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Cafe Juanita, Pasig City, Metro Manila
Posted by: jakespeed in: ● January 30, 2012
The Go-To Fancy Restaurant January 30, 2012 Ever wondered what restaurant to bring your foreigner friends on their first visit to Manila or even where to impress your date for a delightful dinner? Better yet, at what place would a discriminating blogger like Velvet Touch regale fellow bloggers Jakespeed and Lemon Camomile to a repast worth [...]
Where to Eat in Cebu City
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● January 8, 2012
You Won’t Go Hungry in Cebu January 9, 2012 Here are five choices to satisfy your insatiable appetites in Cebu City.
Getting High on Laksa at Tao Yuan
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● May 22, 2011
Laksa Made Well May 23, 2011 Fond of Laksa but too pricey to fly to Katong, Singapore and have the original? Tao Yuan offers a delightful Laksa experience in our own backyard.
Where to Eat in Bataan
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● April 20, 2011
Welcome to Balanga City April 20, 2011 There are two decent dining options in Bataan. Both are in the capital, Balanga City. I recommend Dayrit’s Kitchen and Grill and the coffee shop at the Crown Royale Hotel.
The Fukushima Threat on Japanese Chocolates
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● April 7, 2011
The Fukushima Threat on Japanese Chocolates April 7, 2011 I visited two stores selling Nama Chocolates in Manila in the aftermath of the radiation scare in Japan. I was particularly interested in which part of Japan they source their chocolates. Here is what I found out.
The Best Gas Station Along North-bound NLEX
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● March 31, 2011
The Best Gas Station Along North-bound NLEX March 31, 2011 Gas stations along expressways are natural pit-stops. Arguably the best gas station along NLEX going up north is Shell near the Tabang Exit. Why? The food choices are the most extensive among all north-bound gas stations, plus there is the bonus of squeaky clean restrooms.
“Kids Eat Free on Weekends” at Italianni’s Nuvali
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● March 27, 2011
Kids Rule At Italianni’s Nuvali March 27, 2011 Getting a freebie once in a while with no catch is a welcome relief. Italianni’s promo, “Kids Eat Free on Weekends,” is an offer worth grabbing.
Chicken Charlie, Little Baguio, San Juan City, Philippines
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● February 28, 2011
The Bonchon Alternative March 1, 2011 The Korean craze called Bonchon Chicken in Makati has received mixed reviews, judging from the various posts in the blogosphere. Meanwhile, in the Quezon City and San Juan suburbs, another contender is “frying” below the chicken radar. Trying to share the fowl limelight using the same double deep-fried technique of [...]
Valentine’s Day Special 2011
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● February 8, 2011
Dare to Impress February 8, 2011 After the Chinese New Year, can V-day be far behind? Here are some leads on how to pile up those “pogi points” in the Month of Hearts. Source: starstore.com
Tao Yuan, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City, Philippines
Posted by: velvet touch in: ● December 31, 2010
Hype was Well-Deserved December 31, 2010 I have heard the buzz on Tao Yuan Restaurant in Malate. I also found out they opened a second branch in Resorts World Manila (RWM). While there was a myriad of restaurant options in RWM to choose from, I decided to explore what the fuss was all about. Tao [...]
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