Month: August 2018

  • The Great Singapore Airlines Getaway 2018 + Promos!

    The Great Singapore Airlines Getaway 2018 + Promos!

    I was invited to the media event for the Great Singapore Airlines Getaway yesterday, and I’m excited to share the travel deals with you! Roundtrip airfare to Malaysia plus an overnight hotel stay in Singapore for less than US $200?! That’s a steal! More on that below. Great Singapore Airlines, SilkAir  & Mastercard Travel Fair…

  • Updated: Niu by Vikings Podium Buffet Review – It’s Worth It

    Updated: Niu by Vikings Podium Buffet Review – It’s Worth It

    It’s hard to believe but it was my first time to dine at Niu! I’ve visited the ones at SM Aura and at Jazz Makati, but it was always just to have a quick look because I was in the area for some other errand/event. So I finally got to try Niu the other night.…

  • Discovering Good Value California Wines – Great American Taste

    Discovering Good Value California Wines – Great American Taste

    Last Friday night, we attended a wonderful dinner and wine pairing event, dubbed the Great American Taste, organized by the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service), Artisan Cellars, and Bestworld Beverage Brands at the Discovery Primea Hotel in Makati. It was pouring rain, but people made it. Cocktails were served first, and both…

  • Which is the Best Value Budget Korean/Japanese Unli-BBQ Grill in Metro Manila?

    Which is the Best Value Budget Korean/Japanese Unli-BBQ Grill in Metro Manila?

    Okay, we have dined at several Korean/Japanese budget barbecue grill type restaurants since the trend started a few years ago. Because of that, friends and readers have been asking me about the different places we’ve tried and which is the best. We usually go for the “unli” type, because that’s also what most people go…

  • Check Out These Innovative New Products at the Taiwan Excellence Booth

    Check Out These Innovative New Products at the Taiwan Excellence Booth

    There is an ongoing Systems Integrations Philippines Exhibit at the SMX Mall of Asia (Aug. 16-18, 2018), and we got to talk to the people behind some innovative new products showcased at the Taiwan Excellence booth. The product that actually captured my attention was this Boxlight Mimio Projector. It’s not just an ordinary projector –…

  • Jin Joo Unlimited Samgyupsal Review

    Jin Joo Unlimited Samgyupsal Review

    Last weekend, J and I had dinner at Jin Joo Korean Grill at the Podium Mall. My friend K (another K, not me 🙂 ) had told me masarap sa Jin Joo, and when we passed by the Podium branch last month, we saw a sign for unlimited samgyupsal but had just finished dinner at…

  • Reyes Barbecue’s 16th Anniversary + Ige Ramos’s Republic of Taste

    Reyes Barbecue’s 16th Anniversary + Ige Ramos’s Republic of Taste

    The other day, I was invited to the 16th anniversary party of Reyes Barbecue, which was held together with the launch of Republic of Taste, a book by Ige Ramos which traces the history of Cavite cuisine and shares heirloom Caviteño recipes. New Dishes at Reyes Barbecue It was a Manila-style barbecue party! As Reyes…

  • Megabrands Sale – Markdown Mania this Weekend

    Megabrands Sale – Markdown Mania this Weekend

    There’s going to be a Markdown Mania Megabrands Sale this weekend at the SM Megatrade Hall at the 5th floor of SM Megamall 🙂 Markdown Mania Megabrands Sale The sale is going to be from Friday to Sunday (August 17-19, 2018), Megatrade Hall at SM Megamall. Metro Creative Themes Inc. welcomes the rainy season with the upcoming…

  • Electrolux Warehouse Sale – Up to 70% OFF

    Electrolux Warehouse Sale –  Up to 70% OFF

    It’s that time again! Electrolux is having their Warehouse Sale this weekend, starting on Friday, Aug. 17 to Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018! Enjoy fantastic savings on a variety of Electrolux and White-Westinghouse home appliances! If you’ve been looking to upgrade and get new appliances at a discount, this is a great place to look! Electrolux Warehouse…

  • Nikkei Podium – Everything’s Superb at this Japanese-Peruvian Fusion Restaurant

    Nikkei Podium – Everything’s Superb at this Japanese-Peruvian Fusion Restaurant

    We went to Nikkei Podium when it opened late last year, but I just hadn’t been able to write about our experience because of one reason or other. Now that things seem stable on the home front, I took the opportunity to finally put pen to paper. It was a memorable dinner, so it wasn’t…

  • Honestbee S&R Delivery Review – Everything You Need to Know

    Honestbee S&R Delivery Review – Everything You Need to Know

    Last week, I was invited to check out Honestbee and S&R’s latest partnership – the delivery of S&R’s Warehouse items! Grocery Shopping with Honestbee & S&R Now, Honestbee already delivers S&R’s pizzas, but this latest partnership lets you order items from S&R’s warehouse club, too. If you don’t have time to go grocery shopping, or…

  • Promo Alert! Only P20.00 Italian Pizzas on Saturday! Toni & Sergio Eastwood

    Promo Alert! Only P20.00 Italian Pizzas on Saturday! Toni & Sergio Eastwood

    The other day, I was invited to check out the newest branch of Toni & Sergio in Eastwood. It’s still on soft opening, but they are having promos, the most exciting of which is the P20.00 pizza just for tomorrow! TONI & SERGIO GASTRO ITALIANO This is the second branch of Toni & Sergio, the…

  • Eat All the Raclette You Can and More? Yes, Please!

    Eat All the Raclette You Can and More? Yes, Please!

    Can’t get enough of melted Raclette? Well, there’s a new buffet that just started last Friday! It’s called the Cheese & Charcuterie Buffet, and it’s at Alfred, the in-house restaurant of the Makati Diamond Residences. Makati Diamond Residences is a relatively new luxury hotel / serviced apartments located along Legazpi Street, just across from Greenbelt…