Month: January 2015

The Next Big Food Entrepreneur: A Hotbed of Food Entrepreneur Startups in Manila! @MercatoCentrale

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

(Text by Paul Wenceslao, Photos and Video by JR Velasquez) One bright idea, as the old adage goes, leads to another, and in the case of the Filipino food enthusiast, a family favorite recipe or an odd combination of ingredients scrounged up in the cupboard can perhaps lead to the next local food craze. Mercato owners, RJ Ledesma and … Continue reading The Next Big Food Entrepreneur: A Hotbed of Food Entrepreneur Startups in Manila! @MercatoCentrale

BONO GELATO: What’s the Secret of the Best Gelato in Manila? (Video) @BONOgelato

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Have you ever wondered what the secret behind the yumminess of Bono Gelato is? We asked Zarah Manikan, Chief R&D and Product Officer of Bono Gelato, how to make the best gelato in town. Bono is derived from “BUONO”, which means GOOD in Italian, and Gelato is derived from the Latin word “GELATUS” which means FROZEN. Here’s our … Continue reading BONO GELATO: What’s the Secret of the Best Gelato in Manila? (Video) @BONOgelato

RAMEN WARS: Best Ramen, Eating Habits, and Social Buzz in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

(Favor: Can you please share the results of the OAP Ramen Survey and the Social Sentiment Study with your foodie friends! Maraming Salamat!)  OUR AWESOME PLANET in partnership with THOUGHT BUZZ present the 10 Most Awesome Ramen, Filipino Ramen Eating Habits, and Social Media Sentiments about Ramen in Manila (Infographic)!  Thank you to the 925 … Continue reading RAMEN WARS: Best Ramen, Eating Habits, and Social Buzz in Manila!

10 Most Awesome Live Escape Game / Mystery Room Experience in Manila in 2014!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Mystery Rooms

I love Live Escape Game / Mystery Rooms ever since we tried Mystery Manila’s Justice for Manila. It’s very addicting and a great challenging bonding session with your friends and family. Have you tried it? It’s great to have two competing pioneers BreakOut Philippines by OutBreak Manila vs. Mystery Manila that continuous to elevate this live game genre in Manila. … Continue reading 10 Most Awesome Live Escape Game / Mystery Room Experience in Manila in 2014!

WORLD OF WIZARDRY: Harry Potter-Inspired Mystery Room @MysteryManila

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Mystery Rooms

As featured in 10 Most Awesome Live Escape Game / Mystery Room Experience in Manila in 2014!  WORLD OF WIZARDRY is a Harry Potter-inspired mystery room by Mystery Manila where you can play out your wizard fantasies of mixing potions, conjuring spells, and unlocking the secrets of the room. It’s so much fun, even if you aren’t a … Continue reading WORLD OF WIZARDRY: Harry Potter-Inspired Mystery Room @MysteryManila

BURIED BODIES: Escape from the Graveyard @MysteryManila

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mystery Rooms

Read More: Here are… 10 Most Fun Activities in Manila (2016 Edition)! @TourismPHL BURIED BODIES is the 4th in the Mystery Manila room series of deranged serial killer, Enigma, where he places his victims in locked caskets and trapping them inside sealed tombs.  Chained Chamber was first in the series, then replaced by Buried Bodies … Continue reading BURIED BODIES: Escape from the Graveyard @MysteryManila

NEIL’S KITCHEN: Sinigang Paella & Bagoong Paella with Kare-Kare Birthday Treat!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

We celebrated my younger brother’s birthday at Neil’s Kitchen in Westgate, Alabang, who are famous for their Pinoy paellas–Sinigang with Grilled Pork Belly and Bagoong Paella with Kare-Kare.  Neil’s Kitchen is the recently-opened restaurant outlet of Chef Neil Ramos and partners. Chef Neil is best known for his catering business at The Hills at Silang. Another highlight of the … Continue reading NEIL’S KITCHEN: Sinigang Paella & Bagoong Paella with Kare-Kare Birthday Treat!

BALAY INDANG NEW YEAR: A 2015 Reflection on What Matters Most

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, Family Escapades

❗️Update May 2022: Balay Indang, The Red Ginger Farm and Garden We usually escape to the cool weather of Tagaytay for New Year’s Eve. For us, it’s a time to rest and spend time with the family and welcome the coming year. BALAY INDANG is more beautiful now compared to the time we first blogged … Continue reading BALAY INDANG NEW YEAR: A 2015 Reflection on What Matters Most