My BORACAY Getaway 2011- Nightlife in the Island

The fun in Boracay doesn't end when the sun sets. Boracay nightlife comes alive with many bars and restaurants serving food, drinks and fun until late in the evening.

Boracay never sleeps!! Walk around, for sure you will find a spot you like. Whether you are a romantic, a party animal or the quiet type, there is a place for everyone. Let me suggest some places where you can hang out.

BAMBOO LOUNGE located at Station 1

If you are looking for a great performance from the fire dancers then this is the place to enjoy the entertainment with lots of photo opportunities. Dancing and gyrating to loud music, the fire dancers swirled, threw and caught the " fireballs on a string".

They have a cool lounge style seats that are spread out on the beach where you can chill out. With tiki torches and red lighting, the Bamboo lounge really creates the perfect atmosphere in Boracay.

ZUZUNI is a fine dining restaurant that offers Greek cuisine. It is located at Station 1. Here are some of their dishes that are a MUST TRY when you are in Boracay...

MOUSSAKA - it is a casserole dish made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling then topping it off with a creamy bechamel sauce that is baked to golden perfection. It is the Greek's answer to the Italian Lasagna.

SPANAKOPITA - is a rich pie recipe stuffed with spinach, onion,  feta cheese and herbs and wrapped in  crispy filo pastry.

LAMB GYRO is grilled lamb patty seasoned with garlic, rosemary and oregano in pita pocket bread. Served with cucumber yogurt sauce. Zuzuni has other variations --- chicken and beef.

ZUZUNI'S Z BURGER - their charcoal-grilled burger was humongous and it was worth the price. The slab of feta cheese on top of the burger was as huge as the patty itself!! The Z Burger is a meal by itself!!

CHOCOLATE SIN of MATI - This is what Zuzuni is famous for. It is made of Valhrona chocolate cake served with creamy vanilla ice cream on the side. The cake is filled with deliciously warm chocolate syrup. Once you cut through the cake--- the dark chocolate oozes out as you savor the dish. Add a bit of ice cream on top of the cake and the rich chocolatey flavor makes a delicious explosion in your mouth.... just thinking about it makes me want to go back for more!!! This is a MUST TRY!!

So sit back... relax and unwind in Boracay while sipping a glass of wine!!! CHEERS to BORACAY-- to the island that never sleeps!!!

My BORACAY Getaway 2011 ( Part 2 ) DOS MESTIZOS same time a year after

Ever since I discovered and got to love the cuisine of Dos Mestizos, I have made it one of our " MUST TRY ONCE MORE " on my food itinerary this year..... and I was not disappointed!! I love Dos Mestizos!! I wanted to go back and try out their other dishes.  Dos Mestizos might be a bit pricey but the food they serve is worth it ! One thing I liked at Dos Mestizos is all the food I ordered was served to us piping hot and freshly cooked.... and their service was fast!!

Here was what I ordered:

BACALAO ALA VIZCAINA - It is a Spanish-style fish stew which uses salted cod that had been stewed in olive oil, tomatoes and potatoes. This dish is a little salty so I would recommend that you put a little on top of a piece of french bread when you eat it...  Bacalao is a traditional peasant dish in all Spanish speaking countries and is served during Holy Week, Christmas and New Year's Eve.

FABADA ASTURIANA - It is a rich Spanish white bean soup with morcilla ( blood sausage ). This reminded me of my mother-in-law cooking this dish. The beans were very soft  and the taste of the morcilla was very prominent in the broth.  The right way of eating this dish is to drizzle some olive oil and vinegar. This dish is usually served with crusty French bread.

ENSALADA VERDE CON LANGOSTINOS -  the prawns were very fresh!!!

MEJILLONES AL VINO BLANCO - The clams we had were the best!! They were huge and very fresh... my mouth waters just thinking about it.

For dessert -- I opted for the BREAD PUDDING than the usual leche flan..... It was really good!!! The pudding was not sweet and the vanilla sauce was the perfect match for this dish. I made the right choice! It was served warm...and it melts in your mouth!!! A must try ....

Dos Mestizos has the best food on the island!!!! I highly recommend this restaurant!

Venga vamos a comer en Dos Mestizos!!

My BORACAY Getaway 2011 Where to eat in Boracay

There are lots of places to eat in Boracay... I am very sure --- you have your own list of " WHERE TO GO" and " WHAT TO EAT" in the island. I have made my own list of where I wanted to eat and where to have them. Here is the list I have made for you to try when you go to Boracay...

** D' TALIPAPA **

I always make it a point that it is a " MUST " that I have a meal at D'TALIPAPA... Leaving the island without sampling Boracay's delicious seafood would only be half the fun!! The best place to get the freshest catch of the day would be at D' TALIPAPA. We ate at PLATO D' BORACAY - which is located right in front of the market itself. This establishment are run like regular restaurants with only one difference: customers need to bring their own uncooked food.

At the wet market --- you can hand-pick every prawn and mussel.... They usually charge " cooking fee " which is 250pesos/ kilo on your food to be cooked... on vegetables they charge 100/pesos. We decided to have everything I bought grilled over hot charcoal rather than ordering it with sauce. Why should you mask the flavor of the seafood if it is very fresh!!

Here was what we had: