Why Ramboy's Lechonan and Restaurant Lost a Customer...

Don't get me wrong. The food remains of top quality. The waiters and servers were nice and happy to be of service. They always served us with a smile...  Yet, there will always be that employee whose soft skills is--to say the least--missing in action. Frankly, some people in the food industry will always require extensive people-skills training. Lack of Extended Courtesty CAN Ruin a Good Meal Experience  That's why...

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Blake's Wings & Steaks in Marikina City

We unexpectedly decided to check out Blake's Wings & Steaks House in San Roque, Marikina. We had to wait quite a while before we were seated. Word of Warning: Parking is limited. They do have a parking makeshift parking area at the street a few meters back. The steakhouse was relatively cheap. The place itself had a certain Texas charm. I assume the owner poured his/her heart in decorating the place with wood-themed furniture...

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Dining at Omakase Japanese Restaurant

We never expected for Omakase to be surprisingly good. The Japanese place is usually caught with empty seats. This, we soon realized, was because people had to wait to be seated--which is completely fine. Of course, there's also the price point. Four thousand pesos for a group of eight isn't so bad, but it's not the cheapest place to eat Japanese cuisine at either. Omakase Marikina's Sushi Boat. Don't let the mustard-ish blob scare...

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Chevy Burger in Marikina

Hamburger House. Self-service. Pay as you order. After a few months of wondering why Chevy Burger was always filled with customers, I finally struck gold when my sister decided we go try it. The large Chevy Burger sign greets incoming patrons as they enter the small joint. Indeed, the place is small, but the taste is nowhere in comparison to the crowded seats and the overwhelming abundance in ingredients. This newly opened...

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GT Academy Invades the Philippines

Are you a Gran Turismo veteran? Do you like that adrenaline rush pumping through your system when you overtake fellow online racers? Do you want to make that virtual challenge a reality? Well, now's your chance. Nissan, in partnership with Playstation, is bringing this experience of a lifetime to the Philippines. The GT Academy, launched in Europe last 2008, is now looking for the best Filipino Gran Turismo 6 players to compete...

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Nokinoc: Dining Spot in Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan

So, this is one of my Palawan Treasures segment. Situated in Palawan's center (beside Corazon Tourist Inn) is Noki Noc. Noki Noc Savoury House A Palawan staple whenever I'm at Puerto Princesa because the food is affordable, relatively cheap and good.  When I say cheap, I mean fastfood cheap. The prices are fair in relation to its bountiful serving. Chicken and Palabok combo for 99 pesos. You get a quarter of a chicken...

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Starbucks Coffee Southpoint, SM City Iloilo Review

I know, I'm the worst person for judging Starbucks Southpoint in SM City Iloilo. But this is still the worst Philippines Starbucks branch ever. This is what "Dagdagan ng extra whip cream sa taas." means. Starbucks Southpoint will charge you an extra 20 php for something that's normally given for free. If you've gone to other branches, particularly the ones in Ateneo, Marquinton, Eastwood, or even Gateway, you'd definitely understand...

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