</div>
<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden" />
<input id="jsProxy" onclick="jsCall();" type="hidden" />
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://matakaw-ako.com/2010/02/pre-valentine-dinner-at-kuse-and-old-vine-at-venize-piazza-mckinley/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

