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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