12/26/2019: New Year’s Eve Party Ideas: Manila Countdown to 2020! 1. THE STAR DROP @ EASTWOOD MALL QC COUNTDOWN The Eastwood Mall Quezon City Countdown is picking up steam as one of the most anticipated countdowns on New Year’s eve. It is Manila’s answer to New York’s Times Square Countdown — with the best bands, … Continue reading The BEST New Year’s Eve Parties in Manila to Welcome 2012!
Month: December 2011
George Tapan – 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest Places Category Winner!
“Into the Green Zone” Photography by George Tapan. Congratulations to George Tapan for winning the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 – Places Category! This is a significant win for the Philippines because: 1. The National Geographic Photo Contest is the most prestigious annual International Photo Contest capturing the beauty of the world through captivating … Continue reading George Tapan – 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest Places Category Winner!
Romi Garduce’s Seventh Summit Quest: Vinson Massif, Antarctica
I’ve been supporting and blogging about Romi Garduce’s quest to conquer the seven summits ever since OAP started. (See: 21 posts categorized “Filipino Seven Summiter“) He is a former IT colleague from Procter & Gamble Philippines. I can still remember my first-ever fun climb to the summit of Mt. Maculot in Batangas, which he initiated. … Continue reading Romi Garduce’s Seventh Summit Quest: Vinson Massif, Antarctica
My Kitchen by Chef Chris Locher
Chef Chris Locher, the man behind the popular C’ Italian Dining in Angeles, Pampanga, has finally opened a restaurant in Manila! A lot of foodies are quite excited about this latest development. It is named My Kitchen by Chef Chris, and it replaces the Barramundi Restaurant of The Oasis Hotel in Paco Park. Yes, you … Continue reading My Kitchen by Chef Chris Locher
The BEST of Artisanal Ice Creams in Manila
Manila’s Artisanal Ice Cream scene is very exciting. Filipinos are not settling anymore for the commercialized, not-so-yummy, imported brands. This holiday season, we encourage you to support the Filipino Ice Cream Artisan who makes the most delicious ice cream in Manila — guaranteed! Here is a guide to the BEST of Filipino Artisanal Ice Creams … Continue reading The BEST of Artisanal Ice Creams in Manila
10 Mercato and Soderno Food Gift Ideas for your Monito and Monita
Here are great food gift ideas that you can get this weekend from Mercato and Soderno: 1. Something Mochi and Donut The latest craze on Pon De Ring Donuts is coming to Manila
Summary: Ultimate Taste Test 7.0 Top 14 Winners!
Read First: Ultimate Taste Test 7.0: And the Winners are… Congratulations to the Top 14 Winners of Ultimate Taste Test 7.0! 1. Merry Moo’s Queso de Bola and Food for the Gods! 4.14
Merry Moo’s Queso de Bola and Food for the Gods!
Read First: Ultimate Taste Test 7.0: And the Winners are… Ultimate Taste Test 7.0 Ultimate Winner #1: MERRY MOO’S Food for the Gods and Queso de Bola Artisan Ice Cream4.14 124 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!122 foodies rated 4- I love it! 56 foodies rated 3- We had a good time. 7 foodies rated 2- It is OK. 3 foodies … Continue reading Merry Moo’s Queso de Bola and Food for the Gods!
Mio Gelati and Mochilato
Read First: Ultimate Taste Test 7.0: And the Winners are… Ultimate Taste Test 7.0 Winner #2: MIO GELATI and MOCHILATO3.88 72 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!110 foodies rated 4- I love it! 69 foodies rated 3- We had a good time. 14 foodies rated 2- It is OK. 3 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. Mio Gelati is best … Continue reading Mio Gelati and Mochilato
The Specialty Kitchen’s Five-Hour Roasted Japanese Lechon
Read First: Ultimate Taste Test 7.0: And the Winners are… Ultimate Taste Test 7.0 Winner #3: SPECIALTY KITCHEN3.75 114 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!136 foodies rated 4- I love it!121 foodies rated 3- We had a good time. 42 foodies rated 2- It is OK. 4 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. This is an interesting new discovery in the … Continue reading The Specialty Kitchen’s Five-Hour Roasted Japanese Lechon