Tennis Anyone?
Every year that i come home for my three week vacation in the Philippines, i always look forward to getting an extra time off to hit the courts. My tennis racket is the most important staple in my Read more
Ma Mon Luk
By Diana A. Galang And Jeremy C. Malcampo [The Manila Bulletin Online]
The popularization of Mami in modern Philippines, has, perhaps, reached a certain level of commercialized surrealism, with its fusion identity of being both Filipino and Chinese. Read more
Home-made Italian pasta by Chef Arbeli
November 9, 2008 by patti-patti
Filed under Food
This is something you should try … home-made pasta by Chef Arbeli. It’s a kiosk located by the entrance of the Food Court at Megamall A. This newly-opened food concessionaire offers a variety of home-made pasta Read more
Chicken pie atbp at Conti’s
November 8, 2008 by patti-patti
Filed under Food
Last Oct. 27, I dropped by Conti’s at Trinoma to purchase some chicken pie, which my Dad has been craving for. They also had tuna pie, and chorizo pie. They came in relatively small sizes and were priced somewhere between P:22 to P:25 apiece. I purchased about a dozen of assorted pies.
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Conti’s Pastry Shop and Restaurant
Conti’s prides itself with culinary treasures with servings of chicken pie, tiramisu, choco overload cake, mango bravo and other confections. It is also famous for its baked Salmon. Conti’s also caters. Read more
Manila Ocean Park
November 5, 2008 by bong
Filed under Metro Manila, Places To Go
The Manila Ocean Park is an oceanarium in Manila behind the historical Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park. It is divided into seven sections; the Agos (Flow), a rainforest motif with tanks of freshwater fishes, the Bahura (Reef), exhibits artificial corals, Laot (fishing ground), features big Read more
Gerry’s Grill
Kuhol, kare-kare, krispy pata, baked mussels, seafood rice and other scrumptious grilled seafoods and all time Filipino favorites, Gerry’s Grill is the perfect place for typical barkada or family get together. The restaurant has a tropical motiff with an atmosphere that is fun, Read more
Aling Nene’s Barbeque
If you’re gaga over pork barbeque, Aling Nene’s barbeque is to die for Read more
Jay-J’s Inasal
Jay-j’s serves grilled foods and other ‘pulutans’ popular among barkadas and big dining families. Whenever i have to bring my big family out for dinner, Jay-j’s is on top of the list because one, being a balikbayan, Read more
Scents and Touch Spa, Manila
October 18, 2008 by bong
Filed under Spa/Massage
If you live around Makati or Manila and likes to get an occasional massage, Scents and Touch is highly recommended. The place is decently clean, staff is professional, courteous, cordial young male and female massage therapists. They offer therapeutic massage for total relaxation including aroma Swedish massage, shiatsu, Thai massage, facials, body scrubs, mesotherapy and lipodissolve treatments, and foot massage. Read more