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Last October 16, I was able to watch Polarity, the 2nd Anniversary show of Polecats Manila, said to be the country’s premier pole dancing group. In their hands (and legs and bodies), pole dancing was successfully elevated from its notorious reputation to a form of artistic self-expression. It was made even more elegant by the Manila … Continue reading The Art of Pole Dancing in Manila
Rockwell UTT Winner #29: SYMPHONY OF FLAVORS Leche Flan Cheesecake3.55 74 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!94 foodies rated 4- I love it!119 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.41 foodies rated 2- It is OK.7 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. Related Blog Post: Symphony of Flavors Cookie Monster Cheesecake! UTT3.0 Rating 3.7 This team of David and Margie Tan of Symphony … Continue reading Symphony of Flavors Leche Flan Cheesecake 🙂
Rockwell UTT Winner #30: PINAKBEST Bagnet, Chicharon, Empanada3.52 101 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!120 foodies rated 4- I love it! 113 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.63 foodies rated 2- It is OK.20 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. Pinakbest is one of the most popular food vendors (and a personal favorite of mine) at Midnight Mercato. With their offerings … Continue reading PINAKBEST Bagnet, Chicharon and Empanada!
You might be interested to watch this too: A Seussical Affair Life is Crazy I realized that all of us live a crazy kind of life. We turn into our own monsters at times, just to cope with the pressure of everyday living. The insanity is only made bearable by our family and friends. When you … Continue reading A Next to Normal Life?
Our Definitive Guide to Philippine Holidays, Philippine Festivals, Philippine Fiestas, Liturgical Events, and Awesome Events! Copyright 2011. Our Awesome Planet Updated Dec. 1, 2011 with Proclamation 295 Declaring the Regular Holidays, Special (Non-Working) Days, and Special Holiday (for all Schools) for the year 2012. JANUARY 2012Best Time to Climb Mt. Pinatubo! 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY | Sunday (Every … Continue reading 2012 Awesome Calendar of the Philippines (updated with Proclamation 295)
Ever since Benji introduced me to the awesome art works of Filipino Artists like Michael Cacnio, I’m starting to fall in love with Filipino art. Here is Michael’s latest exhibit in collaboration with LEGO. Don’t miss to see this exhibit! Most of them are sold already and this is the last time you’ll see all these … Continue reading Michael Cacnio – LEGO INSPIRED (Part 1)
Read this first: Michael Cacnio – LEGO INSPIRED (Part 1) Don’t miss to see this exhibit! Most of them are sold already and this is the last time you’ll see all these art pieces in one location. For those OAP readers who are not based in Manila, enjoy Michael Cacnio’s LEGO-inspired exhibit:
I love watching Broadway musicals because they are usually very innovative and offer a different perspective to life. IN THE HEIGHTS tells the story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the … Continue reading IN THE HEIGHTS, A Review
Guactruck is the first LA-inspired food truck in Manila. This is the next evolution of the original food trucks of Burger Machine and the jollijeeps in Makati. The key difference is that the Guactruck is mobile. Plus, it is themed and serves good food. Guactruck (which stands for Guacamole Truck) offers open burrito bowls, which … Continue reading Guactruck: The First Food Truck in Manila!
This was a very special Ultimate Taste Test (UTT) for us. For background info, please read these first:OAP | The Ultimate Food Trip happens in Rockwell on September 3OAP | The Foodies’ Guide to Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test We loved collaborating with Rockwell for the 6th staging of this taste test series (in just 3 years!). We had … Continue reading My Cheers Moments @ Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test
