moro in the city

First Studio Shoot

2010-02-15T11:02:00.003+08:00

First Studio Shoot = FAIL! hahahaMy friend, Joan, has this office photo contest where you need to show one company value in a photo featuring a product. We both agreed, we needed to win this so we decided to do a photoshoot at a studio with us being the "models". In between the shoot, I tried my hand at studio shooting as well and the result was...never mind. I seriously need to take photography

A Chinese Valentine

2010-02-15T10:25:00.004+08:00

Our first Valentine together so we decided to spend it with the other ladies in Chef's life: his grandmother, his mom, his two sisters and their househelps :)The plan was to go to Cubao so that we can:1. Buy the leather shoes at Marikina Shoe Expo for Chef's Gala Night2. Do the marketing at Farmer's MarketWe parked at the Gateway Mall because I had a restroom emergency hahaha. While there, Chef

Kabab Roll

2010-02-15T10:12:00.005+08:00

Kabab Roll is a food kiosk at the Mall of Asia that serves Arab cuisine. Their menu is comprised of a thousand Rolls (okay kidding, mga twenty plus lang), several Boti, Kababs and Tikkas. We went there on a Saturday, which was a fairly busy night. We spotted the Arabian owner and several Middle Eastern diners which was a good sign.We ordered the Beef Seekh Kabab and good ol' Chicken Tikka. We

House of Italian Fashion

2010-02-15T09:45:00.004+08:00

We were looking for a formal jacket for Chef for their Gala Night this week so we decided to head to Corso Marconi, an Italian Warehouse operated by the Marconi Fashion Group, Asia's largest and only fashion stockhouse chain.Unlike other warehouses, this one still has that mall feel to it without the steep prices. Racks are neatly arranged, there's an abundance of mirrors and couches, decent

Beijing Hand Pulled Noodle House

2010-02-15T09:15:00.005+08:00

Hands down, the best Chow Mian I have ever tasted. There's a little bit of waiting time (which isn't that long) because they make the noodles as soon as you order it. Can you say fresh? We got the beef chow mian that had tomato, zucchini, white fungus and mushroom. It's like fattened spaghetti in a weird but nice way. We got the following side orders : Suchai DumplingsVegetarian Dumpling. This

Check Up

2010-02-13T23:39:00.019+08:00

A drug company sponsored a free Cholesterol, Blood Sugar Testing and Bone Scanning in our office recently. My Marketing hat was missing that day so upon seeing the email, I thought, wow! This company really cares. Then again, I snapped back to reality upon seeing roll up banners all over the area on their supplements that will help prevent Osteoporosis and medicine for high cholesterol and blood

Thanks...but no thanks

2010-02-10T09:14:00.003+08:00

I have been an honest taxpayer since I turned 18 and don't ask how long ago that was. Every month when I open my payslip, A take a deep breath and seriously hold back tears in anger, frustration, etc seeing how much is being deducted in my salary. I cannot even begin to tell how depressed I get when I see my Form 2316. If not for the deductions, I could have owned my own house, my own car, etc. I

Pianoke Night at Serenade Hall

2010-02-07T12:46:00.003+08:00

Pianist: Simon MartinFilipinos' love for music, is evident with the evolution of singing machines. First came the Karaoke, a stereo tower with two cassette decks that came with the mic. Then came the videoke, that transferred the fun to television with musical dots and visuals to accompany you while you belt songs reminiscent of that singing contest in the 80's hosted

Jaime Ongpin, The Enigma

2010-02-03T15:05:00.005+08:00

This was a well-written commissioned work of National Artist, Nick Joaquin that tells the story of Jaime V. Ongpin, one of those that made history in the Philippine corporate as well as political scene.Jaime V. Ongpin was indeed a tour de force in the sense that he took an active role in two revolutions. From the non-existentialist perspective, it may be deemed that such was Mr. Ongpin’s destiny:

Caffe La Lotte

2010-01-31T15:45:00.003+08:00

Another Chinese haunt this time at the Paco Area. This is the sister company of Sincerity, a popular Chinese destination in China Town. This outlet has more choices but I notice people come here for their fried chicken and so that was what we got.The fried chicken was really really good. It was cut up into bite sizes that was crispy on the outside but juicy inside. The sign says they do not use

Glorietta Food Trip

2010-01-31T15:12:00.005+08:00

I seriously cannot recall the last time I went to Glorietta. After the bombing, I consciously stayed away from it and just went to Mall of Asia, Eastwood Mall or Robinson's Midtown.Last Friday though, Chef had a meeting there and has asked me to follow so we can have dinner together. We first had to stay at Burger King because I needed to send a few work items over. Bless BK for their free wifi!

You better...Eat Well!

2010-01-31T13:11:00.002+08:00

Chef's Chef friend, who happens to be Chinese tells of a good but affordable Chinese restaurant at the Fort. Everytime we pass by that area we always wonder whether we would like it or not. And so finally, one Friday night, we decided to give it a try.Eat Well! Delicious Kitchen. That's the full name of the restaurant. When you hear a restaurant name like that, your gut always tells you, it's

Cyma Greek Taverna

2010-01-31T12:02:00.008+08:00

Cyma is one of those places I consider going to whenever I feel like celebrating or rewarding myself. To many, Cyma may come across as a usual place but to a regular wage earner like I am, Cyma is already bliss :pI have only been to Cyma at Greenbelt and Eastwood Mall. I have yet to try the original one in Boracay. That would be pretty neat, having Greek right beside the sea.The food is

Double Surprise, Aylavet!

2010-01-08T15:22:00.002+08:00

So we're one of those cheeseball couples who celebrate monthsaries hahaha! December 8th was only our 7th month so I didn't really plan for anything. I just saved a reminder in Chef's phone and anyway, Chef said we won't be able to go out on the 8th because he has an office thing. He said he was just gonna cook dinner on the 7th since our trusted house angel is on vacation and I cannot be trusted

Halal Resto in The Metro

2010-01-08T14:16:00.003+08:00

Sitti's Greenhills Food CourtSitti's Market! Market! Food CourtIf you are a Muslim and you live in the Metro just like I do, chances are you are constantly plagued by the same question everytime you eat...where to eat and what to eat that does not have pork.Luckily, if you are in Market! Market! or in Greenhills, you can feast on Halal dishes at Sitti's Halal Food Hauz. Why people name their

Dapitan Arcade

2009-11-09T16:43:00.002+08:00

I have been meaning to pay a visit to Dapitan Arcade because I heard that cheap stuff abound, and yep, I am sucker for anything cheap. So last weekend, we made the long journey (long because traffic was horrible on a Saturday ) from Taft to Dapitan. Going there can be a little bit tricky. Good thing my cousin, who was quite familiar with the place told us to just turn right to Laon Laan from

The Melt In Your Mouth Cheese Bread

2009-11-09T16:23:00.003+08:00

SKP was telling me about Tinapayan, the bakery that sells this supposedly melt-in-your-mouth bread that the other chef from his office brings every morning while we were cruising along Dapitan. Suddenly, I saw this brightly lit store signage that spells the two words that made SKP's day/week/month: TINAPAYAN FESTIVAL :)So he did what every excited chef does , hit the brakes, pushed the hazard

What I Had For Lunch

2009-11-09T16:22:00.002+08:00

Yamee

Japan Surprise

2009-11-09T16:14:00.002+08:00

My officemate came from Japan a couple of weeks ago for vacation. We were teasing her that it seemed she only went to Japan for grocery because all she bought were boxes and boxes of snacks. We were of course delighted because Japanese junk food is the bomb!!! I kid you not :) But what really kept us laughing and talking was the erm creamy pudding she brought for our male officemates:Unopened:

Little Rascal

2009-11-09T16:04:00.002+08:00

Our office had a Halloween Trick or Treat event and we had a pretty good turn out of kids who donned their scariest/cutest Halloween outfits. One kid though stood out from the rest. He was about 8 or 9, and he was running around, screaming, in other words he was like a tornado of activities all by himself. Just before Trick or Treat started, he ran like crazy at the pantry area where all the kids

Meet the Parents

2009-10-26T14:28:00.002+08:00

And so I have finally met the mom and the sisters last night. They were all very nice and cordial despite the fact that my visit was totally unplanned. It was one of those nights when all I could muster was a very lame "I'm okay, thanks" for everything (yes every single thing) that they asked me hahaha... I.D.I.O.T reprezent :p

Manila F.A.M.E 2009

2009-10-24T02:14:00.003+08:00

SKP's sister gave him a pair of tickets to the Manila F.A.M.E. Manila F.A.M.E or Furnishings and Apparel Market Exchange is a bi-annual event that is being organized by CITEM, the export promotion arm of DTI. This is my first time to attend this trade show. I actually found it fascinating. The event happened simultaneously in two venues, World Trade Center and SMX and they had shuttles to ferry

Mami Mien-San

2009-10-24T01:34:00.002+08:00

It is really a challenge to find a nice Oriental restaurant that does not use pork bones in their soup base. Luckily, Mien-san, an unassuming Taiwanese restaurant not only does not use pork bones but also serve the meanest Beef Noodle Soup I have ever tasted. Their soup is a bit on the hot and spicy side and has a comforting effect like having Chicken soup when you're sick :) There's abundant

Snackaroo-ing on a Friday

2009-10-19T13:19:00.003+08:00

I had a stage in my life when I got nearly obsessed with steak. For several weeks, all I wanted to eat was steak... not just any other steak but the very cheap kind :p the cheapest cut with the unhealthiest gravy that went with it. The obsession cost me a whopping 20 lbs and took me several months to shed :p Some of the notable ones I liked going back to were Hot Racks in Libis, Steak MD in Tomas

The 400-peso Burger Dinner

2009-10-13T15:49:00.003+08:00

Johnny Rockets is the latest addition to the growing eat outs at the new Eastwood Mall. I know this is a bit wrong but the festive atmosphere as you step inside the establishment is actually reminiscent of, are you ready for this, Hooters! hahahaPerhaps it's the blazing music and the cheerful food attendants, although Johnny Rockets is more "Let's Dance" and Hooters is solid "YMCA" and the