Food Tripping: Swagat Indian Cuisine

Store Front

There are a lot of restaurants along Rada Street, Makati. From Peruvian, Filipino to Indian. Swagat is located at 119 FCC Building, Rada Street Legaspi Village, Makati City ans is open from 11 am to 11 pm, Mondays to Sundays.

This is my first time to try Indian Cuisine. I was kinda scared that everything will be super spicy. Sherome was in charge of ordering after all, he knows more that I do. We got, Baigan Masala, Mutton Curry in Mild spiciness, buttered rice. As for our drinks, Sherome got sweet lassi and I got the rose lassi. We did try the Rose Soda too. 

The inside of Swagat is we decorated, I have not been to India but this place made me feel like I was in a restaurant in India. The music playing on their sound system was Indian and the crew was wearing what I think was a traditional attire in India. 

Welcome to Swagat

He looks so serious

On to the food! I love the fact that I did not feel that I was eating goat meat. I have been hearing that it is "Malansa" but with this one it felt like I was eating beef it did not feel weird at all, plus the spiciness is just right. I love the Baigan Masala it was a great match with the buttered rice. Lassi is a sweetened yogurt drink that is just right to counter the spiciness of the food. The rose soda tasted like lychee to me but it was great!

Left to Right: Mutton Curry and Baigan Masala

Rose Soda

Sweet and Rose Lassi

Obligatory Selfie

This was during Feb 14, the place was not crowded. It was awesome, the food is great will definitely go back for more! :)

For more information check out the links below:
Website: swagatindiancuisineph.com
Facebook Page: facebook.com/pg/swagatmakati/

Nightlife: Going to a Jmusic Event

Finally, after my 29 years in this Earth I was able some what attend a Jmusic related event! It was called Encore: It's Super Effective! Held at Mang Rudy's Tuna Grill And Papaitan, Makati City. Held last June 25, gates opened by 7pm.

This gig was organize by Sky High Live Events as they have posted this on there page March 20. They were the one to update the event page as well. I was pretty late. I have missed the first two bands in the line up. I got to stay for two bands only as I had work to go to. Yes, work is a bother to one's nightlife. *kidding*

For a first time I think it was pretty awesome. I do have to remember to be there early and to bring friends. It was pretty awkward to be there without knowing anyone. As expected I was a wall flower literally. Did not move an inch away from the wall near the door. It was loud but I liked it. I might go to another one given the chance.

Have you ever been to such an event? Is there an upcoming event like this? Will you go with me?

What to do in: Makati on a Saturday

May it be with your family or friends here are things you might want to try. I found these gems with the help of friends that was celebrating their birthdays. First of is House of Lasagna, Located at the Dela Rosa Car Park 2. It's pretty easy to get to from Green Belt 5 check the map: 

Map

Here is what you will see outside along with the Dela Rosa Carpark Art: 

People are photo crazy

Inside I think is just right for a group of 10 so that they can still accept other people. If you want to have the place for your group you can call advance. I like the interior of this place. If I was alone i would enjoy eating here the food is good and the area is quite.

This Lasagna is OMG

I would really love to visit this place again. It's a good thing, it close to my office. So, a foodies day is not done if we did not have dessert! Next stop, Lizzy Latte. How to get there? Check out the map below:

Map to Lizzy Latte from the Dela Rosa Car Park

Lizzy Latte is just past the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. This is what will greet you:

They are open from Mondays to Friday from 7 am to 8 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 3 pm. We got there around 3 pm the place became exclusive for us. We were allowed to stay until 4:30 pm or 5 pm. Sorry, I was enjoying the place and the company of my friends that I forgot to check the time. The owner was there and two baristas. The cakes are yummy and I like how the frappes and lattes are not just sweet. I quickly became addicted to their Mocha Mint Marvel, might go there this week for grab one. Here are some photos. This place is another haven for people how just want to have a quite time with their coffee, music or book.

I commend Kuya for being cool with our noisy and ordering system

While waiting

Double Decker Oreo Cheesecake

Chocolate Caramel Creme

Blueberry Bliss

3d Latte Art for Joy on of the b-day girls

Life in General: New Work

Since the second half July, I back to travelling daily to work in Makati. Yes I’m working away from home again. Banzai! XD

I watch Facebook pages from companies, games and communities. The have known about this company since 2012. I have applied for the post back then, but I did not made the cut. So, now I believe in “the second time is sweeter”. I like this place it seems that you can be what you want to be here. I just hope my writing skills work well here or at least improve a lot.

What do I like about this place and it made me come back and try to bag the job again?

I’ll list it down for you:

1. The ambiance of the place is really light. Unlike my previous work, that after a month or after the training I find myself dragging my body to work.
2. Dress code: as look as you are presentable. I think this is great as I believe that you work better if you feel comfortable.
3. Work load, it is light. Can be crazy sometimes but you have your team to help you with it.
4. I get to plot my own rest days! Yes, I’m happy about that, although it is kinda hard especially if you are the last one to plot it XD
5. I do not get locked out from the outside world. If you work for BPOs, mobile phones are not allowed inside the operations floor and social networking sites are block. That you only become free for two 15 minutes and an one hour break.
6. We are on shifting but at least the time is fixed. 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Plus it is not hard to get to work on the said schedule.
7. The people are friendly and since it is a small office you get to know everyone. No, I have not met everyone. I’m just a lurker when it come to socializing. Although, I have been asked to be more open.

After being here for almost a month, I think I can stay here and grow it is the ultimate goal. I just hope my age will not hinder me. I really feel shy about working with a group that has people that  is younger than me. Yes, I feel the age gap!

Excuse me while I pep talk to myself: I can do this! I know that this will be a great for me!

Oh by the way, I think there are still openings check it here:

https://www.facebook.com/connectwithadish/