In my quest to find new food discoveries, I like stumbling into places that are off the beaten track... preferably places that have not been written in the lifestyle section of the major newspapers. What is wrong with this you may ask? Nothing really...it's just that some of the restos turn out to be a bigger hype than the dishes they are trying to promote, either because they can afford to hire a publicist or happen to be well-connected with the media. I believe the best gauge for determining whether a place is worthy of your tastebuds is still word of mouth. Such ... Continue Reading...
Archives for January 2005
Love and all that jazz
My friend Gay says I should watch Under the Tuscan Sun. Short of saying that it befits me, she says that it's about a writer (Diane Lane) who's had a string of failed relationships and then meets her very own Prince Charming who lived with her happily ever after.Of course I can only give Gay my traditional eyeroll. At this point in time, am not really the most rabid disciple of love. The last time I thought I fell in love, I was 90 per cent sure it wasn't. I was just in love with the idea of being in love and all its thousand possibilities. But human nature has its ... Continue Reading...
How To Get A Date Without Really Trying
I texted American Lawyer on impulse last Saturday. He's supposed to be a milestone in my dating calendar since I hadn't met him through a chatroom, Friendster, blind date or my usual circle of acquaintances. He just sort of came up from behind me while I was in a computer store and gave me his calling card, like a casting agent would. It turned out we were almost neighbors. Me : I am so bored and you are such a Republican snob. Him: Hi! I just got back from L.A. I am bored too. An RX would be a live jazz session at Monk's Dream or dancing at Vmar? ... Continue Reading...
Things that didn’t make it on the news
I welcome any excuse to get away from the computer for a while and so it was a blessing when me and the bosses attended the Manila Overseas Press Club Gala Night in the august halls of Malacanang last Wednesday. What transpired during this event made it on the news the next day but still, it's worthwhile to go for the chance to see the much-maligned President up close, hobnob with the so-called "power personalities" and then witness the absolute look of boredom on everyone's face because dinner has not been served at 9 p.m.To begin with, it's hard going to the Palace ... Continue Reading...
Yo! Melchor, Gaspar & Balthazar
Twins- Feast of Three KingsOriginally uploaded by annalyn. It is a little known fact that there's one place in Manila which celebrates the Feast of Three Kings annually in grand fashion. And thanks to their fairy godfather, my kiddies have been attending the celebration - held every first week of January - since they were one. The venue is the Casino Espanol on T.M. Kalaw St., Manila which is not really a casino, mind you, but stands for the Spanish Club of the Philippines.This year, we were fortunate enough to catch the properly-costumed Los Reyes Magos as they were ... Continue Reading...
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