K-Pub BBQ Restaurant: KPop Meets Buffet

K-Pop, Koreanovela, Korean BBQ and buffets -- a few of the things Filipinos are going crazy about. By now it is not surprising anymore if we Filipinos fall for these kinds of things, may they be just fads or not. I wouldn't be surprise because whether we like and admit or not, KPop groups and Korean actors are talented, Korean food is good and quite healthy and buffets are money-saving way to get our tummies full.

When I was still with my past job, we changed our way of doing our Christmas party and for 2017 we went for a restaurant buffet instead of the usual potluck or renting a function or hotel room. I'll just say our last Christmas party went crazy, and I mean crazy like The Hangover movie that everyone in the team agreed we go for a toned down and wholesome party that year.

Watami Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar - Uptown Place Mall BGC

I will always love Japanese cuisine. I’ve never went to a Japanese restaurant that I didn’t like, whether it’s high-end or fast food. It’s always a gastronomic experience for me. Every time I eat Japanese food, I know I’m always all set for an enjoyable encounter, and more often than not, I walk away satisfied and with a smile on my face.

What’s not to love about Japanese food? I don’t know, I have no answer for that. But this is what I’m going to tell you, I have so many reasons why I love it. First of all, everything is so yummy. Well at least for the many Japanese food I’ve tried. Japanese food is also a very creative art; a lot of thought is put into preparing, cooking and presenting them. Japanese people take food very seriously.

Dubai Travel Diaries - 3 Days Of Adventure, Luxury And Desert!

If there is luxury anywhere in this world, then it is in Dubai! If you are done with the chic boutiques and majestic buildings of Europe and experienced how fast America is in New York, then it is time you get a taste of real luxury in Dubai! No other city does opulence and extravagance like Dubai, we bet!

Dubai is the epitome of human creation! In the midst of desert, you will get to see masterpieces of architecture and engineering! Some of the most beautiful buildings of the world touch the skyline of this flamboyant city! Whilst most of the tourist attractions in the world are bejeweled with historical remains or natural beauty, Dubai is one place that has some of the most iconic man made structures that are recent, which has turned Dubai into a hotspot on the map of world tourism. 

Authentic and Affordable: Menya Noodle & Bento Bar - Greenhills

Ahhhh, ramen… it took the world by storm and it is here to stay forever. Ramen, perhaps is an ever-evolving Japanese favorite food; it has taken many forms from a convenient instant noodle college dorm food to being a hybrid artisanal fare. It is one of those ever-present comfort food that almost everyone seeks in times of when the soul needs some soothing.

Ramen was developed in the late 17th century Japan and is thought to have originated in China. It’s worldwide success came about after World War II. Now there are a hundreds of thousands of different kinds of ramen restaurants around the globe. Some claim to be authentic, some claim that they are serving fusion or something that would fit the local palate to which they are located. 

Travel the Philippines Through Food: Siglo Modern Filipino - Tagaytay

“There's no better way to understand a culture than through food”. I think I’ve said this several times already in a couple of my blog posts, and it can never so true enough. We associate a certain taste to a region or a country. Say for example in the Philippines, Bicol Region is easily a place where cuisine is known, most often than not, spicy. Mediterranean food is packed-full of spices; Japan is known for raw food; South East Asia has rice as its staple fare. There is more of a connection between food and culture than we may think; it operates as an expression of cultural identity.

Specific cuisines in specific countries or region may have evolved but what stays the same is the extent to which each place’s unique cuisine can reflect its unique history, lifestyle, values, and beliefs. The Philippines is no exception for that. Being a country colonized by several other countries for years and have made trade relations with other neighboring Asian countries, some can’t put their finger as to what Philippine cuisine really is. I would say our cuisine is a fusion and relatively congruent with the livelihood of a region. But what excites me is that it is that it is the next cuisine the world is going to rave about. 

Mozu at Ming's Tagaytay: Dining Amidst Greens and Cool Breeze

I’ve always loved going to Tagaytay, I’ve went up there one too many times already. Tagaytay is still one of the best places to go to if you want to have a quick getaway and a change of scenery from the everyday city life. All the green surroundings, the soothing sceneries and the crisp cool breeze is just one to two hours’ drive away from Metro Manila, which is one of the reasons why a lot of people go to this mountain retreat.

The last time I was in Tagaytay, it made me realized that there’s so many changes that already happened in that mountain getaway and that it is continuously being developed and establishments continuously sprouting everywhere. You can do a lot of things there for relaxation and fun. As to dining options, you will never run out of choices in Tagaytay. There’s so many new and old restaurants and cafes that you can find in that area. 

Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew Kapitolyo

People say that millennials like me are ruining friendships and that we are going through a friendship crisis as a generation because we only connect through social media. Millennials have been known to favor favoring convenience over authenticity. But as a millennial who witnessed both the good and the bad of simple old times and the advent of technology, I can say, at least for myself, that that belief is a generalization. Growing apart with your friends is inevitable and also a personal choice. 

I have hundreds of acquaintances but I only keep a handful of close friends. And when I mean close, we go way back, have shared so many memories together and have the confidence to confide to one another about just anything. I have friends who despite distance, time differences or not talking for months on end, whenever I reach out to them or whenever we see each other, it’s as if those former hindrances of friendship never even happened. We always find ways to have a good time in a short span of time that we meet and reminisce.

Wear Silk for a Good Night’s Sleep

Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things one can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We all know that being sleep-deprived will and can lead to several medical problems, so as much as possible we should make sure we get enough zzzzzzzz’s as much as we can. Sleep is so fundamentally linked to our physical and emotional health, so it's never been more important to wear the right kind of attire to bed each night. It can’t be a surprise to know that that your bedtime clothing choices are actually helpful in making your sleep comfortably. 

I for one, cannot sleep with the clothes that I wore from the day. I make sure to take a quick shower and put on something ultra-comfy before hitting the sack. Are you the type who will wear what you wore the entire day to sleep? Or change into PJs or an old oversized shirt? Well I am guilty of the latter, sometimes I just used an old-worn-out-oversized shirt to use as my sleeping clothes but most of the time I changed into a tank top and shorts before I go to sleep. They are not the most comfortable sleepwear, I guess, because I always wake up during the time that I am supposed to get a good night sleep.

Coffee Project: Prettiest Coffee Shop Ever!

Like a lot of people nowadays, coffee is the life blood that fuels my life. I can’t imagine my day without beginning with a cup coffee. Every time I wake up, my body is like a rusty machine which asks: insert coffee to begin. When I was working the night-shift, it was the only thing that could keep me awake so I can perform my duties and me last for the day. 

But to be honest, I have a love-hate relationship with coffee. I’ve tried several times to break up with coffee since stress, mixed with caffeine, isn’t a good combination for as it cause me to have acid reflux. But no... I can’t and I probably won’t break up with coffee. No matter how much it is sometimes bad for me or it hurts me. It’s like a drug, you know it’s bad for you, but you can’t give it up. 

Your Next Special Event at La Huerta Estate

Built in 1969 as a weekend family getaway by our parents, Jovino and Luz Lorenzo, La Huerta had always served as a place for Anton Lorenzo’s family and friends to come together for rest and relaxation. It was also a frequent venue for parties and reunions. A lot of fond memories from Anton’s childhood come from this place. 

Relatives would spend weekends here, enjoying food and the surroundings. When Anton’s father was alive and active in business, he would frequently have associates over for cocktails and dinner. La Huerta Estate became their permanent home in 1972.