[5 March, 2026]
A rare dinner get-together with former Honda colleagues at the local Japanese bistro.
High School Friends Visit
[22-24, June, 2024]
A couple of high school friends now living in the East Coast (Philly and NYC), Terry and Lito visited for a weekend of reconnecting and of course, eating up. It was a great time to catch up amid several lavish and fun meals as is customary with Filipino get-togethers. Short visit, but long on memories to always cherish.
Ramen Night
Went out with my “ramen gang” last night and had our usuals at our favorite Columbus ramen hangout, Meshikou.
A Week of Birthday Celebrations
[12-21 April, 2024]
My niece and I celebrated birthdays 6 days apart, and it turned out to be a series of food celebrations and get-togethers comprising dinners, breakfasts, and brunches over a couple of consecutive weekends. Deliciously fun times!
Dinner Gathering with the Breakfast Club
[7 January, 2023]
Our annual ‘Breakfast Club’ holiday get-together was a bit late this year due to schedule conflicts as well as some illness. Nevertheless, our potluck dinner was a success, largely gluten-free, but not without Manhattans.
Lunch Reunion
[10 November, 2022]
An initial stop on our Michigan Road Trip (see this Blog post) this past weekend was a lunch meeting with an old friend of ours, Del, a partner supplier whom we worked with closely on a previous work project. It was an overdue get-together after a few good years, and a good time to reminisce old times.
Eric, Ryan, and I at lunch with Del Costy at Cantoro’s Italian Market in Novi, MI.
Last-Minute Get-Togethers
[26 September, 2022]
Last few days in town and a couple of last-minute get-togethers with a couple of dear old friends I rarely see. First, lunch with Ricky and Carol at Fely J’s, and then dinner with Jun and Mimi at Manam. My final taste of authentic traditional Filipino comfort food this time around.
More Reunions and COVID-19 Tests
[22 September, 2022]
Another round of reunions with long-time friends, another Covid-19 antigen test. And of course, more delicious food, this time, Korean and Spanish.
Reunions, COVID-19 Tests, and Christmas in Manila
[15-16 September, 2022]
Nothing like a superspreader event to spoil reunions with friends of over 35 years so Covid antigen tests were in order prior to these get-togethers, Oh, and it’s already Christmas in Manila!
A Little Get-Together
[3 September, 2022]
Catching up with good friends I go way back with always involves some great food, seasoned with corny jokes and old brags.
Ribeyes and Cheesecake
[25 August, 2022]
Classic favorites for a good friend’s birthday: sous vide-style ribeyes and Basque burnt cheesecake..
