Chicken Adobo at Panciteria de Manila

Chicken Adobo, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

Occupying the space formerly housing the late, lamented Noodle Maker, Panciteria de Manila is a family-run business that offers a selection of Filipino rice and noodle dishes.

For my first venture at this restaurant, I decided on the chicken adobo, which featured a generous amount of chicken chunks on top of a bed of garlic rice. The rice was not overly tasting of garlic, and the tomatoes added colour to the dish. The egg was scrambled, adding protein, colour, and substance to the dish. I liked how the chicken was not overpowered with seasonings. The natural flavour of all of the ingredients really worked well together. And at only $7.99 ($6.99 plus an extra buck for a fountain pop) the value is excellent too.

The Act Burger

Act Burger #yegfood, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

I finally made it to The Next Act Pub on a busy Saturday evening for a burger. The basic Act Burger was all I was after - a huge, thick, juicy patty that is grilled to perfection on a brioche bun with mayo and "groceries." It is more than a burger - it is an experience. The burger has a very unique flavour, enhanced with seasonings but never overpowered.

And the fries - oh, the fries. The fresh cut, thin, house-made fries. If I was not so hungry, I would never have made it through the plate.

The Pho Files: Brisket and Steak at Pho King

Pho King #yegfood, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

Pho King was conveniently located near where I was working this week, at the exact time I was in need of a lunch break. Coincidence? I think not.

I had a small bowl of rare beef and beef brisket soup. The steak was already cooked through by the time I got my bowl, but it was tender and lean. The brisket was reasonably lean although some pieces had a rim of thick fat around them.

For a small bowl, it was brimming with meat and noodles. It was perfect comfort food for a day of outdoor work.

Breakfast for Lunch: Blueberry Comfort

Blueberry pancakes and turkey bacon #yegfood, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

Nothing feels more like comfort food after being sick for a while, than blueberry pancakes. The ones at iHop (3921 Calgary Trail) are very moist and covered in blueberry compote. I opted for turkey bacon instead of the piggy meat that usually accompanies. It was just the right amount of food, and worth the substitution costs (for the turkey bacon as well as having blueberry pancakes instead of plain buttermilk).