Subsequently, we've had the good fortune of dining at Chili's in Hawaii, in LA, in Manama, in Jeddah, in Al Khobar and in Riyadh. Chili's in Al Khobar is somewhat memorable for we used to drive to Al Khobar just so we can enjoy the "dinosaur" - barbecued ribs of beef, with the apple cinnamon and corn on the side. Our taste gradually expanded through the years that we were going there, to include their other menu offerings.
When Chili's opened in Riyadh, we were among the first to sample its offerings but sadly, we seem to find Chili's Al Khobar to have better-tasting versions of the menu. Now this is purely subjective so please don't crucify me, you Chili's habitues. Memorable too is Chili's LA which served us wonderfully delicious barbecued rack of ribs (of the pork variety). Truly unforgettable.
Chili's Manama was where we first observed a birthday being celebrated by an Arab family. We never thought Arabs celebrated birthdays like we do, but they do, they do, with a birthday cake and all, and at a very public place at that!
With the Manalilis (Jun, Cora, Joaquin, Sirikit and Jen),plus kapatid Chris and pamangkin Julius.
The Manalilis, all together now infront of the iconic Chili's logo.
Me, my Bebe with Cora. We trekked back to Chili's Al Khobar over the weekend (May 9) to send off the Manalilis, who were on their way to Abu Dhabi and Dubai by way of Manama. We were supposed to be part of this party were it not for the unfortunate reality that I failed to secure a visa on time. Anyhow, I understand from well-placed sources that the Manalilis enjoyed Wild Water Wadi and everything else, precisely because we weren't around. Joke!
We bonded with the Manalilis over dinner at Chili's. I must say, it was more than enough to be thankful for.
We bonded with the Manalilis over dinner at Chili's. I must say, it was more than enough to be thankful for.
