Bunch of Lunch and other Shakey’s favorites
(image borrowed from http://graysey.blogspot.com/2010/04/first-time-dining-at-shakeys.html)
Believe it or not, I have more memories of Shakey’s as a child than McDonald’s or Jollibee. Â To this day, I still order Manager’s Choice Thin Crust. Being a child of the 70s, Â I remember Shakey’s used to be the favorite hangout of college students sporting Afros and bell bottom pants, the time when it was cool to be seen at Shakey’s. Â The first Shakey’s I’ve been to is the one along West Ave. Not sure if it is still there, but their service used to be berated because people thought the service was too slow. Now that I understand a bit more, I realized that it was good that Shakey’s took their time because they cooked the pizza from scratch. No ready made pizzas were available back then because the dough had to be kneaded and tossed for that really great pizza taste that we have all come to love.
I love the Bunch of Lunch because they let you choose chicken parts. Yes, unlike in other restaurants where they will only serve what’s available. I heard Shakey’s has something new this season. When I get wind of that information, you will be the first to know, so watch out!
March 12, 2012
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Pat and Kat Pork Chicharon: Cavite’s Best
I have tasted all kinds of chicharon (fried pork rinds), but I must say that Pat & Kat Pork Chicharon deserves more than just the usual word of mouth promotion. This chicharon deserves to have its own half-pager newspaper ad, at the very least. For me, this chicharon is my current favorite and I will tell you why; Pat and Kat Pork Chicharon is denture-friendly. Even if you leave it out in the open for a few hours, it will not lose it’s crunchy texture. I am so loving it!
Pat and Kat is not something to be missed by any chicharon aficionado. The texture and the taste makes for a good chicharon and this brand has it all. The taste is wonderful, not too salty and it comes with a small pack of vinegar. Not bad!
First off, Pat and Kat Pork chicharon seems to have less salt and it is dentures-friendly. Second, there is no foul smell unlike other Chicharons. See the address and contact information as to where you can buy one. This box was given to my sister who had received it from a fellow government worker. I would love to know where I can buy this product in Metro Manila, without having to travel all the way to Cavite. Readers?
March 12, 2012
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Tags: cavite chicharon, pat and kat pork chicharon · Posted in: F&B
The Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros: Manila’s Newest Boutique Hotel
If you want to see this view for yourself, all you need to do is come to the Skydeck Restaurant of The Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros and you’re going to be in for a very special treat. Buffet at the rooftop, the best possible view and all for only P699 nett per person. It was a very special treat when my sister invited me to have dinner there. I took the night image of Manila City hall with a lousy four-year-old, 8-megapixel camera that has seen better days, but still it came out nice. It gets better when you take the pictures yourself. Read the rest of this post »
February 27, 2012
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Tags: 9 spoons bayleaf, 9 spoons restaurant, bagnet, barbecue buffet, bayleaf, bayleaf buffets, bayleaf hotel, hotels in intramuros, manila by night, skydeck bayleaf, skydeck cafe, skydeck restaurant, the bayleaf hotel intramuros · Posted in: hotel buffets, restaurants
Jollibee’s Chicken and Mushroom Pasta: I love it!
Jollibee’s Chicken and Mushroom Pasta is a welcome change to the usual spaghetti that we got used to. Not that it’s a bad product, but the chicken and mushroom pasta is something that diners with a more discriminating taste will surely love. It is not as sweet as the spaghetti we came to love, rather its savory taste is quite addicting. For it, this pasta dish hits the spot and is a good alternative to those expensive pasta dishes in some Italian fast food restaurants. The price is quite an attraction, as far as I’m concerned.
Good to know that Jollibee made true their word that this pasta would be available nationwide after February 9, 2012. I was in Tagbilaran City Bohol after the 9th and true enough I got the chance to dine on this lovely pasta dish when I was in a city that didn’t have much to offer in terms of good food.
This pasta dish saved my day when I decided to walk out of my hotel breakfast because of the terribly slow service. Jollibee is such a lifesaver for people who travel to the farthest corners of the country. Because it is as ubiquitous as dust, Jollibee has become very successful in serving clean and affordable meals to all types of diners. My cousin who used to be assigned to different provinces would swear that Jollibee was always his destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I follow his example because it is perilous to dine in places unfamiliar to you, especially in places where hygiene is questionable. Food poisoning can be deadly when you are in a place where medical care is wanting. Thus, the safest thing to do is to dine at Jollibee, where the standards of food preparation involves adherence to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
With their variety of menu items, you will not get sick of dining at Jollibee continuously for at least two months, in my experience.
February 23, 2012
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Tags: chicken and mushroom pasta, jollibee chicken and mushroom pasta, jollibee corporation, jollibee food, jollibee spaghetti, new jollibee offerings · Posted in: pinoylife, restaurants
Happy 5th Birthday, Nuffnang Philippines!
As you turn 5 this year, let me congratulate you on a job well-done! You have made a difference in the lives of so many bloggers, including mine. You have institutionalized the practice of how blog advertising must be done and has become an industry leader in the Philippine blogosphere despite your youth. Truly, you are a product this generation and one that will stay for as long as the Internet exists.
Never has there been such a brand that brings together all the bloggers in the Asia Pacific region as you do. Congratulations on being number one and I wish you more success in all your future endeavors.
All the best to you and your Manila team!
-         Arpee Lazaro, Nuffnanger since 2009
February 21, 2012
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