Carlos and Carmelo's Bistro
Got a bit hectic today with some 'things-to-do' in Calbayog. And when I accidentally looked at the time, 'twas 1:50PM na OMG! I told my driver let's grab some food first.
Passing by Nijaga St., to find Jollibee, we got curious and stopped at seeing this:
My first impression: small to almost cramped, but looks something I will like!
Noticed that corner at right? A slightly elevated platform - for bands or performers.
I turned around if only to see more of where I entered - from the street.
That's generally it! Well, I missed this nifty little corner.
I told the driver "nagbabadya ang aliw sa lugar na ito". A waiter heard that and told us: they're packed in the evenings, many unable to grab seats on Fraidays or Saturdays.
Oh hey! That little grilled protruding part (behind that motorbiker) on the first picture? That is not airconditioned, with 2 or 3 tables yata, and you can smoke there. Dandy!
Well, still on that first picture above, that outdoor coffee table at right, is a choicest evening-'til-night spot. People also dine there and gin-aaragawan pa said the waiter!
Dine? Oo nga, food. Aw okay, marasa ba? Kay marasa gad said my driver!
Pork ribs and chicken thigh, too dark. Not sure if it was my camera, pero Marrrasa!
Price-wise, they were reasonable - for the ambiance, service, time, taste and aroma.
My driver though, scanned the menu front-to-back even before we ordered, and said his expert opinion: mahal tanan except an main course, baga man ini hin restobar, sir!
I asked why "restobar". He said there were lots of alcoholic drinks on the menu. All I could say was "kay bistro ngani, mas maupay ada ini niyan nga gab-i, uhu may banda"!
Di na kami nakabalik in the evening but... MacArthur [we shall return] - soon I hope!
Passing by Nijaga St., to find Jollibee, we got curious and stopped at seeing this:
My first impression: small to almost cramped, but looks something I will like!
I turned around if only to see more of where I entered - from the street.
That's generally it! Well, I missed this nifty little corner.
I told the driver "nagbabadya ang aliw sa lugar na ito". A waiter heard that and told us: they're packed in the evenings, many unable to grab seats on Fraidays or Saturdays.
Oh hey! That little grilled protruding part (behind that motorbiker) on the first picture? That is not airconditioned, with 2 or 3 tables yata, and you can smoke there. Dandy!
Well, still on that first picture above, that outdoor coffee table at right, is a choicest evening-'til-night spot. People also dine there and gin-aaragawan pa said the waiter!
Dine? Oo nga, food. Aw okay, marasa ba? Kay marasa gad said my driver!
Price-wise, they were reasonable - for the ambiance, service, time, taste and aroma.
I asked why "restobar". He said there were lots of alcoholic drinks on the menu. All I could say was "kay bistro ngani, mas maupay ada ini niyan nga gab-i, uhu may banda"!
Di na kami nakabalik in the evening but... MacArthur [we shall return] - soon I hope!
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