Month: August 2013

KADAYAWAN FLOAT PARADE: A Grand Spectacle of Davao’s Fruits, Flowers, and Stars? (A Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Davao

Read this First: KADAYAWAN DAVAO: Indak Indak sa Kadalanan (A Photo Essay) After Saturday’s street dancing competition, you should watch the next day’s float parade showcasing Davao’s fruits, flowers, and other produce. The parade starts as early as 7am on Sunday and is the culmination of the Kadayawan festival. It’s a highly-anticipated event, not only because … Continue reading KADAYAWAN FLOAT PARADE: A Grand Spectacle of Davao’s Fruits, Flowers, and Stars? (A Photo Essay)

KADAYAWAN DAVAO: Indak Indak sa Kadalanan (A Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Davao

KADAYAWAN SA DABAW is an annual thanksgiving harvest festival in Davao.  It is held every 3rd Weekend of August to celebrate the harvest of Davao’s fruits, flowers, and farm produce. Its name comes from the Mandaya word “madayaw“, a warm and friendly greeting used to describe something good, beautiful, valuable, superior, or profitable. If you … Continue reading KADAYAWAN DAVAO: Indak Indak sa Kadalanan (A Photo Essay)

OAP SURVEY 2013: Can you answer this Very Important Annual OAP Survey on my Birthday?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Blogging

First of all, THANK YOU so much for the warm birthday greetings today! The BEST Gifts I received on my birthday is the GIFT of FEEDBACK from OAP Readers who care enough to share their feedback on their recent experience with Our Awesome Planet blog. On this annual reader’s survey on my birthday, I’m sharing with you: … Continue reading OAP SURVEY 2013: Can you answer this Very Important Annual OAP Survey on my Birthday?

MODERN SICHUAN: A Taste of Sichuan Cuisine in BGC!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

 Read: 10 Most Awesome Chinese Restaurants in Manila! Manila is crazy about spicy food these days, and it’s just the right time to introduce MODERN SICHUAN, the first modern Sichuan-themed restaurant in Manila.  Sichuan is my favorite among all the Chinese cuisines because of its unique hotness and distinctive flavors. Sichuan usually refers to the cuisines … Continue reading MODERN SICHUAN: A Taste of Sichuan Cuisine in BGC!

CARNIVALE is coming to @VenicePiazza, Mckinley Hill, Taguig on December 12!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

THE MERCATO CENTRALE FOOD MARKET SCENE COMES TO MCKINLEY HILL, TAGUIG STARTING DECEMBER 12!   Great foodie news to everyone who works and lives in Mckinely Hill, Taguig! The Venice Piazza Mall at McKinley Hill is home to CARNIVALE – the newest night food market by the Mercato Centrale group! CARNIVALE will be open every Thursday and Friday starting December 12 (Thursday) 6pm … Continue reading CARNIVALE is coming to @VenicePiazza, Mckinley Hill, Taguig on December 12!

EL CHUPACABRA: Yummy Street Tacos and the “Goat Sucker” Reinvention of @Mexicali!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

EL CHUPACABRA is the hottest street tacos hang-out place in Makati conceptualized by Dixie Mabanta of Mexicali, Cafe Mediterranean, Fishbar Boracay fame. It is located in the current commisary of Mexicali which turned into a street tacos resto with a Mission St. Sanfo vibe. It is named after the legendary crypid El Chupacabra which literally … Continue reading EL CHUPACABRA: Yummy Street Tacos and the “Goat Sucker” Reinvention of @Mexicali!

PROJECT PIE Philippines: The Customize-Your-Own-Pizza-Pie Project by James Markham now in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

PROJECT PIE Philippines is an artisan-inspired create-your-own-pizza place conceptualized by James Markham who pioneered the Chipotle-style assembly- line custom pizza niche. This is James’ custom-made pizza version 2.0 concept after his earlier pizza resto concept — Knockout Pizzeria, New York Style Pizza, MOD (Made On Demand) Pizza, and Pieology.  It is the first international franchise outside … Continue reading PROJECT PIE Philippines: The Customize-Your-Own-Pizza-Pie Project by James Markham now in Manila!

PORTO CENA: The @MercatoCentrale Experience in SUBIC @HarborPointMall!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

Subic has always been a haven for adventure-seekers: From the jungle adventures at Zoobic Safari to the water adventures at Ocean Adventure to the shopping adventures at the Royal Duty Free Shops. Now, we’ve got another great reason for you to visit Subic: A Foodie Adventure!   The Mercato Centrale group, organizers of the popular … Continue reading PORTO CENA: The @MercatoCentrale Experience in SUBIC @HarborPointMall!

ULTIMATE TASTE TEST Tickets 2013 Now Available @PowerPlantMall :)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

Update Sept. 6, 2013: Countdown to Ultimate Taste Test 2013 @ Rockwell… 8 Days to go!  Read First: Announcing… Rockwell’s 3rd Ultimate Taste Test 2013 on September 14, Saturday! Finally, we are now selling tickets to Ultimate Taste Test 2013!  What: Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test — Be a Food Critic for a Day!When: September 14, 2013, Saturday, … Continue reading ULTIMATE TASTE TEST Tickets 2013 Now Available @PowerPlantMall 🙂

RAMEN NAGI BUTAO 豚王: Black King, Red King & Green King Ramen in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

RAMEN NAGI’S BUTAO 豚王 Ramen is hailed as the BEST Ramen in Hong Kong by most foodies. It was established by Ramen Master Chef Ikuta Satoshi in Shibuya, Tokyo in 2006. It’s a young, authentic and very creative ramen house which is easy to find by just following the long queues. They have RAMEN NAGI branches in … Continue reading RAMEN NAGI BUTAO 豚王: Black King, Red King & Green King Ramen in Manila!