I get sentimental when I think about Shanghai. There was something about the city that pulled me in all directions - the old, the new and the promise of what could be. Memories include sipping chocolate martini at the Godiva Cafe in Xin Tian Di which was owned by a Filipino, braving the chilly night weather and staring at the jawdropping skyscrapers of Pudong. One night, I was ensconced in a cafe trying not to mind a couple in front of me who were engaged in a public display of affection. I didn't mind them because there was a bigger challenge ahead of me: ... Continue Reading...
Archives for September 2011
Prince Albert Rotisserie revisited: a taste of the best prime rib in Manila
'twas one unplanned five-star dinner we don't regret at all. Hubs and I were meeting that day in Glorietta and when my food radar was already signalling "Time to eat!" I thought of the coupon we purchased from Deal Grocer weeks back. Being a man, hubby loves his steak. The Deal Grocer offer was more than half the price off the signature U.S. Angus Prime Rib at Prince Albert in Hotel Intercontinental Makati, undoubtedly one of the best rotisseries in the city. See related post here. At only P895 net per person, it was really all worth it, especially as the ... Continue Reading...
Stuffed lechon @ Pepita’s Kitchen
Spanky had built up the excitement to our much-anticipated dinner at Pepita's Kitchen by way of sending an invite with blurred words about the food line-up that awaited us that night.Never did I think that the menu would consist of 15 courses, with four of the courses comprising of stuffed lechon cooked in different flavors or styles. Our lechon-eating fest now holds the record as my most sinful dinner this year (even though 2011 is clearly not over yet). Dedet Santos of Pepita's Kitchen is more of a food purveyor and enthusiast rather than a mainstream ... Continue Reading...
Blogapalooza 2011: blogger networking is the new marketing
Congratulations to Vince Golangco and wheninmanila.com for the successful launch of Blogapalooza last Saturday. I sat, I ate and I owe you this badge.... It was a cool way for businesses to pitch to bloggers and for bloggers like us to get to know some brands in the market. I immediately warmed up to the sight of this lean and limber young lady from Polecats Manila hanging on to a pole by the entrance. Whatta welcome! This man that lugged along a camera and a printer on his back was also quite a sight. Everybody had fun having their photos taken and then ... Continue Reading...
Shamcey Supsup is back in the Philippines, says she won’t join showbiz
Former journ colleague Raoul took this photo of Shamcey Supsup at the NAIA earlier today, still looking fresh even after the 14 hour or so trip from L.A. (and Brazil is even farther) Even though she just placed third runner-up in Miss Universe 2011, Shamcey will still be given a heroine's welcome by her proud countrymen. She will be leading a motorcade later (Monday) that will take her to her familiar places like UP Diliman, Makati High School and Cainta, Rizal. On Tuesday, she will fly to her hometown of General Santos City and the crowds are expected to ... Continue Reading...
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