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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
A lot of my friends were excited about the Paramore concert. 2 days after the Manila gig, there’s a big buzz on the net. I didn’t watch the Paramore concert but from what I read online I think there were a lot of unhappy VIP ticket holders because their area was switched with the Gold ticket holders. There was no advise that they were going to switch the Gold and VIP sections –a compelling reason why most VIP ticket holders are asking for refunds. Bottom line seems to be that they didn’t enjoy the concert anymore because of all the last-minute movements and the fact that they feel that they paid a premium to get a closer experience of the Paramore concert.
I wonder what really happened?
The concertgoers are there to enjoy the music and overall experience. It’s sad to know that a lot of Paramore fans went home upset.
The Timbaland concert featuring Jojo and Justin Timberlake is already on March 27. I’m not really keen on watching a concert in open grounds after a hot and tiring Chris Brown & Rihanna concert in Manila in 2008. I guess I’m just not really big on outdoor concerts –being used to the air-conditioned and seated ambience of Araneta Coliseum.

But since it’s Justin Timberlake and Timbaland and Jojo. I can make an exemption. I can feel that this concert will be a blast!!!
I surefire don’t want to jinx it so I won’t give too much details but… I met with someone from MTV last week and… *crossing my fingers* I’m just all excited about it.
I hope there won’t be any last minute shuffling there!
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Posted in Press Play | 2 Bites »
Friday, December 4th, 2009
Folks, are you looking for a condominium unit?
You might want to check this out.

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Tags: 53 square meters, affordable, condo unit, condominium units, contact details, exclusive, expensive, Imperial Palace Suites, Manila, Map, Metro Manila, own, Photo, property, Quezon City, show room, Timog Circle
Posted in Taste Manila | No Bites »
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
October 6 –Madz, together with her visiting cousin from Australia, Bridgette, picked me up at the office that Tuesday evening. Off we braved the Makati traffic from Ortigas.



After rounding up the restaurants in the area, Bridgette finally picked People Palace since she was in the mood for Thai food.
On the Table
Chicken Satay PHP 380
Sliced chicken meat in bamboo skewers grilled and served with peanut sauce


Pad Thai PHP 380
Stir-fried rice noodle with prawn, chicken, tofu and bean sprouts

Kao So Gai PHP 380
Northern Style chicken curry with soft crispy egg noodles
Vanilla Sky PHP 290
Signature long and cool cocktails made by muddling fresh fruits, extracts and premium spirits plus a few special ingredients: fresh raspberry, lychee, absolut vanilla, vanilla sugar, cranberry juice, served long
People Palace serves modern Thai cuisine. People Palace’s main dining area has a progressive ambience that can accommodate close to 90 people. The posh al fresco lounge area can accommodate 50 more guests and features leatherette “day beds.” When you find the interior a bit too stiff, there is option to lounge or dine casually at their low bench tables outside. Service is adequate and friendly –just the right fit for the international guests that visit the restaurant.


After dinner, we headed to Ice Bar for some late night drinks. I remember my first poker tournament at this bar some years back. We were joined by Madz’ friends, Pat and Migs. Bumped into an old friend, Philip, who I haven’t seen in a while. I barely finished my one drink but I remember us laughing hysterically that night. What a fantastic time. Music wasn’t so bad either. And I did realize that it’s such a small world after all.
People Palace
G/F Garden Side Greenbelt 3,
Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines
(632) 729 2888
Ice Bar
3/F Greenbelt 3,
Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines
People Palace Album
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Posted in Inside Dish | 1 Bite »
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Celeteque Product Launch
Mag Net Café, Bonifacio High Street
August 15, 2009, 2PM

Skin Toned
(Thanks Lace for this photo!)

Items in this photo:
Random Brown Loose Spagh Dress
Terranova Black Pedal Pants
Be Black Belt
Random Black Belt
Gold studded ring bracelets
Stella Luna Of African Influence Pumps
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Friday, August 14th, 2009
Previous to the discovery of Ristras, Pasto was frequent in the call log. Bubba and I were reminiscing the other night how much we crave for Pasto before. Pasto was our favorite go-to-restaurant for DVD food. The Greenhills branch is rung ahead of time to order 2 batches of crostinis with chicken pate and pomodoro salsa dips. Grab, pay and off to home movies.

I also like eating at home since Bubba finishes most of the salsa, so I have to replicate with a homemade one. Diced tomatoes, diced red onions (nominal), fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, (mmm-mm!) I can have as much as I want. Soon, we were pairing our Pasto “to-go” order with Sandy’s Pizza’s buffalo wings, which we also got quite akin to. Interestingly, we only order the wings (they deliver for 2 orders) and not the pizza.
Another favorite in Pasto is their Romano entrée (PHP345). Romano is crusted chicken breast with spinach and roasted mushrooms in a Gorgonzola cream sauce served with fettuccine.
On the Table
Zuppa di Pomodoro PHP 95
Pasto has the best roasted-tomato cream soup in the Metro. Its semi-smooth thickness is exactly right without making it appear like a tomato puree. There’s a hint of Parmesan and cream taste in the roasted tomato soup. Garnished with fresh basil on top that adds a minty flavor perfect for that hot soothing spoonful.

Crostini, Pasto’s famous version of Italian crostini served with your choice of “dips.” One order is equivalent to 8 pieces of crostini shaped like a pizza slice –thin, toasty and crispy. Price of crostini depends on the dip.
Chicken pate PHP 125

Pomodoro Salsa PHP 105

En Route to the Perfect Bite
- Spread the chicken pate on the crostini
- Put a bit of the tomato salsa on top with a drip of the balsamic olive oil dressing
First layer of taste is good enough for me.
3. Add another layer of flavor by adding grated Parmesan cheese.
4. To add some heat, add the chili flakes

Before Ristras’ burritos and nacho chips, this was our comfort food.
Ortaggi PHP 225
Spaghetti cooked with artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese. The usual order is Romano, Vongole or Frutti di Mare, but we took a detour and ordered a pasta dish we haven’t tried –Ortaggi. It was a tad bit on the sweet side (probably from the sun-dried tomatoes which I really love) that I wasn’t expecting. We only finished half of the pasta, partly because we needed to run off to watch GI Joe.

Pasto
Greenhills Theater Mall
Unit F&B-5, Greenhills Theater Mall
Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan
(632) 722 4992
El Pueblo
Julio Vargas Ave cor. ADB Ave
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
(632) 634 0157
Paseo Center
3rd Floor, 8757 Paseo de Roxas
Salcedo Village, Makati City
(632) 893 0588
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