Month: April 2007

Balay Indang, The Red Ginger Farm and Garden

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Tagaytay

Our sanctuary boast of a variety of amenities including a large, well-maintained swimming pool, a luxurious and airy pool-side pavilion with billiards, mahjong and a collection of classic board games, a fishing pond with Red Kingfish Tilapia where you and your family can enjoy hours of fishing, and a well-stocked kitchen and restaurant specializing in local and foreign home-cooked meals. … We want to be thorough in helping my brother in selecting the best reception place for their wedding so we had to check this out.
…” Reservations: +63 917-837 4261, +63 919-5595884, +63 921 980 7154 (9am-8pm daily) Marge Tan, Manager (Mobile: +63 917 866 5825) Driving Directions: From the South Super Highway, take Santa Rosa Exit and drive towards Tagaytay.

Antonio’s, Tagaytay — Still the Best

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Topics: #Restaurants

There is no set package in Antonio’s for wedding and they leave it up to you to order from the menu and the beverages menu . You should budget a minimum of at least P2,000/ head and it doesn’t make sense to go cheap on your guest if you decide to hold your wedding in Antonio’s. … It would definitely be a challenge to hold a program in the restaurant because of its 3-level structure so you will want to set up wide screens around the restaurant to stream the video of the program so as not to alienate your other guests.

Batungbakal Zambales Mangoes

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food

One of our awesome indulgences unique to the Philippines, is to eat as much mangoes as you want! Not just any mangoes, but you need to try out these super delicious Batungbakal Zambales Mangoes! They are in season this summer and we are loving them now. This is also the best time to indulge in … Continue reading Batungbakal Zambales Mangoes

Hacienda !sabella , Celebrate Life!

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Topics: Tagaytay

In the past, when Republic of Malate was burned down, I remembered Kuh Ledesma opened her Pasay home for dinner reservations so that the chef(s) @ Good Earth would continue to be employed despite the closing of the restaurant. … I’m not sure how good the food is, but it should be great because they are charging P650/ head (Anyone of you who has been or tried Hacienda Isabella before?
…As you walk up to the second floor, you would see this space for entertaining your guests (if ever) and this is just outside the three bedrooms included in the wedding package.

Ville Sommet, Tagaytay

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Topics: Tagaytay

It is the first time I’ve been to this place and this reminded me of our Caleruega wedding while walking the path to the glass house and chalet.
…Furnished tastefully with Cebu’s finest creations, it has a living and dining area, a working kitchen, and even an outdoor whirlpool and sauna room which are overlooked by a trellis of stephanotises, artfully filtering the sunlight.” ( www.villesommet.com.ph ) As you enter the chalet, you’ll be greeted by the homy sofa and a kitchen. … If you’re looking for the perfect venue that delivers drama and high-impact, this is it.” ( www.villesommet.com.ph ) Real plants accentuate the overall ambiance of the the Glass house.

Paalam, Julia — Your Spirit lives on.

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Topics: Family

Now that it is confirmed that Julia Campbell died in Batad , we should r emember her for not how she died but how she lived and loved the Philippines so much more than most of us Filipinos.
…” Buhay Pa Tayo One of the most familiar phrases people say here when you ask them how they are is “Eto” (here) or “Buhay pa” (still alive).
… As for me, I envision this last blog entry on my tombstone and this drives my blogging passion: So for all bloggers out there, how do you want to be remembered?

Chelsea, Chelsea by the Market Market!

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Topics: #Restaurants, Bonifacio Global City

Freshest Ingredients, Satisfying Portions, Value for Money, Tasty and Juicy Freshness, Widest Menu Selection, they also have Wagyu Beef in the menu.
…But of course, you need to be patient with them since they are in their soft launch period. … The Chelsea Food Soup, Salad, Starters, Refreshers and Cheese Sandwiches, Chelsea Signature, Dinner Plates, Pizzas, Cakes & Milkshakes Focaccia Bread with mushrooms and pesto on top with roasted garlic.

Heritage Park Sunset Airplane Watching

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Topics: Kids

One of our favorite hang-out place is the Heritage Park and it took us a while to be comfortable with the idea of going to a cemetery- technically. … Some of the planes were so close that Aidan began to be afraid of the sound of the plane engine, contrary to his previous reaction of being excited to see the real life size airplane.
… Actually, when we told him that we were going to see the planes once again, he was very excited so we thought he was already fine with the sound.

Bonifacio High Street and Serendra Piazza (a Photo Essay)

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Topics: Bonifacio Global City

I’m sure by now you have a favorite place to hang-out, or places that you are anticipating to open. … For me, my favorite resto is Chelsea — I love it, and I can’t wait for The Spa to open! … Rache loves the shopping places in the second floor of the Piazza and I’m sure she can’t wait for Charles & Keith to open 🙂 Very innovative rock waterfall which looks like aliens invading Bonifacio High Street.

An Inconvenient Truth

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Topics: Awesome Festivals

We talk about it in the sense of how well the movie provided the truth about global warming that no one can dispute. Despite this fact, most would still turn a blind eye from the truth or decide to continue what they are doing to make the situation worse. … I’m sure there will be a lot of people watching this since it is free, but I will try my luck in Mall of Asia.