Wazzup Pilipinas News and Events

Sunday, March 17, 2013

8 Spices: Thailand Dishes Just The Way You Like It

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When doing some windows shopping, bargain hunting or simply looking for a much needed accessory for our gadgets in any of the famous malls in Metro Manila, we would normally take a break by eating at one of the many fast food or fancy restaurants in and out of the mall.

I recently discovered a restaurant that brought back memories of my stay in Bangkok, Thailand. It offers authentic Thai cuisines that has the real spicy flavors and taste that's truly Thai.

Situated at the Veranda of Robinsons Galleria in Pasig, the 8 Spices restaurant is a wonderful choice that should take us way from the usual Chinese or American dishes we would normally encounter.

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I fell in love with coffee when I started working. It seems its everyone's way to keep our body off the stress before, during and after a working day. Ironically, coffee has caffeine that almost everyone knows puts you high, and more often than not alive and kicking.

Coffee at Espressamente was remarkably good! Its got just the right kick to wake you up and keep you on your toe. Complement that coffee with their sweet temptations, then you're really on the move.

Sugar, and caffeine, rush!

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I adore pizza and pasta dishes only when the restaurant that serves them could capture the fine taste that's so elusive for me. I'm really quite picky with my pizza and pasta that I prefer to eat something else if it doesn't suit my taste. I go for quality food and would not sacrifice it over quantity. There's a reason why great food costs more and it should not be because of just the restaurant brand or the ambiance.

I really try to avoid eating something that lacks the flavor that may come from the sauce or the cheese. It's amazing that Cantinetta was able to provide what I was looking for.

But they don't just serve pizza and pasta but also other superb Italian dishes that will definitely give you a memorable dining experience.

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Mister Donut now has a new tasty, sweet and chewy treat for us. They are called Pon De Rings - which happens to be famous in Japan for years already...and soon to be another best seller at all Mister Donut outlets.

It actually made me wonder why its only now that we are offering this here in the Philippines. It was formally introduced to the media at the Mister Donut Cafe located at the Greenhills Shopping Center in Greenhills, San Juan, but soon it will be sold at the rest of the branches.

Though they say the chewy attribute of the Pon De Ring would only last for 5 hours tops, the sugary treats are still quite good and tasty afterwards.

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I got an opportunity to visit one of the newest options to stay in Tagaytay: Casa Alegria.

Experience one of Tagaytay's newest but beautiful getaways. Nestled in an area of Tagaytay where you can get a great view of the Taal lake and volcano, it is a true modest accommodation just waiting for a few more "upgrades" (rather developments). It has the potential to become a great place to stay. With its architecture that is a brilliant reflection of the modern lifestyle, the place will surely enchant visitors in and out of the country.

The bed and breakfast hotel has already three rooms available (and more coming soon) at a promotional offer of Php 2,500 per day, which is already a great deal considering how pleasant the accommodations are.

Join me as we tour Casa Alegria and its facilities.

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Thanks to Rufo's Famous Tapa for the sumptuous meals my friends and I had earlier.

I am now reminiscing my college days when my classmates and I enjoyed the many "silog" meals at the Intramuros hole in the wall eateries.

But this time, its a homecoming treat to a past where I had to struggle quite a bit in order to pass an Engineering course at the Mapua Institute of Technology.

The days were never complete without the many "silogs" choices (Tapsilog, tocilog, porksilog, chicksilog, hotsilog, longsilog, etc.)

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After their 25th branch opening at Olympia, Makati (just right at the back of the Manila Peninsula hotel) SumoSam has opened another branch at the heart of Manila. This time its at the 4th level of SM Manila which is just right at the back of the infamous Manila City Hall, and also just a few more steps away form the walled Intramuros where my Alma Mater, Mapua Institute of Technology is located.

The branch is conveniently situated just a few steps away from the cinema area of SM Manila, so that means its another great dining choice for cinema lovers who want great Japanese cuisine.

SUMOSAM SM CITY MANILA is now the 26th branch to date, and I believe more branches are already on their way. This just proves that many appreciate the dishes served at Sumo Sam !

Flourish Pilipinas: Flour-Based Delicacies are More Fun in the Philippines

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Food conglomerate Universal Robina Corporation- Flour Division and the Department of Tourism’s Tourism Promotions Board prove once again that when government and the private sector collaborate, great things can happen!

With the recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) supporting food tourism, both parties have formally launched Flourish Pilipinas, a campaign that recognizes and celebrates Filipino flour- based delicacies either through time-tested traditions or bold innovations.

The event was hosted by Anthony Suntay, and was attended by members of the media. Everyone there were serenaded by the celebrity couple awesome singers Robert Seña and Isay Alvarez while we were having a sumptuous lunch.

Food conglomerate Universal Robina Corporation- Flour Division and the Department of Tourism’s Tourism Promotions Board prove once again that when government and the private sector collaborate, great things can happen!With the recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) supporting food tourism, both parties have formally launched Flourish Pilipinas, a campaign that recognizes and celebrates Filipino flour- based delicacies either through time-tested traditions or bold innovations.

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As part of the year-long commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) launched Byaheng Bonifacio: Byaheng Bayani ng Bayan at the activity center of SM The Block in North EDSA.

Byaheng Bonifacio: Byaheng Bayani ng Bayan is part of the long list of activities and events slated in 2013 to celebrate the accomplished and heroic life of Andres Bonifacio, which culminates in the sesquicentennial of his birth on 30 November 2013. It aims to renew the public’s interest in appreciating and taking pride of the history of these often forgotten, if not overlooked, sites which played an important role in the life of the Supremo, Katipunan, and Philippine Revolution of 1896. It identifies 16 important sites tracing Bonifacio’s trail from his birthplace in Tondo, Manila; to the Katipuneros’ secret meeting place in Pamitinan Cave in Rodriguez, Rizal; to his place of martyrdom in Maragondon, Cavite.

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This 2013 the Philippines economy has started on a great high and the growth forecast for this year is very optimistic. MEDIACOM Soltuions Inc. in partnership with ESQUIRE Financing Inc. present the PHILIPPINE BUSINESS EXPO 2013 (PHILBEX 2013) -“Your Business Gateway” Philippines biggest business Expo, held at the World Trade Centre (Metro Manila) on May 17-19, 2013, with over 500 exhibitors and expected 25,000 visitors, dedicated to empower the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

At the PHILBEX 2013 business owners and professionals will have the possibility to explore new business opportunities, learn the latest SME market trends, establish contacts, enhance networks, exchange views & ideas and an opportunity to promote products and services as well as acquire the latest news in technology and financing.