Month: December 2005

Great Crepe Wrap but Lousy Photos

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Topics: Food

I must admit that Crepes & Cream will surely become a dessert destination from now on in The Fort (There is also a store in the ground floor, The Podium in Ortigas). … ” Although, I would say that the photos in their main advertisement above well lacks the artistic touch — people bowing their heads, looking at the ice cream, or it lacked that authentic look of “I love crepes & cream”.
…There is a wide assortment of crepe not only the Sweet Crepes, but also Savoury Crepes, Cake Crepes and other desserts (Sundaes, Milkshakes, Beverages, and Ice Cream).

KO:HI:KAN (500th Store and 100th Store outside Japan)

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Topics: #Restaurants

Wysgal described it as a “poor man’s” UCC and she loved their Matcha (Green Tea) so that’s a second reason to try out this place in Greenhills promenade.
…At first, description of bodied as being bitter and sourness like a sinigang was juggling in our minds but we took the leap of faith to just try it out.
… Of course, it is not worth it to just go to promenade for Kohikan, (there is a second branch in Diamond hotel), but be sure to check out instead of the two Starbucks facing each other in the Greenhills mall.

Watching Metro Manila Film Fest @ Promenade, Greenhills

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Topics: Movie Reviews

I would say that Promenade made the usual gimmick in Greenhills more than just shopping but also eating (new restos), watching movies (added 3 new cinemas in Promenade), Fully Booked 🙂 and finally a new karaoke place (world music room)…
…Each year, the choices are improving and we were torn between kids movie (Mulawin, Enteng Kabisote 2) or a horror movie (Kutob or Shake, Rattle & Roll) or comedy (Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife). … Unfortunately for us, Greenhills was not able to get Mulawin or Even Shake, Rattle & Roll so it was an easy decision to split the kids who wants to watch Enteng Kabisote and the big Kids watching a horror flick, Kutob.

Finally, the Galileo Enoteca Experience I was looking for!

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Topics: #Restaurants

I learned a lot from my previous dining experience in Galileo, and I made sure that I would get that perfect Christmas Dinner Party for a special reunion with friends. Talking to Vanessa (Galileo’s lovely manager) is critical in getting the right menu in place, and we agreed on a P500/person menu which is a full course menu which includes fresh olives and spanish sardines, the antipasto and different cheeses, salad in vinegrette, 3 kinds of delicious pasta served family style, chocolate gelato, and overflowing ice tea/ wine.
…You judge for your self 🙂 Spirali Con Salsiccia Spaghetti with Tomato and Eggplant Sauce ( I’m glad I insisted on this since this was the best pasta in the menu) Penne Con Porcini Mushroom (this was the best seller in the table and we almost finished this) There were eight (8) of us and the food was just enough together with the Lambrusco Red wine and Chocolate Gelato.

Fun Hydrotheraphy @ Ace Water Spa :)

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Topics: My Wellness Journey

They were on a buy 1 take 1 until Dec. 31, so we took the chance for only P240, entrance fee, you get to enjoy 25 massage systems, 9 heated pools, and 1 cold pool (really too cold).
…You need to be in swimwear– swimsuit for the girls and trunks or tights for the boys. (they are strict on this) They would give you a red shower cap to use while inside the water spa. … Here’s the routine, you need to submerge your entire body for 3-5 minutes in a 36 degree green herbal pool, then submerge yourself for 3 minutes in the cold pool (which we can’t really stand).

The Pizza Company — Thai pizza chain making its presence felt!

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Topics: #Restaurants

No doubt this is a lot better than Pizza Hut/ Shakeys but I would still prefer the Italian pizza of Amici/ Bravo/ Mama Tina Pizzeria.
… Mexican Chicken Salad (P199) — they priced their salad higher than the other items in the menu but this one tasted good as it looks. … Overall, you should try this when you go to market market because this would make Pizza Hut or Shakeys taste like ordinary pizzas 🙂

Discovering Fiama Ristorante Enoteca!

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Topics: #Restaurants

Shrimps and leeks simmered in crab fat and cream over linquini noodles (P480) — super delicious but sinful at the same time 🙂 Angel Hair with calamari, fresh tomato chilis and calamansi finished with cilantro and extra virgin oil (P280) — Better than Italianis and worth every peso 🙂 Capalini in fresh chili tomoto sauce with sweet olives and fresh basil (P310) — healthy and perfect for my mom! … My Dad had fun with this and I was able to get a bite out of its juicy meat 🙂 Sesame Crusted tuna with calamansi and sambal olek butter over rice with glazed green beans and carrots (P750)– My brobo knows what to order and this is the most expensive in the entree, but I tell you it is soo good and delicious. I attached here the menu also, just for you to check out and impress your date how well you know the place 🙂 Fiama Ristorante Enoteca Jupiter Street (Former Crocodile before Gerry’s Grill) +632 897-1352

The Perfect “Dampa” in Seaside Macapagal Blvd!

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Topics: Mall of Asia

This is actually the perfect Dampa place in Manila because it is near Manila Bay (reclamation area), the parking is spacious, the restaurants are clean, there is open air ambiance better than any of the dampa’s in the whole Manila. There are a few “Dampas” already in Metro Manila: the Original Dampa in Paranaque is soo far for most Manila folks, while the Original Seaside along Roxas Blvd is actually right inside the wet market so cleanliness would be an issue.
…Just to give you a perspective on how it would costs, there was only two of us plus Aidan and here is the breakdown: 1/4 Maya Maya Sinigang (P100) 1/2 Tahong Baked (P100) Ensaladang Manga (P100) 2 Plain Rice Cup (P40) Tahong Marketing (P35) MayaMaya Marketing (P45) Total (P420 for two people) — great value!

A Peak into Irene’s Closet

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Topics: Shopping Secrets

So, this post, will just really be a teaser or just a peak into another one of unique shopping place in the tradition of I Love You store and Marni’s room. … Irene’s Closet is a tucked away closet — a store within a home setting wherein you can find the latest hip lines — from one of a kind Vintage Fashion, Mixed Media Accessories and other unique finds.
…Although, I have to say this, that the vintage clothes feels “pilit” and my wife did not like it very much having gone to Marni’s room, I Love You Store, and Store for all Seasons.