Tacsiyapo Wall @ Isdaan, Gerona Tarlac

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Topics: Mt. Pinatubo

But if you are really raging mad at that time, this is a sure way to release your anger while shouting “Tacsiyapo” and throwing away the mug or whatever you have chosen to smash onto the wall! … We tried this successfully and we got 4 pieces of free grilled tilapia 🙂 Best time to go here is in the evening so that it is a little cooler and you’ll be prepared for any eventualities with the San Kilo Bridge.
…If you are lucky with the San Kilo challenge, you can have one kilo of fish for free 🙂 Here is the Isdaan Menu: >> Front Menu >> Back Menu >> Tacsiyapo Menu-on-the-wall Here is a nice picture of the stone giants.

The Bloomfields: Making 60’s music look Cool!

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Topics: Awesome Filipinos

(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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Topics: Shopping Secrets

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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Topics: Awesome Filipinos

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!!

Lemuria’s Mystique – a Romantic Restaurant in the Metro

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Topics: #Restaurants

It serves mediterranean cuisine cooked by Chef Golda-May Ranada who is ex Beluga and Le Souffle Chef ( that is all I know and I was hoping some of you would know more). … According to The Secret Doctrine by Mme Blavatsky, Lemuria, which served as the cradle of the Third Root Race, not only embraced a vast area in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, but extended in the shape of a horseshoe past Madagascar, round “South Africa” (then a mere fragment in the process of formation), through the Atlantic up to Norway.” ( www.wisdomworld.org on Lemuria ) “Mme Blavatsky claimed that The Secret Doctrine was based on a lost Atlantean religious work, which she called The Stanzas of Dzyan, supposed to be the first book ever written. … Lemuria @ The Winery 5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village, Quezon City, Philippines Tel: +632 724-5211, +632 722-2185 Mobile: +63917 5250129 email: kitt.schroeder@brumms.com.ph Website: www.brumms.com.ph Directions: Coming from Edsa, take ortigas avenue past the greenhills area and Santolan intersection.

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

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Topics: Mall of Asia

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

Shanghai Si Chuan Surprise :)

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Topics: #Travel, Food

I was smitten by the beauty of Shanghai and if ever I would leave Manila for an overseas assignment, Shanghai is on top of my list. … I have a few photos to share with you and I do hope I get to have a chance to go back to explore this city. … There is no doubt in my mind that China will be the next economic super power and Shanghai is a glimpse of China’s dominance in the future.

Latasia Fusion – Vegetarian Food that is making a difference!

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Topics: #Restaurants

You have to taste it to believe it and if this was near our place, I wouldn’t mind eating here the entire week 🙂 Also, one of the complaints of people going to a vegetarian diet is that your Uric Acid will drastically increase because of eating a lot of soya, nuts, and beats. … Thanks to his wife Fortune with her Kapampangan culinary powers, she was able to cook creative vegetarian dishes that is palatable to the Filipino taste and at the same time healthy for the body. … To those who may be interested to know their weekly menu, you may contact them so your trip there will not be wasted but then, if you are already there why not try out their other dishes as well.

Je Suis Gourmand: Revisited

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Topics: #Restaurants

My favorite restaurant in the Makati area just got better 🙂 Last January, we celebrated my son’s birthday in Je Suis Gourmand ( see Aidan’s Je Suis Gourmand Birthday Dinner ) and I’ve complained about how small the place is. … They now have two private rooms for celebrating special occasions — how I wished they renovated earlier 🙂 This is my favorite restaurant because you can’t go wrong with any of the dishes you order here.
…Fort Bonifacio, beside Neo Spa and BPI Parking in Mcdonalds in front of Gourmand Tel# +632 815-8801-02 Related Posts: Aidan’s Je Suis Gourmand Birthday Dinner — there are lots of customer testimonials in this post.

Cookbook Kitchen – a secret homey place in Mandaluyong

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Topics: #Restaurants

My wife would start to sermon on how expensive gasoline is but I just had to satisfy my thrill of looking for these places specially if the only clue I have was “it is just along shaw boulevard.” … Beside the restaurant, there is a home-based gym that one of the son is operating and it probably make sense to co-locate them 🙂 The lovely couple is always there with the husband cooking the best sellers of the house and with wife, Liza, manning the cash register and entertaining the guests.
…” The large mural depicts a colorful Parisienne night scene where diners meet and experience the flavors of local cuisine similar to what Cookbook Kitchen would like to convey. ” (from the cookbook kitchen letter) Home made cream of squash soup (P80) which is a light version and not the usual thick based soup.