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I get a lot of questions about Aidan’s favorite restaurant. We ask him from time to time about it. He would often answer either Jollibee or Pancake House. He likes both of them because most of the food is not spicy and the food is yummy daw. We try to develop his sense of taste … Continue reading What is Aidan’s Favorite Restaurant?
Cubao eXpo: The Next Evolution Series Alan’s Grill is known for its Kare Kareng Bulalo and Crispy Pata. From Bakahan and Manukan in Megamall, Alan transfered his restaurant to Cubao eXpo and became the place to be for Filipino food in the area. People hang out in Alan’s Grill for “Barrio Fiesta” kind of food, … Continue reading Alan’s Grill
After the Wowowie performance yesterday, Hi-5 Mania is building up for the Hi-5 Surprise! Show in November. Don’t miss their public performances during their press tour this week in the following malls: September 3, 2009 Thursday 8:00 AM-9:00am Unang Hirit 11:30AM-12:00PM Radio Interview 99.5 RT “Tina & Neil” 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM … Continue reading A Rare Hi-5 Acappella Performance
A lot of U.P. Foodies were thrilled to see the former U.P. Thai Canteen open in Ortigas Home Depot early this year. Most people thought that Mommy Thai (as the owner was fondly called by U.P. students) closed the resto for good in 2006 after moving twice outside of the campus. I finally had the chance to try it in its current home near Starbucks in Ortigas Home Depot.
Sept. 1 is a historical day for the Voyage of the Balangay, as the Kaya ng Pinoy team, led by Art Valdez, embarked on its first adventure sailing around the Philippine Archipelago. The Voyage of the Balangay 2009 – Phase I – Philippine Waters Grand Total Distance: 2,108 NM- 3,908KM First Leg: Manila to Boracay … Continue reading Ingat sa Paglakbay, Balangay!
The Grand Thrift House is the home of vintage items, nostalgia and kitsch in Manila. They have several old copies of Wakasan (the dramatic comic magazine made by Carlo J. Caparas) and other discontinued Filipino comic magazines. It is a very interesting shop — you need to have an eye for what is valuable to cut through the clutter.
I’ve loved chimichurri ever since Terrace at the Fifth introduced me to it. So, I was delighted to find out that Cocina Juan in Maginhawa St., Q.C. (which specializes in grilled meat) offers chimichurri sauce (Yes!). The owner’s recent trip to Nicaragua in Central America inspired this offering. There, the staple sauce is chimichurri for meats … Continue reading Cocina Juan’s Grilled Meats and Chimichurri
Bellini’s is one of the institutions in Cubao eXpo (formerly Marikina Shoe Expo) since it opened in July 1999. It continues to be one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Metro, together with Cafe Puccini in the Fort. They serve al dente pasta and authentic Italian thin crust pizza with a simple tomato and mozzarella base. Our favorites are the Four Cheese Pizza and the Pasta with mushroom sauce, prosciutto ham and truffle oil.
