Month: December 2007

Chefs’ Quarters – Malate version of Duo

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

They were pioneers of Le Soufflé, worked with Billy King to setup Voulez Vous now French Corner in Alabang before they decided to setup their own restaurant Duo in Serendra and now, their second restaurant, Chefs’ Quarters in Malate.
… Sharing Appetizers, Salads, Soups | Fish Selection, Pasta & Rice Selection, Desserts | Beef, Lamb & Poultry Selection | Breakfast Menu | Snacks and Pica & Pica |(Photo Menu) Breakfast, Pasta and Rice Selection, Beef, Lamb Poultry | Desserts, Fish Selection, Salads, Sharing Appetizers
… This was described by inquirer in the article Fine Dining on a budget as “A mainstay on the menu and definitely an attention-grabber is the Tessie Tomas Salad, named after the Imeldific’s occasional alter ego.”

Heads or Tails – a new kaya place in Mall of Asia

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mall of Asia

Heads or Tails is a franchise from Thailand and I heard stories of people lining up in the food court of Siam Paragon (The flagship beautiful mall in Thailand) just to get a taste of their buttered toast and kaya toppings. … They are trying to replicate the concept in Manila by situating Heads or Tails in the food court of Mall of Asia.
…We would suggest to try the kaya toppings which come in Taro, Vanilla or Pandan flavor.

Paseo de Bahamas – Great Hangout place in Midtown

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

I was convincing him to join me and we would start a weekly internet show called Our Awesome Planet Live or Where in the Philippines is Aidan?
…We were inspired to give an alternative show to see the beauty of the Philippines in our own eyes and share it with the rest of the world. We plan to do it ourselves with the help of some friends, the support of our families, few sponsors that we would like to work with and a few donations from friends of OAP.

Sucree — Midtown’s Dessert Place

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Imagine a double layer of chocolate-almond sponge filled with chocolate ganache followed by a silky layer of creme brulee and amaretto flavored chocolate mousse, enrobe in shiny chocolate coating.
…The virginity of Sucree was featured in Lori’s Manila’s 10 Best Desserts, 2007 and was described as:
…The creme brulee was out of place in a chocolate cake.

San Miguel Bay Walk @ Esplanade, Mall of Asia

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mall of Asia

Thanks to Henry Sy for creating the Perfect Bay Walk Gimmick Place in the Esplanade @ Mall of Asia. For those who missed the Manila Bay Walk demolished by Mayor Lim, the Esplanade is a better alternative because it has…
… The entire place is branded as San Miguel by the Bay which means only San Miguel products are sold (I don’t mind).

Merry Christmas To You!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Our Family Posts

When Aidan woke up, he saw a lot of gifts but it did not occur to him that all of the gifts were for him. … We don’t want to hype up Santa Claus but rather emphasize that it is the birthday of Jesus and we should spend Christmas together as a family.
… Our Christmas gift to Momma Rache is this paper clay caricature art from JNBM Art Shop at Mall of Asia.

Ligligan Parul – Pampanga’s Giant Lantern Festival (4.30pm to 12.30mn)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food Tours

The dynamic interplay of lights and color that precisely move with the rhythm of brass band, the magnitude of size and their intricate designs, and so much more, these are what spectators get to marvel at as the giant lantern of San Fernando is the event that the province of Pampanga is most known for.
…Quezon himself donated the prize for this lantern contest, which was personally awarded to the winner by First Lady Aurora Aragon Quezon.                        
…The first round was a 7-minute solo performance where each lantern would show off its colorful dance based on a medley of songs of their choice.

Lunch with Claude Tayag and Among Ed (12.30pm to 4.30pm)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

We invited him to join us because it would be his first time to have lunch @ Bale Dutung and we would like to meet him personally. … In the recent 436th anniversary of Pampanga last December 11, not a single one among the Provincial board members, the 21 city/ municipal mayors, and the basketball coach/ vice governor, attended the official celebration. (see ISOLATED, But not ALONE by Manila Boy )
…One of our motivations for creating the tour is to be able to go back again and again and eat at Claude Tayag’s Bale Dutung.

a Memorable Ultimate Kapampangan Show-Off (7.30am-12.30nn)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food Tours

Related Posts: Claude Tayag’s Bale Dutung – The Best Kapampangan Restaurant in Pampanga a Memorable Ultimate Kapampangan Show-Off (7.30am-12.30nn) Lunch with Claude Tayag and Among Ed (12.30pm to 4.30pm)
… Atin cu pung singsing (I once had a ring) Metung yang timpucan (With a beautiful gem) Amana que iti (I inherited this) Qng indung ibatan (From my mother) Sangcan queng sininup (I stored it as well as I could) Qng metung a caban (In a hopebox) Mewala ya iti (But i just suddenly disappeared) E cu camalayan!
… Related Posts: Claude Tayag’s Bale Dutung – The Best Kapampangan Restaurant in Pampanga a Memorable Ultimate Kapampangan Show-Off (7.30am-12.30nn) Lunch with Claude Tayag and Among Ed (12.30pm to 4.30pm)

Old Manila Walks Gmail Account Hacked!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Blogging

We are not sure if we’ll be able to get back to our system but unless we do, please be wary of any messages from oldmanilawalks@gmail.com , especially those that involve ASKING FOR MONEY.
…For those have received the HOAX email and are not sure what it’s all about, please visit our website or drop us a message at oldmanilawalks2@gmail.com .
Thanks for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience, this is a major stub on our toe and we’re limping at the moment but for sure, WE’RE STILL WALKING….