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Bo's Coffee's New Offerings

2010-12-16T23:14:00.001-08:00

Bo’s Coffee recently launched its own version of the Super Moist Chocolate Cake which is there 1st new offering! This old-time everybody’s favourite sweet delight is something one can't just resist, especially if paired with coffee at Bo's. Called the Super Moist Chocolate Cake, the concoction is a feast for one’s senses. This brown heaven has chocolate dripping deliciously from its core with every bit that you take and put in your mouth.

Some would say that the history of the chocolate cake goes back to 1764, when Dr. James Baker discovered how to make chocolate by grinding cocoa beans between two massive millstones. The resulting chocolate liquid syrup was poured in molds to make “cakes” of chocolate. Since that time, chocolate cakes have gone through several versions from the simplest home-baked chocolate cakes to those infused with fruits and champagne.

Offering #2: Cookie for the gods: a twist to a classic

Food for the gods is a delicious mix of butter, sugar, eggs, and nuts. It is up there with Fruitcake as a Christmas gift staple. And why not? You can never go wrong with a perfectly baked Food for the gods.

However, as is tradition at Bo’s Coffee, they are taking this Filipino classic one step further. In comes Cookie for the gods. Taking the same ingredients that make Food for the gods the goodness we all love to eat, Bo’s Coffee put a twist by making cookie versions.

Cookie for the gods is a crunchy gem of a cookie that teases you to have more than one every time. Available at Bo’s Coffee in Manila and Cebu, this sweet-smelling delight will never disappoint.

Bo’s Coffee’s Super Moist Chocolate Cake and the Cookie for the Gods are already available in Manila and Cebu.

How to get Bo's Coffee Doodle Set

2010-12-10T17:54:00.001-08:00

The Doodle Set is your Ultimate Doodling Companion! At Bo’s Coffee, we take doodling very seriously or not. It might seem strange for anyone to be serious about doodling but it's a way for creative people to really let loose and express there current-immediate thoughts.

Bo’s Coffee has thus created the ultimate doodling companion: the Doodle Set.

The Set includes three items: the Doodle Mug, Doodle Book, and Doodle Colored Pencils. Bo’s Coffee customers may avail of these three items by filling up their sticker cards from October 15, 2010 to January 30, 2011.

Doodle Colored Pencils is a pack of three colored pencils that are ready to brighten up your doodles!

So you think that you know about doodling?

Doodling is an activity for the bored and the listless, done while listening to a dull teacher or while enduring a long-winded conversation on the phone or so you think? But what we don’t realize is that doodling is really an intelligent activity.

Jackie Andrade, a psychology professor in the UK, proved through research that doodling aids memory. She had 40 people go through a monotonous phone conversation, with half of them doodling and half of them not. The doodling group remembered 29% more of the details as opposed to the ones who weren’t doodling.

1. Other psychologists assert that doodling helps to bring out a person’s ideas and emotional state.
2. Sometimes, words aren’t enough to express our thoughts and feelings, so doodling somehow draws them out of us.

The Doodle Mug is an elegantly-boxed white mug, adorned with friendly advice such as “go home early,” “pray” and “read a new book.” It’s great for sipping coffee while doodling.

And where should you do the doodling? The Doodle Book is here for all kinds of people: the creative and spontaneous can take advantage of our unruled pages, planning buffs will find their organization needs satisfied with our day and month planning pages, and perennial note-takers will enjoy our ruled note pages.

This year’s Doodle Book features something new: two Treats Pages. Doodle Book owners will be able to avail of exclusive promos through these Treats Pages. The first is “Tuesdays with Bo.” Each Tuesday, Doodle Book owners may avail of a free cookie with the purchase of one tall brewed coffee between 11 am and 1 pm or 6 pm and 8 pm. The second Treat Page entitles a customer to the free item of the month (e.g. Lemon Square, Short Hot Americano) if he/she purchases at least P220 worth of Bo’s Coffee items from 11 am to 2 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. These promos are valid from January 1 until December 31, 2011 only.

To get your own Doodle Set, simply follow these steps:

Get your frequency card from any Bo's Coffee outlet
For every purchase worth P200, you get one sticker
Accumulate 10 stickers and get a Doodle Mug
Add another five and get a Doodle Book
Add one more and get Doodle Colored Pencils

Additional info.:

You may redeem a sticker from any Bo’s Coffee branch as long as the purchase requirement is met.
The promo ends on January 30, 2011. You may redeem your Doodle Set items until March 31, 2010 at any Bo's Coffee branch.
The customer may combine a maximum of two (2) stamp cards, to total 16 stamps. Accumulated receipts shall not be honored.
The promo covers all Bo's Coffee branches and all food and drink items, as well as venue rentals (consumable portion only).

Start getting your own Bo's Coffee Doodle Set now!

Avoiding Stomach Stress

2010-11-24T19:33:00.000-08:00

Have you ever experienced Stomach Stress? If you want to Avoiding Stomach Stress, try these tips below or even you can add an additional tip as well:

Never skip Breakfast - it is the most important meal of the day that gives you energy in doing activities and achieving your goals at school.

Eat nutritious snacks - Healthy snacks can keep your energy level high and also keeps your mind alert. You can eat whole grain breads or cereals and combine them with protein-rich snacks such as peanut butter or low-fat yogurt or cheese.

Limit High Fat Foods - In eating fast foods, choose pizza with half the cheese, a regular roast beef sandwich, baked potato, or green salad with reduced calorie dressing. In this way, you can avoid gaining fats which can also cause stress.

Limit Eating sweets - It can cause tooth decay. This may also lead to diabetes or other serious health problems in the future if you do not take precaution on eating sweet foods.

Lose Weight - Starving yourself will not help you lose weight. It might cause other serious health problems. The best way to lose weight is to exercise and eat a balanced diet.

Minimize Salad or Sauce dressings - If you put a lot of creamy dressing to your salad or the like, the calories and fat may equal or even exceed those of a burger and fries.

Don't drink alcoholic Beverages - It doesn't have any long term nutritional value and may cause other health problems in the future as well.

Drink Lots of Water - Our body needs water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs. I always carry a bottled water with me whenever I am travelling especially under the hot sun.

Do you have any other Avoiding Stomach Stress Tips?

Metro Avenue Food Court in Ayala Center Cebu

2010-11-14T00:35:00.000-08:00

Have you visited the new floor in Ayala Center Cebu lately? It is called Metro Avenue! Metro Avenue Food Court in Ayala Center Cebu is a New Floor in Ayala Center Cebu. The Metro Avenue is a Food Court Style Area.

Aside from the various food available there, there is a mini-gaming area and at the same time a small activity center with a stage. Metro Avenue Food Court in Ayala Center Cebu has free WIFI and with bright lights plus different food stalls to choose from, it's definitely an alternative place to Chill, surf and probably work-blog!!!

Visit the Metro Avenue Food Court in Ayala Center Cebu now to see for yourself!

Friday Night Food Party with Trivia Night at the Terraces Ayala Center Cebu

2010-11-10T22:24:00.000-08:00

After dinner from Restaurants offering various Food choices including Cebu Themed Dinners in The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu, take advantage of the Friday Night events in between Red Box and La Tegola, 10pm onwards. Ayala Center Cebu The Terraces is offering Friday night events, an ideal Friday night out destination in Cebu.

The Friday Trivia Night Party, a unique local event - will offer Free flowing Fun starts at 10! See posters/images for the dates of Music Video Mix on November 12 and 26 ; December 10 and 17 The Terraces, between Red Box Karaoke and La Tegola.

Tentay Patis arrives in Cebu

2010-11-10T04:32:00.000-08:00

Tentay Food Sauces Inc. remains committed to the same values that guided its founder — premium quality products at the best possible prices. With that, they chose to expand in Cebu in search of new markets and new opportunities.

In 1949, Ruperta D. Javier, an enterprising housewife concocted a fish sauce (patis) and fish paste (bagoong) from the fish hauls in the part of Navotas. Aware of the delicious taste of her sauces and proud of it, she simply named both “Tentay” which was how she was popularly called. Half a century later, her nickname became a byword for sauces and the products that carry her name has then increased from just 2, to capture the tastebuds of millions of people around the world – flavoring dishes in 11 countries spanning 4 continents.

The company’s strict quality control standards has enabled it to successfully penetrate other countries that exercise strict food importation, analysis and testing particularly on food additives and preservatives. Tentay Food Sauces Inc’s 1996 Golden Shell Award for Marketing Excellence is proof of the company’s continuous commitment to the same high-standards in food quality control set by its founder.

The Golden Shell Award are annually given by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to outstanding manufacturers of products or services that highlight the Filipino’s ingenuity, craftsmanship and business excellence.

Tentay Food Sauces Inc is the only food sauce company among a handful of awardees who won the highly-contested, prestigious Golden Shell Award for Product Quality Manufacturing Standard and Export Marketing Excellence – an affirmation of TFSI’s ongoing efforts to provide Filipinos and the rest of the world quality products at the best possible value.

Tentay Patis is the only Philippine Brand that passed the strict Japanese Standard in Sodium Benzolate, with not more than .005% or near zero preservative reading, qualifying it easily fot the U.S. Regualtions on fermented foods.

Tentay Food Sauces Inc currently offers a wide range of sauces for a variety of uses from marinating, basting, pouring to dipping. The company’s growing number of products attests to the company’s creativity and continuous product research and development in providing the best tasting sauces at popular prices.
Tentay Food Sauces Inc looks at the next fifty years with pride from its humble beginnings and hope in bringing to the world the unique taste of Filipino sauces – continuously pursuing its battlecry “Ibuhos ang sarap”.

Give the best love you can and cook up a feast with Tentay Patis. For delicious recipes online, you can visit the website: www.tentaysauce.com. Tentay Patis is available in all local leading supermarkets and is distributed in the Middle East, Hongkong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, US, Hawaii and Guam.
Tentay – better food ideas from THE FOOD SAUCE COMPANY.

Patis is a healthy alternative to and equally matches the use of ordinary table salt. Patis sauce has less of the ’salt’ but more of the flavor and aroma that makes favorite dishes even more tempting.

Starbucks 2011 Planner out now!

2010-11-08T07:44:00.000-08:00

Starbucks 2011 Planner Sample Images

Starbucks Philippines just recently launched the annual Christmas Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2011 Planner Giveaway. The awaited Starbucks 2011 Planner comes in 3 designs: Red Velvet, Metal and Wood. The theme of this year's planner is based on the materials used in the Starbucks store. Red Velvet is from the couches, the Metal is from the counters, and the wood, obviously, from the chairs and tables.

The Starbucks 2011 Planner comes with the returning Starbucks Christmas drinks (Peppermint Mocha, Praline Mocha and the Toffee Nut Latte) which are available hot, iced or Frappuccino blended, and some allegedly new or returning pastries and food items. Just like each year, Starbucks suggests that you fill the planner out with stories and experiences you want to share with others and to the world.

Purchase select Starbucks beverages throughout the holiday season to redeem the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2011 Planner. You need 9 Starbucks Holiday Featured Beverages and 8 Starbucks Core Beverage of your choice (except bottled beverages, bottled water and fruit juices or Starbucks VIA Ready Brew for a total of 17 stickers to complete a card and claim your own Starbucks Coffee 2011 Planner!

New Offering from Red Ribbon

2010-11-06T23:03:00.000-07:00

I got chance to get a taste test on the New Offering from Red Ribbon Cebu which were the Crispy Chicken, Chocolate Fudge Cake and Black Forest Cake.

We tried the 1st course which was the Crispy Fried Chicken which was already chopped without any bones; marinated, battered and coated in seasoned flour are fried till it becomes extra crispy. And an add-on which makes this meal stand out in looks and taste, due to the sauce other than the usual Ketchup, gravy, mang tomas or toyo-suka combination.

Next was Red Ribbon’s Chocolate Fudge Cake which is sure to make any day delightful. Anything that's chocolate is truly to die for! Random Suggestion: Give in to a slice or two with a cup of brew, freshly steeped tea, or warm glass of milk.

The 3rd offering was described as the “taste of cherry orchard in high summer - with whipped cream”, the German dessert known as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is embraced by the rest of the world in its more recognizable name: Black Forest Cake.

Quick History:
When Red Ribbon first opened its doors in 1978 in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Red Ribbon’s Black Forest Cake is one of the first cakes that debuted on its shelves.

How much for the New Offering from Red Ribbon Cebu's New and Improved Treats?

Crispy Chicken is available with a slice of Red Ribbon cake and drink for only Php148.00 or ala carte for just Php90.00.
Chocolate Fudge Cake is available in regular size for Php495.00 and junior size for only Php295.00.
Black Forest Cake Regular size is Php590.00 and Junior size for only Php370.00.

Get ready for Red Ribbon Cebu's New Offerings in Coco Mall and Mango Avenue Branch!

After Run Jollibee meal

2010-06-15T21:56:00.000-07:00

Jollibee is always langhap sarap for me, I have worked in Jollibee in the past and basically grew up knowing Jollibee. But I rarely eat or taste their breakfast meals. This time, I had a chance to try it out though after my morning exercise+walk+Jogging+Hiking Ritual.

I tried the Meal 4 which is composed of Garlic Rice + Soft drinks + Hotdog + Egg. Sounds and looks simple enough to make at home right? You are right but the thing that we don't have at home are high-end kitchen equipments and tools. One thing I like about their egg is its just cooked right and I actually know how they do it and the tools they use. Aside from that, the hotdog is steamed which I prefer and in my opinion much more tasty than the fried version.

Marco Polo Lobby Lounge

2010-06-14T07:46:00.000-07:00

We had some snacks in Marco Polo Lobby Lounge in Marco Polo Plaza Cebu through attending the press conference for Fête de la Musique.

Croissant Sandwich w/ lettuce, Tomato and some imported salty cheese + Pineapple Juice

With me was X and Sinjin to listen to the french ambassadors and organizers with some sponsors as well.

A complicated version of an Ensaymada with Wonton

The croissant was a unique experience since I only tasted one without any filling but it was still good though.

Quick Bite @ KFC w/ Volunteers-to-be

2010-06-10T03:34:00.001-07:00

After getting some messages from my peeps wanting to learn/volunteer for World Vision through my personal blog's posts, I offered to instead referred them to the World Vision booth in Ayala Center Cebu.

Krushers!!

Hotshots + Crispy Fries in one box

After the introductions with volunteers-to-be and World Vision people, we went to eat out in KFC. We ate some new stuff and offerings from KFC and had a nice chit chat for updates and whatnots!

kakuyog nga gikuraw

Sa susunod!

When Bloggers learn how to cook...

2010-06-03T03:40:00.000-07:00

On May 28, 2010, I was given a chance to expeience some Culinary Adventures through Cebu Blog Camp (As one o the raffled prices) at the Academy for International Culinary Arts (AICA). 10 lucky bloggers were given the opportunity to have a cooking party in AICA or Academy for International Culinary Arts in The Gallery, Mabolo.

Kitchen 1

I was late so I was not able to see the so-called some cooking clips shown to us by Chef Nikko Mabugat. Then we were introduced to Chef Joe Mike Lontoc and Chef Marleen Ong. Their background and experience gave us all a view of how competent our teachers are (All were educated in the US in not just prominent and prestigious schools but Restaurants as well).

Kitchen 2 with Novell and Vanjohn's mom

After we had our little introduction they brought us to the main kitchen where we were divided into two groups. The first group was going to do the "Quesadillas" in line to their mexican theme. I wanted to join in there but I opted to try out making some dessert/sweets namely "Churos."

This is one of the Salsa made by the one of the bloggers on kitchen 1 (Can't remember who made this though)

What's a Churos?

Churros, sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut, are fried-dough pastry-based snacks, sometimes made from potato dough, that originated in Spain.

How about a Quesadillas?

Quesadillas is a Mexican food made primarily of cheese inside a folded corn or wheat tortilla and cooked until the cheese melts. Occasionally a second ingredient is added with the cheese to add variety to the dish. The word comes from Spanish, and literally means "cheesy tortilla".

The Photoblogger himself solving the puzzle of slicing and dicing the vegetables

It was quite entertaining to see my co-bloggers solve the puzzle of cutting/chopping vegetables. I can smell the different vegetables coming together in the 2 kitchens, but it was not long as well when our ingredients started to give off its own scents!

Me "Properly " rolling the Churos on Cinnamon-Sugar Mix

One of the things I learned from our pastry chef is that everything had to be precise and exact. This kind of reminded me of our chemistry class back in college. You could see cooking ingredients and tools accompanied by lots of measuring tools as well.

Deep fried Churos, normally they are baked.

The chocolate dip! Yummmmm

As I look over the other side of the kitchen I saw the AICA Chefs preparing something of their own. Chef Joe Mike prepared a delicious Main course and I had no idea what they called it or I think they mentioned what it was but I can't remember but I was sure it was also Mexican.

Chef Joe Mike's main course

After all the theories and hands on experience, we all proceeded upstairs to have wonderful Mexican Fiesta!!! There was more food than expected and I deliberately stopped myself from devouring the Churos since it is very addictive! At the end of the food fiesta we were treated to a special Margarita drink from Chef Nikko herself.

Let's prepare for a feast!

To be honest, it's my first time to be inside a cooking school and to be in an actual high class Chef's kitchen! It was truly and awesome experience! As what Kung Fu panda said, you'll be blinded with awesomeness and there is simply no price for AWESOMENESS!

Awesomenss number 1: Churos with Chocolate Dip (My masterpiece bwahahah ^_^)

Awesomeness Number 2: Varied Salsa made the bloggers for Quesadillas

Awesomeness number 3: Awesome looking salad

Awesomeness Number 5: Mexican Rice by Chef Joe Mike

Awesomeness Number 6: Awesome looking Mexican Style meat (I'm bad with names)? by Chef Joe Mike

The teachers are wonderful, funny and have loads of stories to tell and because of that you'll realize how time seems so fast. The Chefs mentioned that it's ok to be ignorant and no nothing of cooking unlike the notion in our family that, you are somewhat crucified if you don't know how to cook!

Clado: May I take your Orders? the feast will begin in a moment

Let the Feast begin!

AICA just opened last March 16, 2010 and enrollment is currently ongoing. They have courses varying from 5 or up to 12 month courses. No need to go abroad to learn from the best when the best is right here in Cebu and right now. For more information, visit AICA Culinary page.

Churos Chefs in kitchen 2

Special thanks to Chef Johann Young, Chef Nikko Mabugat (Thanks also for taking our pics using my cam), Chef Joe Mike Lontoc and Chef Marleen Ong for the sumptuous food and also this wonderful opportunity to be under their guidance even for a short time! My experience in this prestigious cooking school, made me want to say this is the Best Cooking School in Cebu!

Photo Credit: Photoblogger, Vernon Go

You may visit this: Academy for International Culinary Arts Cebu

Nomnoming Johnny's Fish and Chips

2010-05-29T02:56:00.000-07:00

Me, together with 2 friends who I work with were Nomnoming Johnny's Fish and Chips which is located in Parkmall, number one Mall in Cebu.

If you still can't find the place here are some specific location guidelines: Johnny's Fish and Chips, Parkmall’s al fresco area (ALF 3 - 8 Parkmall), 168 Ouano Avenue North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines (across Cebu International Convention Center - CICC).

Whenever I go to Restaurants I always take a pic of their light fixtures :)

The mall's working hours are as follows: Mall Hours: 10am to 9pm; Supermarket Hours: 9am to 10pm and Al Fresco Dining Hours: varies between 10am to 2am. So basically, you can go there to visit and buy something in the mall, shop some supplies in the supermarket and go to the Al Fresco area to choose among Parkmall's different choices of restaurants. I would most deinitely recommend you to go with Johnny's Fish and Chips since it gives off a familiar home like feel, it is best to dine their with one's family!

Super Spicy!! mmmm

There is a variety of food choices to choose from in Johnny's Fish and Chips. We basically chose to eat spicy chicken wings (Whoooo hoottt!!) and a really awesome beef steak (In which was really really soft, it almost melted in our mouths as if it was not meat) with garlic rice. For our beverage, we had mango shake, bottomless Iced tea and a Coke in can.

Mouth watering beef steak

The area is really comfortable to the point that we chatted like we were in our own homes and failed to realize that we almost chatted for an hour without realizing it. If you wish to try out Johnny's Fish and Chips, then i suggest you try it in Parkmall, number one Mall in Cebu!

Olio Bar and Restaurant

2010-05-29T01:53:00.000-07:00

Lenovo launched several new products at the Olio Restaurant, Crossroads, Cebu (To read about the Lenovo Product Launch Click HERE). Located in Crossroads, Banilad, Olio provides a place for people of every age to gather and share an excellent meal and great conversations.

At the Launch we had Medium Well Steak for the main course and I forgot the appetizer which was also accompanied with Bread.

Olio restaurant is one of the finest restaurants in town because of its unique and stylish ambience, provides coziness and also privacy to its guests. Olio opens Mondays through Sundays. For reservations, you may call 232-3589.

Olio is well suited for a cool drink after work, a quick and satisfying lunch, a night out with friends, after dinner cocktails or a hearty meal with your family.

The Product Launch in Olio was experienced by some print, TV and online Media, half of which were bloggers from Cebu Bloggers Society.

The overall atmosphere at Olio is pleasantly relaxed and cool, that is a welcome place to all. Fine dining service at its best! But don't forget to bring lots of cash with you, its a little Price to Pay for FINE DINING!

The Medium Well Steak :)

Photo Credit: Rabsin, Jose, Vernon Go

City Sports Club Pig-out

2010-05-26T23:37:00.000-07:00

I joined the SIRCA Political Blogs Survey and FGD (Focused Group Discussion) which was held in the City Sports Club Cebu. And ate whole bunch of awesome food! The venue was very conducive and at the same time it looked like a hotel inside.

Mac & Cheese + Toasted Bread

I don't care for fancy name, as long as it is chocolate = heaven

Fresh mango w/ cake & icing, I think

Somesort of Pasta Carbonara heheh..I'm too focused in eating ;)

There are lots of food left to taste in City Sports Club so I'll be definitely going back there!

Photo Credit: Vernon Go

Sparks Restaurant in Crown Regency Cebu

2010-05-26T22:27:00.000-07:00

Media and Guests at Sparks Restaurant

The unveiling of NEO's new line of high-powered laptops was conducted in Sparks Restaurant, 37th Floor, Crown Regency Hotel Cebu.

View from the 37th Floor in Crown Regency

Fine drinks and entertainment will welcome guests plus the great view of the city skyline only in Sparks Restobar! Now, I'll let the pictures do the talking ;)

Hotdog in your bread!!

Kebabs!!

Fruit on a stick!

As long as its edible and tasty, I'm good to go!

Dessert Finger Foods FTW

Cut Chocolate Cake w/ Icing wooooot

Yummy Saw-sawan

Thick Drumstick Chicken

Seafood Kebab

Fried fish w/ tartar sauce

And the result of all that in one plate..

So if you have some cash, some friends to bring along and a plan to try the Sky Experience Adventure, you can drop by Sparks Restaurant in Crown Regency Cebu!

Quick Bite in Cafe Laguna Garden Cafe

2010-05-26T21:08:00.000-07:00

I had Quick Bite in Cafe Laguna Garden Cafe in Ayala Center Cebu, Terraces. This was during the Press conference of World Vision Philippines in Cebu w/ the World Vision Team and World Vision Ambassador Nikki Gil.

A restaurant version of Palabok from Cafe Laguna Garden Cafe

I've had eat outs in Cafe Laguna before but this was the only time I was able to "Document" it. ;) Until Next time!

Mang Inasal after Cleaning Posters

2010-05-26T07:48:00.000-07:00

Our route during our Colon After Elections Clean up Event basically started at the Parian Area, near the Parian monument then towards near Zulueta and then to colon. Although we were unable to clean the whole Colon street, it was still good to have cleaned up a good number of political candidates' posters in the area. Along the colon street stands the 138 mall where in we got in to chill from the heat of the sun and to fill our hungry stomachs. Inside we opted to satisfy ourselves with Mang Inasal!

Gamai kaon si Clado kunuhai

kang insa gani ni? can't remember >_<

This is mine ^_^ (Pinoy Burger and Spaggetti)

About Mang Inasal:
Mang Inasal has steadily grown since it offered franchising. Mang Inasal has branches in Bacolod, Iloilo, Roxas, Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Kalibo, Tarlac, Boracay, Antique, Mindoro, Batangas, Pampanga, General Santos, Tuguegarao, Iligan, Bulacan, Cavite, Baguio, Laguna, Panabo, Cagayan De Oro, Lucena Surigao, Palawan, Agusan Del Sur, Malabon, Zamboanga Pagadian, Koronadal, Rizal, Pangasinan, Dipolog, La Union, Ozamiz, Kabankalan As of today, Mang Inasal has 248 branches nationwide and counting.

In Mang Inasal, “Pinagsikapan naming laging mabilis, laging masarap, at laging abot-kaya” so that the Pinoy can truly say, “Kumbinsing!”

See some Mang Inasal branches in Cebu:

See some Mang Inasal branches in Cebu:

Cebu City
Mang Inasal - SM City Cebu
Mang Inasal Robinson's Fuente - Cebu

Mang Inasal - Gaisano Capital South corner colon; Leon Kilat St., Cebu City

Mang Inasal - 138 Mall, Colon, Cebu

Mang Inasal - G/F Gaisano Country Mall, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Banilad Cebu City

Mang Inasal - Sto. Niño Cebu

Mandaue City, Cebu
Mang Inasal - Park Mall Cebu, 168 Ouano Ave., Madaue Reclamation Area
Mang Inasal - APM Shopping Mall, A. Soriano St., North Reclamation Area, Cebu City

Mactan, Cebu
Mang Inasal - Mactan Tropic Center
Mang Inasal - La Nueva, Mactan
Mang Inasal - Gaisano Grand Mactan, Corner Basak Agus Rd Lapu-lapu City Cebu

Tabunok, Talisay City
Mang Inasal - G/F Gaisano Fiesta Mall

Toledo City
Mang Inasal - G/F Metro Plaza Store, R. Macapagal Road, cor. M. Barba St., Poblacion, Toledo City, Cebu

Minglanilla, Cebu
Mang Inasal - Minglanilla Cebu

Halox2 Treat from Orville

Note: We were unable to take a photo of the group eating but we did not forget to take photos of the Food :D

Photo Credit: Mark Monta

Da Vinci Mother's Day Treat

2010-05-13T03:12:00.000-07:00

We treated our Mom to Da Vinci Mother's Day Treat! We ordered the "Another Da Vinci Masterpiece." In the Philippines, mothers, who are referred to as the “ilaw ng tahanan” (light of the home), continue to have significant influence and share their wisdom even when their children have become adults.

And so as we mark the special day for mothers this year, let us give them a break from their daily household chores. We can give them a bouquet of their favorite flowers, treat them to a good movie, or gift them with a nice book or spend time and treat them to Pizza!

Sweet Attack at Dessert Factory

2010-05-02T03:56:00.001-07:00

Ayala Center-Cebu Terraces is the place be if you are looking for classy and sophisticated setting for dining. So after a company Sportsfest we needed something to rejuvenate our senses, this led us to Dessert Factory!

Dessert Factory serve more than just those delicious dessert plates but we wanted dessert so the non-dessert palate will have to wait when I go back there. Dessert Factory has a selection of meals that you can choose from, like the Tennessee Pork Barbecue and Steamed Fish Fillet. Sound Tasty? I think so too but I was still full we opted for the cakes for now. Once seated, you receive a menu which contains a surprising number of dishes to choose from.

Ambiance plays a role in one's meal I think and despite other people chit chatting while eating, the place gives off a relaxing and homey environment. The place is modern and comfortable as well with its couches and plush cushioned chairs which is unique with Dessert Factory.

Choco Extreme

Brownie Experience

Brownie Alamode

Eskimo Alamode

Each of us spent in the range of Php75.00 to Php90.00 for dessert excluding beverages. All this, only at Dessert Factory

Salamat sa mga Kuyug nga gikuraw pud: Tier2-Nelson? TL-Lois & Sup-Cherry!!

Photo Credit: Vernon Go

Greenwich American Idol Pizza Party

2010-05-01T01:23:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of the New Greenwich American Idol Limited Edition Pizza? The Greenwich American Idol Limited Edition Pizza has 7 favorite American toppings in one pizza; Bacon, Beef Burger, Bratwurst Sausage, Onions, Green bell peppers, mushrooms and crunchy shoestring potatoes.

25 Members of the Cebu Bloggers' Society were invited to taste the new Greenwich Limited Edition Palate: Greenwich American Idol Limited Edition Pizza! Aside from the Pizza, we also got a taste of there Pizza Fries and there Chicken Pops!

Pizza Fries, a new surprising twist to twist fries, available in pepperoni or cheese and garlic flavor and comes in pizza sauce dip. Prices at Php49.00 for solo and Php89.00 for sharing size!

Pizza Fries!

Chicken Pops!

Mga Pizza Addicts, phegs, Food bloggers ug mga gikuraw!!!

Visit your nearest Greenwich branch and be sure to try the limited edition Greenwich American Idol Pizza or for delivery 5-55-55! Special thanks to Ms. Charo Baller for the treat and Freebies!

You may visit the Greenwich idol Overload page for more on American Idol!

Photo Credit: Vernon Go

Photo Credit: Piggin' Out Sessions

Chowking's Orange Chicken

2010-04-29T05:13:00.000-07:00

No, the Orange Chicken is not a mascot!! Chowking's Orange Chicken is a new offering by Chowking's Menu. Chowking's Orange Chicken is available in three sets: the rice chow meal with a generous portion of orange chicken and rice at P69; lauriat, which includes crispy noodles, chicharap and buchi at P99; and salo-salo set for sharing at P125.

Up Close with the Orange Chicken

I’m glad that Chowking came out with their Orange Chicken, cause I'm also a chicken addict! The Orange Chicken was breaded and fried Chicken strips together with a sweet orange-y sauce topped to it. I ended up mixing it with the rice which made the awesome Orange Chicken more Oh-some!

Visit Chowing Here!

Photo Credit: Vernon Go

Big Eats at Bigby's Cafe & Restaurant

2010-04-24T04:44:00.000-07:00

Why Big Eats at Bigby's Cafe & Restaurant? Cause they serve BIG, seriously! If you have a big appetite and probably a big stomach capacity then this place (Bigby's Cafe and Restaurant) is for you!

I finally spent my Bigby's GC (Gift Certificate) that I got almost a year ago. This time I treated 2 of my YMA-mates Janna and Lulurdie for a chow-down at Bigby's SM City Cebu - Northwing.

Cellphone: "Beepx2" ; Janna: "Wut..?" ; Lulurdie: "Too much Food..."

This is the Fisherman's Catch - Seafood plate

Another view of Fisherman's Catch which is good for 4 people

The Fisherman's Catch plate contains a tortilla-crusted dory fish, squiggly rings and two sticks of pre-grilled boomerang shrimps. This is served with rice as well.

Triple Crunch Platter

Another plate from the menu that we ordered was the Triple Crunch Platter which was supposedly good for (4). If my memory serves me right the platter is a combination of tic-tac-rols, nachos, and sweet onion loops. While eating, Bigby's interior design and ambiance makes the whole experience homey as well. See bellow:

Here's a look of the place's Cool, homey environment and lighting

Interior Design and awesome Lighting fixtures

So if you read above and based from what we ordered, 3 people ordered food good for 8 people, so go figure!! HAHAHAHA Hopefully, there will be more Big Eats at Bigby's Cafe & Restaurant next time so I can devour more of there sumptuous palate!

You can visit there site HERE!

Photo Credit: Vernon Go

Tacos + Quesadillas

2010-04-23T05:12:00.001-07:00

The first encounter of mexican food that I had is with the Quesadilla and the Taco. I remember munching on these when I was still in High school. The "taco" is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. It is generally eaten without utensils though.

I have eaten the variation which has some lettuce, tomatoes, beef and a soft shell wheat/corn tortilla. The fillings of a taco has multiple varieties ranging from beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety.

For the Quesadilla, I like it since its CHEESY!! The Quesadilla is a Mexican food made primarily of cheese inside a folded corn or wheat tortilla and cooked until the cheese melts. While cheese is the most common filling, other ingredients are also used in traditional Mexican quesadillas, including cooked vegetables, mushrooms, and meat. Can't wait to eat more Tacos and Quesadillas or even other types of Mexican food!

Photo Credit: Vernon Go

Yellow Cab Pizza

2010-03-22T04:08:00.000-07:00

Had some random craving for pizza and guess what? IT HAD TO BE YELLOW CAB PIZZA!!! Normally I'm not the type to spend ridiculous amounts of cash but this one was to mend an aching heart and not to mention the stomach as well!

This is just my second taste of yellow cab's pizza and this time its in Ayala Center Cebu branch (the 1st was in Yellow Cab Mango Ave.) and the NY Special was really awesome and just as I'm writing this blog, my mouth is watering and my stomach screaming!!

Thanks to Ate Abi and Lola Alexa for the company during this pizza eat out! Until Next time, I'll be back with more pizza adventures!

Photo Credit: Vernon Go

Eat All you Can @ Cebu Grand Convention: The Grand Majestic

2010-03-14T04:58:00.001-07:00

The Grand Convention Center of Cebu, located at Archibishop Reyes Avenue near the Waterfront Hotel and a walking distance to the Ayala Center Cebu, are often a place for all sorts of events, weddings, conferences, and eat-outs! We celebrated Dad's Birthday with an Eat All you Can @ Cebu Grand Convention: The Grand Majestic!

Inside the Cebu Grand Convention Center is a wide spacious area that can accommodate hundreds of guests. Lot's of space for people and food!

Round 1 of food, I really can't remember once again but it was delicious!!

Round 2, same, can't remember but they all found a place in my tummy ^_^

Round 3; pinogos pero gikaon gihapon hahahah

Dessert, yes folks, there is a dessert and mind you this is a world record for me..I'm even surprised what I can put in my tummy!!

nomnomnomnomnomnomnom :D BUSUG!

Mga kuyug nga gipangkuraw pud: Hannah (Sister), Donnalyn (Cousin) & my MOM!!!

For inquiries, you may call any of these phone numbers: 231.5876 / 231.6982 / 231.9815 / 232.1103 / 232.0990 / 232.1267. Their fax number is 231.9815.

KFC Twister Hawaiian

2010-02-21T23:16:00.001-08:00

The KFC Twister now has another version which is the KFC Twister Hawaiian! When I saw KFC Hawaiian Twister, I got to try it for myself. Basically its like the previous KFC Twister but Hawaiian. The KFC Twister tasted like pizza but this time like a Hawaiian pizza but with a chicken as meat substitute.

A freshly prepared, Extra Crispy white meat chicken strips with shredded iceberg lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and pepper mayo sauce and maybe some Hawaiian KFC secret ingredients- all wrapped together in a soft, warm tortilla of sorts edible thing~KFC Twister for short.

I only took a picture of the packaging which identifies it as different from the regular KFC Twister, on the outside the two look the same w/o the packaging so might as well eat it rather than dissect it and posts its insides here XD .

I actually ate this at Parkmall in Mandaue when presidential candidate GIBO TEODORO was visiting the place and the Ai..Love - Fashion Show and Cosplay was taking place as well.

Food @ the shopToshiba Concept Store opening

2010-02-09T02:42:00.001-08:00

We ate some delicious cocktail type or buffet food when I attended the shopToshiba Concept Store opens @ SM City Cebu. And see the delicious meal I munched below:

I'd say that I like the barbeque a lot, the spaghetti, the breaded chicken legs and then the pomelo juice. Enjoyed it a lot and I wanted more (But it's too shameful already and it would look pretty desperate and like I'm a total freeloader) haha.

Well hopefully there will be more press releases and product/store launching to come so I can try and eat more free food! Until next time >_<

Click shopToshiba Concept Store opens @ SM City Cebu for more information about the event.

My Starbucks 2010 planner

2010-01-13T05:04:00.001-08:00

My Starbucks 2010 planner is not really mine. I plan to give it away to a somewhat special someone. But enough about that and more about the Starbucks 2010 planner.

I collected some 17 stickers* (9 Starbucks Holiday Featured Beverages - Dark Cherry Mocha, Toffee Nut Latte, or Peppermint Mocha - in hot, iced or Frappuccino blended beverage; and 8 Starbucks beverage of your choice)

This year, the planner is awesome. It comes with 3 different covers, with different feels (literally). WISH, the title of the card/planner gives back to SparkHope in enriching children's lives, one barangay at a time.

"More than 3,000 wishes of a brighter future granted with your planner. Thank you for helping to enrich children's lives one planner at a time."

The planner comes in (3) three different covers, which shows the progression of an espresso coffee – from the bean, roasting it, and finally, to the drink itself. Inside your planner, you’ll find discount coupons you can use depending on the date.

I'm excited for next year's designs already! weee and I'd have to say goodbye to My Starbucks 2010 planner.

Teriyaki Boy Munching

2010-01-07T03:06:00.000-08:00

I simply decided to eat in Teriyaki boy since my mind was filled with japanese stuff. I came to the mall seeing it since I just finished a whole bunch of japanese manga titles and had a sudden craving for some reason.

I really like japanese food or cuisine and it was my first try in Teriyaki boy. I chose to eat a Teriyaki Boy Bento. I had some Iced Tea + Miso Soup and then the Bento.

The Teriyaki Boy Bento was very nice and I think it contained the Following: Boneless grilled chicken w/ sauce + cucumber w/ carrots & celery salad? + I forgot the 2. I was to hungry to even memorize the components in the menu.

Bottom line..I got satisfied and as expected from a japanese meal at Teriyaki Boy, I felt light even If I ate a lot.

Breakfast at Starbucks

2009-12-20T04:16:00.000-08:00

I had breakfast at Starbucks IT Park munching the grilled chicken and bacon sandwich. I was a bit surprised that I liked the sandwich and even ended up fully bloated afterwards.

It was my first meal order of food of any kind in starbucks cause basically I go there for the coffee (But that doesnt mean I haven't eaten in starbucks ^_^).

I will definitely go back there to eat and taste the other sanwiches and at the same time try to get me stickers for the starbucks 2010 planner! :D

Golden Cowrie Socialization

2009-12-13T19:28:00.000-08:00

Our team had our first outing or socialization in our workplace. I think it was just my second time to step foot in that Golden Cowrie restaurant branch. Any way I had a great "short" time nonetheless.

We had ordered some 3 dishes: Crispy Pata (I think), fried tuna, and some soup (damnit I forgot the name!) and some iced tea plus rice.

I didn't like really like the fried tuna thing despite looking tasty. (note to self: tuna should be cooked like other seafood are cooked - whatever that means).

I just munched on the only meat dish and of course the soup. I'm not really good at remembering things that I've eaten for the first time but rest assured next time I'll definitely take notes.

Mga kuyug nga gikuraw pud: Simon, Tucker & Brianna - Hahay American Names!!!

Photo Credit: Vernon Go

Ice Castle Dessert and Halo-Halo Munching

2009-12-06T00:01:00.000-08:00

Ice Castle Halo-Halo & Ice-Cream House have all the desserts you need. Ice Castle Halo-Halo & Ice-Cream House is the place to go if you want eat desserts or sweets. It’s not just desserts that they have; they also serve snacks like burger, and the likes. You shouldn’t miss their yummy splits like banana splits, Hawaiian splits and a whole other splits. If you’re into shake they have Jamaican shake, chocolate shake and other shake flavors.

After the Harbour City Dimsum treat we then went for dessert in Ice Castle for a munching in SM City Cebu by Sinjin! Thanks B-day Boy and together with Mikyu (B-day Girl), Clado, Prince and Atty. Ethelbert.

Ice Castle has branches in SM, Ayala and Raintree Mall and if your looking for some desserts to munch, then Ice Castle is for you!

Harbour City Dimsum Treat

2009-11-28T20:02:00.000-08:00

Harbour City Dimsum has changed over the years due to the changing of times. The Harbour City Dimsum I knew was a restaurant, noisy but with class. These days, Harbour City Dimsum is still named a restaurant but due to increasing competition and the emergence of Fast foods they had to adapt.

Even though the restaurant has changed over the years, i still like the chinese food they serve. Personally I would prefer the previous Harbour City Dimsum restaurant layout and designs but know its a bit livelier but maybe it was a suggestion from the customers to change there presentation.

Any way, my favorite sio mai to chow down is usually my big three: Mushroom, Plain and Quail Eggs sio mai. And the usual thing my family eat are those and some times shrimp sio mai with lumpia, sweet and sour pork/chicken/fish. Whenever I eat dimsum, I always remember my family and my past, it is just so nostalgic.

And this time around I went with friends and was treated in Harbour City Dimsum, SM City Cebu by Sinjin! Thanks B-day Boy and together with Mikyu (B-day Girl), Clado, Prince and Atty. Ethelbert.

KFC Twister

2009-11-21T18:28:00.000-08:00

Have you tasted KFC’s new Twister meal? I got my first taste when I went to KFC IT Park branch. I am always fond of how KFC keeps on re-inventing there chicken fillet recipe. Basically, it’s always chicken-fillet like the gogo dragon (which I love so much but the Dragon version was discontinued ), and the like product lines.

This time, it tasted different that what I expected. I was surprised with the pepperoni (I think) that was in the burrito like twister. To be honest it was the first time I had that sort of taste and even as I am writing this, I can’t really put into right words the taste of it. But one thing is for sure…I want to eat it again! Wahahahah .. now I’m hungry…But It really taste good and its far more than I can ever imagine…I just love it!

UCC Cafe Treat

2009-11-15T04:50:00.000-08:00

The first time I got to step foot or eat in UCC Cafe was during the CBS first events committee meeting, and now we get to stay and chill again during our secret people's meeting! It's a secret so I can't tell you, but what I can tell and show you is the UCC Cafe and what we indulged for our stomachs.

We had there lemonade water thing, and I had some sort of mocha shake thing..sorry I am bad w/ names or maybe i'm just getting really really old or having a memory lapse, who knows but UCC did a great job making it since I was satisfied.

I'll definitely come back to UCC to try more of their wonderful cuisine and beverages!

Balamban Liempo Treat

2009-11-08T05:12:00.000-08:00

Balamban Liempo Food Corner was established last July 2009. The Balamban Liempo Food Corner is owned and managed by Jojo and Honey Vergara. The Balamban Liempo business was motivated by the unique technique of grilling liempo in Balamban, Cebu – using several native herbs and secret ingredients.

Grilling of their delectable balamban liempo starts 4-9PM Mondays to Sundays. In Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City (directly in front of USP) is their second branch. Balamban Liempo tasty, juicy, crunchy and uniquely flavorful grilled meat seasoned with local herbs and cooked to perfection,

I would definitely recommend Balamban Liempo to every cebuano and any foreigner or tourist wanting to experience our local delicacies.

Balamban Liempo!!!! mmmmm

Bo's Coffee choice

2009-11-01T01:40:00.001-07:00

Whenever I go and buy something at bo's coffee, I always can't help myself but buy my favorite Chocolate Chip Froccino. It's like a craving, when I hear or see bo's coffee that's what pops in my head. The next time I go to bo's I have to take someone with me to convince me to order another type of beverage or food ahahahhaha!

Seattle's Best Treat

2009-10-25T21:28:00.000-07:00

It was during the Aboitizland Informal Meet-up w/c was initiated by master rasbin a fellow bloggers together with sir jerry, orville and me at Seattle's Best, Ayala Center Cebu, The Terraces.

T'was my first time even stepping foot in the place (wahahahaha) but it was awesome. I like what Orville chose for our beverage although I forgot what it was and I chose Clubhouse Sandwich w/ chips in which Orville was intimidated to eat and I gladly chowed down!

Thanks to iwwi for the treat and for Seattle's Best! :D

Mang Inasal Treat

2009-10-11T21:48:00.000-07:00

being the cheap person that I was, I always go for food that is fast and cheap but not necessarily fast food. What I like about mang inasal's meal is their unlimited rice of course! @_@ I can go in and eat even without drinks since I carry around with me a water bottle! wahahahah I lab it!! If your hungry and budgeting, grab a bite at mang inasal!

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2009-10-05T01:03:00.001-07:00

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