F.A.C.T. and Opinions

2020 Subliminal for Wealth, Prosperity and Abundance

2020-04-28T10:40:00.001-07:00

This is my first shot on creating subliminals. It helped me for a long time and I'm definitely planning to add more. Wish me luck :)

Cindy's at Chicago Athletic Association

2016-02-09T09:35:00.000-08:00

This place is named as one of the rooftops with an awesome view of Chicago. Situated on top of the new Athletic Association, you have a good view of the Millennium Park at Cindy's. On cold days, they set up some bonfires so you can still enjoy the view outside. They even have cozy blankets that you could borrow.

Next time, I'll probably come back here also at daylight because it will definitely have a different feel.

it was a bit chilly outside, so my friends and I really enjoyed the bonfire

Bottled Blonde Chicago

2015-11-06T09:30:00.000-08:00

New spot a block from my place! It's their first weekend and yet the place already has a swarm of people. Check out Bottled Blonde Chicago! They have humongous TV screens! Perfect Bro Cave!

Bringing Maps When You Travel Still Matter Today

2015-10-30T06:31:00.000-07:00

A lot of holiday seasons fast approaching! Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas :) Travel smart this holiday and anyday! Growing up, I've seen how my dad diligently studied maps before our trips. I realize how helpful it is especially when you hit spots with no GPS signal and when your phone's battery is almost drained. So stock on maps, notes and public transportation screenshots.

When traveling somewhere English is not the first language, make sure you have someone translate your notes even before heading there.

Maps may be old school for some but keeping one handy has been a great tip I learned from my super cool backpacker traveler dad even while I was still a student!

Exploring Ins and Outs of Boracay

2015-05-27T13:36:00.000-07:00

Boracay in the Philippines is known to be one of the best beaches in Asia and the world. It has always been in top list of great beaches for years!

Popular for its white sand and tons of activities, it has enamored both local and tourists.

But do you know that there are also caves in Boracay to explore? Check out the Bat Cave, the Crystal Cove and there are also several small caves to discover. Consider visiting one of the caves when you visit the beautiful Boracay. :)

Seoul, South Korea - What To Do During Long Layovers

2014-11-27T10:16:00.000-08:00

Who said long layovers are boring? It's your chance to visit a country for free!!!!

I really wanted to see Seoul, Korea so even if I hadn't had sleep for about 20 hours, I toured around - besides, I had 15 hours to kill before my next flight. I left my small luggages in the airport lockers and then took a bus from Incheon to Seoul.

If you don't have a US passport, you might need a visa (this you need to prepare for).

Seoul is a lovely sight at night. It was very much alive and there are a lot of things to do. Some stores and establishments are open round the clock 24 by 7. Incheon International Airport are known to have long layovers, so they know some travelers will be intrigued to catch a glimpse of the city.

Travel Dare: When you travel, try one of the local delicacies of a country, even if it has that touch of fear factor. Some may look scary but you never know how good they might be until you try them. In my case, I tried this uber fresh octopus tentacles! This dish is so fresh the tentacles are still moving.

Incheon International Airport is probably one of my favorite airports in the world. They have free showers and tons of duty free shops. They have a lot of cool restaurants also. But what I really love about this airport is the fact that they have a hotel inside. I got the chance to sleep well after several hours of being awake.

So there you have it - that's how I spent one of my layovers in Seoul. People ask if I will do it again... heck yeah I would! Actually now that I tried it, that's one of the things I look for, a long layover. Besides, I could always just sleep in the plane, right? :)

The Doughnut Vault

2014-08-24T00:15:00.000-07:00

This is the best donut place in Chicago and probably one of the best donut places in the world. This is not your ordinary donut place.

A lot of people know how good this place is, so you better go there and wait in line - early, earlier than the time they open. Every weekend, they open at 9.30. I usually go there latest 9am - and there's already a short line by that time.

The place is small - your hallway is probably bigger. But their donuts are so soft, fluffy and huge - If you can see the picture I posted, the old fashioned buttercream (bottom middle) is the size of your regular donut from Krispy Kreme / Dunkin Donuts - the rest are the glazed donuts.

the old fashioned buttercream at the middle bottom may look small, but it has the same size as the regular donuts from Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts. Yes, the glazed donuts are huge, even their donut holes!

My favorites are the vanilla glaze, chocolate glazed and the birthday cake donut holes. They also have specials that change every week. You can see the specials in their website.

They serve Bow Truss coffee - which is also a Chicago based coffee. If you haven't tried it yet, that's good coffee. If you're up for it, there's a Bow Truss coffee place near the Doughnut Vault (one block away - Wells / Kinzie)

NoMi at Park Hyatt

2013-07-07T16:49:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to try NoMi for the longest time. So when some of my friends told me they wanted to try something Japanese, NoMi was the first thing that came to my mind.

Located at the 7th floor of the Park Hyatt in Chicago, this is considered a pricey place so prepare your wallets.

For starters, we had Roasted Salmon and Barley. The salmon was roasted to perfection and the barley complimented so well! For the sushi and sashimi platter, we loved the fact that you could actually savor the freshness of the fish. This is always a plus factor for raw dishes. Though, it would have been better if they have more maki options.

Ambiance wise, this place is on the chic and posh side. It's a perk if you'll be seated at the window area, because it overlooks Michigan Avenue.

Giving this place 4 stars.

All of our orders were served in one platter:
Signature Sushi and Sashimi, Katsura Platter and some Tiger Rolls

Website: http://hyatt.com/gallery/nomi/

Address: Park Hyatt - 7th floor, 800 North Michigan

Bistro Zinc

2013-07-02T18:49:00.003-07:00

One of our teams in the office decided to give our visitor Kathe a dinner while she's here in Chicago. They let me decide on where to eat, so I thought of a place we haven't had a team dinner yet. While surfing the net, I saw that Bistro Zinc got rave reviews so I booked a reservation.

First and foremost, service wise, the staff deserves a big thank you from us. Something came up that made us really really really late for our reservation... and yet they still found a way to accommodate us.

When we got there, one of my friends first reaction was that the place was so French. It has this feel that is perfect for group dinner. We started off with appetizers: escargot and foie gras. Loved them both! I loved the chutney that went with the foie gras, as it really complimented the flavor and richness of the liver.

For the main course, Kathe and I decided to share our entrees so we could get to try both. We got the La Crepe au Poulet (Chicken Crepe) and the Grilled Salmon. We enjoyed both :) They were so good! Our other colleagues seemed to enjoy their entrees, too.

And as I mentioned awhile ago, the place is conducive for a fun group dinner. It has been so busy for the past few weeks at work, but we all had a chance to bond that night at Bistro Zinc.

I'm giving this place 5 out of 5 stars.

Website: http://bistrotzinc.com/

Address: 1131 N State Chicago

Phone No.: 312-337-1131

Toni Patisserie

2013-06-30T12:50:00.001-07:00

So this is what I had a while ago for morning snack: a fruit tart and a pair of mocha macarons from Toni Patisserie.

The individual tart has strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, kiwi and mangoes. It is good. It would have been better had they used Philippine mangoes, which I think is the sweetest mango out there.

For the macarons, I wish they had more flavors. Their mocha is so far my favorite. They said that a lot of people like the almond, but I'm not really a fan of that flavor.

Ambiance wise, this is a cute place! The displays are mostly on the dainty side. I recommend this for afternoon dessert.

Giving this place 4 out of 5 stars.

Website: http://www.tonipatisserie.com/

Address: 65 E Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602

Telephone No: (312) 726-2020

Isla Pilipina

2013-06-30T10:11:00.001-07:00

This place is usually packed so try to call for reservation a few minutes before arriving. Don't expect a big fancy restaurant. The first time I've been here, it reminded me of what we call in Manila a carinderia... but mind you, this place is a diamond in the rough.

It's really a bit frustrating that there are only a few Filipino restaurants in Chicago compared to the other Asian counterparts. I beg to object that Filipino cuisines are not at par with them... and once you visit Isla, you would wish for more Filipino restaurants.

For appetizers, the Lumpiang Shanghai and Pork Bbq are my favorites. Filipino Bbq is not your usual barbecue... to begin with, anything barbecued in the Philippines comes skewered. Lumpiang Shanghai is our take on eggrolls.

For main course, one of our staple orders is Kare-Kare. It's beef / ox tripe cooked in peanut sauce. It's traditionally served with shrimp paste (bagoong) but it's good as it is.

You should also try the Nilaga and Sinigang: perfect for those chilly days.

For those who are adventurous, you can try Dinuguan. Its sauce has an interesting ingredient.

Dessert, they have halo-halo, ube ice cream (purple yam) and flan!

I hope that in time, they'll have another branch. And I hope the next place is bigger and less crowded... that will entice more patrons. I've seen non-Filipino patrons here at Isla, and it's so touching to see them enjoying Filipino cuisine.

Food wise, I'll give this place 5 out of 5 stars. Ambiance wise... come on! The food is so worth it ;)

Website: http://www.islapilipina.com
Tel No: 1-773-271-2988

Crispy Pata (pork knuckle)

Dinuguan (with the special sauce!)

Kare-kare (Peanut butter is the main ingredient of the sauce) -- perfect with shrimp paste

Ginataang Gulay and Hipon (Shrimp and Veggies in Coconut Milk) -- this dish surprised me! It's very good. The shrimp was cooked to perfection.

Blue Star Wine Bar

2013-06-29T15:50:00.001-07:00

We went here to celebrate a dear friend's birthday last May. Located at a hidden area in Wicker Park, this place won't be noticed easily.
We started off with Bacon wrapped Dates as appetizer. We all loved it! The dates were cooked just right and the bacon and the pear slaw that went with the dish suits so well.
Me and my three other friends all loved our dishes. We also shared a mushroom flatbread... so crunchy and good :)
And because it's my friend's birthday, he was surprised with a dessert: layers of chocolate crepe with berry sauce. I loved it as if it was my birthday.
Ambiance wise, this place has it! Good for dates, double dates, girls night out and meet the parent nights.
This definitely deserves 5 out of 5 stars :)

Des Amuse-Gueules D'Henri (Appetizers of Henri)

2013-06-28T19:06:00.002-07:00

For some reason, I have this craving for anything Francois for the past few weeks. So a few days back, I went to Henri for a light dinner... I chose to have just appetizers instead of going for a main course.

If you choose this place, prepare your wallets... it's fine dining, so the dishes are a bit pricier than normal.

The appetizers looked all so fancy, especially on how they're plated. Servings are a bit small, so if you want to feast, don't be shy on doubling and tripling your orders --- or better yet, order 2 or 3 appetizers, just like what I did.

My favorite among the appetizers I sampled was the Escargot Bourgogne. The herbs that went with the dish are refreshing... and their own garlic hollandaise gave the perfect flavor.

The next one I tried is the Foie Gras. This is probably the most expensive appetizer -- even pricier than some of the main courses. The foie gras itself is good... but I wasn't a big fan of the burnt peach panna cotta that went with it -- the flavor and the texture of the panna cotta didn't really compliment the foie gras.

Another appetizer I tried is the Diver Scallops. It tastes just OK -- the scallops were pan seared and served with threads of almond crackers. I find the dish a bit dry, though.

And finally, dessert. I'm a big fan of their Creme Brulee! The berries that went with the dessert complimented the Tahitian Vanilla flavor of the cream. Make room for this.

Ambiance wise, it's not really one of the best, but it is good. Fancy chairs and chandeliers... and dimmed lights (dim lights always oomph restaurant ambiance) and actually I got the best table when I dined there... I prefer the tables by the window. Oh by the way, during the latter part of the evening, it becomes a bit noisy here.

Service wise, I can't complain about anything. The waiters are very attentive and knowledgeable of their menu. When they serve the dishes, they would almost enumerate to you all ingredients in what you ordered. They actually even have a check-in for your bulky stuffs like your laptop and shopping bags.

I'm giving this place 4 stars.

Website: http://www.henrichicago.com/
Address: 18 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603
Tel. No: 312.578.0763

RPM Italian

2013-06-22T11:29:00.000-07:00

RPM Italian is always packed that you need luck to be on your side to make a reservation. Located in the heart of River North, this is one of the places often preferred by locals.

I went there with my friend, Kathe, during her visit here in Chicago. I wanted her to experience Chicago dining so I did everything I could to squeeze a reservation for us. Thankfully, we had that stroke of good luck.

One thing I like about this place is that they have Moscato in their wine list. I'm a sucker for Moscato so for a resto to have Moscato in their wine list is a plus factor for me.

We had Mozzarella Capresse and the Spicy King Crab. The Spicy King Crab is their pasta dish with squid ink infused in the noodles. The dish is typically spicy, but we requested for the spicy factor to be modulated. The Mozzarella Capresse is just OK But the Spicy King Crab rocks!!!! We also got a tortellini dish... but it was undercooked and salty.

I had high expectations for this place given that it's one of the most booked places in Chicago... but this place didn't really wow me.

Ambiance wise, this place is OK... menu wise, the dishes could be better.

Personal Rating: 3.5 Stars out of 5

Website: http://rpmitalian.com/

Address: 52 W Illinois Chicago, IL

Telephone Number: 312-222-1888

Mindy's Hot Chocolate

2013-05-27T17:48:00.000-07:00

Dined here on May 25... we went here after the birthday dinner (advance celebration) of a friend at Blue Star Bistro and Wine Bar (will review on that separately). And all I can say is… I can’t wait to come back here to try more dessert. Their desserts are that freakin good!

The moment you come inside the place, you’ll be welcomed with the aroma of coffee beans (they also sell coffee and the bean bags are right by the entrance). Dimmed lights and tea candles are the primary light sources, so it’s a cute place for after dinner dates ;) <3 nbsp="">

And check out the plating... they plated so good that they look like hundred dollar desserts!

From the dessert menu, my personal favorite is the Milk Chocolate. It has tons of yummy choco stuffs like milk chocolate & coffee panna cotta, milk chocolate wort sorbet, almond nougatine, honeyed hazelnut candy, shaved halvah… mmm yum yum!

Personal Rating: I’m giving this place five out of five stars!

Website: http://www.www.hotchocolatechicago.com/

Address: 1747 N Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60647

Phone Number: 773-489-1747

Charlie Brown Cafe - Hong Kong

2011-11-05T09:51:00.000-07:00

On our first night in Hong Kong, we had our dinner at Charlie Brown Cafe. It's a Peanuts themed cafe located at Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong. The place is decorated with lots of Peanuts characters like Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown and the rest of his friends.

Me, Era and Ms. Oma chillin' with Sally, Charlie, Lucy and Linus

Me with Era (who took the pictures I posted for this review)

Me and Ms. Oma

Charlie Brown Cafe is best known for their desserts. Their products range from tiramisu, mousses and cheesecakes. Being a fan of mango-based desserts and yogurts, I got their Mango Yogurt Cheesecake. I know I had to avoid sweets that night but I'm not regretting that I gave in to the temptation. It was a delightful treat.

Meet chocolate Snoopy! I didn't have the heart to eat him. ;-p

Charlie Chocolate Cheesecake

Aside from the sweet delights, they also serve pastas and sandwiches. What I had for that night is fresh mushroom linguine with black truffle sauce. Also, to soothe my sore throat, I had minestrone soup.

The linguine was rich in flavor. It was very creamy and the mushrooms are really fresh. The minestrone soup was very heartwarming. The next time I go there, I wouldn't think twice having that soup again, even if I don't have a sore throat. :)

Fresh Mushroom Linguine with Black Truffle Sauce

My throat was a bit sore on our first day in Hong Kong. So to soothe it, I had minestrone soup. Mmmm mmmm so warm and comforting :)

With its pleasant ambiance and good food, I'm not surprised that Hong Kong promotes the place not only to her locals but to tourists as well. The next time I go to Hong Kong , I'll make sure this is part of the itinerary again, especially if my kids are with me. :)

Located at G/F-1/F, 58-60 Cameron Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Toi Hokkaido Rice Pizza

2011-11-01T05:15:00.000-07:00

Sukiyaki Beef Rice Pizza

Yep, you read that right... Rice Pizza. :) The mere name of the restaurant caught our attention so we decided to have rice pizza for our late lunch. I haven't tried it before, and neither did my friends Era and Ms. Oma. Rice and pizza combined sound like tons of calories and carbo, but we realized that it was worth a try... after all, we were about to have a trek to the Ten Thousand Buddhas afterwards.

Extremely famished, we ordered for a Squash soup and a regular Sukiyaki Beef Rice Pizza. And believe me, not only were our stomachs satisfied, but our taste buds were equally delighted as well :) The Squash soup was very creamy. There were also what seemed to be some squash chips that went with it, if only all squash are cooked that way, there would be no problem feeding kids. The Sukiyaki Beef Rice Pizza was a delight as well. It was not only topped with sukiyaki beef, but also some cheese and some smoked onion skins. It was very rich in flavor. And the cheese, oh the cheese! I could still remember how orgasmic it felt the moment I bit on a slice of rice pizza.

And needless to say, after our meal in Toi, we could barely walk... yes, we were that full :)

Toi Hokkaido Rice Pizza

Shop 704, 7/F, New Town Plaza Phase 1, 18 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, HongKong

Sober Club Will Rock Your World!

2011-10-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

Sober Club is a mobile bar that specializes on shooters. All drinks like margaritas, kamikaze, mojitos are served in miniature shotglasses. The drinks were that good that I think everyone went home either tipsy, a bit drunk or soooo drunk. And yes, even those who don't usually drink... drank! They drank a lot!

The colorful shooters are temptations waiting to be drunk

It happened during the birthday party of one of my dearest friends. The party was held at Valle Verde Country Club (great venue for functions, btw). The moment I entered the hall, on the left side I saw the light! Kidding hahaha! I saw the line of shotglasses all filled with colorful mixes.

Boracay Rum shooters! My favorite for the night... I totally forgot they had alcohol

If Rainbow Brite had a favorite drink, I wouldn't be surprised if it would be this.

Fruit delights: Apple, grapes and strawberry flavoured shots
(not good with names, so I forgot how they're exactly called)

What even made it more fun is that they actually have shot games. There's this one game that you have to drink a tower of 7 shots straight. There's also this other game where you have to sip the mangoritas using a straw and then you have to turn around after finishing a shot. And of course, who would forget that Flamers where you'll be asked to gargle the alcohol and then it will be lit up (see the picture below)

Damn tower of shooters hahaha!

Sip a shot, then turn around, then sip the next shot then turn around again

Flamers! Yep that the alcohol being lit up straight in the mouth
(didn't try this)

Well anyway, I realized that I need to rest a little after my nth shotglass.

Carla's brother with the Sober Club mixers!

with the Birthday Girl that night: my dear friend Carla!

Well, to sum it all up... yes, we enjoyed the Sober Club shots big time. You want your party to be a blast? Then better make sure the Sober Club is there.

Website:
https://www.facebook.com/SoberClub

Conti's

2010-03-11T08:33:00.000-08:00

The first thing that may come into your mind when you hear Conti's is their delectable dessert, Mango Bravo... and well, I couldn't blame you. Because everytime I hear Conti's, that's the first thing that comes to my mind also.

But aside from Mango Bravo, Conti's also boast other entrees that would definitely impress you. They have their own rendition of those fabulous dishes from around the world like Chicken Marsala, Chicken Roulade, Beef Teppanyaki, Paella Madrilena... and to my heart's content... Lengua dishes!!!

And of course, they also have desserts that you're so gonna love. My favorites are Mango Bravo (obviously), Peach Walnut Torte and Almond Choco Sansrival... yes I know, even their names are already mouthwatering. Hahaha!

And yes even their drinks, smoothies and shakes rock my mind. I was close to ordering both Strawberry Shake and Grapes Shake one time I had dinner at Conti's Serendra with my friends.

Another thing I love about Conti's is the free Mango Bravo that you get if you celebrate your birthday there. No matter how simple your celebration is, they will celebrate it with you with a whole Mango Bravo... and a candle to blow, of course. Haha!

That's me enjoying the free Mango Bravo courtesy of Conti's Serendra for my friend, Icko Saldajeno's birthday.

with good friends and a good plate of Buffalo Wings

Price Range as of March 2010:

Appetizers: 120-225

Main Entrees - 185-285

Desserts - 70-100

Store Locators:

BF Homes Paranaque

Greenhills San Juan

Serendra

Trinoma

Greenbelt 2 Makati

http://www.contis.ph

Music Match Family KTV

2010-02-14T05:54:00.000-08:00

Music Match is another favorite KTV place of my friends. Sometimes after work, when we choose to chill but opt not to drown in booze, we would go to Music Match Ortigas Home Depot and belt our songs for about two fabulous hours.

It's quite impressive how they usually become one of the first to include new songs in their list, but unfortunately however, I still find their songs limited compared to some KTV.

Given their amenities, they are relatively cheap. Every weekdays, they even have promos. And granted that these promos are lifted on Fridays and Saturdays, their prices are still reasonable.

Music Match is not only about videoke. There are other things to try. Wanna try something new? you can try renting shishas... it's similar to hookah... actually, I don't know the difference. Hahaha! In Tomas Morato, you could even record your songs and get copies of it... yes, it's like you have your own album.

Food is also mmm... mmmm... good. Although some of the hard drinks are a bit pricey. So if you're on a budget, check the prices first before you order. Prices of some drinks are cool... they are actually surprisingly reasonable. My personal favorite is their Virgin Colada... actually, it's just Pinacolada... but I love their blend... sweet and creamy... Love it!!!

Branches

Forum Building, Tomas Morato

Ortigas Home Depot, Julia Vargas Avenue

The White Hat Italian Frozen Yogurt

2010-02-12T11:44:00.000-08:00

It's payday Friday so my friend, Ada Arcayera and I thought of chillin' at Shangri-La after work. We thought of what movie to watch, and what to eat. But aside from these, we had one craving in common: frozen yogurt.

In our minds were the images of immaculate tubs, each embellished with a single twirl of snow white frozen yogurt. Playfully, we pictured the other treats that we'll blend in with the yogurts: almonds, caramel, fruits, mochi... The mere thought of it made us crave for frozen yogurts even more. Hence, Ada and I pinky-swore that no matter what, we'll have The White Hat Italian Frozen yogurt at Shangri-La.

We had our dinner late and we only had a few minutes to spare before the movie starts (We decided to watch The Lightning Thief). But alas, the temptation to have White Hat yogurts clinged into our minds. Plus, it was as if they even conspired with our tummies and tastebuds, because we still felt hungry after downing two plates of gourmet sushis and chicken teriyaki. With this, we just paid our dinner bill and stormed to The White Hat like there's no tomorrow.

The White Hat offers combos to help those who can't make up their minds. Each combo comes with three yummy toppings and a free drizzle of your choice!

Ada picked the Clown Hat Combo consisting of M&M's, Mallows and Sprinkles. Combos come with a free drizzle, so she chose Caramel.

I, on the other hand, chose to customize my White Hat. I'm a big fan of fruits, most especially berries, so my blend was a mix of strawberry, blueberry and kiwi.

Now who says you have to sacrifice a lot and deprive yourselves with yummy food if you wanna lose weight? Think again! The White Hat is 98% fat-free... so what if there's 2% fat? Your body still needs some fat, anyway. The White Hat Frozen Yogurt also has Probiotics, Calcium, Protein... those good stuffs that make you live healthy.

Together, Ada and I feasted on our White Hats with smiles on our faces, cause we're enjoying yummy treats without ruining our diet... now what more could we ask for... hmmmm, I guess more tubs of The White Hat frozen yogurts!

Branches:

* Shangri-La MALL EDSA

* SM Mall of Asia

* Robinson's Place Ermita

* Rustan's Supermarket Makati

* SM North Annex

* SM Clark Pampanga

* TriNoMa

For more details, visit their page at http://www.thewhitehat.com.ph/

The Club Chicago

2010-02-11T08:53:00.000-08:00

My friends and I love Videoke... and when I say that we love videoke, I mean it... really mean it.

And because of this passion, we have already gone to several videoke bars... most of which are around the vicinity of our office.

Among all those videoke bars we frequently visit, one place stood out as having one with the best sound system: Club Chicago.

Club Chicago is a Family KTV located right beside Metrowalk. Each room is equipped with a plasma TV and a fabulous sound system... superb sound system... an awesome sound system... the best sound system... OK OK, I think with all the adjectives I've used, by this time you already get the picture that we love the sound system.

To add some disco touch, they have those dancing laser lights that give you the feeling that you're in a disco. The sofas are so comfy they lure you to almost lie down.

You still have to do something before hitting the high notes? There's no need to feel that you have to rush because The Club Chicago is open 24 hours. Promo Rates are entitled for those who jam from 5am to 5pm.

While at Club Chicago, try their Nachos and Wengweng at all cost... cause your Club Chicago experience is not complete without them. Even up to now, their nachos is the best that I've tasted. And while I'm composing this blog, I'm craving for those nachos.

Those nachos are so good, that my friends and I could finish one order even before we could finish one song... to think that their serving is already generous.

For Reservations, contact

(632)6373541 / (632)6379582

email: chi_fam_ktv@yahoo.com

Taverna Verde

2010-02-10T02:07:00.001-08:00

I got acquainted with the place late August / early September 2009. Richie Reys, one of the owners, is a friend and he invited me to the soft opening.

Me with my friends, Fred Palileo, Allen Aligam, Fritz Fernandez, Pat San Miguel and LJ Lingat

So right after work, I headed to Meralco Avenue corner Julia Vargas and shared some drinks with him and the other owners of Taverna Verde. In between chitchats, I allowed myself to enjoy the songs of Frou Frou ,that was playing in the background. Occasionally, I would grab a pita wedge and dip it in the Spinach Dip (which soon became a staple order of my friends whenever we're at Taverna Verde).

Me, Pat San Miguel and Christer Cruz

with Pat, Jonard Soriano, Grace de Leon, Mart Abareta and Ada Arcayera

I fell so much in love with the place, that I did not think twice recommending it to my other friends. Soon enough, we found ourselves hanging out in Taverna Verde at least once or twice a week (for some of our friends thrice and even four times).

Good Food... Cool Crowd... Fab Music... Prices that won't hurt your pocket... what more could you ask for?

Cocktail drinks range around 150 to 200... Appetizers range around 175 to 250. And the moment you try their foods, you'll realize that the prices are just reasonable.

My Personal Faves in the menu:

Chili and Garlic Chicharones - believe me when I say that one order is not enough

Spinach Dip

Chorizo Pizza

My Personal Favorite from the bar:

Lychee Martini

Mangorita

Come Home to Taverna Verde...

Time to Holler: (632) 633-3671