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Review of World Topps Valero

You gotta love group buying sites. I was able to save a couple of thousand last year on food and wellness deals. More than than, I was able to try some of restaurants that I’ve never dined at including World Topps in Valero Plaza, Makati City.

A CBTL Christmas Story at Ortigas Park

“Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live.” Socrates had that one right. One of the best days of December 2011  happened over cakes and coffee at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf branch in Ortigas Park with friends.   

Jambafied! My Jamba Juice Experience

One of my favorite sitcoms is The Big Bang Theory and I’ve heard its characters mention Jamba Juice several times. Leonard, in particular, would try to bribe Sheldon with a Jamba Juice smoothie and this made me wonder if its drinks are indeed as spectacular as they seem to be.  Fortunately for me, Jamba Juice [...]

So What’s the Buzz About Banapple?

Ayala Triangle Park is home to several enticing restaurants including Banapple. I’ve read several reviews of this restaurant and they’ve been generally good so last Friday, December 2, I chose to eat there. I was personally looking forward to sample their pies and cakes.   I should mention that I’ve been there once, several months [...]

How Does Krispy Kreme Burger Taste?

Surprisingly good!!!  That was the first thing that came into my mind after my first two bites of the Krispy Kreme Burger at the Offbeat Cafe located at7274 Malugay Street, Makati City.    Sandwiched between the two halvees of a sweet Krsipy Kreme Donut is a big, juicy beef patty that reminds me of a [...]

Drink Your Way to a Starbucks Planner

One of my favorite drinks of all time is Starbucks’ Iced Peppermint Mocha. Sadly, it’s only available during the holiday season along with other Peppermint-flavored food products. It’s another one of the dozen reasons to look forward to Christmas.   Another reason is the  Starbucks Planner. Loyal patrons of this coffee shop spend their Novembers [...]

Satisfy Your PMS-Related Cravings With Soyami Soya Chips

Guys are very lucky. Unlike their female counterparts, they do not suffer from annoying monthly menses that can be painful for some women. But more importantly, they don’t suffer from irrational cravings for something salty and sweet whenever that time of the month comes.  Every month, a week or so before the menses finally come, [...]

Mr. Kimbob: Delicious Korean Food at Affordable Prices

A dear friend and I have a very special projet: eat in every stall at the food court of SM Makati. So far we’ve tried about four stalls and Mr. Kimbob is the best so far.   Mr. Kimbob is a Korean Health Food restaurant It serves traditional Korean dishes at very affordable prices. Despite my [...]

What to do at Sidcor Sunday Market Centris Walk

Weekend or Sunday markets are becoming a big thing for people in the Metro Manila. Where the was the Salcedo Sunday Market at Makati City, now we have a bigger one at Sidcor Sunday Market in Centris Walk. Organizers say that have more than 400 stalls  participating every Sunday so you can imagine how big the [...]

Lipton Lemongrass Tea Recipe

With my mom undergoing aggressive chemotherapy for stage 3b cancer, I became more aware of the food and drinks that I consume.  This led to my falling in love with lemongrass. Locally known, as tanglad, lemongrass is commonly used in cooking chicken. In fact, if you are a fan of Andoks litson manok, you’d know [...]

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