Restaurant Tapenade & Abe Restaurant (Manila Day 1)
Read the full blog post about Restaurant Tapenade here: migrationology.com/2015/09/res...
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0:26 Taipei to Manila - On Day 1 of our short trip to Manila, we took a flight from Taipei to Manila and arrived at night. We were already scheduled to stay at Discovery Primea Hotel, which was arranged by my friend Anton. Flight went well, we got our baggage, and then once we arrived in Manila,someone from the hotel was there to greet us and picked us up.
1:26 Discovery Primea Hotel - Discovery Primea is a hotel in the Makati area, and it’s a very nice and new hotel. They gave us a huge room.
3:53 Breakfast - We woke up the next morning, hungry and ready for breakfast. It wasn’t a buffet breakfast, but they had a salad bar and a menu that you could order from. I went with the beef wagyu tapa, a bed of rice topped with eggs and steak.
6:54 Restaurant Tapenade - After getting some work done, we went to meet the management of the hotel for lunch at Restaurant Tapenade, the signature restaurant at Discovery Primea, that serves Mediterranean food. The food was all excellent, but I especially enjoyed the stone baked feta cheese dish, and the angus rib eye steak. It was amazing. Read the full blog post: migrationology.com/2015/09/res...
11:56 Met up with Anton from www.ourawesomeplanet.com/ - Anton has been a friend of mine for a long time, and he’s the one who invited us to Manial to speak at a conference. But in the afternoon we just met up with a class he was teaching.
12:50 Abe Restaurant - After the class we went to Abe Restaurant with Anton, known as one of the top indoor Filipino restaurants in Manila. The food, all of which Anton ordered, was all delicious. The lamb adobo was excellent, and I especially enjoyed the sinigang made with ripe guava and bangus fish. Food was really good, highly recommended.
Disclosure: We were invited to stay at Discovery Primea, so we didn’t pay for our stay. But everything in this video, and all thoughts are my own.
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It makes me happy, Mark, when you and Ying get the VIP red carpet treatment. Not only does it mean great food and travel adventures, but I really like to see people treat you right. Those Migrationoly-themed cookies were an impressive and memorable gesture that reflected a real touch of class and thoughtfulness by the hotel management.
@erwindegroot8337
5 жыл бұрын
Okie
@bernoullibaquiran7036
4 жыл бұрын
Robert J. Holtz typical filipino hospitality we welcome our guest with the best that we have just to make them feel happy🇵🇭
Mark, you and Ying must be the most blessed people in the WORLD. Love you guys for bringing me into your world, or shall I say "our" world.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+LaVale Nixon Thank you so much, really appreciate it!
I visited the Philippines many years ago and was impressed by the hospitality of the wonderful people there. Years later, back in the USA, I had a Filipino coworker who invited me to his house often for special occasions. Wonderful memories.
I only imagine how nice it would be to live in a country like this. I wish I had been born in a country like this. Polite, beautiful, genuine people. Awesome.
@myevega
4 жыл бұрын
you are always welcome to visit and try our country,, I presently live in Germany but I am going to retire in the future back home..
@antoniobotana4916
3 жыл бұрын
thank very much for your comment obout the filipinos
@joeblow2069
2 жыл бұрын
I became a Filipino in 1996 when I married my Filipina wife. They are the friendliest most giving people on earth! I was instantly made to feel part of the family. We are building a house there(Pampanga) to spend a part of our retirement.
Filipino service nothing beats them ... they can speak English, they are just so willingly helpful, polite no one esp. in S.E Asia can beat them ... the city has nothing much, but their service is absolutely awesome.
@lavista4u
9 жыл бұрын
+Shah Esfelazi They have the best service in the whole wide world...
@Pangolita
8 жыл бұрын
+Shah Esfelazi except that they are putang ina-ing all over SE Asia dota.
@elenaadvincula3651
8 жыл бұрын
+Stanley William Pudjihartono (BlueHammer) watch ur mouth bro..
@ailderwitha5591
8 жыл бұрын
+Den V. Because majority of the places In Japan has at least 1 mechanical object. But yes, it is better than Philippine service.
@timothyafablekillya
8 жыл бұрын
+Stanley William Pudjihartono (BlueHammer) lmao xD
Mark ..... I am not kidding .... I swear ..I Love watching your Videos and Feel myself Travelling with you ... You have Amazing Qualities /Abilities .. Stay Blessed Live Longer
Soo proud reading the comments, thanks guys! Filipino Hospitality at it's finest. Enjoy the Philippines, mabuhay! ✌🏼️😊
Pilipinos are well known for their hospitality , watching from Arizona USA ! ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations to the two of you....That room you were given was an awesome testament to your success as a food blogger.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+박길수 Thank you!
It was so sweet how they made the cookbooks into cookies. Just incredibly thoughtful.👌
Mark and Ying are so adorable, I love how they're just always laughing and having fun, and how much they support each other. Goals
Honestly Mark, you give me inspiration. The way you and Ying seem so happy traveling together makes me want to just stop messing around, buckle down and take my future wife to at least a quarter of the amazing places you've been to.
Beautiful country n such friendly people - I'd love to visit the Filipines sometimes. As usual Mark does an amazing job with eating n showing off the delectable dishes served . Thanks Mark.
in our family, when a dish is particularly good we now call it the wiensgasm face....legend in our home lol x
@moodyplus
9 жыл бұрын
+Kathrin Fisher Same. He has another face when the food is only so-so. The "yeah, yeah, this is okay." head mildly nodding look.
@kathrinfisher3411
9 жыл бұрын
+moody lol I know just what you mean x his expressions are priceless...
@moodyplus
9 жыл бұрын
Kathrin Fisher Someone make his expressions into memes!
@kathrinfisher3411
9 жыл бұрын
I need a link lol...
@moodyplus
9 жыл бұрын
Kathrin Fisher No, what I meant was, someone, quick, make his facial expressions into memes already!
I love watching your blog, especially when you (or your mother-in-law) is preparing food! I've enjoyed especially sharing them with my friends who were visiting Thailand; one of whom is Filipino! Thank you so much. Drooooling....
Good to have you back, with you main camera again! I really like the videos about your trips and btw, that looked sooo delicious!
Filipinos are very creative when in terms of serving tourists they really insert effort just to make our beloved tourists to be more enthusiast and comfortable at any cost.
one of my favorite food blogger !!! closed eyes lean head to right!!!!
Yes!!! I've been waiting for you to visit the Philippines!!!! Enjoy your stay!!! Can't wait for more uploads about the Philippines!!!!
Hi Mark. excellent job my friend. Everything looked so good. Your humbleness and appreciation for everything is such a rare quality now days. I'm super impressed. You are living proof that there is hope for humanity. THANK YOU
Such a lovely hotel suite! And excellent service too (; great video!!
I have to admit that every time you put food into your mouth, the facial expression is something to remember. Really cool videos mark. Im always waiting for the next vlog!
Can't stop watching your videos! Like after office, will just eat dinner , lie down in bed and watch your videos for hours 🤣 I just love your attitude. You seem to be a really nice and genuine person 👍👍👍
Mark all your videos are awesome!!! and mouth watering! thank you for taking us in all your amazing travels!
Hi Mark! I am green with envy at the pampering you are getting ............. the A+ personalized treatment, delectable meals - my mouth waters in awe - ... and ... your Philippine adventure has just begun. ahhh... Watching this makes me feel like I haven't really lived yet ........
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+GEORGIEgirl. I Thank you, yes they really took care of us well.
I'm so glad you're finally doing some footage in the Phillipines!!! They are some of the most hospitable and kind people ever 😍
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Carla Abriam Thank you Carla
@imhandsome4550
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Men!😀 Salamat Im Filipino✌❤
your vlogs makes me appreciate my country even more! Keep up the good work Mark.
Once I watch your video, I can't stop. Lol I've been watching your channel for 3 hours now. Good job
Thank you for this! You helped us decide to stay at Discovery Primea instead of The Peninsula.
hard work pays off mark! Love the Vlogs!!
Glad you appreciate the other countries food and show your appreciation to what they have to offer. I watch you over and over again, because you made the food looks so good and appetizing at all times. Glad you visited our country to experience our food.
i love the way you talk in front of the camera, very genuine. Your vlog gives me a happy vibe. Thank you :) subscribed :)
Wow that was a very nice luxury suite, and luxury restaurants as well. Anton took good care of you. Never heard of lamb adobo until now, looked great. I've enjoyed exploring Makati and Philippines too =)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+B Adventures Thank you!
@imhandsome4550
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man Salamat Im from Philippines❤
Wow, what a beautiful hotel suite. You and Ying deserve this kind of treatment. I hope you were able to enjoy the time you spent in this wonderful hotel. The food, as always looked delicious and made me envious. I have to repeat a previous comment, you know you've been in asia a long time when you are supplied with a Knife and you use a spoon to try and cut your meat, I had to laugh. Great job with the video, I can't wait to see the rest of your Philippines vlogs. Jon
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Lek Buzzy Hey Jon, thank you very much. Haha, yes it's true, I feel most comfortable eating everything with the spoon and fork method.
Thank you for visiting our very own Philippines, I had a stroke last February 2020 and the only thing that watched every day is your food blog. I am now 85% body recovery. Hopefully when I open up a small food resto. I would love and please to cook for you. More power to you and stay healthy.
i really love watching all yours videos ...u have that SMILE everytime....
Mark and Ying after seeing your guys reaction while you guys were in the hotel room / penthouse / family suit. hahaha You guys were truly humble and happy, and tbh honest i have been following your videos for quiet sometime and I happy to say the hard work that you and ying have been doing has really paid off. And I wish nothing but MORE SUCCESSFUL years to come!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Vincent Valentine Thank you very much Vincent
When I enjoy Philippino food, I just fill up on Lumpia ... my all time favorite finger food.
First Video i have watched, well done i really enjoyed your vlog and will watch many more. Keep up the great work. Love the Philippines.
I'm binge watching all of your videos and I'm happy that you are traveling to my hometown!
Amazing hotel
That hotel was fabulous for that!!! Great video
Fantastic video! Mark you are rising to the top and pursuing your dream. You deserve all of this greatness as well for your wife Ying! She has been there for you every step of the way! Such an awesome woman. The hard work and effort you put in to your video's and also keeping a great smile on paid off! Cheers!
I enjoyed your endless enthusiasm, it's refreshing! I'd be equally giddy if I was able to stay in such a beautiful hotel!
I love how you both got so excited about the hotel room lolol I would be the exact same! 😂
been so crazy watching you vlogg
Congratulations on 3 million mark!!! So proud 🙏🏻
Mark, I am in my eighties but everytime I see your food trips around the world, I am reminded of my paternal grandparents . They had a restaurant and we were food spoiled. It's not just the restaurant that is exciting but the trips out of town with them or with our parents o their supply buying trips. The giant crabs and lobsters as well as shoe size oysters were unbelievable. Also wholesale buying of the fruits of trees was a rare experience for children our age. These were our out of town excursions that made our friends think that we were fibbing about. Actually, we grew up with food experience s that we could only talk about in our family. If anyone doest belive there are giant crabs and oysters as big as an adult shoe, go to Quezon. Thank you for the joy of the now vicarious experience of eating around the world, Mark.
What a beautiful hotel! Oh gosh I am dying from all the delicious food!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+TabiEats Thank you!
@djmelemel
4 жыл бұрын
How cool! I love watching TabiEats and Mark Weins!!!!
@imhandsome4550
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Idol Salamat from the Philipines!❤
Bare foot in the hotel room.... :) love it!
Awww, I miss Philippines so much! This whole video just made me crave Filipino cuisine!!!
Philippines is an amazing place. Some of the warmest, kindest people I've ever met.
Filipino Hospitality is on the TOP ! would love to visit my home country, but damn its expensive to go home :)
@tollbridgeahead1034
3 жыл бұрын
Get that second job at the 5star hotel in downtown and save your money
WOW. We need to take a flight down to Manila ASAP.
@cookie94204
6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful hotel and love your video's
@vhicemontiagodo6602
5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
@imhandsome4550
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Men!😀 Salamat Im Filipino✌❤
I'm so happy for you and Ying , you deserve everything good. Love you guys from your sister in heart that is also from Hawaii. Have fun
I’m from Manila, Mark! It’s nice to see you enjoying our food!!
HE'LL YEAH PHILIPPINE S! IM HALF PHILIPPINO AND HAWAIIAN! MY FATHER IS FROM LUZON, AND MY MOTHER IS HAWAIIAN! ANYWAYS GOOD VIDEO ONCE AGAIN LIKE ALWAYS. WITH RESPECT MR.MOLINA UNITED STATES SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 619
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Linzey Molina Thank you, awesome!
@josefinavaleriano9115
7 жыл бұрын
Linzey Molina is
love this! I've been to Abe. My mom makes sinigang with guava. Not a fan of it. I love it without the guava =). Lamb adobo sounds interesting. I love adobo and I love lamb so I will definitely have to try this when I go back to the PI. Never had fermented rice paste. Thank you so much for doing this video. These are foods that I have not tried in the Philippines yet and will definitely give those dishes a try .
@dyvi4418
6 жыл бұрын
so what?
@mahalkoparinsya9489
6 жыл бұрын
Dy Vi lol
Awesome vlog, Mark! My wife and I have been waiting for your videos in the Philippines, and we are so happy you finally uploaded them! We thought we'd never see one, as your camera got busted, so imagine our delight when we saw these 2 Manila videos! =) Hopefully there will be a third, but we are happy with these just the same. =) Glad to see you had a grand time! The food looks amazing, we are so jealous! =) More power to you and Ying! You guys rock! =)
Mark! i'm glad you enjoyed your Manila (food) tour. Thank you for coming. I am a fan of foods too and i enjoyed tasting every food. Then i saw your blog, thank you for presenting all kinds of cuisines.
the phillipines is more beautiful than most countries in asia,like singapore.malaysia/thailand and indonesia.and has one of the most beautiful remote beaches in the world
@mr.adventurousvincent2309
4 жыл бұрын
I strongly agree
@imhandsome4550
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Men!😀 Salamat Im Filipino✌❤
@imhandsome4550
3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.adventurousvincent2309 Thanks Men!😀 Salamat Im Filipino✌❤
Wow super star treatment for Mark Wiens at the hotel room haha
That smile on your face alone makes me want to book my flight and hotel stay. Thanks for another brilliant video Mark.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Soumya Rossiter Thank you!
Just came across your videos, very enjoyable. Felt like I was touring Manila myself. Look forward to watching the rest.
That was awesome accommodation.. I never heard that hotel, I think it was new in Makati.. Thanks to Anton to give. You a fantastic foods for dinner. It's more fun in Philippine.. Takecare
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+rona rona Thank you Rona, yes a very new hotel. Thank you!
@ronaeasyhomecookingchannel5325
9 жыл бұрын
+Mark Wiens it's my pleasure always.. A person like you visiting to Philippine.. Its an honor..I thank you for that. I'll be home soon.
@shellls5355
8 жыл бұрын
it is in ayala avenue...a high Skinny hotel ..lovely
Great Video Mark & Ying! I love your honest reviews! If you ever come to Houston, Texas give me a call. I would love to have you review some of my favorite restaurants.
WOW! I'm so delighted that you had a chance to visit Manila! And I'm really happy that you are having a great time here! Also a fan of Ourawesomeplanet blog BTW. Hope you'll have a great time in your stay here in the Philippines and I'm looking forward to more videos on your travel here! :D
That video was so awesome, mark! I loved everything *-*
thanks Mark ,wish you the best you deserve this bro
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Garen Artoon Thank you Garen
I love watching Ying in your videos mark.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+mamabok killam Thank you
Hi Mark, just feels so great that you are having a fantastic time in the Philippines. Whether you dine in the classiest restaurants or carinderias, you simply enjoy every dish...
I'm so happy for you guys to stay at such a luxurious suite! You deserve it for the hardwork you put in for us viewers!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Tashika Rodriguez Thank you very much Tashika
OHMYGOSH!!! That hotel is AAAAMMMAAZZZING!!!! Definitely adding it to our vacation list!!!!!!! :D
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Vanessa Bryson Thank you Vanessa
His face when he eats lol
@dougha4317
8 жыл бұрын
I know lol ...
@aidawilson9080
7 жыл бұрын
He makes me hungry every time he takes a bite lol
@bradcordrey4727
7 жыл бұрын
I'd like to give him something rotten like a dog turd.
Mark thank you for visiting Philippines I am watching your videos Everytime you are nice n amazing when u travelled so many places I felt I am with you once again thank you keep up the good work.
Mark! Always so inspiring to see your vlogs! We are heading to Manila next month, thank you for sharing your experience!
I was looking forward to the wonderful food of the Philippines and was not disappointed,but the hotel is magnificent,beautiful and so efficient and creative(those cookies were incredible) and this was just the opening sequence.Breakfast again was an entre to the food and culture of the Philippines-just so exciting! The evening meal was succulent and the "wonderfulness"of it was carried across KZread land to a dull and dreary London-a bright spark in my day.Like Oliver Twist I await more whilst munching on a dreary salad leaf-SIGH!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Maria das Santos Thank you very much Maria, really appreciate your support.
In philippines, you can get hotels with large rooms at a cheap price :)
@malaysiatechsupport2077
8 жыл бұрын
in Bali too . just 70 us dollar . u can get Villa with Private pool in bali
@kamote_korps
8 жыл бұрын
+Malaysia Tech Support gonna visit bali soon :)
@ambalastores
8 жыл бұрын
Love to Visit ....... :)
@manilapanda6374
7 жыл бұрын
+mark will . It doesn't matter weather u earn dollars or not , ph is not that expensive nor cheap. U can find good deals and have a big rooms with a good quality in a cheap price.
@TravelConMiki
7 жыл бұрын
Not true. Cheap price, cheap hotels.
so happy to finally watch your Philippine travel for food episodes 😊
I just love watching your videos Mark. Good thing you visited us here in the Philippines.
Proud to be a Filipino
@justinlacanaria3657
8 жыл бұрын
And i love you mark your the best food traveler, i watch all your videos, all i watch is i don't see u not smiling, i honor you, please continue your adventures,
Damn! That mid rare steak looks good!
Awesome commenting by you Mark! The way you enjoy each mouthful of any food that you take - the slight tilt of your head smiler spreading all over your face,and enjoying the food make me run to the kitchen and grab anything to eat !!! Great videos!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+manohar kumarswamy Thank you Manohar
Wow.....for so many blogs Sir what I've seen already and enjoy it....thank you for visiting our country sir
11:26 Ying: Okay.. Bye Markkk. Mark: Ok, bye! xD
@macaronsvietnam
6 жыл бұрын
vecust Mon néon saigon
2:58 most excieted Mark face "We havent seen the bed yet *_^"
You’re such a humble person. I hope you enjoy your experience in the PI.
Omg! What a wonderful experience. Everything looked amazing. The hotel; the personal touches like the custom cookies; the Tapenade buffet: the beautiful oysters, the ribeye, the rissoni; the beautiful pool; the Uber ride; dinner at Abe.... Loved it all! And I have to say, Ying is so cute! Gotta show more of her. I want to hear her English. ;)
Well, well, well - life in the fast lane, huh Mark...:-)
Ying is very beautiful
@sircabs09
7 жыл бұрын
thought she spoke tagalog is she a pinay?
@ryanperez6897
6 жыл бұрын
+Christian Cabrera Yup when she was pointing at the tub, "May TV don, may TV don" sounds like
@sandramaymitra529
6 жыл бұрын
Ying is thai. And I agree she is soooo beautiful 😍
@bullchef8739
6 жыл бұрын
Ying is a thailander
@mpb3481
5 жыл бұрын
Ryan Perez No, Ying is Thai and basically speaks Thai and some English.
yo Mark!. im happy to see this channel grow. keep it up
Wow my gosh my stomach grumbles everytime I see Mark eats with so much delight with those delicious foods makes me envy and hungry
+Mark Wiens you are on your way of becoming a legend.. how I wish I have many thumbs :)
Awesome awesome awesome!!!
@rahadiantoputra862
7 жыл бұрын
Brent Thompson man you look great
You speak English clearly... Very articulate, clear and fluent. You look so funny when you like the food.
Woohooo this is the most awaited vlog, welcome to the Philippines! Hope to see more video in your next upload! So happy 😊 been waiting for this
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Ann Cortez Cool, thanks for watching Ann
11:40-11:50 made me bust up pure comedy XD it's starting to rain I hope we make it.... we didn't make it XD
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
+Tony Gomez Ha, thanks Tony!
Brace yourself! Lots of philipinos are coming to say proud to be philipino!
@JusticeForPinoys
9 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! I wish I can Gringo, but I can't because that city of ours is way too corrupt.
@bkman66
9 жыл бұрын
+El capitane I'm proud to be a Filipino!
@ivanreyes663
9 жыл бұрын
lol I'm a Filipino but eh rather not
@jovitodelossantos4374
9 жыл бұрын
lol...its true
@radjitolentino6953
9 жыл бұрын
+El capitane LOL. You know the Filipino psyche so well.
Manila is great city to visit!!! Thanks for sharing all those wonderful food!!!
I have watched all your videos. You did a great job. I would love to see your next videos! 😊