Cupcakes by Sonja: Soft Opening

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Also, you might be wandering where have I been and have not been updating my blog. I don’t usually announce in my blog if I will be traveling outside the country with the hope that I can continue to blog. … Anyway, I’ve been to London, UK and I can’t wait to post my experience.

9/9- A Culinary Tour of Pampanga 2.0

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Open Invitation to all foodies out there: We loved it so much that we felt that we are just scratching the surface of the Kapampangan cuisine. … Lito Lapid’s legacy of the Megadike Pasalubong shopping in San Fernando at Aurely’s Bakeshop for the sinfully rich Brazo de Mercedes “bars” Pasalubong shopping at Pampanga’s Best & Tita’s Pasalubong Finale Dinner at Everybody’s Cafe There are already a few people who have confirmed to join so let me know if you want to join. … Based on the first culinary tour experience, we would like to hire a van so that we can maximize the interaction and bonding in the car.

Piazza Serendra slowly coming to life…

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I visited Serendra last Friday night and still only a few people know that Guava (Aug. 11) and Gaudi (Aug. 15) are opened already. … There are still a lot of construction happening in the place and my estimate that it would be fully operational in September. The ground floor of Piazza is all restaurants so Imagine my delight in seeing all the new names exclusive only in Serendra.

Oh my Guava!

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They can’t believe that I do photography as a hobby and I don’t get compensated for it — they probably think I’m nuts ( But you all know how I love what I’m doing ). … When I told them that I blog places I go to and I want to feature their restaurant, one of the owners again gave me a frown ( I told myself, why do I even bother give this resto free advertising ).
…Nothing exciting but there are big slices of Ubod which taste OK together with the sweet wanseuy dressing. < no photo, sour graping > Guava’s Kare Kare with Bagoong Tsokolate (P385).

The Bloomfields: Making 60’s music look Cool!

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(Ok, I know Conways now caters to what we call the paying crowd or the oldies audience) I guess this is how it feels like back then to enjoy the music of the Beattles, Burt Bacharach, Jerry Lewis and others. … Their choreography was amazing from the kneeling on the stage while playing the guitar to jumping all at the same time in a 60’s splitting fashion. … I just learned that these guys are lasalistas who started playing together back in grade school music classes in La Salle Greenhills (see: Rocking with their groovy tunes . . . and their moptops ).

The Big Garment Sale: By Invitation Only

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If you don’t have an invite but you know somebody who have been here before and who got an invite, you can tag along. … (Actually, I don’t understand why) If you have been to this sale, let me know what you think about this Awesome Factory Sale .
…Before we sell everything off for the Christmas season, we are inviting you to our sale to purchase in any quantity whatever item you like, AT WHOLESALE PRICE.

Romi’s Everest and My One Big Dream. What’s your Everest?

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There are those big dreams that we don’t pursue because it is too difficult and there are a lot of excuses/ barriers that prevent our mind from reaching that dream.
…When I started Our Awesome Planet blog, I didn’t expect to have that instant impact on people particularly the balikbayans and foreigners even the locals but to my surprise, I was receiving so much appreciation notes from Filipinos working abroad. … Masaya na nga kami when we read this post by Marvin: ” Our Awesome Planet: A Must ” Maybe, it is really just possible the Philippines could truly be a Top Travel destination in ASEAN and if not the entire Asia 🙂 Thanks Romi for the inspiration and I’ll follow your lead to Never Stop Exploring!!

Sebastian’s Ice Cream @ Shepherd’s Staff, Mall of Asia

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Actually, only people in the know would stop by this Christian and inspirational bookstore to eat Sebastian ice cream which was characterized by Lori in her post ” Ian the Ice Cream Man ” as enthralling complexity, gutsy tastes, and unusual combinations.
…There are a lot of Bo Sanchez books that you can read while you are having dessert including his latest one on “How to find your one True Love” 🙂 Shepherd’s Staff Bookshop Location code 126 G/F North Parking Bldg SM Mall of Asia Single scoop P65, double P130 Sebastian’s Ice Cream is available at: Hotstix Barbecue 1595 Quezon Ave. Quezon City 413-8359 / 924-0815 Sebastian’s Ice Cream Studio Alabang Town Center Cinema Level Single scoop P75, double P130 Good Earth Tea Room Greenbelt 3, Makati Metrowalk, Ortigas Alabang Town Center P85/scoop Olio Steak and Seafood Restaurant Cebu City P150/scoop

Piazza Serendra — I can’t Wait!

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I’ve been driving along Market Market these past couple of days waiting to see a glimpse of this great place soon to open in the heart of Serendra. I can still remember the excitement of people when The FORT opened in the middle of vast empty land space and it was THE place to be. … The opening of Piazza at Serendra will have the same excitement and feeling specially with a few signature stores opening including the Chef Miguels @ Mezzaluna.

a Cabalen Food Trip: An Open Invitation to a Culinary Tour of Pampanga

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So the next best thing, is to do your own tour of Pampanga with a foodie person who knows the best authentic and original foodie places in Pampanga. … Here is a draft itinerary and feel free to add any inputs/ suggestions: leave manila at 8am or meet at 9.30am in Shell NLEX brunch at VFW in Clark drop by Antoinette’s AFC (Angeles Fried Chicken) for take out pass by “Crunchy Sisig” at the secret pulutan joint Halo Halo stop at Razon’s Mely’s Sisig for early dinner Main Store of Pampanga’s Best arrive manila at 9pm estimate By the way this is the first time I will be meeting Spanx in person. … By the way, this is a food trip purely for the fun of it so expect that there will be awesome moments as well as misadventures 🙂 Cabalen Food Trip: August 12, 2006, Saturday.