Author: Anton Diaz

Ganso-Shabuway, an American Japanese-style Hot Pot Franchise

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Update August 7, 2012: They removed the sharing fee charge already. Yehey! A new hot pot place is in town. It is the first international franchise of Eiichi Mochizuki‘s Shabuway, based in the US with branches in San Mateo, San Jose and Mountainview, California. Now, it’s in Greenbelt 5 too. 🙂 Shabuway is a coined … Continue reading Ganso-Shabuway, an American Japanese-style Hot Pot Franchise

My Varekai Act :)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Musicals

  The first time a Cirque du Soleil show visited Manila, I ignored it. I thought it was just another circus. But I was bitten by the Cirque du Soleil bug when I watched La Nouba at the Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida during our honeymoon. 🙂 I love Cirque du Soleil shows because … Continue reading My Varekai Act 🙂

Genya Tonkotsu Ramen

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

For the longest time, I was only eating three types of ramen in Manila: Shio (salt), Shoyu (soy sauce-based) and Miso. But that finally changed when I recently tasted Tonkotsu Ramen. I love its rich, milky taste with the deep tones of pork bones. Now I understand why people rave about Tonkotsu Ramen and why … Continue reading Genya Tonkotsu Ramen

Feed Your Soul! Experience The Feast @ BGC in Mercato Centrale :)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Mercato

Mercato Centrale feeds your body with the healthiest organic food and the yummiest treats in Manila. After every Saturday market, at 4.30pm, you can also feed your soul with worship and blessings at The Feast @ BGC! I would like to personally invite you to join us every Saturday for this spiritual celebration! Here is … Continue reading Feed Your Soul! Experience The Feast @ BGC in Mercato Centrale 🙂

Soy Muy Amigo (I Am a Dear Friend)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Movie Reviews

The Spaniards colonized us through religion, converting native Filipinos into Christians… The Americans seduced us with the promise of Democracy and Freedom… Which leads us to the question: What does it really mean to be a Filipino without the influences of our colonial masters? This movie was made for our generation, maybe to give us … Continue reading Soy Muy Amigo (I Am a Dear Friend)

The Venice Piazza Food Adventure Guide

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Manila Life

The Venice Piazza in McKinley Hill has an interesting food adventure tour, where you can sample 12 dishes from 12 different restaurants every Saturday night. It is not a buffet but more of a food-hopping, taste-test tour for P550. But is the P550 worth it? This guide will tell you: which resto dishes are worth … Continue reading The Venice Piazza Food Adventure Guide

Sacred Relic of the True Cross

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Travel to Heaven

  Did you know that Monasterio de Tarlac is the only place in Asia where you can find the sacred relic of the True Cross of Jesus Christ? In 2005, Fr. Archie Cortez, founder of the Monastic Community of the Servants of the Risen Chist in Tarlac, was invited to attend the World Youth Day … Continue reading Sacred Relic of the True Cross

Le Bistro d’Agathe – Puerto Galera’s Famous French Bistro replaces Fat Michael’s

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

I was taken aback that the pioneer in Manila’s hole-in-the-wall romantic places, Fat Michael’s, has ceased operations in Makati already. We loved the kitschy ambiance and the food (even if a lot of people criticized it for its cocky service). It has now officially moved to The Frazzled Cook. When we got to Le Bistro … Continue reading Le Bistro d’Agathe – Puerto Galera’s Famous French Bistro replaces Fat Michael’s

Tamagoya! Ramen

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

   We are in search of the best ramen in Manila and, so far, Ukkokei Ramen Ron is leading, with Ramen Bar and Shinjuku battling for the second spot. We heard about this noodle house in Antipolo by Mr. Abe that foodies are raving about. My Japanese foodie friend Atsushi Matsuura confirmed that. “I really think their … Continue reading Tamagoya! Ramen