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Aidanacious
1. Aidan's life in Photos -- anything and everything about Aidan.
2. A photoblog of Aidan's first times, fun moments and blessings in life.
3. A blogger hosted blog (http://aidanacio.us)
4. An ongoing online biography of the life of Baby Aidan.
5. More Cute Photos of Aidan

We've been maintaining two blogs ever since 2005. Aidanacious is not as popular as Our Awesome Planet, but we continue to passionately update it because it serves as an online biography of Aidan's life. My wife updates it these days and it is getting funnier each day. I just want to share it with you in case, you just want to see cute photos of Aidan.

Jatujak in Mall of Asia!

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Before heading off to watch the Chinese Acrobats, Korean Paper Doll Lanterns, and the Italian Light Display, I would recommend to eat in this no-non sense Thai place called Jatujak in Mall of Asia. It is located in the second floor , entertainment mall near the center. It is named after the famous Chatuchak weekend market in Thailand and owned by a Filipino. This is what a filipino thai food should taste like and you can order your sukho thai favorites and fulfill your thai craving. We think that it is decently priced and the food is good.

Notsolillulu actually raved about Jatujak in her foodie review:

"Up until yesterday, I could only think of Muang Thai in QC to recommend...but now I've found another satisfying resto in Jatujak. Named after the world's biggest weekend market, found outside Bangkok, this restaurant presents old Thai reliables in a modern setting. Prices are reasonable and servings are more than adequate. We started with the shrimp tom yum. Although we asked for spicy (mild and medium being the other choices), we found it not unbearably hot. What we liked about the soup was that it didn't heavily rely on the spicy tom yum paste to flavor it, so you could still taste the other aromatics like galanggal and coriander. This is probably the best tom yum around here, according to my hubby, the tom yum connoisseur. We also had their fried spring rolls filled with sotanghon noodles ("glass noodles"), wood ear mushrooms and meat; they were substantial and not too oily. The pad thai boasted of nicely cooked al dente noodles, topped with loads of peanuts, beansprouts, spring onions and a couple of prawns."

Overall, Pinoy Thai Food at its bests! A little on the sweet side and you need to put kalamansi to balance it out. That is the way we like it sometimes...

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Thai Iced Tea (P65++). Pricey but it contains condensed milk which makes it yummy.

Tom Yum All-Shrimps (P165++). Tasted more of Sinigang and way too salty for us.

Bagoong Rice (P130++). Just OK and it is what you expect it to be. It has chicharon which was good not for the health though.

Chicken Sate (P150++). We loved the sate sauce with its cucumber side dish.

Pad Thai (145++). Decent and a lot better than the Som's Pad Thai.

Tapioca in Pandan Cups (Tako) (P68++). The consistency was not the same as the original Thai Tako but it was big enough to satisfy your craving. There were kamote and sweet corn bits.

Jatujak Thai Resto
Level 2, Unit 237, Entertainment Mall of SM Mall of Asia

World Light Expo 2007

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Dragon made of Porcelain Plates

The World Light Expo 2007 is the latest entertainment complex which is a combination of luminary spectacles, live entertainment and infotainment that is never seen before locally. I wanted to post this review of the WLE 2007 to share with you what to really expect in this exhibition and don't just believe the marketing materials that you see.

The Grand Opening is on Friday, February 23 and all the attractions will be open until April 22, 2007 (4pm to 12mn). We visited last Wednesday night and there were two special attractions that are not open yet:
1. The Harbin Ice & Light Festival, an Ice World of minus 18 degrees centrigrade (to be completed on the 1st wk of March).
2. The 1st Qin Emperor's Terracotta Army Exhibition (w/c should be ready by now).

The entrance fee is P300/ adult and P200/child age 3 & up. The question in everybody's mind: " Is it worth it?" For me, P300 was not worth it for its entertainment value, maybe when they add the two other exhibitions it might make up for it. Although if you decide to go, you should see the loooong dragon made out of plates and cups (pictured above) ! -- Amazing :) Also, there is indeed a fantastic water screen laser show that I have never seen before here in Manila.


I really came to take shots of the colorful lanterns and I know Aidan would love to see these huge lantern displays. (at least, he is still free of charge). In a sense, the place is nice to take portrait shots with the colorful lanterns as the background. I intentionally went on a weekday so that there is less people and you can get some good shots.

Some tips:
1. The place is super dusty from the parking up to the exhibition grounds. Everything is displayed on open air and it would be a problem if it would rain. Also, it is windy at night so the dust might pose a problem for you.
2. Don't expect good food inside and drinks are P60 for a San Mig light beer. It is best if you have dinner at MOA or around the area before heading over to the World Light Expo. Bring your own water.
3. There were tourist traps like the crappy train for P20/head, and the P150 wear-a-korean-costume-and-take-a-photo trap. Don't fall for these.
4. The lanterns were colorful and good to see from afar but the workmanship, if you look up close, was mediocre.
5. The acrobat performance is decent but the World Top Korean B-Boy Group is a joke. Don't waste your time watching this.
6. It is best if you arrive before 7pm or 9pm which is usually the start of the circus.

Check out the rest of the photos on the World Light Expo....

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These Korean Lanterns welcome you as you enter WLE 2007. It creates a red carpet welcome effect when you enter and prepares you for the excitement that awaits you.

You can see these cool red lanterns in the entrance.

This is innovative in a sense that these dragons are moving. Kudos for the effort!

This is one of the special exhibition which is part of the Ms. Hyong-suk Lee, Korean Folk Paper made (Hanji) Doll Exhibition. I can't understand what is it trying to communicate. Maybe we need to have an interpreter or a tour guide. I'm not impressed.

The Fantastic Water Screen Laser Show. It is cool to see the intersection of the laser lights and the water screen. The projected show which includes this Philippine Flag is simply amazing if this is the first time you see it.

It is like watching a holographic movie where the images float. I wonder if there is a 3d version of this?

Show times are:
8.30-8.45pm
10.30-10.45pm
11.15-11.30pm

When we arrived, they were still fixing some of the dolls. I remember, our Giant Lantern Festival in Pampanga produces much better lanterns that this one. So I'm not really impressed.

One of the tourist traps is this crappy kiddie train. Don't let your child go near this place. Kinda hard to avoid though because you can see them in at least 5 more exhibitions.

This is a light water fountain and good to have your portrait taken.

There is a mini replica of the London Bridge which serve as a photo opportunity for people.

Of course, it has the mini-Eiffel Tower replica.

China Government certified Circus Performance. Show times: 7.00-7.30pm and 9.00-9.50pm.

Good and decent circus performance. Not really a must but better watch it since it is part of your P300!

Dance Festival with Top Korean B-Boy Group. This one is a joke. Our Filipino dancers are way better than these guys. Good thing is you can dance with them.

They call this the Italy display because the light displays came from Italy. It was amazing to walk under these lights.

2007 World Light Expo Philippines
Roxas Blvd and Coastal Road Junction, Paranaque City
Feb. 13, 2007- April 22, 2007
4pm to 12 midnight

Adult - over 4 feet P300
Child - below 4 feet P200
Free of entrance under 3 years.

Top 10 Pinay Celebrity Bloggers

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*** Updated 2/22/07 ***

I admire celebrities who blog and don't let their celebrity status get in the way of self expression. Most of the time I find the celebrities who blog are smart, witty and able to convey what they think clearly without being afraid of what others would think. It is also entertaining to read their blogs and let readers/ fans have a sneak peek at their lives.

1. The Diary of a Supergirl Wannabe by SuperBianca also known as Bianca Gonzalez. (http://superbianca.blogspot.com/) She has been on blogging hiatus for a year ever since she entered Pinoy Big Brother around Nov 2005. Recently, she started to post again to the delight of her readers/ fans last Feb.7. She wrote:

" what a year 2006 has been for me. what a year, i tell you. lahat ng posibleng maramdaman ng isang tao sa buhay, naramdaman ko lahat sa loob ng isang taon.extreme happiness, extreme sadness, love, extreme love, fear, guilt, excitement, peace, uncertainty, certainty, denial, longing, comfort, security, satisfaction, embarrassment, pride, confidence, strength, anxiety, jealousy, helplessness, reassurance, courage, faith, hope.. and the list goes on."

I admire Bianca for blogging ever since September 2003 way before she became famous. Remember, most of the known bloggers in the Philippines only started in 2005. Blog on, Bianca.

2. Lemon.Chamomile by Kooki also known as KC Concepcion. (http://kooki.multiply.com/journal) There are a lot of fake celebrity blogs out there hoping to get accidental traffic and earn a few bucks. KC wrote in her multiply:

"This is my ONLY online journal, meaning I have NO Friendster, NO MySpace, NO OTHER BLOG ACCOUNT out there. Just this one."

It is hard not to fall in love with KC after reading her blog. She is very witty, smart and cute. No wonder, FHM, Maxim and Manual agrees that KC is one of their dream covers for their magazine. Her Europe adventures are colorful and her love for languages is infectious.

3. DaphneOP by Daphne Osena. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daphneosena/) It is refreshing to see a celebrity having an online photo blog like Daphne. It is great to see her family pictures with her kids and she takes time to post the photos and put caption on them. Her Flickr account also serves as a showroom for her necklace business and my wife loves to look at them. It is fun to see the photos of Daphne as if watching a reality F show using photos. She often interacts with ka-flickrs and I admire her openness in sharing her lives in the photos of her family.

4. indie · boys · are · neurotic by sugarcandypop also known as Mitch Dulce (http://sugarcandypop.livejournal.com/). I've known Mitch blog because she is one of the designers and owners of the Store for All Season (SFAS) along Mandaluyong. To refresh your memory, Mitch was part of the Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition and she was the up and coming Fashion Designer in that batch. She was one of those more popular LJ bloggers who is not afraid to speak her mind out. I love her stories on Mich Dulce school of passion.

5. Ala-ism by VJ Ala. (http://ala-ism.pansitan.net/) Daughter of Apo Hiking Society's Jim Paredes who regularly blogs also at Writing on Air (http://haringliwanag.pansitan.net/). I love her cute valentines posts on: How to make Ala Paredes fall in love with you. She wrote:

"1) Feed me well. Take me to really good places to eat. Give me unforgettable gastronomic experiences. Overeat with me. I will love you to pieces.
2) Indulge my geekiness. Ask me about my Mac. Engage in heated debates with me over the advantages of OS X versus Windows. Gift me with flashdrives instead of flowers. Be able to understand the humor behind 'Dilbert'. Compose a love letter in binary... you have to be able to tell when I'm kidding, ok?
....
8) Be able to make me laugh. You have no license to kiss me until you've proven that you can.
....
12) And now that you know all the rules, surprise me totally."

I am definitely hooked. She has been blogging ever since July of 2003 (can you imagine?)

Technorati Tags: bloggers, Celebrity, Manila, Philippines

6. Oohhh LaLa!!! Come waste your time with me!! with Patty Laurel (http://pattylaurel.blogspot.com/). I actually started tuning out of my channel 23 breakfast habit when they changed the original cast (of Angel Jacob and Ria Tantuatco). I just learned about Patty Laurel's blog (from Dawn) and I'm hooked with her witty comments and funny photos. Now, I have a reason to watch Studio 23 Breakfast threesome (JC Cuadrado, Patty Laurel and Atom Araullo) and see Patty Laurel live and not just on her blog. I warn you don't read her blog because I'm sure you'll be wasting a lot of time reading it's two years archive since Jan. 2005.

7. Lea's Multiply Site by Lea Salonga (http://bigsis222.multiply.com/journal). It is cool to see her occasional posts on major happenings in her life which includes the recent release of her album Inspired. I like her blog post on her pet peeves:

"...
2. When my name is spelled wrong. It's L-E-A. No H. There's a specific reason why my name is spelled that way; I was named after my maternal grandfather, LEO.
...
9. Being asked for an autograph while I'm eating. Kindly wait until I'm done, or if you can't, ask a waiter to approach. It'll give me time to swallow my mouthful.
...
11. Name dropping. Don't try to impress me by rattling off a list of who you know. You should be impressive enough by yourself.
...
20. Drinking 11 kamikazes and not getting a buzz... or drinking 2 and feeling like crap. What the f*ck is that???
...
22. Seeing big-bellied men with their shirts raised just enough to display their midsections."

8. SnowWhite 2006 Flickr Photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/snowhite/) also known as Pia Magalona, wife of Francis M blogging at a Free Mind (http://francismagalona.multiply.com/) and flickr site ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/francism/ ). Pia's flickr site contains her collection of Havianas and occasional pictures of the family. I envy Francis M for becoming a member of the Camera Club of the Philippines (I want to join this group!! I'm dying to be part of this club). I must admit that Francis site is well updated and he is definitely a gifted photographer.

9. Anna Bayle, Website of the First Asian Model (http://www.annabayle.com/modelblog.html ) by Anna known as "The first Asian 'supermodel'. Became in the 1980's one of the top ten models of the world in only 2 years. Touted the “Model of the 80s.” " Anna Bayle is a living proof that models have brains too and can write. I do wish that she writes more often and consistently.

10. Charmant Papillon by Natalie-Wood also known as Ciara Sotto. (http://natalie-wood.livejournal.com/). I must confess that when I work from home, I watch Bulagaan and have fun watching the Ciao Pao tandem. She does not post as much but one of these days, I will write her a fan letter that I love watching them in Bulagaan :) I do hope she writes more consistently.

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Binondo Chinese New Year

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Kung Hei Fat Choi! Happy New Year to all of You!

This is the first time I really felt the Chinese New Year Celebrations. My wife's family celebrates it and this is the only time that I appreciate it. We treated it like the Jan. 1 New Year and celebrating it in Binondo makes it more special. It was my first time in Binondo during this celebration and I avoided it in the past because I don't know what to do in Binondo or what to expect. There is that occasional fear of pick pockets and feeling of being an outsider trying-hard-to-celebrate-the-New-Year that prevented me from experiencing the Binondo Chinese New Year!

We had fun chasing the dragons/lions all around China Town. The photo opportunity is quite different because there is no organized schedules and the happenings are organized by the shop owners. What happens is, each store prepares something for the lions --- it could be candies or lucky coins to eat and sometimes beer to drink. They court the lions to dance and bring good luck to the store. The end of the dance is usually culminated by fireworks. Before the lion leaves, they get the angpao containing cash usually hooked high above the store's entrance. It is quite an experience to see these dragons and lions do this ritual all over China Town.

Tips in celebrating Chinese New Year in Binondo. (I'm putting this as a mental note for next year)

1. Bring Ear Plugs! The fireworks are so loud that it can damage your ear drums specially if you are near taking the photos.
2. Follow the dragons/lions. There is no set schedule on when the dragons/lions appear so the best way to find out is to follow the group of dragons/lions.
3. 10am and 4pm festivities on the eve of Chinese New Year. Usually most of the lions appear during this time. I'm glad that this year's CNY falls on a saturday.
4. Go on a Food Trip. You should bring someone with you who would know where to eat in Binondo. After joining Ivan's Big Binondo Food Wok, somehow I can say that I know my way around Binondo's culinary secrets.
5. Celebrate it with friends and family. Binondo will remain a mystery to most of us and it is quite an experience to explore it with family and friends. I'll try to organize something next year.

It was nice bumping into Sidney of Sari Sari Store, Ivan Henares of IvanAboutTown, and SenorEnrique of WishYouWereHere. Check out their post on the Chinese New Year @ Binondo:

• KUNG HEI FAT CHOI by Sidney's My Sari Sari Store
• Kiong Hee Huat Chai! by Ivan's About Town
• WELCOMING THE YEAR OF THE PIG by Senor Enrique's Wish You Were Here

Here are some postcards from the Binondo Chinese New Year...

Technorati Tags: big binondo wok, Binondo, Chinese New Year, Philippines

The Lion Dance amidst the Fireworks.

Fire spitting Badings

To cast off evil spirits and bring good luck.

Dragon showing off the candies and lucky coins before throwing it to the crowd.

The Dance of the Three Dragons.

In fear of the Dragons.

That Angpao is mine!

Shopping for your lucky charms.

Wrestling with the Fireworks

Fun Ranch Happiness

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Kids these days are very lucky. Imagine an entire compound built for them where they can play, shop, eat and have a spa massage. This place is called Fun Ranch Center (beside Tiendesitas) where kids definitely rule! It is fast becoming the cool place to spend family time with your kids or celebrate your kids birthday.

We celebrated valentines with Aidan at Fun Ranch and you can definitely see the happiness on his face after the trip. It is best to visit here during the weekdays to avoid the kids crowd on weekends. It is 50% operational and the best places are the Active Fun play area and Little Lambs Spa. Of course, every kids center have the usual kiddie traps in the form of the fun rides such as the merry go round and carousel rides, game centers, and junk foods which we usually avoid to give our kids. Also, there's a Big Red Barn restaurant which was built with kids and family in mind and I'm glad they did not put the usual Jollibee/ Mcdonalds food.

Overall, wonderful place for kids and I do hope they are able to maintain it. Thanks to Leslie/ Helena for the tip on this place. I do hope to meet you in Fun Ranch one of these days :)

8 Tips for the best Fun Ranch Experience
1. Play with your kids @ Active Fun. For kids less than 3 years old, it should be accompanied by a yaya/ a parent (for free).
2. Socks are a must! (for the kids and the parent :)
3. Schedule a Kiddie Massage Spa before you play. This is definitely a must! All kids love this.
4. Go on a Weekday. Little Lambs have a promo discount during weekdays. Avoid the Kids crowd.
5. Bring Extra Shirts. (for the kids and the parent :)
6. Spend 3 hours in this order: Active Fun Play Center -- Little Lambs Spa -- Big Red Barn Resto
7. Prepare a budget of P500/ kid for the entire experience.
8. Don't forget to bring your camera and take fun shots :)

Check out this Fun Ranch Happiness experience....

Technorati Tags: Fun Ranch, Manila, Philippines

Every kids center should have a Merry Go Round and mini-Ferris Wheel for kids. These are definitely what I call, kiddie traps that you should avoid.

Active Fun Play Center

Weekdays (12nn to 9pm) : P150/ Hour
Weekends (9am to 10pm) : P175/ Hour

Hobbies of Asia, 8 Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Ave., Pasay City, Metro Manila +632 551 3848
Fun Ranch, Frontera Verde Ortigas Ave/ C5, Pasig City +63 915 370 9006, +632 396 5237, +632 634 0067, +632 396 5290
Hotline: 0906-3005231

The parents and kids would love the giant Active Fun area. I personally love this 2-storey tube slide. The Active Fun play area is like a giant maze that is fun and safe for the kids.

Since Aidan is still a toddler, I had to accompany him in the tube slide. It was a fun bonding session with Aidan.

Before you can get to the 2 storey tube slide, you need to cross this tunnel. After passing through this, I'm sweating like crazy.

If you would feel claustrophobic about the tube slide, you can try this out with the same thrill factor for both the kids and the parents.

There is a small place area for toddlers which is equipped with a small slide. We all know how toddlers can be amazed at slides and plastic balls like these.

Aidan can't get enough of these swimming pool of balls. He likes sliding, jumping and being swarmed by the balls.

Little Lamb's Pediatric Wellness Place (Spa - Clinic - Salon)
Fun Ranch Center, Ortigas Ave Corner E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Pasig City
Mobile # +63 920 500 6897

Infant Massage (P300)
Shiatsu for Kids (P330) Adult (P380)
Swedish Massage (P350) Adult (P400)
Haircut (P250) Adult (P300)
Foot Massage (P280) Adult (P350)

They currently have a promo of 50% on Mondays, 40% on Tuesdays, 30% on Wednesdays, 20% on Thursdays, 10% on Fridays.

This is the second branch of Little lambs and this is a lot bigger than their T. Morato branch but still small and crowded spa place if you ask me. I do not want to be in this place on a weekend!

After one hour of playing, we treated Aidan to his first kids spa massage. Little Lambs claims that this is the first Spa-Clinic-Salon for your kids in the Philippines. It is also the first spa place to cater to the Family -- there is a whirl pool for the family and a family room where you can have a massage together with your kid.

Aidan was coughing heavily before having the massage. After the infant massage, the coughing stopped. The therapist shared with us some techniques to massage Aidan's chest and back to stop his coughing. We were surprised that Aidan just stayed lying down for the whole 30 minutes!

Aidan's Priceless Happiness! I do hope he remembers this when he grows up :)

After the massage, go to the Big Red Barn to end the night with a lovely dinner.

Fun Ranch Center (beside Tiendesitas)

Big Binondo Food Wok - Chinese New Year Special Edition

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I missed this last year and I won't miss this Chinese New Year special edition the second time around. I'm joining the Saturday wok but I'm afraid it is fully booked. Ivan opened a Sunday walk at 2pm in the afternoon, you might want to try that. For me, this is the only time I can bring out my SLR camera without fear in the heart of Binondo area and discover the culinary secrets of Binondo.

Big Binondo Food Wok -
Chinese New Year Special Edition
Telephone no.: (632) 7113823
Mobile no.: +63917-329-16-22
Email: oldmanilawalks@gmail.com
Contact person: Ivan or Cherry

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a BULANtines Day!

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"Imagine an old colonial house made of solid wood and stone, cathedral ceiling and adorned with exquisite carvings by skilled Filipino artisans. This old mansion located in the quaint neighborhood of Little Baguio in San Juan has been carefully renovated and restored to become the beautiful setting for a unique restaurant called Bulan. It offers the finest European cuisine, the first of its kind in the Philippines and more likely the first in Southeast Asia. " *

Happy Valentines Day! I must admit that I'm not as harassed by V-day than before. I remember planning for a surprise Tagaytay picnic for lunch during office hours. Of course, you need to have everything in place: the red roses, the valentines gift, chocolates, love cards, and I have to buy a picnic basket (the ones you see in the movies). As they say -- what counts is the effort. These days, I realized that Valentines is a marketing hype and an excuse to increase prices on this love day. For me, every moment that you are together should be a Valentines day and the 14th of February simply becomes an occasion for us to try out those expensive new restaurants.

On V-day, we decided to try out Bulan (meaning Moon in Indonesia). This European Cuisine cum Antique and Arts Place in Little Baguio, San Juan just recently opened last Feb. 5 and will have its grand opening on March 15. "The restaurant features exotic Asian decor and furnishing. Hardwood flooring along with stone walls and magnificent chandeliers from India supply the warm setting that showcases the finest, most exquisite Asian art and furniture."* The restaurant is owned by Marlene Aquilar (sister of the Freddie Aguilar and multi-awarded art book publisher). The Master Chef, Antonio P. Aguilar, is a "Filipino who lived and worked as a master chef in Europe for over 15 years. He holds European culinary awards and has taught European cuisine in Sweden. "*

I must admit that we were intimidated by the beauty of the place and its nice ambiance amidst the antiques. The restaurant setting is in a 3 storey mansion in San Juan that used to be a showroom for Jo-Liza's Arts and Antiques. The food was ridiculously expensive and my wife was not happy about the food. Imagine P1,000 for a main course and everything else was around P500/ soup/ salad or pasta and the food was not even close to Antonio's in Tagaytay. Although, they admitted that this is the first time that they served a huge group and they are still fine tuning their kitchen operation.

It also has a snobbish oldies crowd ambiance -- or you could say old rich. Marlene Aguilar was there entertaining her guests and did not even bother to welcome other patrons. You would feel that if you complain about the food and how expensive it is, they would tell you that you're a sour grape and you're not rich enough to be their target market. Their P1,000+ seabass tasted like grilled hard tanguingue, and it was replaced by cod that was also mushy raw -- (I'm glad that they did not let us pay for it). The service people were very nice (thank you!). Sometimes, you might see Freddie Aguilar dining with his friends, as we did last night.

Overall, this was a good place to impress your special someone. I wouldn't go back in Bulan not unless OAP readers would rave about their food.

Checkout this BULANtines Day experience...

Technorati Tags: Bulan, Manila, Philippines, Restaurants

Welcome to Bulan! This colorful old church door 6 inch thick and some 100 years' of age, transports you into the antique mansion setting.

The centerpiece of Bulan is this antique hardwood bar. "The counter is inlayed with a pattern of alternating ebony and ivory at its perimeter. The center of the counter is inlayed with bird and butterfly designs made of ebony and bone. The yes of the birds and butterflies are set with amethyst, peridot, and ruby!"

This is the perfect place to reserve, the table right beside the bar. Be mesmerized by the chandeliers from India which comes in Green, White, and Blue colors.

"All furniture is Asian hardwood, of varied design, some antique." The restrooms are cleverly hidden behind the cabinet.

As you go up the stairs, you see the wine collection and this mezzanine table setting which gives you an eerie feeling. Or maybe, it is just the black napkin.

As you go up further, the third floor can seat a few more guests and they were fully booked for that night. Perhaps, one of the reasons for you to go up these stairs is to see the magnificent bathroom doors.

This bathroom door is customized from Tibet, painted with Dragons. The Bathroom sink counter is made of fine Philippine marble.

Who wouldn't want to go to this restroom? If there is an award for best restroom door design, this would be the champion!

Last night, a saxophonist serenades with guest with love songs classics.

Bulan's European Finest Cuisine Menu:

• Soup, Salad and Appetizers
• Pasta and Meat
• Seafood
• Drinks

Cioppino (P380++). A Seascape of prawns, mussels and fish fillet with Sauvignon, saffron and lemon. I love the creamy sauvignon sauce and perfect blend of the seafood ingredients. My wife finds it too salty.

Tolkelberg (P495++). Our Home Made duck liver pate enhanced with the mushy aroma of almond dressing. We heard that this is the favorite of Marlene. The duck liver pate is smoother and more refined in taste. Honestly, we are not sure how to distinguish a good home made pate from a canned one.

Grilled Seabass (P880++) with potatoes and vegetables with a choice of hollandaise, lime-sabayonne, or cream Sauvignon sauce. The vegetables are fresh, crunchy and sweet. It goes very well with the yummy Sauvignon sauce.

At first, my wife asked me, "Is seabass suppose to taste like tangingue?". Having eaten and ordered Seabass in the fine dining restaurants I've been too, I'm confident on what to expect from the P1,000 peso Sea Bass. For sure it should not be hard and dry. We decided to return it and insist to get our money's worth.

Crystal's Flambe (P580++). A pasta Menage-a-trois. Linguine with 3 kinds of mushrooms blended with blue cheese, sprinkled with herbs and served with sour cream. One of the best mushroom pasta we have ever tasted!! The blue cheese sauce blend was very tasty, and complemented well with the rosemary herbs. You need to eat the pasta with a mushroom piece to get the best experience. How we wished all the dishes tasted as perfect as this...

Cod (P880++). They were kind enough to replace the seabass with the cod. But the cod was mushy raw and reminded me of the mahi mahi dish in Charley's. I hate the lighting of this photo.

Achilles (P980++). Grilled Lamb marinated in an assortment of herbs and oranges, served with ratatouille, olives and feta cheese with an undertone of massala wine sauce. The lamb meat tasted well done and ordinary.

We are starting to suspect at this point that it is either they have a problem with their source of meat/ fish or the chef is not in the kitchen!

Bulan, The Restaurant

Of course, we won't pass the chance to get a photo op with Mr. Freddie Aguilar.

I was impressed by the art books of Marlene Aguilar. I want to collect these Philippine coffee table books!

How I wished I could read these interesting book on the Myths and Legends of the Philippines.

Antonio P. Aguilar, Master Chef
Bulan, The Restaurant
No. 3 Gen. de Jesus St. near corner J. Abad Santos St.
Little Baguio, San Juan
Tel: (+632) 725-8496

Driving Directions:
From Wilson coming from Greenhills, go straight until you see Alex III. Turn right on Alex III and this should be J. Abad Santos St. Go straight for a few minutes until you see Jo-Liza Arts and Antique shop. Immediately, turn right to Gen. de Jesus St and you should already see Bulan to your left.

Bulan is by reservation only.
Bulan is absolutely NON-SMOKING.
Bulan is open everyday serving lunch, 11am-3pm and dinner 6pm to 10pm
Bulan strongly discourages its dining patrons from bringing children below the age of 12.
Most of the Arts and Antiques are for sale.

* Bulan Restaurant Marketing Brochure

A Fantastic Balloon Fiesta

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I just recuperated from the Balloon Fiesta activities. We definitely had fun and it was nice to meet new friends last Saturday. We had a large group last Saturday and I did not bother to count. There were the bloggers group, flickeristas, photo club from SSS, photo enthusiasts, travel writer and even some foreigners. I finally got connected with my grade school classmates in Bene and I do hope to meet most of them in the near future. I'll be posting our Balloon Fiesta adventures in the next couple of days.

We pretty much followed the itinerary except the one after Subic. Waking up early in the morning took its toll on our bodies and we were tired by 3pm. My body was screaming to get some sleep. The group decided not to go back to Clark anymore and just enjoyed Subic. For us, we had to go back because we were staying overnight in Fontana. It was so traffic going back to Clark, we wasted a few hours and we had to endure the exit traffic.

Thanks to all who joined last Saturday in the Balloon Fiesta and Zoobic!

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Welcome Letter!

Early Good Morning from Our Awesome Planet (http://anton.blogs.com)!!

I’m excited to see the Hot Air Balloons again – In fact, I can’t sleep because of excitement. If this is your first time to see these balloons, waking up early in the morning is all worth it. Sorry to insist on a 3.30am meeting time but it is essential so that we can see how the Hot Air Balloons are setup; we can scout and reserve the best vantage point, and we have time to get to know each other.

This is not a tour and I’m not a tour guide. I would like to see it as a road trip with friends. It is a loose convoy and you can decide to go on your own if you want. I don’t charge any professional fee (most people ask me this) and I do this because I love what I do. My intent is that you get an Awesome experience and tell the world about how beautiful the Philippines is.

Here is the schedule for Today’s Road Trip:
Time Travel Itinerary - Comments/ Notes
3.30-4.00am Meet up in Shell Nlex Coffee Time
4.00-5.00am Loose Convoy to Clark Airport
5.30-7.30am Hot Air Balloon Take-Off Shoot-Out P100/head. $150/Balloon
8.00-9.00am Breakfast @ Veterans of Foreign Wars KKB ☺
9.00-11.00am Enroute to Zoobic, Subic 2 hours travel time
11.00-3.00pm Zoobic Tour/ Lunch P395/head.
3.00-5.00pm Enroute to Clark 2 hours travel time
5.30-7.00pm Hot Air Balloon Arrival and Night Glow
8.00pm Capampangan Dinner! KKB ☺

February 10: 11th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Activities
- Hot Air Balloon flight (5:30 AM- 7:00 AM)
- AFP Sky Diving Exhibition (7:00 AM - 7:30 AM)
- Ultra-light aircraft Fly-By from Angeles City Flying Club (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM)
- Aerobatic Exhibition by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright (8:30 AM - 9:30 AM)
- Helicopter Flying Exhibition (9:30 AM -10:00 AM)
- Missionary HelioSTOL aircraft Demo by Summer Inst of Linguistic(10:00 AM -10:30 AM)
- Paragliding Exhibition by French and Malaysian team (10:30 AM -11:00 AM)
- AOPA-P Light Airplane Balloon Bursting competition (11:00 AM -12:30 PM)
- Choreographed Kite Flying demonstration by Fort Boni Sport Kite Com (12:30 PM- 1:30 PM)
- Angeles City Flying Club Ultra-Light Flying display (1:30 PM- 2:30 PM)
- Gyro Plane Flying but Gyroplane Rotorcraft (2:30 PM- 3:15 PM)
- AFP Sky Diving Exhibition (3:15 PM – 3:45 PM)
- Aerobatic Display by Meynard Halili and Bill Wright (3:45 PM –4:30 PM)
- CTRM Flight display (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Ultra Light Fly By of the Angeles City Flying Club (5:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
- RC helicopter flying demonstration by Rufino (5:30 PM – 5:45 PM)
- Hot Air Balloon flight (5:30 PM- 6:45 PM)
- Crew and award night party (7:30 PM-)

10 Photographers Tips:
1. Know your Subject. Focus Attention on the Subject. Simplify.
2. Color and Light. Capture the Bright Colors of the Balloon with Landscape or Beautiful Sky in the background.
3. Put the Balloon Up Front. Off Center. Make it Large
4. Do not shoot at a speed slower than twice the length of the longest part of the lens.
5. For Propeller aircrafts shoot at a range of 1/125-1/180. For helicopters, use 1/60-125.
6. Shoot the Sky. Sunrise has the perfect lighting condition.
7. Shoot the crowd by making it the subject or foreground for the balloons.
8. Don’t forget to shoot your group portrait with Balloon in the background.
9. Shoot Silhouttes if possible.
10. Have FUN!!

Join in the YKL Photo Contest
Here are the mechanics:
1. Open to all hobbyists, enthusiast, and photographers digital and/or film camera.
2. Registration is P50 in the YKL Booth
3. There are two categories: A. Digital/Film Camera B. Camera Phones
4. Category A: 8x10 color prints – deadline Feb. 19 12nn YKL Office – 24 Sto. Domingo St. Q.C. (1st Prize: Trip to Bora, 2nd Prize: E900 Digital Camera, 3rd Prize: Overnight Stay @ Hotel)
5. Category B: 4x6 color prints. Deadline 3pm today. (Mobile Printer MP-70)

For the Foodies:
1. Veteran of Foreign Wars – American Canteen’s Shit on a Shingle.
2. C’ Italianis - One of the best Italian places in Clark, Friendship Road
3. Zapata Mexican – Along Friendship road, great authentic Mexican food.
4. Aling Lucings/ Mely’s Sisig – One of the best Sisig in San Fernando
5. Jun- Jun’s Barbeque – At Par if not better than Aristocrat’s version.
6. Gubat in Angeles – For exotic Campangan Food
7. Everybody’s Café in San Fernando – The Famous Everybody’s Café.
8. Radizio in Mimosa – Brazilian Barbeque
9. Privado Pizza and Pasta – Real Italian Home Cooking
10.Roti at Michele's Bake Shop @ SM Clark

That’s It! Have an Awesome Time @ the 11th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

Anton of Our Awesome Planet
http://anton.blogs.com
+63928 558 8500

Charley's Food Trip Group [The Best of Charley's #3]

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The Charley's Food Trip Group!

Charley Leviste- Antonio

Chef Popit De Leon

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A Bloggers Conversation.

To respect the privacy of the people who joined during the tour, I decided not to put the names of the bloggers and other people who joined us. There are 4 well known foodie bloggers in this group, a couple of Agency people and friends :)

The Grand Tour of Charley's [The Best of Charley's #2]

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One of the highlights of Charley's place is this row of Mahogany trees. It was simply magnificent to walk along this path.

This friendly white horse greets you when you arrive. Very friendly and they are not shy to have their photographs taken.

Let me tour you around Charley's place....

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Aidan's First Encounter with Horses

There is this cute little horse that Aidan was able to touch. You can see from his face that he loves the horses and he is not afraid of them.

It was nice to see Aidan's eyes light up at the sight of the horses. They are so huge and beautiful.

Just look at Aidan's face when he saw these horses in Toni Leviste's stable.

The Main House

This is the main house where the lunch or dinner will be served in the Dining area.

A lovely view of the Sala with the grand piano.

Here is another view of the living room from the dining area.

When you look up, you can see this centerpiece in the middle of the living room.

The Main Dining Area. It is airconditioned and it can comfortably sit 12 people.

The House at the Back.

A group pose at the fake well.

A view of the modest living room.

Charley was kind enough to tour us even in her parents room.

A view of Charley's Bed Room.

We went into the roof top which was a great view of the entire farm.

The Green House with Charley's herbs are on the top right side and Toni's stable on the top left side.

Another view of the Mahogany Trees.

A Rooftop Group Pose.

The Horse Stable

Two horses guarding the stable.

As you enter, there is a display horse that Aidan did not hesitate to ride for the photo op.

A beautiful white horse.

Aidan's close encounter with the horse.

The Herb Farm

The secret of Charley's food is in the fresh herbs and vegetables.

She also sells them at the end of the tour. We loved the cashew nuts which costs P150/ bottle.

A Charley's Weekend Food Trip cum Foodie EB [Best of Charley's Series 1]

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Finally, I can say that Charley's is one of the best places for group food trips! It is unique because of its Equestrian farm setting -- think beautiful horses as an ambiance, cool Batangas winds, and good food by no other than Mr. Popit De Leon (P800/head). I can't believe that we are in Lipa, Batangas and we have to thank Charley Leviste- Antonio's family for opening up their gorgeous Lipa farm / house on weekends to the public. I have so much things to say about Charleys so this will be a trilogy series on the best of Charley's.

First, I was pleasantly surprised that Poch, who initiated this Food Trip to Charley's, was able to confirm 16 participants to this food trip. Not even the controversy surrounding the Levistes of Lipa can stop us from going last Saturday. It was a mix group of the who's who of McCann Erickson (great people) and my most admired foodie bloggers (I'm also a fan of foodie bloggers). I was so excited because I'm able to meet Joey of 80Breakfasts, Christine of Ramblings from a Gypsy Soul, Wysgal of Rants and Raves, Mila - the watergirl, Tessa, Mrs. Carlos Celdran, Socky of Tennis and Conversation, and Eileen, the OrangePixieGirl -- all in one event. This is like a marketman's EB but I like this setup better because it is more a personal EB of sorts and more time to get to know one another.

Even with this group of 16, it was hard to get to know each of them since I had to balance my passion for photography and talking to each one of them. I wished that there is a part 2 and more! Some readers ask how to get invited to these events, well I don't know... Sometimes, it just happens -- like this one. We were also limited by the maximum allowable at Charley's which is 20, so we can't invite as much people to this food trip. This is like a friendster gathering where you invite a friend and later on you find out that he is a friend of a friend. Somehow, we are all connected at one point and the 6 degrees of separation holds true.

Back to Charley's... Overall, We had a great time! Nothing can beat great company, perfect unique ambiance and good food by a Les Roche trained Chef anytime of the day. We were glad that we cancelled our Bohol/ Dumaguete trip and we were able to join this food trip to Charley's. As for the food, everybody agrees that the Fresh tomato soup and the Crepe Suzette cooked in front of you with the aroma embracing the entire room are the hands down killer food. The Mahi-Mahi was a disaster (sorry to say this) but it was supposed to be seared but mine felt raw and mushy. The Batangas Beef Stewed in Rosemary and Wine with Rice Pilaf was yummy because of the sauce and the magic spell of the rosemary. You'll find yourself asking, can we have an extra white rice?

Popit told me that when he cooks in Charley's, he is obliged to use the organic Herbs from Charley's garden. This is the secret in most of the food -- the fresh tomatoes, the basil in the soul, the rosemary in the beef stew, and the lemon grass in the Ice Tea. In the end, Charley also sells them and my wife bought fresh Basil leaves for P20/ bunch . The next day, I'm enjoying pesto pasta prepared by my wife -- super delish!

Thanks to Popit and Charley's for the Wonderful Time!!

Related Posts:
Bloggers On A Road Trip by Tennis and Conversation - Know the story on how this food trip was organized.
Lunch at Charley's by ramblings from a gypsy soul - Check out Christine's love for the horses!
Saturday's Lunch @ Charley's , Lipa, Batangas - Wysgal's account on last Saturday's awesome lunch.

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First time we saw this table, all we can say is Wow! We had to squeeze 16 people into this long table for 12. The room is air conditioned and there is classical music playing as background music. You can see Popit from the Kitchen window and this room is perfect and conducive for conversations and if I must say an EB of sorts.

This is the view from the Main Dining area and how we wished that Charley would have a horse equestrian show while you are having your lunch/ dinner. This reminded me of a place in Orlando where they have a Arabian Night Horse show performing while you eat. I would pay anything just to see Toni Leviste in action in her sister's farm while eating lunch/ dinner :)

Soup: Tomato-Potato Soup with Basil -- Nothing beats this fresh tomato soup sprinkled with cheese. This is the best way to start the Popit de Leon meal. Everybody agrees that you can taste the freshness of the tomato without the sour/ maasim taste.

Beverages: Lemon Grass Iced Tea and choice of Barako or Hot Tea

We brought red wines and I'm not sure if we paid the P300 corkage fee. The lemon grass iced tea was refreshingly great (but my wife makes a better one) and the fresh tarragon tea was good. The beverages and drinks were just perfect and I cannot ask for more. Better bring your own wine, since Charley's don't have a wine cellar.

Starter: Steamed Seafood Custard - This one got mixed reactions and I think only Felipe raved about this. I didn't like the crab shells bits, the ginger taste, and the texture of this seafood custard.

The Theater Actor turned Chef, Mr. Popit de Leon poses for the camera in Charley's kitchen.

Vegetable: Tomato Farcie and Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Tarragon Sauce
Since the Mahi Mahi was a kinda disaster, lets not honor it even with a photo.

Starch: Rice Pilaf and Batangas Beef Stewed in Rosemary and Wine- It looks ordinary but yummy once you taste the beef stew sauce and smell the rosemary. The beef was soft and easy to munch. I had two of these (since I returned my mahi mahi) !

Dessert: Crepe Suzette - Popit applying his theater skills to show us how to cook a crepe. This was just awesome! The aroma of the butter and the crepe engulfed the entire airconditioned room and I can't describe how magical the crepe taste with the ice cream and other secret ingredients.

Charley's Farm Dining and Organic Produce
Charley Leviste - Antonio
Gov. Leviste Hi-way, Marawoy, Lipa City, Batangas
Phone: (043) 756-5876
Mobile: (0920) 950-7032

minimum of 10 and maximum of 20.

Driving Directions
Take South Luzon Expressway to Exit 51 also known as Batangas
Take that route to Star Tollway
Exit Bulihan/Malvar
Make a left immeditely after the tollway of Malvar
At the end of this narrow road, make a right turn to Jose P. Laurel street ? (this is a main highway of Lipa)
Continue along the road until you see Balete Drive also known as Governor F. Leviste Highway
The estate on the left with the HUMONGOUS stonewall is Charley’s. You cannot miss this one!

Olay.com.ph Total Effects 50g Free Samples

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Finally, we had the Olay.com.ph up and running. Check it out and let me know what you think.

8 Long Weekend Holidays in the Philippines in 2007

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Here is a tip to save money on your next awesome travel. You should book your travel way ahead in advance specially if you plan to leverage the Philippines Holidays this year. We have longer weekend holidays this 2007 and this is the time for you to go to the best places in the Philippines!

1. Longest Holy Week Vacation. This year's Holy Week is the longest because Easter Monday is also a holiday because it coincides with the Bataan Day (April 9, monday). Book your travel Vacation now during the Holy Week Season: April 1, Palm Sunday and April Fool's Day to April 9, Easter Monday and Bataan Day. File your leave now for April 2, 3, 4!

2. Labor Day Holiday. The second long holiday is from April 28, Sunday to May 1, Tuesday Labor Day. You need to file a leave for April 30 but it will be a leave well taken. Boracay is the perfect place for this long weekend so start booking your hotel in Bora! Also, remember that May is an elections month so better take your vacation before the election on May 14, 2nd Monday of May.

3. Independence Day Long Weekend. Take advantage of June 9, Saturday to June 11, Monday (regular holiday in lieu of June 12). No need to take a vacation since this is a 3 day weekend. It starts to rain already during this time, but still a perfect time for the last minute summer getaway.

4. Ninoy Aquino Holiday. August 21, is a special holiday which falls on a tuesday this year. So you just need to leave on August 20, and you already have a 4 day weekend from August 18, Saturday to August 21, Tuesday. It is difficult to fly during this time since this is in the middle of typhoon season. This is perfect time to start Surfing or White Water Rafting.

5. Halloween Vacation. Yes, another 4 day weekend without taking a leave. November 1 (Thursday) All Saints' Day is a special holiday and November 2 (Friday) is a Special non-working day (Proc No. 1211). So, take advantage of the Cebu Pacific Crazy Fares during this time from Nov. 1, Thursday to November 4, Sunday. Yahoo!

6. Eidl Feitre or End of Ramadan. This is usually in November but there is no date yet. Anybody knows when the end of Ramadan this year?

7. Christmas Season 4 day Holiday. December 24 (Monday) is declared as a Special non-working day (Proc No. 1211) and December 25 (Tuesday) Christmas Day is a regular holiday. So similar to last year, we have a 4 day Christmas holiday from December 22, Saturday to December 25, Tuesday.

8. New Year Holiday. December 29, Saturday until January 1, Tuesday is another 4 day holiday weekend. It is best that you just take leave during the entire last week of December so enjoy an almost 12 day holiday!

Here is a complete list of the 2007 Phil Regular Holidays and Non-Working Days...

2007 Phil regular holidays and non-working days
January 1 (Monday) New Year's Day (regular holiday)
April 5 (Thursday) Holy Thursday (regular holiday)
April 6 (Friday) Good Friday (regular holiday)
April 7 (Saturday) Special (non-working day - Procl No. 1211)
April 9 (Monday) Bataan Day (Araw ng Kagitingan) (regular holiday)
May 1 (Tuesday) Labor Day (regular holiday)
May 14 (Monday) National Elections!
June 11 (Monday) In lieu of June 12, Independence Day (regular holiday - Procl No. 1211))
August 21 (Tuesday) Ninoy Aquino Day (special holiday)
August 26 (Sunday) National Heroes' Day (regular holiday)
November 1 (Thursday) All Saints' Day (special holiday)
November 2 (Friday) Special (non-working day – Proc No. 1211)
November (no date yet) Eidl Feitre or End of Ramadan (usually in November)
November 30 (Friday) Bonifacio Day (regular holiday)
December 24 (Monday) Special (non-working day – Proc No. 1211)
December 25 (Tuesday) Christmas Day (regular holiday)
December 30 (Sunday) Rizal Day (regular holiday)
December 31(Monday) Last Day of the Year (special holiday)

Abaseria, Spanish for Sari Sari Store [Cebu Culinary Adventures #1]

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Tofu with Organic Mushroom (P175) accented by Jewelries :)

I'm coming out of my hibernation and share with you my Cebu food trip adventures. We went to our friend Gilbert Go's wedding in Cebu last weekend and we took the chance of exploring the Culinary hideaways in Cebu. If you are in Cebu, most of the time it is either you eat in the Ayala Mall restaurants or in Sugbahan's like AA BBQ, STK (shoot to kill), Tong's, etc. If you ask Cebuano's, what is a typical Cebuano food, they would often say it is simple grilled dishes complimented by interesting sauces. Definitely, if you are in Cebu you should try one of the Sugbahan's. But after fulfilling your thirst for authentic Cebuano grills, you would often find yourself searching for more creative restaurants.

I was determined to explore the culinary secrets of Cebu, and our first stop was Abaseria. The ambiance reminds me of Fat Michaels except that it has a Jewelry store. I know this was perfect for my wife and friend, jewelry shopping in an exotic restaurant hidden in one of the Villa Aurora residences in Cebu City. Abaseria is spanish for Sari Sari Store; the concept of the restaurant is that it is home to different food delicacies and cuisine from Ilocos Norte, to Manila, and to the different provinces in Visayas. It was great to see prices way below Manila levels and it ranges from P100-200 pesos per dish. The jewelry store is a sale area for export overruns from Cebu Shinand Jewelry (same owner as Abaseria). The jewelries are branded Mia named after the daughter of the owner.

Overall, ambiance is great, the food is OK but sometimes has an identity crisis, and jewelry shopping is a bonus. I would recommend this place for people visiting Cebu. Don't be surprised if you ask around and only a few Cebuanos know about this place. We almost gave up but then we saw the light to this restaurant.

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You should reserve to get a better table. But since we are walk-ins and from Manila (I think), we had to seat in this long table for sharing and expect that people pass by behind you all the time.

All the art displays are for sale and the ambiance is similar with Fat Michael's but more homey and formal.

You can seek out corner tables like this to ensure privacy.

There is a deli that sells delicacies from all around the Philippines.

I was told not to take picture inside, but I had to sneak this one picture of the Jewelry store inside the house.

My wife bought a bangle (P80, which Aidan played and lost it in Cebu) while our friend Lui bought a necklace (P115).

Adobong Bangus Belly (P175) -- supposed to be the killer food but we thought this dish had an identity crisis. We would rave about this if this dish was called Bangus Belly Fish Steak because of the onions and lightly soy sauce taste. It does not do justice to the term Adobo, or maybe, this is Cebu's adobo way of cooking.

Baked Ribs with Ginger (P110). The meat was soft and I loved the ginger taste of the ribs. It goes very well with local vinegar called Kinurat -- perfect combination! I can't believe this was only 110 pesos.

Abaseria has a very simple menu but definitely worth the trip because you can only find this in Cebu!

Abaseria Deli & Cafe
#39-B Pres. Roxas St., Corner Cong Noel St., Villa Aurora, Kasambangan, Cebu City
Tel# (032) 234-4160, (032) 233-8339, (032) 412-4196
Cel# 0917-328219