12 Monkeys Music Hall & Pub, on the 5th Level of the Century City Mall in Makati City, is now one of the hottest places in town where Manila's beautiful people, party goers and music lovers converge. Its greatest attraction is its lineup of DJs and live bands. Among those who have played in recent weeks were Up Dharma Down, Wolfgang, Rico Blanco & Kamikazee. I was at 12 Monkeys for the first time with some friends & acquaintances during the South Border gig last August 20 and thoroughly enjoyed it. South Border did some nice covers of present hits (like John ... Continue Reading...
Archives for August 2014
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers lands in Manila!
As previously announced, Teddy's Bigger Burgers from Hawaii has opened in Manila...in Greenbelt 3, to be exact. There were long lines for the free burgers and lots of Instagram photos. I was excited to meet the founders - Rich Stula (right) and Teddy's himself, Ted Tsakiris - a big, muscular man..woohoo! :) First impressions: the burgers are awesome! I think it's in the quality of the beef - corn-fed chuck or something. You really get to appreciate the meat without all the frills and fancy toppings. Here was the 9 oz. Monster Double with onions and cheese as I ... Continue Reading...
Purple Yam Malate at The Maya Kitchen on Aug. 30
Filipino author and restaurateur Amy Besa, who made a name for in New York with her family's Cendrillion and Purple Yam restaurants, takes centerstage at the Maya Kitchen by mounting a cooking demo on Filipino food on Saturday, August 30. It's just Pinoy food all right but her cooking techniques are interesting and worth seeing. Scheduled for the demo are such dishes as Kulawong Talong (burnt coconut cream over grilled eggplant);Kinagang (buko, crabmeat, sliced scallions and lemongrass wrapped in banana leaf and steamed); Ukoy (deep fried fritter of shrimp, cabbage, ... Continue Reading...
It’s all about the eyebrow transformation! #GoLoveLife
Netizens have been abuzz with the makeup transformation meme lately. Some of them have been bordering on funny and amazing and...never mind. haha.But it was during the Sangobion Go Love Life event when the brand treated its makeover winners that I witnessed how a single makeup trick can do a whole lot of difference. As they always say: it's all about the eyebrows baby! Thick, full eyebrows are still the rage in 2014. We're not talking about brows that look like they've been tackily pencilled over, we're referring to ones that are beautifully defined and expertly ... Continue Reading...
Sangobion treats winners to a beauty makeover!
There's no doubt that today's women - most of whom are busy with their careers, mommyhood or being a mixture of both - need pampering and precious 'me' time. I can attest to this myself: there are days when going for a massage or even a manicure on some weeks is elusive! Time to do life's important things is what we wish for - the time to indulge in the things we love while taking care of our health. Thankfully, there are brands like Sangobion which go out of their way to give women what they deserve.A few months ago, Sangobion - the leading iron supplement, ... Continue Reading...
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