I landed in Cebu, late last night and am staying at a little local hotel for a couple of days before I head to Dumaguete. In my first 10 hours, I have met an amazing taxi driver that bent over backwards to find my hotel. Went to my room in a cute little compound, that is unlike anything that I have ever seen before. I came with my 2 dogs and everyone at the airport was so nice helping me get through customs. I woke up this morning in went in search of coffee and found a Sari Sari store and had coffee with them, we laughed and talked for over an hour and we had the best time. I have never experienced that in my life. Right than I knew that this is where I needed to come to. It is like a sense of peace has spread through my body. The number one reason I moved here is the people, and in my first few hours I have been treated better than I ever have in my life. I want to thank Micheal, and a few others for pushing me in this direction, his videos show just how wonderful Filipinos are. I feel grateful to be here. The title of this video couldn't be more appropriate.
I have been to the Philippines 🇵🇭 5 times already and hopefully now start of July coming back for the 6th time to meet my girlfriend again and the Philippines for me is such an amazing country and the people are the friendliest in the world. Filipino's/Filipina's are amazing people.
@@milagroslluisma3153I'm headed over there to live soon from Louisiana...there are no crawfish in the Philippines 😢 and although Cajuns are technically from French Canadians (the Acadie region of Canada now known as Nova Scotia)...I don't think many people would equate cajun food with Canada.
I'm really happy for you man, you have a beautiful girlfriend and she has a cute daughter, you have a property and business and a cute puppy. You're living the life in the Philippines. Your place is a paradise. I'm proud of you man😊.
Cath she's so beautiful simple and shy.her daughter was beautiful too hope she's your wife untel the rest of your life mike .happy for you.and congratulations to your new busniss..
Sir Michael, I'm 83 years old and retired in AZ USA. I try to bring my yrs. of experiences, both successes and failures to Comment on events. I'm not a chef and have never attended any prestigious culinary classes or academies. However, I have made "cooking" a sort of hobby of interest for me. I have many books describing herbs, spices, oils, cheeses, etc., etc. Enjoying the fares of restaurants or bistros or corner cafes, I've always tried to be close to the top cook or chef to pick up on their tendencies to "substitute" a required ingredient with a more available (yet of lower quality) substitute in their finished dishes. Not surprisingly, the more fanatical chefs/cooks refuse to compromise their ingredients. If substitutes are used, their behavior tends to transfer into their other areas of life, as well. In fact, I've found the same attitudes of substituting a practice found in all other areas of life, as well. Some might even refer to that behavior as cheating. As an amateur gourmet, I do NOT like cheats. Reputations spread like pandemics. I recommend you listen to your "gut" instincts and to Kat (Cat).
The hamburger looks awesome! Everything looks tasty. I'm so excited for you guys. You are living the life I always wanted. Poutine is the business I want to start in the Philippines.
Michael.. you made me hungry. Good luck with your new Biz. I had a Cybershop there in Roxas city many years ago. McCoy's Cyber Shop. lol.. on Magalanes blvd. Near the Main church... Well, near Nestas. if that is still there. You need to Name your dishes.. like: Aswang Sandwhich. and etc etc.. for Capiz.. like known for Aswangs... lol.. Anyway.. good to see you having fun.. doing stuff. oh.. that burger looked good. and the bacon wrpped sausage!
Congrats Mr Smith. A little advice if you let me please. You can always get a cold beer anywhere. But great delicious food made fresh consistently is rare. One or two unique items to your bar are big winners also. Watch your food cost. Anything above 30% is shaky. Get your chef to go around and check what others are offering, and the quality and price of it. That's a good way of offering better options in your establishment. Small menu with a great Wow factor is best. Good luck.
@@frankcentofanti9317It is kinda rare but there are some good places I have found and after many years I don’t have much issues with finding foods I like anymore.
The problem is that it's not made for Filipinas taste, they'd rather eat inasal chicken, sweet Jollibee spaghetti and rice. They don't appreciate western foods because of their limited palette.
Mike, you need to invite foreigners as your taste tester. Local Filipinos are not accustomed to foods like those. You should have had Frank Waggoner be one of your testers
@@mypinaylife But the goal is that all customers will like the food, yes? Regardless of where they are from. I am not bashing, I am just adding things to look at.
Wow! Looks like a great menu coming. I'd come just for that burger alone. The best burger I've seen in the Philippines. The best of luck to you, Michael
Looking good.👌🏾 Please cement the ground all around the bar up to the back gate. Last thing you want during rainy season customers wading through mud😱 Please do same with the house. Cement from front gate all the way to the back.🏄🏿♂️ No muddy ground and you will enjoy all season.🙏🏾🌴👍🏾🤟🏾🇬🇧 PS: Bar toilet…🤔please make it modern. His and hers.😂🇬🇧
Right off the bat, if any American comes to your bar, you must have carrots and celery with those spicy chicken wings. Also you must have Franks Hot Sauce for the chicken wings!
The burger looks fantastic for a first impression!! One suggestion, put a toothpick on top of the burger to hold it all together with a small beaver flag on the top of the toothpick! 🇨🇦
Filipinos as well as foreigners love seafood. Serve seafood like what the Hot and Juicy Crawfish are serving here in the US. Spicy shrimps and crabs, gumbo etc
You're doing well buddy . I can see already your business will be Very Successful. Take my advice buddy - Be Always There When You are Running Your Own Business . You're in the Right Time & Right Place .👍👍👍👍
That is the advice I’ve heard as #1 tenet from small business owners since my childhood. Esp for first small business set up & especially especially for bar/restaurant. It is not impossible, it just requires total immersion.
If thats aglio e olio that isn't italian or looks italian bro. Just add that ive worked in top 3-5% of best vancouver restraunts at the time i was in kitchens trained 10 yesrs for 20 different chefs including chef pierre the head chef that cooked for the vancouver summit with yeltsin and clinton, head chef that opened the pan pacific hotel for expo 86 to name a few. I like classic franks hot sauce for wings myself and also another favorite is sambal olek and honey yumm yumm. Indonesian hot sauce and honey, wings should be served with carrots ,celery anx a dipping sauce like blue cheese or a housemade ranch
When the ladies said the Aglio Oilio pasta tasted weird, I can only say these words…. You must use quality extra virgin olive oil. If you use any other mixture of olive oil, you will get that weird taste. I went Over to this popular Italian Restaurant in Smallville, Iloilo City and ordered this pasta dish using olive oil. It left a bad taste on my mouth. I asked to see what olive oil they used. They showed me a huge plastic bottle of it. Quality extra virgin olive oil is only bottled in glass bottles. I hope you have the chef try making again the same dish, but using quality Extra virgin olive oil with lots of garlic.
@mypinaylife. Yes Mary, the chef even stated something about the olive oil when M reported that fish didn’t make his cut…something like, “I didn’t get the o.o., it will n better….” Something along those lines….
@mypinaylife. I kinda feel I kno you as I’ve viewed you & previously been in livestream with you on F&F’s channel. Even watched karaoke! Goin grocery today & gonna make sure the EVOO purchased is the GOOD STUFF. (I usually do, but prices have been so insane lately I have been trying more budget brands of grocery items), Some budget brands are fine, I’ve always found them adequate. But some….
Wish you all the success in life @Michael. So happy to see you starting new business and putting things in place with Catherine. By the way, couple weeks ago we drove to Roxas City to check things out, that was Mark's idea. It was a far long drive from Carles. Next time we visit maybe we can drop by at your bar and resto 😊. Best regards! Aveen and Mark Johnson
Fire a couple employees and make his lady work and help out. Its the least she can do. Thatll save some dough. Then he’ll know if the restaurant and she is quality or not
@@mohamedalkaboomshe has a young child to bring up.. and she looks like she’s contributing in a good supportive way. I’m sure going forward they’ll be fully involved
Exciting! Best of luck to your business. Make sure to train your employees about good customer service like greeting customers/say hi/hello when they see them coming in coz in the Philippines seems like most companies don’t teach their employees about customer service( being friendly)
@Skylelitz. I don’t see the similarity, but I agree the guest in question is stylish & handsome. I remember him, but hazy on details….Is he the physician who also owns Bitoy’s?
Michael, I used to own a restaurant in the USA years ago, and I know what you're going through. I took 2 restaurant sites and combined them into one. I had a 50's baseball theme going, and lots of tables and booths. I had 2 main chefs, along with helpers, a very good prepper and her staff, along with me and my wife working there also. I love cooking, so I was in the kitchen most of the time. It was an enjoyable time in my life, but due to economic downfalls and fighting the towns politics, I eventually closed the doors and moved on. Sadly, 4 other restaurants took over my place, and each one went bankrupt. eventually, it was made into a credit union. I tried to compete with 17 fast food places within 2 miles of me, and people didn't want family dinners, they wanted convenience. With your location, you have a diamond, just needs some polishing. I really hope when I get to Cebu next year, I can make a trip to your restaurant and enjoy your hospitality.
Just hope that your lady is also able to help you out as not be totally dependent but has her own way of productivity contributing to your well-being as life is not always a bed of roses
Yes, I agree with vandinroth’s reply & will add that in recent vlog - I think the first moving into beach house one this past few weeks; M mentioned using those words something like, Cat’s job will be to take care of her daughter & our homes ..,& Cat chimed in softly “take care of you”. lol. But seriously, all that is quite a job, especially when newly moving in to a home ..Childcare & homemaking, I mean. In addition, she is interviewing & will have major role in managing staff. I heard M say that also.
@@wintersojourn9356 how much income does she get from external sources for all that,that then can go to their financial resources??and the child is originally hers, so not really sure that it's right in calling that her job!!,but taking care of him too could be quantified as a job,and it's a definate contribution and job but does not provide added literal income. but i believe the original point was the massive costs and bills..adding everything up they have a staggering amount of annual bills which she cannot literally mitigate
No one looks excited for folks that are so excited at celebrations. They weren't blown away by the appetizers. It didn't seem hopefully The excitement will grow and grow. I know you can make it a success.
Gretings Michael, from a chilly Haderslev in Denmark . I wich you all the best with your new life , location is super- housing is perfect- and your new "famelie always seems to have a smile or 2. Michael when ever my way will go your area,i will come bye with the Guitar and a song or 2. So if you give the "Jack" I play the tune ,until the sunset is over . Take care and stay safe . Always keep on smiling , and to all the readers - All love. From The Music Man Jimmy.
Michael; my Filipina wife doesn't like spicy. I don't like spicy as well. We like more on a mild level. The fish and pasta at the end looks like something we would eat. Everything is looking great for you. I'm happy for you.
Yes, the regions my relatives are from (2 different areas) do not appreciate hot spicy. They like other strong spices like garlic, or bitterness like ampalaya. I’ve seen blogs that the Bicol region is famous for hot spice. & I’ve always heard Mindanao areas have hot spicy dishes. I’m sure other areas as well. But not a lot of areas too.
Nice looking burger. The wedges look good too. Seasoned salt on top? Yummm. Your poutine would be a big no... Fries n gravy, easy and fast. Wings .. hell ya . Bar finger food always the way to go. Beach front bar n grill. Dude, Dude 😎 I managed night clubs for 20+ years... That is the industry dream ... Live and enjoy your life Mr.
All I know is I got so hungry watching this video wow Michael things are coming together really nice. I'm so excited for you and Kat. Wish I could be there. I'll definitely try to get there the next time I'm in the Philippines can't wait for opening day. You guys are gonna kick butt.
Many ex-pat TH-camrs warn foreigners from investing in business partnerships in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Even lawyers can be shady. This is going to be interesting 🤔
@@limtseho3540 I THINK YOU'RE IN FOR A SLOW BUT INEVITABLE RUDE AWAKENING,adding everything up,and just those connected to just the bar!!the numbers are MASSIVE.and even if the bar somehow takes off, i would take over a year and a half even to break even,after the leasing and building rental and massive construction costs.with food THEY LITERALLY HAD TO CHEW FOR 5 MINUTES,HE HAD TO TALK UP ALONE THEN THEY BOTH HAD TO TALK UP, JUST TO SAY THAT IT WAS O.K.WITH A NEW FAMILY THAT COMPRISES A 3 YEAR OLD, WHO EVERY PARENT KNOWN KNOWS A CHILD WILL GET HURT,SCRATCHED,BIT OR SICK MORE THAN ONCE AND LIKELY REGULARLY AND THE MEDICAL COSTS ESPECIALLY FOR A HOSPITAL STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES IS ALSO STAGGERING,as my fiance had cancer and her womb removed.unless he has a huge trust fund.things within a year and a half are going to bad
@@limtseho3540 based apon the latest government statistics more than 70% of all resturuant and bar businesses close with the 1st year and within the 1st 5 it's up to 80%and to me he is taking on multiple huge financial obligations and burdens that will make his ability to succeed highly problematic.and that he far,way to over extending himself on starting that bar and modifying as if it were already studio 54.with all the huge recent outlay of money, he should be just a little conservative until the bar has got some legs under it,then run
Im just so impressed at the place youve rented and how it is turning into something nice...Gives me ideas for when I make the move to the philippines later this year.
I would suggest a score card on the tasting. Some tasters may have a particular sweet-sour spicy or not, etc. keeping good records also helps the chef with what he bought that day.
@nebscale4192. Truly nice to see your pic, Neb! I’ve seen Mallory comments occasionally too & I remember THE TWITCH chat folks of DB with fond nostalgia. Hope you are as well as you look=great. & your mom also. I remember y’all helping B&M find their 2nd IloIlo City home. You have seen a lot of Mike’s homes , well, the 2 he had in Ilo. Now he has 2 more so you are behind! lol. Hope you get filmed when you meet TPL again, try to request that of M & C. 😄
Well done buddy 😊👍 Beautiful and Delicious Food . Just the right food for having a good time. And waitresses are well trained. The place is in the RighSpot for having a good time. Im sure i will be there buddy .I can see already it will be a Very Successful Business 👍👍👍
Great progress. You & Kathrine are the face of your business, your staff look Awesome. I like your attitude your family( not Employess ) meaning there all Family. Me & Joy will plan a trip there in September. Keep up the good work guys. Barry & Joy Tacloban City, Ph.
Sir, I’m a filipino living here in Mississauga Ontario. I hope i will meet you there in Dumaguete on my next vacation. Good luck to your new business. Try to add to your menu the beaver tail maybe they will like it.
Ask from San Miguel some big umbrellas for tables for Alfresco dining infront of the beach n also your signage so you dont have to pay for that...also some neon lights from san miguel, red horse etc for your bar...glass coasters from san miguel also
I told you on another video that I watched a video on how to make proper cheese curds. 1 gallon whole milk 1/2 teaspoon calcium chloride crystals ½ cup water, divided 1/8 teaspoon mesophilic culture 1/4 teaspoon liquid rennet kosher salt I won't get into the entire process (it does take time and the temperature seems kind of critical) but, if you are making more...the time remains the same. So, I'd say make a pound to start for the next day and see if it sells out.
The pasta looks like something my Italian grandma would make during Sunday family get together. Pasta ain't no bar food, unless your bar is also an Italian restaurant.
BTW, I did run a restaurant before in Iloilo and San Miguel usually donates cases off beer and other merchandise for your opening day or any special occasions as long as you become an exclusive form them.
There's a Food Truck business (Shameless Buns) in Vancouver BC that offers poutine and burgers w/ a Filipino twist. For example, they have adobo fries and sinigang fries. They also use pandesal as their buns for the burgers. It could be an idea you guys might be interested in for your bar. Excited to see more progress videos on your business!!
Since you are in Roxas seafood capital city that would be great if you could add the seafood boil in your menu and bake talaba or oyster. Th3 seafood in Roxas are cheap.
I love your work and what you're doing good for you I think what would be perfect in your bar / restaurant Is a whole deep fried tilapia people love that with a dipping sauce And it makes them thirsty LO.L
I'm looking forward to visiting your establishment I haven't introduced myself my name is Faustino Di Bauda. Yes that's an old ohiro of mw. All the besr!
Being a big fan of Red Horse, I saw a bartender do a taste test a while back, and she claimed there's a limited edition beer called Happy Horse, that's stronger. I want to try it, if anyone finds it.
Great content and fun on a lot of level ... First the drama with your ex then the project here. Also, great job at following the youtube format and thumbnails (maybe it works but for me I feel birty clicking on things that are a bit too clickbaity ... ). So... keep it real please ... PS: I'll be in the Phillippines for the 1st time in Aug. and have some business ideas too ... good luck for your beach bar; that is a tough business ;)
I landed in Cebu, late last night and am staying at a little local hotel for a couple of days before I head to Dumaguete. In my first 10 hours, I have met an amazing taxi driver that bent over backwards to find my hotel. Went to my room in a cute little compound, that is unlike anything that I have ever seen before. I came with my 2 dogs and everyone at the airport was so nice helping me get through customs. I woke up this morning in went in search of coffee and found a Sari Sari store and had coffee with them, we laughed and talked for over an hour and we had the best time. I have never experienced that in my life. Right than I knew that this is where I needed to come to. It is like a sense of peace has spread through my body. The number one reason I moved here is the people, and in my first few hours I have been treated better than I ever have in my life. I want to thank Micheal, and a few others for pushing me in this direction, his videos show just how wonderful Filipinos are. I feel grateful to be here. The title of this video couldn't be more appropriate.
You should also serve seafood like what Hot and juicy crawfish are serving here in the US especially with corn or rice and gumbo.
Praise God❤
I have been to the Philippines 🇵🇭 5 times already and hopefully now start of July coming back for the 6th time to meet my girlfriend again and the Philippines for me is such an amazing country and the people are the friendliest in the world. Filipino's/Filipina's are amazing people.
@@milagroslluisma3153I'm headed over there to live soon from Louisiana...there are no crawfish in the Philippines 😢 and although Cajuns are technically from French Canadians (the Acadie region of Canada now known as Nova Scotia)...I don't think many people would equate cajun food with Canada.
Thank you sir. ❤
I'm really happy for you man, you have a beautiful girlfriend and she has a cute daughter, you have a property and business and a cute puppy. You're living the life in the Philippines. Your place is a paradise. I'm proud of you man😊.
Mark my words. This isn't going to end well.
@ericjames7819 How's it going to end? Please give us details Debbie Downer. 😆
@@Joe-mz6dc badly. He's such a nice guy that he will be nice about it, but in the end the downsides of being with a single mom will drag on him.
@@ericjames7819 WTF is wrong with you? Dude is working his butt off and living the dream. Go sell crazy somewhere else - we’re all stocked up here.
@@phaseten you can take a man out of the West, but that doesn't take the dumb western ideas out of the man.
Cath she's so beautiful simple and shy.her daughter was beautiful too hope she's your wife untel the rest of your life mike .happy for you.and congratulations to your new busniss..
Sir Michael, I'm 83 years old and retired in AZ USA. I try to bring my yrs. of experiences, both successes and failures to Comment on events. I'm not a chef and have never attended any prestigious culinary classes or academies. However, I have made "cooking" a sort of hobby of interest for me. I have many books describing herbs, spices, oils, cheeses, etc., etc.
Enjoying the fares of restaurants or bistros or corner cafes, I've always tried to be close to the top cook or chef to pick up on their tendencies to "substitute" a required ingredient with a more available (yet of lower quality) substitute in their finished dishes.
Not surprisingly, the more fanatical chefs/cooks refuse to compromise their ingredients. If substitutes are used, their behavior tends to transfer into their other areas of life, as well.
In fact, I've found the same attitudes of substituting a practice found in all other areas of life, as well. Some might even refer to that behavior as cheating.
As an amateur gourmet, I do NOT like cheats. Reputations spread like pandemics.
I recommend you listen to your "gut" instincts and to Kat (Cat).
@That Philippines Life. Michael wish you all the success in the world and hopefully your new business will succeed.I 🙏🙏
Congrats michael! Hope your business flourish your a hardworker and you deserved it!🎉🎉
The hamburger looks awesome! Everything looks tasty. I'm so excited for you guys. You are living the life I always wanted. Poutine is the business I want to start in the Philippines.
Congratulations! I hope this all works out for you. You have a community mind set, so few do today.
Keep that girl my friend. I believe she will be very good to you. Great choice
Michael.. you made me hungry. Good luck with your new Biz. I had a Cybershop there in Roxas city many years ago. McCoy's Cyber Shop. lol.. on Magalanes blvd. Near the Main church... Well, near Nestas. if that is still there. You need to Name your dishes.. like: Aswang Sandwhich. and etc etc.. for Capiz.. like known for Aswangs... lol.. Anyway.. good to see you having fun.. doing stuff. oh.. that burger looked good. and the bacon wrpped sausage!
Congrats Mr Smith. A little advice if you let me please. You can always get a cold beer anywhere. But great delicious food made fresh consistently is rare. One or two unique items to your bar are big winners also. Watch your food cost. Anything above 30% is shaky. Get your chef to go around and check what others are offering, and the quality and price of it. That's a good way of offering better options in your establishment. Small menu with a great Wow factor is best. Good luck.
No one seems blown away by the taste of any of the food. No real WOW factor! Need to find that one dish that will make you famous.
Food in the Philippines is the reason I won’t pick it in my retirement but I will vacation there,
@@frankcentofanti9317It is kinda rare but there are some good places I have found and after many years I don’t have much issues with finding foods I like anymore.
The problem is that it's not made for Filipinas taste, they'd rather eat inasal chicken, sweet Jollibee spaghetti and rice. They don't appreciate western foods because of their limited palette.
Mike, you need to invite foreigners as your taste tester. Local Filipinos are not accustomed to foods like those. You should have had Frank Waggoner be one of your testers
@@mypinaylife But the goal is that all customers will like the food, yes? Regardless of where they are from. I am not bashing, I am just adding things to look at.
Praise God❤❤❤
✝️🙏🏽❤️😊 Amen!
This place is going to be a destination ! 👏 👏 👏
Dude, goodluck on the new business!
Wow! Looks like a great menu coming. I'd come just for that burger alone. The best burger I've seen in the Philippines. The best of luck to you, Michael
Congratulations on the new business and can’t wait for the upcoming makeover!!❤❤❤❤
Looking good.👌🏾
Please cement the ground all around the bar up to the back gate.
Last thing you want during rainy season customers wading through mud😱
Please do same with the house.
Cement from front gate all the way to the back.🏄🏿♂️
No muddy ground and you will enjoy all season.🙏🏾🌴👍🏾🤟🏾🇬🇧
PS: Bar toilet…🤔please make it modern. His and hers.😂🇬🇧
Looking forward to visiting your establishment when I get there my fellow Canadian! Keep up the good videos!
THANK YOU for sharing your awesome adventure with us. creating a new life
Right off the bat, if any American comes to your bar, you must have carrots and celery with those spicy chicken wings. Also you must have Franks Hot Sauce for the chicken wings!
To each their own, but Frank's sucks. Yes a bar isn't a bar without buffalo wings.
Frank's hot sauce and melted butter is the classic Buffalo sauce. I'm a Louisiana hot sauce man myself, with some Tony Chacherez's seasoning.
i need those carrots and celery as well with ranch dippings ___
Something on the menu needs to be "Beaver Bites" and if you want to go that far, "Beaver Balls". That could be amusing for a scoop of ice cream.
Adding fish and chips to the menus would be a great thing and very easy for the kitchen staff!
The burger looks fantastic for a first impression!! One suggestion, put a toothpick on top of the burger to hold it all together with a small beaver flag on the top of the toothpick! 🇨🇦
No. Its too complex and gourmet. People want basic and tasty burgers. But its the Philippines; god help him
Filipinos as well as foreigners love seafood. Serve seafood like what the Hot and Juicy Crawfish are serving here in the US. Spicy shrimps and crabs, gumbo etc
Wishing you the best Michael. I am in Cebu through the 30th of June. Amazing people in an amazing country.
You're doing well buddy . I can see already your business will be Very Successful. Take my advice buddy - Be Always There When You are Running Your Own Business . You're in the Right Time & Right Place .👍👍👍👍
That is the advice I’ve heard as #1 tenet from small business owners since my childhood. Esp for first small business set up & especially especially for bar/restaurant. It is not impossible, it just requires total immersion.
@@wintersojourn9356 Correct Buddy 👍
If thats aglio e olio that isn't italian or looks italian bro. Just add that ive worked in top 3-5% of best vancouver restraunts at the time i was in kitchens trained 10 yesrs for 20 different chefs including chef pierre the head chef that cooked for the vancouver summit with yeltsin and clinton, head chef that opened the pan pacific hotel for expo 86 to name a few. I like classic franks hot sauce for wings myself and also another favorite is sambal olek and honey yumm yumm. Indonesian hot sauce and honey, wings should be served with carrots ,celery anx a dipping sauce like blue cheese or a housemade ranch
Congratulations Michael!
When the ladies said the Aglio Oilio pasta tasted weird, I can only say these words…. You must use quality extra virgin olive oil. If you use any other mixture of olive oil, you will get that weird taste. I went Over to this popular Italian Restaurant in Smallville, Iloilo City and ordered this pasta dish using olive oil. It left a bad taste on my mouth. I asked to see what olive oil they used. They showed me a huge plastic bottle of it. Quality extra virgin olive oil is only bottled in glass bottles. I hope you have the chef try making again the same dish, but using quality Extra virgin olive oil with lots of garlic.
Yes, that could make all the difference.
Indeed this really wasn't Olio Aglio, since olive oil is about half the dish. It's really good though when done properly!
@mypinaylife. Yes Mary, the chef even stated something about the olive oil when M reported that fish didn’t make his cut…something like, “I didn’t get the o.o., it will n better….” Something along those lines….
CORRECTION ⬆️: above should read: the DISH did not make the cut. Not the fish didn’t make the cut. The fish was liked by all
@mypinaylife. I kinda feel I kno you as I’ve viewed you & previously been in livestream with you on F&F’s channel. Even watched karaoke! Goin grocery today & gonna make sure the EVOO purchased is the GOOD STUFF. (I usually do, but prices have been so insane lately I have been trying more budget brands of grocery items), Some budget brands are fine, I’ve always found them adequate. But some….
A good substitute for cheese curds would be melted mozzarella cheese. Wishing you all the luck in the world for your grand opening!!
Wish you all the success in life @Michael. So happy to see you starting new business and putting things in place with Catherine. By the way, couple weeks ago we drove to Roxas City to check things out, that was Mark's idea. It was a far long drive from Carles. Next time we visit maybe we can drop by at your bar and resto 😊.
Best regards!
Aveen and Mark Johnson
I hope you do!
Congratulations and good luck my friend.
Good luck 3 peoples wages ,plus your own , allmost need to run it yourself to really make it ,best of luck 😊
Fire a couple employees and make his lady work and help out. Its the least she can do. Thatll save some dough. Then he’ll know if the restaurant and she is quality or not
@@mohamedalkaboomshe has a young child to bring up.. and she looks like she’s contributing in a good supportive way. I’m sure going forward they’ll be fully involved
Loved the food tasting! House looks great!! So cool to see it all from the start!!
Exciting! Best of luck to your business. Make sure to train your employees about good customer service like greeting customers/say hi/hello when they see them coming in coz in the Philippines seems like most companies don’t teach their employees about customer service( being friendly)
Good luck from Canada! 🇨🇦
Reality TV show: Canadian Opens New Business In Philippines.
This is my binge. Love watching this. Love your narration.
LFGgggg ❤🙏💪💪💪
Wow, the food looks amazing. I want to come by and eat. By the way, your guest looks like Tom Selleck and his lovely companion.
@Skylelitz. I don’t see the similarity, but I agree the guest in question is stylish & handsome. I remember him, but hazy on details….Is he the physician who also owns Bitoy’s?
I beleive so,he is.
Michael, I used to own a restaurant in the USA years ago, and I know what you're going through. I took 2 restaurant sites and combined them into one. I had a 50's baseball theme going, and lots of tables and booths. I had 2 main chefs, along with helpers, a very good prepper and her staff, along with me and my wife working there also. I love cooking, so I was in the kitchen most of the time. It was an enjoyable time in my life, but due to economic downfalls and fighting the towns politics, I eventually closed the doors and moved on. Sadly, 4 other restaurants took over my place, and each one went bankrupt. eventually, it was made into a credit union. I tried to compete with 17 fast food places within 2 miles of me, and people didn't want family dinners, they wanted convenience.
With your location, you have a diamond, just needs some polishing. I really hope when I get to Cebu next year, I can make a trip to your restaurant and enjoy your hospitality.
Looks delicious. Congratulations. Job well done. 🎉
Ur house looks great im so happy for ur business to getting closer to opening
Enjoying your channel very much. Best of luck in all of your endeavors.
Just hope that your lady is also able to help you out as not be totally dependent but has her own way of productivity contributing to your well-being as life is not always a bed of roses
did you not see her doing an interview in the video? Pretty clear she's helping.
Yes, I agree with vandinroth’s reply & will add that in recent vlog - I think the first moving into beach house one this past few weeks; M mentioned using those words something like, Cat’s job will be to take care of her daughter & our homes ..,& Cat chimed in softly “take care of you”. lol. But seriously, all that is quite a job, especially when newly moving in to a home ..Childcare & homemaking, I mean. In addition, she is interviewing & will have major role in managing staff. I heard M say that also.
@@wintersojourn9356 how much income does she get from external sources for all that,that then can go to their financial resources??and the child is originally hers, so not really sure that it's right in calling that her job!!,but taking care of him too could be quantified as a job,and it's a definate contribution and job but does not provide added literal income. but i believe the original point was the massive costs and bills..adding everything up they have a staggering amount of annual bills which she cannot literally mitigate
No one looks excited for folks that are so excited at celebrations. They weren't blown away by the appetizers. It didn't seem hopefully The excitement will grow and grow. I know you can make it a success.
Living the dream, keep it up!😊😊
Good luck and much success with opening. Day wish I could be there. Looking forward to opening day video.
Being next to the beach, in a bar, I'd be looking for fish and chips, fish tacos, or a Loco Moco.
Gretings Michael, from a chilly Haderslev in Denmark . I wich you all the best with your new life , location is super- housing is perfect- and your new "famelie always seems to have a smile or 2. Michael when ever my way will go your area,i will come bye with the Guitar and a song or 2. So if you give the "Jack" I play the tune ,until the sunset is over . Take care and stay safe . Always keep on smiling , and to all the readers - All love. From The Music Man Jimmy.
Michael; my Filipina wife doesn't like spicy. I don't like spicy as well. We like more on a mild level. The fish and pasta at the end looks like something we would eat. Everything is looking great for you. I'm happy for you.
Yes, the regions my relatives are from (2 different areas) do not appreciate hot spicy. They like other strong spices like garlic, or bitterness like ampalaya. I’ve seen blogs that the Bicol region is famous for hot spice. & I’ve always heard Mindanao areas have hot spicy dishes. I’m sure other areas as well. But not a lot of areas too.
Nice looking burger. The wedges look good too. Seasoned salt on top? Yummm. Your poutine would be a big no... Fries n gravy, easy and fast. Wings .. hell ya . Bar finger food always the way to go. Beach front bar n grill. Dude, Dude 😎
I managed night clubs for 20+ years... That is the industry dream ... Live and enjoy your life Mr.
Looking forward to the grand opening! I’ll be staying across the street. 🎉
Things are moving along great it seems. I can't wait to see the finished house and bar.
All I know is I got so hungry watching this video wow Michael things are coming together really nice. I'm so excited for you and Kat. Wish I could be there. I'll definitely try to get there the next time I'm in the Philippines can't wait for opening day. You guys are gonna kick butt.
It’s still Friday here in 🇨🇦 Happy Friday indeed. Preparing for opening is a very exciting time, I hope to visit. All the best.
It's perfectly acceptable to use shredded mozzarella cheese if you can't get proper cheese curd in PH - so many pizza places here in Canada use it.
My mouth dropped when I saw cubed cheese on the putin. At least Mike noticed it
@@mypinaylife someone put cubed cheese on vladimir?
@@vandinroth They did and to add insult to injury it was orange cheddar. CUBED orange cheddar. 🧀
Many ex-pat TH-camrs warn foreigners from investing in business partnerships in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Even lawyers can be shady. This is going to be interesting 🤔
He will prove you wrong, Buckle up and enjoy! cheers 👊
@@limtseho3540 I THINK YOU'RE IN FOR A SLOW BUT INEVITABLE RUDE AWAKENING,adding everything up,and just those connected to just the bar!!the numbers are MASSIVE.and even if the bar somehow takes off, i would take over a year and a half even to break even,after the leasing and building rental and massive construction costs.with food THEY LITERALLY HAD TO CHEW FOR 5 MINUTES,HE HAD TO TALK UP ALONE THEN THEY BOTH HAD TO TALK UP, JUST TO SAY THAT IT WAS O.K.WITH A NEW FAMILY THAT COMPRISES A 3 YEAR OLD, WHO EVERY PARENT KNOWN KNOWS A CHILD WILL GET HURT,SCRATCHED,BIT OR SICK MORE THAN ONCE AND LIKELY REGULARLY AND THE MEDICAL COSTS ESPECIALLY FOR A HOSPITAL STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES IS ALSO STAGGERING,as my fiance had cancer and her womb removed.unless he has a huge trust fund.things within a year and a half are going to bad
@@limtseho3540 Hes absolutely right on. Philippines is con and scam central. Only fools ignore apt advice
@@limtseho3540 based apon the latest government statistics more than 70% of all resturuant and bar businesses close with the 1st year and within the 1st 5 it's up to 80%and to me he is taking on multiple huge financial obligations and burdens that will make his ability to succeed highly problematic.and that he far,way to over extending himself on starting that bar and modifying as if it were already studio 54.with all the huge recent outlay of money, he should be just a little conservative until the bar has got some legs under it,then run
Im just so impressed at the place youve rented and how it is turning into something nice...Gives me ideas for when I make the move to the philippines later this year.
Sandwiches: Filipino Pork sandwich with the sweet sausage and coleslaw.
I would suggest a score card on the tasting. Some tasters may have a particular sweet-sour spicy or not, etc. keeping good records also helps the chef with what he bought that day.
I'm looking forward to tasting the food and meeting you again Mike! It's been a long time.
@nebscale4192. Truly nice to see your pic, Neb! I’ve seen Mallory comments occasionally too & I remember THE TWITCH chat folks of DB with fond nostalgia. Hope you are as well as you look=great. & your mom also. I remember y’all helping B&M find their 2nd IloIlo City home. You have seen a lot of Mike’s homes , well, the 2 he had in Ilo. Now he has 2 more so you are behind! lol. Hope you get filmed when you meet TPL again, try to request that of M & C. 😄
Well done buddy 😊👍 Beautiful and Delicious Food . Just the right food for having a good time. And waitresses are well trained. The place is in the RighSpot for having a good time. Im sure i will be there buddy .I can see already it will be a Very Successful Business 👍👍👍
Great progress. You & Kathrine are the face of your business, your staff look Awesome. I like your attitude your family( not Employess ) meaning there all Family.
Me & Joy will plan a trip there in September. Keep up the good work guys.
Barry & Joy Tacloban City, Ph.
Sir, I’m a filipino living here in Mississauga Ontario. I hope i will meet you there in Dumaguete on my next vacation. Good luck to your new business. Try to add to your menu the beaver tail maybe they will like it.
Glad you see you're still alive
I think you're restaurant will click. The food all looks delicious 😊
Ask from San Miguel some big umbrellas for tables for Alfresco dining infront of the beach n also your signage so you dont have to pay for that...also some neon lights from san miguel, red horse etc for your bar...glass coasters from san miguel also
Doesn't hurt to ask
restaurant and house both look great. Continued success with both.
House looking good brother ,Plans coming along Nicely ,Well Done and Keep Making Magic! Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa
I told you on another video that I watched a video on how to make proper cheese curds.
1 gallon whole milk
1/2 teaspoon calcium chloride crystals
½ cup water, divided
1/8 teaspoon mesophilic culture
1/4 teaspoon liquid rennet
kosher salt
I won't get into the entire process (it does take time and the temperature seems kind of critical) but, if you are making more...the time remains the same. So, I'd say make a pound to start for the next day and see if it sells out.
The pasta looks like something my Italian grandma would make during Sunday family get together. Pasta ain't no bar food, unless your bar is also an Italian restaurant.
BTW, I did run a restaurant before in Iloilo and San Miguel usually donates cases off beer and other merchandise for your opening day or any special occasions as long as you become an exclusive form them.
look dam great michel cant wait to see the bever goes and the home
I’ll be there in December so I’ll drop in on your new venture
I like your work ethic, you have a lot going on there, Good Luck!
There's a Food Truck business (Shameless Buns) in Vancouver BC that offers poutine and burgers w/ a Filipino twist. For example, they have adobo fries and sinigang fries. They also use
pandesal as their buns for the burgers. It could be an idea you guys might be interested in for your bar. Excited to see more progress videos on your business!!
Sounds gross
Looking forward to the oprning!
Amazing good luck :) and keep representing Canada 🇨🇦
Looking good 😊
Try making poutine using kesong puti (Filipino white cheese made from carabao milk). I think it is closest in texture and color to cheese curds.
Keep the menu simple and awesome. I'd focus on the burgers and wings and maybe biscuits and gravy with bloody Mary's for the morning hangover crowd.
Your absolutely right. Simple simple simple when starting out
Very nice! Will visit CB' in early September before I go to Baguio. The food looks tasty!
I would have named the bar 😊 brewskys on the water
Hi mike our favorite bar food is fried pickles with chili, melted queso and fried jalapeno peppers.
Good morning ☀️
Since you are in Roxas seafood capital city that would be great if you could add the seafood boil in your menu and bake talaba or oyster. Th3 seafood in Roxas are cheap.
Goodluck on the new business
Just a suggestion don't put the TV under the air-conditioner cause sometimes the air-conditioner leaks with condensation or if it breaks and leaks
The bacon wrapped sausage we know them as Kilted sausages, pigs in blankets or kilted soldiers.
I love your work and what you're doing good for you I think what would be perfect in your bar / restaurant Is a whole deep fried tilapia people love that with a dipping sauce And it makes them thirsty LO.L
Watching with interest Mr. Nucko
I'm looking forward to visiting your establishment I haven't introduced myself my name is Faustino Di Bauda. Yes that's an old ohiro of mw. All the besr!
I just had to look up where roxas city is located at in the Philippines.The region is underrated and very upcoming 😅.
Good luck bro!👍🇵🇭🇧🇭
Being a big fan of Red Horse, I saw a bartender do a taste test a while back, and she claimed there's a limited edition beer called Happy Horse, that's stronger. I want to try it, if anyone finds it.
I enjoyed this video!
Where did this guy disappear, and left his personal assistant behind?
Food looks great, by the way,
Well done 👍 😊
Dying when I saw the chefs shirt. 😂
Great content and fun on a lot of level ... First the drama with your ex then the project here. Also, great job at following the youtube format and thumbnails (maybe it works but for me I feel birty clicking on things that are a bit too clickbaity ... ). So... keep it real please ...
PS: I'll be in the Phillippines for the 1st time in Aug. and have some business ideas too ... good luck for your beach bar; that is a tough business ;)
The food you sampled looked quite good.