Out And About In Bacolod

[Mike S]

Well we had to get the nephew enrolled for this years college and as his boarding house is in Talisay we stopped off in Ayala to get something to eat .... saw Taters after we ate in Army/Navy last month so we thought we would try them ....

Not much of a selection and with a name like Taters I thought it would be more along the line of potatoes ... like in all kinds ... they didn't even have potato skins or baked taters .... anyway I had the All Beef Supreme with FF .... my asawa and the boy had Fish Classic my asawa had the chips which were the classic Filipino sweet BBQ kind ... the burger wasn't really that bad maybe because it had so much stuff on it you could barely taste the burger which was a little bit bigger than a silver dollar .... same for the size of the fish .... buns were good and fresh and wheat with sesame seeds and probably the best part of the meal .... with 3 small sprites (no coke zero) it came to p560

I've had worse but I won't drive that far just to eat there .... :morning1:

Now for a good report .... we went to CDR King as my 12yo Logitech keyboard took a crap on me so until I can get around to fixing it I bought a cheap multi-media wired keyboard from them ... my god was it a pleasure shopping in the CDK .... not only is it new and well maintained they have loads of stuff there ... including the new scooters that they are now selling ... staff was VERY pleasant and helpful .... :thumbsup:

 

We stopped in at the Core Pacific Money Exchange .... 2nd floor of Ayala ... where they were trading dollars to pesos at the rate of 42.20 ..... now I'm really PO'd at my bank . :th_unfair: ... cell phone number for inquiries is ..... 09435242919 ..... Anne/Precy ..... also very nice people to talk to .... :tiphat:

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Edited June 1, 2013 by Mike S

[jpbago]

Now for a good report .... we went to CDR King as my 12yo Logitech keyboard took a crap on me so until I can get around to fixing it I bought a cheap multi-media wired keyboard from them ... my god was it a pleasure shopping in the CDK .... not only is it new and well maintained they have loads of stuff there ... including the new scooters that they are now selling ... staff was VERY pleasant and helpful ....

 

In Bacolod, CDR King in Robinson's is good too but the one in SM is too small and too busy.

[Mike S]

True .. very true but the one in the old Gaisano City is the biggest CDR King I have ever seen .... but has much of the same merchandise just more of it ..... to bad you can't order off their website ..... would make life SO much simpler .... :thumbsup: 

:cheersty:  

[RBM]

Well we had to get the nephew enrolled for this years college and as his boarding house is in Talisay we stopped off in Ayala to get something to eat .... saw Taters after we ate in Army/Navy last month so we thought we would try them ....

Not much of a selection and with a name like Taters I thought it would be more along the line of potatoes ... like in all kinds ... they didn't even have potato skins or baked taters .... anyway I had the All Beef Supreme with FF .... my asawa and the boy had Fish Classic my asawa had the chips which were the classic Filipino sweet BBQ kind ... the burger wasn't really that bad maybe because it had so much stuff on it you could barely taste the burger which was a little bit bigger than a silver dollar .... same for the size of the fish .... buns were good and fresh and wheat with sesame seeds and probably the best part of the meal .... with 3 small sprites (no coke zero) it came to p560

I've had worse but I won't drive that far just to eat there .... :morning1:Now for a good report .... we went to CDR King as my 12yo Logitech keyboard took a crap on me so until I can get around to fixing it I bought a cheap multi-media wired keyboard from them ... my god was it a pleasure shopping in the CDK .... not only is it new and well maintained they have loads of stuff there ... including the new scooters that they are now selling ... staff was VERY pleasant and helpful .... :thumbsup:

 

We stopped in at the Core Pacific Money Exchange .... 2nd floor of Ayala ... where they were trading dollars to pesos at the rate of 42.20 ..... now I'm really PO'd at my bank . :th_unfair:... cell phone number for inquiries is ..... 09435242919 ..... Anne/Precy ..... also very nice people to talk to .... :tiphat:

:cheersty:

We were there yesterday, bought car web cam at CDR king. Agree excellent friendly staff and shop empty. Big difference from the super crowded SM and busy Robinsons. Did not see a CDR King in Gasanos.

In fact we loved the Alaya and metro in Talisay, nice strip mall, good restaurant choices and uncrowded super market. Was a nice day which included a visit to The Ruins.

Also mention the organic shop there, sorry forgot name but connected with mays organic farm. We purchased some rather unusual organic beer, yet to try. Again helpful staff but trying to obtain change for P500 was a task indeed.

[RBM]

True .. very true but the one in the old Gaisano City is the biggest CDR King I have ever seen .... but has much of the same merchandise just more of it ..... to bad you can't order off their website ..... would make life SO much simpler .... :thumbsup: 

:cheersty:

Hope this is OK in this thread, if not perhaps a mod can transfer it.

We visit Bacolod twice a month for a couple of nights. We decided always stay different hotel and try different restos.

This time we were totally delighted with our hotel choice. Even more so as we're on the big bike and had spent about two hours trying to find a recently closed Indian resto. Must of been hottest day this year and Bacolod traffic can be demanding at peak times.

Anyway to the point we came across Saltimboca Tourist Inn. This little Inn is superbly located just a minutes walk to all the lummies in Lacson St. Totally unpretentious with very low key entrance, foyer, neat little zen type garden and lovely little pool. Although trip report gives mixed views we found staff most helpful and friendly.

Our room was mosquito free, heaps cabinets, small closet and two seconds to the pool. Again not fancy frills but all the necessities were there. Hot shower and cable. Wi fi in the lovely little garden and foyer.

Rate was P1100 including breakfast. The lack of glamor and glitz may deter some how ever personally shall find it hard to not to return next trip.

As a side note, about 20 meters after Robinson,Is now a superb resto selling also Mexican food, Shaun Diner, excellent food at very modest prices. As I understand it was called spice bites.

[jpbago]

Even more so as we're on the big bike and had spent about two hours trying to find a recently closed Indian resto. Must of been hottest day this year and Bacolod traffic can be demanding at peak times.

 

There is (or was) an Indian resto across the street from Robinson's. Kind of hard to see from the street due to signs and such. For Shaun Diner, do you come out of Robinson's, then go right towards central? Is there a pottery place next door?

[RBM]

Even more so as we're on the big bike and had spent about two hours trying to find a recently closed Indian resto. Must of been hottest day this year and Bacolod traffic can be demanding at peak times.

 

There is (or was) an Indian resto across the street from Robinson's. Kind of hard to see from the street due to signs and such. For Shaun Diner, do you come out of Robinson's, then go right towards central? Is there a pottery place next door?

Thanks shall check it out next trip.

Shaun Diner is left coming out of Robinsons, about 20----30 meters up road. Beside a car wash. We pre paid some somosas which they kindly made for us to bring home. Had a couple yesterday for lunch, excellent size and quality.