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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The Big Garment Sale (Nov 29-Dec 1)
The Great Bulacan Sale. November 29, Thursday to December 2, Sunday. We usually would go on Thursday/ Friday so that the crowd is still manageable. We do most of the Christmas Shopping here for the ina-anaks. But I think we will have to pass this time because Rache is still recuperating.
During the last sale, they issued membership cards already which serves as the gate pass. No need for invites. If you are not registered yet, just bring one valid ID. For inquiries, pls call 2996061.
All the clothes that are not sold here are sent to their Off Price Stores in Ortigas/ Makati/ Malate.
November 28, 2007 in Bargains | Permalink | Comments (27) | TrackBack
Light Symphonies and ROX @ Boni High Street
Here is another Christmas gimmick you can do with your kids. Bonifacio High Street has this light and sounds show every 30 minutes from 7pm to 10pm. The Christmas lights around High Street and the different lanterns light up and dances to the tune of Christmas songs. There are two areas: the first area is near ROX side and it lights up at 7pm. While the second area , which is in the activity area around the spider rock, lights up 30 minutes after. It switches back and forth between those two areas every 30 minutes until 12 midnight.
Here is one suggestion on how to execute this gimmick with your kids...
Start with the Kids section in the 2/F of Fully Booked. Kids love books so make sure you read a few books to them. And maybe buy some books that are irresistable.
Start walking and you'll see these giant cylindrical bells you can play around with.
Take a picture by the spider rock.
Remember that the activity area near the spider rock lights up every 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm, and 11.30pm. So make sure that you get out of Fully Booked in time to see the first light symphony show.
Marvel at this big Mickey Mouse near Krispy Kreme.
Jump and hang around on this simple platform in front of Bo Coffeeshop.
This is my favorite. Talking to your kids on the other end and seeing their faces light up with excitement when they hear your voice.
The activity area near ROX lights up every 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm and 12mn.
Then walk all the way to the end of Bonifacio High Street until you see these Kayaking advertisement of Rox.
ROX, which stands for Recreation Outdoor eXchange, is a 3-level all outdoor gear store, the biggest in South East Asia!!
This gave me an idea for my next surprise for Aidan --- camping!
Hallelujah!! Finally, a store dedicated to provide outdoor/ sports/ camping equipment.
At the second floor, Aidan saw these cute travel bags from Samsonite and the huge model plane. This made him drool.
I'm definitely planning a camping soon for Aidan. Any suggestions where it can be?
November 28, 2007 in 09. Best Places to Bring Your Kid | Permalink | Comments (13) | TrackBack
Pia Y Damaso's Philippine Colonial Cuisine?
Starters, Salads and Sandwiches | Main Courses, Pasta, Noodles & Rice | Dessert & Pastries, Beverages | Coffee, Tea and Chocolate
Bambi Sy-Gobio of Kookie & Luscious expanded her business into restaurant/ cafe with the soft opening of Restaurante Pia y Damaso @ Greenbelt 5. Pia y Damaso specializes on colonial Philippine cuisine inspired by Noli Me Tangere. According to Bambi, the cuisine is called "comido antigo" and it is probably what Damaso ate, Maria Clara was accustomed to, and what Ibarra and the other young accused subversives found comfort in." (I'm really not sure what this means)
Just a brief review of Noli: Kapitan Tiyago married Pia Alba but for 6 years they were not blessed with a baby. They approached Padre Damaso who suggested that they dance in Obando in front of their three patron saints: St. Pascal Baylon, St. Claire and Our Lady of Salambao. Miraculously, Pia concieved a baby. She died while giving birth to Maria Clara who was named after the Obando patron saints. Rumor has it that Padre Damaso was the father of Maria Clara.
After eating in John and Yoko, or Fish Out of Water or Chateau 1771 in Greenbelt 5, go to Pia Y Damaso for desserts! It has a veranda that overlooks the Greenbelt Church. This would be perfect during the Christmas season. BTW, La Maison Brasserie is also open in Greenbelt 5 but we already had a trauma with how lousy the food was when we celebrated my birthday in Trinoma @ La Maison.
Sisa's Dementia (P160).Truffle cake with white chocolate almond pastille, dark chocolate mousse & ganache. It was not too sweet and seemed that the combination was perfect. Recommended but I won't go crazy over this.
Maria Clara's Velvety White Cheesecake (P220) with dayap & calamansi marmalade. Interesting Lemon Cheesecake. I liked the lemon marmalade taste which makes this cheesecake bearable until the last bite.
Lemon Tuyo Pasta (P275). We should call this Damaso's Disaster. There was no taste of Lemon or even the saltiness of Tuyo. It was bland as it can ever be. It was their first day of soft opening so I understand that things like these could happen. My mom suddenly missed the tuyo pasta she had at Lime 88. Can you share your experience with the food @ Pia Y Damaso?
Aidan's Dementia look over the Chocolate cake.
The place was cozy and small. So if you want to eat inside, better have a reservation.
Restaurante Pia Y Damaso
2/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center Makati
Telefax +632 729-5511
GREENBELT 5 RELATED POSTS:
Fish Out of Water, First @ Greenbelt 5
John and Yoko - a SumoSam Upscale Resto
The Rebirth of Chateau 1771 @ Greenbelt 5
November 28, 2007 in 04. Restaurants that are worth to try once, 37. The Best of Makati | Permalink | Comments (9) | TrackBack
The Rebirth of Chateau 1771 @ Greenbelt 5
Congratulations to Chateau 1771 for a successful dry run over the weekend! They invited friends and family of the owners last weekend to try out Chateau 1771 for FREE while they fine tune the operation of their kitchen. We got a slot for last Sunday's brunch @ Chateau 1771 and we fell in love with the interiors, the food, and warm service. I personally love the high ceiling which gives it a warm and relaxing atmosphere.
Loyal followers of Chateau 1771 in El Pueblo, Ortigas will be happy to know that their favorite resto has a new home at the ground floor of Greenbelt 5. They have the best location and is very close to the sacred grounds of the Greenbelt Church. You can hear mass in the morning and have Sunday Brunch with family or friends after. Chateau 1771's grand opening is today, November 28.
I'm personally happy that syoti Joshua was able to join us in trying out Chateau 1771. My brother Rommel also joined us for the Sunday Brunch @ Chateau. The breakfast menu reminded us of our Portico Breakfast in Serendra.
Check out their menu:
Filipino and American Breakfast | French Toast, Pan de sal Sandwiches, Healthy Breakfast, French Omelette |Specialty of the House, Appetizers, Soups and Salads | Poultry, Meat, Seafood and Pasta | Coffee and Tea | Desserts
Kesong Puti, Crumbled Chorizo Pandesal and hot chocolate (3pcs) (P250 +sc) and,
Native Beef Tapa (P280 +sc) served with fried/ scrambled egg, salted egg & garlic rice with a choice of drink with 1 refill (coffee, tea or chocolate)
The pandesal was not worth it while the beef tapa was decent. I still miss Country Waffle's Angus Beef Tapa which is reasonably priced at P250++. I've craved for it but I cannot have it anymore.
Tinapang Boneless Bonuan Bangus (P340 +sc). Smoked fish for breakfast, definitely low fat. My kind of breakfast. It was not too salty and perfect with the salted egg.
Baguio Longganisang Durog (P260++). Reddish, crumbled & crisp. We like our longganisa that are sweet and crunchy.
This is the facade of Greenbelt 5. Chateau 1771 is located on the left side, ground floor.
In front of Chateau 1771 is a spacious plaza and a view of Greenbelt 3.
Welcome Joshua to Our Awesome Planet!!
Contact Information:
729.9760; 729.9761; 0917.862.6467; 0920.951.9565 (Ms TJ)
G/F GB5 Ayala, Makati
GREENBELT 5 RELATED POSTS:
Fish Out of Water, First @ Greenbelt 5
John and Yoko - a SumoSam Upscale Resto
Pia Y Damaso's Philippine Colonial Cuisine?
November 28, 2007 in 02. 100 Awesome Restaurants in the Philippines, 37. The Best of Makati | Permalink | Comments (12) | TrackBack
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
We love our Sanuk Sandals!!
We LOVE our Sanuk Sandals! Sanuk is a thai name for Pursuit of Happiness. It is definitely better than Crocs in terms of comfortability. It is a perfect Christmas gift for surfer dudes if you can find a nice design in Glorietta. Otherwise, visit their website and ask somebody from the US to buy Sanuk Sandals. Their website is soooo cool and if you read the philosophy of the company, they are soooo cool as well!
This is our pasalubong from my brother Lorenz from the US. Thank you cool bro!!
November 27, 2007 in 08. Personal Family Posts | Permalink | Comments (20) | TrackBack
