One of the many things I love about the Philippines recently is the fact that there are several coffee shops sprouting everywhere. Be it international franchise commercialized coffee shops, homegrown cafes, or even third wave specialty cafes - now more than ever, coffee is more accessible to coffee enthusiasts.  I myself is an enthusiast. In our area, I have several favorite coffee shops. One of them is Dear Joe - the first letter-writing cafe in the Philippines. Deemed as one of the most Instagrammable Cafes in the Philippines, Dear Joe is owned by the famous Filipino businessman and fo ..read more

Never go grocery shopping when hungry—one of the best pieces of advice I still adhere to these days. I often do my grocery shopping really early, so I need food to tide me over until lunchtime, when I finish my shopping. One morning, I found myself checking out food offerings at Zullo Coffee & Loaf. For someone who enjoys coffee, I know it'll be a good option and a welcome respite from my affinity to food kiosks one would often find right within the premises of grocery stores.  Read More ..read more

I am not really big on Filipino food especially when eating out. I feel like it is a dish I can whip up at home with no fuss. So when out, I would normally venture into other cuisines. But that was not the case when Manam Comfort Filipino Restaurant opened its branch at Robinsons Place Antipolo.  Unlike me, my family, regardless of where they are, will always pick Filipino food over any other cuisine in a heart beat. I have dine in at Manam Greenbelt branch and I'm pretty sure my family will love Manam's take on Filipino food.  Manam opened their branch at Robinsons Place Antipol ..read more

Prepare for a cosmic awakening as Moonleaf Tea Shop unveils its latest creation for 2024: Lunar Coffee.  Embark on a journey beyond the ordinary with Lunar Coffee, the newest addition to Moonleaf's iconic beverage lineup. For years, Moonleaf Tea Shop has been the go-to tambayan and the heartbeat of refreshment for Filipinos, captivating taste buds with innovative concoctions and an unwavering commitment to quality. Now, with Lunar Coffee, they're breaking new ground and reaching for the stars in the world of coffee.  Exclusive to select Moonleaf branches, Moonleaf Matat ..read more

Tong Yang Unlimited Grill & Shabu Shabu Buffet opened in Robinsons Antipolo last year and as with most buffet restaurants, there's always long lines. That one particular Saturday though, we're at the mall so early we decided to walk in and see if they can accommodate us. Luck's on our side, we were seated in no time.  We were probably the second customer to be seated and after several minutes, the place was already jam packed with diners. Unlimited food, buffet, and eat-all-you can offering despite high price and inflation still has its charm.  As per usual, I was with my fat ..read more

Life has been a little busy lately. I have to be honest that this blog - my little space in the world wide web, will slowly turn into my repository of images and little blurbs about some of the experiences I enjoyed and made a mark in my heart.  I wish I still have ample time and energy to wax poetic and tell stories, but that is not the case.  For now, I just want to keep this blog running for those who are still visiting this blog and for my self. One of the many things I learned after my mother and sister passed away, is to document beautiful memories as much as you can. I intend ..read more

Are you looking forward to celebrating your birthday soon? Here is s good news for you. Chowking, the #1 Chinese restaurant in the Philippines since 1985 has something special for birthday celebrants.  Whether it’s a big birthday party or an intimate celebration, with Chowking, you will feel extra special because when you buy 3 lauriat of your choice, you will get another 1 lauriat for free!  Read More ..read more

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria Manila is one of those hotels we usually stayed at whenever we need to do errands for several days in Ortigas area.  Because of that, Crowne Plaza's Seven Corners Restaurant is always the first choice when dining - not only because it is convenient but because I honestly think they serve good food and their service is always stellar.  While Seven Corners Restaurant is known for their buffet service, their options for ala carte offerings are nothing short of amazing too.  Located at the 3rd floor of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria (an IHG Hotel), Seve ..read more

My nephew is very fond of Filipino food. When dining out, he's the one to suggest to try Filipino restaurants we have not yet. This time, we tried Theo & Miguel Restaurant in Robinsons Place Antipolo. I have not heard of this restaurant before so, I have no idea what to expect.  The food options on their menu is very limited, which makes me a bit apprehensive. In my mind I'm already thinking of the next restaurant to hit once I didn't like whatever we're having at Theo & Miguel.  My apprehension grew when I realized that there's not a lot of seafood and vegetable dishes a ..read more

Have you had Chowking Chinese-Style Fried Chicken recently? Have you noticed something different? I know I did. I had it this lunch time and upon first bite - in all it's crunchy and deliciousness glory, I thought, it's deliciously different chicken! The Chinese-Style Fried Chicken we all love from Chowking is deliciously different now, indeed.  Truth be told, it's always been one of my favorite fried chicken because it's so good and crunchy. I always choose it over other Chinese restaurants' rendition of fried chicken in a heart beat. And just when I thought it couldn't get more bett ..read more