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[losmadden]

Experience the nostalgia and deliciousness of a classic diner burger. These burgers are simple, yet they offer 7 compelling reasons why they're better than fancy burgers!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 tsp black pepper. 4 hamburger buns. 4 slices American cheese. 1/2 cup diced onions. 1/2 cup lettuce leaves. 1/4 cup sliced pickles. 1/4 cup ketchup. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup mustard.

Instructions: Set your grill or griddle on the stove to medium-high heat to get it ready. Shape the ground beef into 4 burger patties that are all the same size. Add salt and black pepper to each patty to taste. Put the burger patties on the grill or griddle and cook for three to four minutes on each side for medium-rare burgers. You can change the cooking time to get the level of doneness you want. Add a slice of American cheese to each patty and let it melt in the last minute of cooking. You can grill or toast the hamburger buns until they are just barely browned. Put a burger patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun to make the burgers. Sliced pickles, diced onions, and lettuce leaves should be put on top of each patty. Put ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard in a small bowl and mix them together to make a unique sauce. Put some of the special sauce on the top half of each bun. To finish the burger, put the top bun on top of the assembled ingredients. Warm up your 7 Reasons Diner Burger and serve it with your favorite sides. Have fun with the classic diner burger!

Haley Woods

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[ellensurrey]

May 9 is the last day to see Taste of Nostalgia in person at @nucleusportland You can also see the show virtually through the gallery. Thank you to everyone who’s bought a piece. I hope they bring back fond memories of childhood every time you look at it 😊 So much for a super special 1000th post, haha. Maybe for 1001. #illustration #gallerywall #acrylagouache #tasteofnostalgia #nucleusportland #cute #retro #ellensurrey (at Nucleus Portland) https://www.instagram.com/p/COlXcYDDIiU/?igshid=k4g5if5uylzd

[thehungrykat1]

Nostalgia Lounge & Bar Offers New Expanded Menu

Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila is one of the few hotels that has been very busy during the pandemic. They have been accredited by the Department of Tourism as a staycation hotel since last year and this is where we even celebrated Valentine’s Day (Read: Love, Suite Love Valentine’s Staycation at Joy Nostalg Manila). Their signature restaurant, Nostalgia Lounge and Bar, has also been busy catering to its guests, so I was happy to find out that they have expanded their dine-in and delivery menu with even more mouthwatering dishes.

Nostalgia Lounge & Bar is the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant located on the sixth floor. We had a lovely weekday lunch here last week to check out the new delectables items on their menu. We have had several orders during the past year from their Nostalgia To Go delivery service, but it is really a different and more rewarding experience dining at the restaurant itself.

I have been part of Nostalgia Lounge & Bar’s gastronomic journey ever since its inception as the Nostalgia Dining Lounge in 2015. It has won several awards and distinctions though the years, most notably when it was judged as one of the Top 20 Best Restaurants by Philippine Tatler in 2016 and 2017.

The restaurant follows strict health and safety protocols in accordance with #Allsafe, the new cleanliness and prevention standards set by the Accor Hotels group. Guests are required to wear face masks and face shields except when sitting at their tables. Temperature scans are conducted upon entry, and you also have to answer the Health Declaration Form using the QR Code or with pen and paper.

The Nostalgia Lounge & Bar is a step back in time where diners can relive the good old days amidst a backdrop of contemporary classic elegance. There used to be more sofas and tables in the restaurant, but now they have also implemented social distancing measures with only 50% maximum dining capacity.

Guests can feel safe and secure with this amount of space in-between seats. Several tables also have plexiglass barriers for those business meetings and get togethers.

You can also choose to sit at the sofas which feels more like you’re at home instead of at a hotel restaurant. Despite all the safety procedures, Nostalgia Lounge & Bar still retains that relaxing homey ambiance to set the mood for a cozy afternoon.

There are a few private dining rooms here as well and this is where we had our socially distanced lunch with Ms. Kyra Cabaero, PR & Marketing Communications Director for Joy Nostalg Manila. It had been such a long time since I last talked with Kyra face-to-face, so this is a great venue to catch up with friends and family, without having to open your homes to visitors.

Since everything is now digital, you can find Nostalgia Lounge & Bar’s new menu using the QR Code on the placemat. But don’t worry, they also have a disposable printed version of the menu for those who are not as technologically adept. Payment options are also available digitally or through traditional methods.

We started by ordering some beverages and these are the perfect summer refreshments. I had the Banana Chocolate Almond Milkshake (P330) for myself and my husband had the Virgin Mango Piñacolada Milkshake (P330). They also have a variety of juices, sodas, wines, and beers.

Complimentary bread rolls with butter were served before our orders arrived.

For our appetizers, we ordered the Escargots (P700), a classic French delicacy made with... snails! This may not be a dish that everybody enjoys, but we really like ordering this at French restaurants when we can.

It comes with delectable escargots or land snails sautéed in garlic butter, white wine, and parsley. The garlic butter sauce was extremely tasty, and we even used the rolls and bread to scoop up the remaining oils.

Another recommended starter is the French Onion Soup (P450). This hearty bowl comes with a rich beef broth prepared with caramelized onions and a splash of white wine then topped with bread, gratinated gruyere and emmental cheese. It’s a warm and cheesy bowl of soup that packs a lot of flavors.

I ordered another one of Nostalgia Lounge & Bar’s new dishes for myself, the Seafood and Crab Roe Fettuccini (P720). This gorgeous pasta dish has prawn, scallop, fish, and squid simmered in crab roe cream with a hint of fresh green chili. I like its creamy texture combined with all of those succulent seafood.

Executive Chef Edgar Alejandria also has a few Asian favorites on the menu like the Crispy Pata (P880). This Filipino classic is quite familiar with everyone but I have never seen it presented this elegantly.

The twice-cooked whole pork knuckle is deep fried until crisp and golden brown. Nostalgia Lounge & Bar then makes it easier for us by deboning the pork knuckle and serving it in bite-sized portions. The pork was both crispy and juicy. I absolutely loved it! This is also served with atchara, soy vinegar sauce, and steamed rice.

For the Lenten season, the Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet (P1,380) would be a good seafood option. This fresh Norwegian salmon fillet is seasoned and cooked perfectly with its soft and tender meat.

The salmon is served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, tomato confit, and lemon caper sauce. I was really impressed with all the new dishes being offered on the menu.

But this item that my husband ordered is an old favorite. The US Certified Angus Ribeye (P2,200) comes with a huge 250 grams of rib eye steak grilled to medium doneness. It is served with mixed greens and peppercorn sauce.

You really can’t go wrong with steak so this was an easy choice for him. The juicy beef still is still red and pinkish inside so it retains a lot of its natural flavors.

You can also order additional sides like the Creamed Spinach (P150) and Mashed Potatoes (P150). Aside from these, other options include French fries, buttered vegetables, baked potatoes, or garlic rice as your side dish.

We were both really full and satisfied with all the dishes we tried. So for our dessert, we just shared the Classic Chocolate Lava Cake (P560). This chocolate fondant cake comes with a molten chocolatey center and is served with strawberries and a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

We would like to thank Ms. Kyra for inviting us back to sample these new dishes at the Nostalgia Lounge & Bar. We all have to be careful when dining out during the pandemic, so it is important to choose a venue where guests can really feel safe. But if you are still not comfortable dining out, all of these are also available for takeout and delivery through Nostalgia To Go (check their menu here), so you can still indulge in these new and classic favorites at the comforts of your homes. Give them a call or message them for reservations and deliveries! Nostalgia To Go is also available on GrabFood and Foodpanda.

Nostalgia Lounge & Bar

6/F Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites, 17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig

7719-1160 / (0961) 567-9658

www.joynostalgmanila.com

www.facebook.com/NostalgiaLoungeBar

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"Step back in time to the golden era of Bollywood at the Retro Bollywood Dhaba."

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"Spicy, Tangy, and Retrolicious! Get ready to groove with the ultimate Pav Bhaji experience straight out of the golden era of Bollywood!"

"Bringing back the flavors of yesteryears! Indulge in the legendary Pav Bhaji that'll transport you to the retro Bollywood era, where taste and Bollywood magic collide!"

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"Step into the mesmerizing world of Retro Bollywood at Dhaba, where nostalgia meets deliciousness! Indulge in the soul-satisfying flavors of Matar Paneer and Butter Naan, a classic combination that takes you back to the golden era of Bollywood.

Let the melodious tunes and vibrant ambiance transport you to a bygone era while you relish the Bollywood-inspired delicacies. Get ready for a Bollywood feast that will make your taste buds dance with joy!

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"Discover the magic of Dal Makhani alongside soft, buttery naan bread at RetroBollywood Dhaba."

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[thehungrykat1]

The Nostalgia Lounge & Bar Launches Signature Pancit

In celebration of its 11th Anniversary last September 9, Joy~Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila recently launched the Nostalgia Lounge & Bar’s newest dish – the Nostalgia Signature Pancit. I was privileged to be one of the first to try this upgraded Filipino classic when I got a surprise delivery from one of my favorite staycation hotels in the city.

One look at the package and I knew this was not just any ordinary pancit. Joy-Nostalg has always taken pride in the quality of their offerings, whether it be a cherished weekend stay in the hotel, or a memorable dinner at the Nostalgia Dining Lounge. Executive Chef Edgar Alejandria says that while they may not be able to create new memories with us personally now, they are still happy to be part of the memories we will create with our friends and family while enjoying their signature dish together. 

This is definitely one exquisite pancit. The Nostalgia Signature Pancit is a signature of Filipino Hospitality: something comforting, familiar, yet one of a kind. It tantalizes your palate with the flavors of prawns, scallops, salmon, mahi-mahi, squid, and barbecued pork for a unique way to enjoy a traditional noodle dish with friends and family. I don’t think I have ever seen a pancit as loaded with meat and seafood as this one. It’s available for P1,499 nett per order which is good for 5 persons. 

Aside from their Signature Pancit. Joy-Nostalg is also celebrating their 11th anniversary with a big online sale this September. Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites is a five-star luxury serviced apartment located at the Ortigas Central Business District and within walking distance of SM Megamall and Robinsons Galleria. It boasts of 230 fully furnished serviced apartments equipped with hotel-like amenities and modern home conveniences for both short and long-staying guests. My last stay at Joy-Nostalg was back in 2017 when it was still named Oakwood Premier Manila, so I am also excited to experience their One-Bedroom Executive Suite once again when hotels are allowed to reopen for staycations. I always enjoy taking a dip at their heated indoor swimming pool which is arguably the best among all the hotels I have visited. Check out their voucher sale at bit.ly/JNSeptemberOffers. 

Book & Dine vouchers are also available at the HSMA September Online Sale. Purchase a voucher worth P1,000 for only P800.00 & use it at The Nostalgia Lounge & Bar.  The Nostalgia Lounge ala carte menu is also available for take-out and delivery orders. Check their menu at bit.ly/OrderNostalgiaToGo. You can order via Whatsapp, Viber or text at 0961-5679658. You can also send a direct message to their Facebook and Instagram page on @joynostalgmanila or @nostalgialoungebar. Or simply call Nostalgia Lounge & Bar at 7719-1160 for your orders. Happy eating!

Joy-Nostalg Manila

17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

(02) 86377888

www.joynostalgmanila.com

www.facebook.com/JoyNostalgManila