I wanted to go somewhere out of town last Holy Week (like Pansol), but laziness at making the long drive got the better of me. Until my kids said "Ace Water Spa!" They really enjoyed their first time there and wanted to go back. It used to be that their favorite was the Fontana Leisure Park in Clark. Ace - located in Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City (corner of Banawe) - is more expensive, but it's also nearer and is already a good alternative for them. Unfortunately, the spa is not blogger-friendly, meaning photographs are not allowed to be taken inside. So I just had ... Continue Reading...
Chi’s Brick Oven Kitchen …. pizza goodness!
We've settled in the South (Paranaque area) for barely a year, and it's only now that am discovering culinary destinations in the neighborhood, and beyond. So far, it looks exciting. Southern joints are not as written about as their counterparts in the North and center of Manila but I tell you, they're equally good. Because of the distance, the scene here is not as crowded with people and there's always the 'homey' feel of the places involved. One such joint is Chi's Brick Oven Kitchen, a nondescript resto along the length of Aguirre Avenue, inside BF Homes ... Continue Reading...
Ted Failon’s wife dies, Korina is engaged. What will happen now to Tambalang Failon at Sanchez?
Just came home from a late-night gathering to read the news that Ted Failon's wife, Trinidad Arteche Etong, died at 8:25 p.m. last night. If indeed she committed suicide, I had hoped she'd recover ( like a relative of ours who did the same thing and recovered). That would have shed light on this issue which is turning like a circus by the day. The police treatment of the family and members of the household is quite unnerving. I agree with the viewpoints of some that the family, including the maids, should at least be given time to reflect, compose themselves and ... Continue Reading...
Flapjacks One Peso Pancakes
Here's a tummy-filler we can't possibly resist. All-day breakfast place Flapjacks is offering these divine stack of pancakes at one peso each from April 13 to 17, to celebrate their first year anniversary. Conditions apply: A maximum of three pancakes per table Available only from 1 to 5 p.m. Still, it's good enough. Considering that Flapjacks is known for their filling but pricey offerings, one peso for a pancake..... is better than street food!!! I just bumped into this promotion actually. The server (who was on OJT) didn't even mention it to me :( So ... Continue Reading...
Manila’s dine-in seafood markets
With a mainly no-meat diet being imposed by Filipino Roman Catholics among themselves this past Holy Week, allow me to talk about seafood markets that have mushroomed in the city. When you're craving for cooked seafood in these parts, you can think of three major sources: the Filipino restos where you can feast on local specialties like guinataang kuhol (snail), the Chinese restos which have offerings like crispy shrimps or crab with sotanghon (vermicelli), and the open-air markets where you can pick your seafood fresh and have it cooked in the adjoining restaurant of ... Continue Reading...
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