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[FOOD] Experience Hogwarts Universe in this Harry Potter "The Nook Cafe" + Giveaway Promo

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It's been years since the last Harry Potter flick was shown. Who else doesn't know Hogwarts at this point? I guess most of us in this era now has grown up with the Harry Potter Universe in mind. We've tried to chant the spells, memorize the names and houses, compared the books versus the movies, had love-hate relationship with the author J.K. Rowling when our favorite characters are not favored, we dressed up in similar fashion, adopted the British accent; and many more! We've lived the life mirroring how it's life to be walking down Diagon Alley and be one of the wizards .. or even the muggles! I sure did the same!

Imagine if we could indeed live it more, once again, thru amusement parks set here in the Philippines? I know that there are lots of theme parks already in other countries where peeps can enjoy rides named after famous Harry Potter places as well but here in our country, we're kinda late to adapt the concepts. However, another thing that we surely want to have here is ... you probably guessed it right by just the blog post title ... yup, you're right. A Harry Potter-inspired dining place! And whoooaalaaaa! There is something existing already! Wooohoo!

Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, and Slytherin Represent! Missing Hufflepuff!

It's called The Nook Cafe located at Maginhawa in Quezon City. This isn't the first time I visited the place though; and it's surely not a new cafe now. They've been operating for more than a year or maybe about two (2) years now but it's just recently when I decided to do a VLOG and write about it. That place is addicting! Click after the cut to find out more about it!



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The IHOP Philippines Experience

It's been quite a while since the the first IHOP store in the Philippines have opened. I didn't give it that much attention but I've been reading about them on the web. A lot of food bloggers have written about them; I see advertorials; I see them on the news and read them on local newspapers ... then I thought hmmm, this is probably something ei? But it's just another pancake store right? Or so I thought! So me and my colleague Erelyn visited the place one time recently and the experience was surprising!


It was during one of our busy week days after work when we paid a visit. A stressful day deserves comforting food, we said. It was still in the early hours in the morning when we thought there's not much folks waiting to be seated; and we would be able to finally taste what a lot of folks have been craving for. However, it wasn't that easy ... not as easy as we thought ...

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What's the Fuzz with J.Co Donuts?

Since their first branch opened in our country; netizes, donut-lovers, foodistas, bloggers, and loads of other residents were taken by storm. I've been hearing about them everywhere. From my friends, colleagues, relatives, etc. I wondered what was it really all about. Social media sites have been showcasing each donut flavor with all the yummy goodness shots! It was so tempting, I told myself I gotta try it! It's been a while since I posted about food too ...

1st Dozen of my Initial Two (2) Dozen Orders! Yeah!

My first visit was October of last year (2012) - yeah I suck at these reviews! LOL. This is so delayed now lah~ Oh well, I had to prioritize my other posts hehe. Going back ... I went to their Greenbelt 3 Branch with my friends and colleagues - fellow food-lovers and shopping / hangout buddies - Erelyn and Melanie. We were all from a tiring shift and before going all straight home, Erelyn dragged us to this store. Haha! Talk about getting "dragged" lah~

All the donuts seemed so delicious! Let's see what I can say about the shop ...

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Sophie's Mom Cupcakes for Thanksgiving! Black Friday Sale!

Happy Thanksgiving
to those who are celebrating it (^_^)!

How are you guys celebrating it? Share with me your posts and photos (^_^) I got my way below ...

Warning! This post has a lot of photos! And not only that, you'll be craving for more ... trust me! Haha~ Let's just say it's one of those weekends when I'm queueing a lot of posts so I can keep this blog active and just scheduling them and auto-posting them. Lah~ Sorry but my work schedule's too tight and I can really just post on weekends! Eeekkk!

Ok ... reading from the title, you guessed it right. This is a foodie post and while my blog concentrates on fashion and beauty and cosplay among other hobbies, food is one of the products I review here and share with you, my lovely readers! Yep! And I ain't featuring just so-so items but fab items! This time I bring you, Sophie's Mom. In some of the event posts I had here, you'll see quite a number of them already. Lots of yummy treats!

Lemme share with you those posts again here:

Isn't it great? Well, not so long ago (but not so recently either lah~ ... since this is auto-posted, can't recall anymore when I took the shots. LOL); I had the chance of visiting their home store.

The experience was amazing! I ended up buying lots from their goodies - which I'll be sharing with you all after the cut. It is so great that I made sure you get good quality shots too though I somehow resized my pictures too (to make sure blogger doesn't limit me too much hehe).

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BonChon Chicken Craving!

The first time I've set my foot at one of their stores at Robinson's Galleria, I knew I was "in" for another great gastronomic experience! BAM! That expectation wasn't failed by this store! Of course, there was already so much hype into it last year when I first tried it. And until now, this still sits as one of my favorite chicken fast-food places on earth! Take note ... this post has been moved and moved and moved in posting schedule and thank goodness, today I finally posted it hehe.

At Robinson's Galleria

My friends and colleagues have been talking about; the people I rode with in the jeepneys and LRT and MRT Trains; there were talks on Twitter ... everywhere! I felt like I was harassed by the messages! LOL. Well seriously, I was getting bombarded by it everywhere I go. So I gave up! I gave in! I gave it a try ... How did I find it? Let's see ...

Romwe--Latest High Street Fashion Online

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My ETC Fashion Flea Market Fashion Finds

I understand, this is rather another delayed post. Hehe. This event took place last August 25-26 and it's just being posted now. Sorry dearies! (^_^) I blogged about it here.

It's because I had a number of other awesome blog entries (naks!) awaiting to be posted here so this one got moved. And due to my busy schedule, yes, I just blog on weekends and queue them instead so this is auto-posted.

But don't fret! Here it is now ...

Allow me to share with you what I got from this event. I was honestly feeling down that time and thought of not coming anymore but then, I felt like going to the office to finish some tasks so I dropped by here as well, before getting to work.

It was a little late already, like about a little more than an hour before the closing time. I did not anticipate the fact that they are not like the malls. LOL. I forgot they close at 8PM geeez! So most of the stores were already packing up ... I just had to rush my shopping hehe.

I didn't get to pay any entrance fee anymore nor register ... nor get this cute loot bag *sobs* but it's a good thing they still allowed us late shoppers to come in.


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Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test on September 15!

Take a sumptuous Taste Test and savor the flavors at Rockwell’s Ultimate Taste Test on September 15!!!


Sugar, spice and everything nice! Foodies all over the metro, prepare yourselves for one exciting food trip coming to Rockwell this September!

Power Plant Mall, in partnership with the famous lifestyle blog, Our Awesome Planet and in cooperation with San Miguel Lifestyle Brews, present Rockwell’s 2nd Ultimate Taste Test to be held at the Rockwell Tent on September 15, 2012 from 11AM-9PM.

Now on its 10th year in the Ultimate Taste Test series by Our Awesome Planet, this event provides food enthusiasts all over the metro an opportunity to experience being a food critic for a day.

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ETC Fashion Flea Market on August 25-26

Another event! Who's excited?
Looks like it's gonna be in my calendar every month to visit sale events like this one hehehe.

ETC gathers fashionistas from blogs, top fashion brands, to online sellers for a weekend shopping spree of unique fashion finds at a fraction of the price. Get the best deals in the latest clothing trends, makeup, accessories, bags and lots of shoes; plus you’ll meet Manila’s faved fashion bloggers! 

What's exciting as well is that attendees (like myself of course) can get a chance to get spotted with our unique outfit and win exciting freebies and prizes from ETC and their sponsors! How cool is that right? Hehehe.

On the evening of the 2nd day as well, we can be part of the auction, Bids for the Kids, where we can purchase unique, new or pre-loved fashion pieces for the benefit of a Cancer Warriors Foundation

I believe this event brings in a worthy cause as well (ehem ehem, my excuse? LOL) so better give it a chance and visit!

What am I looking for anyway in this event? Find out my top picks! (^_^)

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Lotsa Loot from SuperSale Bazaar 2012 - DAY 2!!!

This post is a continuation of my DAY 1 POST:
~LALALALALA~

Lotsa Loot from SuperSale Bazaar 2012 - DAY 1!!!


Ain't it obvious that I was super happy and I had to return just to shop again? Hehehe. They said shopping or retail therapy is cheaper than a psychiatrist ... LOL. Yeah if you're stressed like me and want to keep your sanity, do it via shopping. Don't overspend, of course. Just have a budget. (^_^) For me, I definitely did not go over my budget. I only bought things that were matching the price I thought of hehe.

My first stop was at DAS My Shoes. I've been lustin' over their DAS34 in hot pink heel-less, peep-toe with ankle strap wedge or pumps or whatever! Unfortunately, it's been out of stock for good (T_T) and I cried lots for not getting myself a pair in time. When I inquired from them like months ago, I heard they're having a black and nude version soon! I can't wait for it to go out! Woot!

Soon enough, they released the nude version while the black one is still behind the scenes. The girls behind the brand said they can sell me the black one already. I was hesitant to buy because I'm not sure of my shoe size yet from them. While I'm normally a size (7); I get size (8) from most online shops like my favorite, Asianvogue Shop. For Asian sizes, I am a size bigger. So I waited until I got the chance the fit it on an event. And that event came during the I'm Shoe In Love Part 2 event. Unfortunately again, I didn't get a chance to buy it. (T_T)

With Neeresh Das
from DASmyShoes
and me with my 1st DAS Pair!
And now, as soon as I saw from their page that they're going to the SuperSale Bazaar, I didn't let it pass anymore. I was finally able to get my own DAS HEEL-LESS SHOES!!!

Not only did I get myself my much-awaited new shoes but I also had the opportunity to meet the designer - Neeresh Das. She was super cool in person.

Was it pricey? Probably, a little bit! But getting the shoes yo really love is priceless! As I always believed, a girl can never have too many shoes anyway, right? There's tons of clothes and bags to match them with. Hahaha!

Neeresh was very accommodating. She's fun to talk to and I admire how young and successful she is right now. I also love how unique her style is. I mean, look at those new shoes she's wearing! I'm sure lots of shoe-a-holics will be waiting for that to be out soon! Woot!

I don't really wear heels all the time. Judging from this pic that you see, I have scoliosis and I'm wearing a back brace. My doctor advised me really to avoid them as much as possible. I'm sure there's a lot of pretty designs as well in flats but heels are really a requirement now. LOLZ. Anyway, even at work; I don't wear it all the time. As my work requires me to sit long hours and just have a few times to go out and walk; I'm normally wearing my flats inside the office instead. So yeah, I still take care of my back. (^_^) Don't worry! When I walk around the floor; I am wearing my rollable flats most recently soooo nothing to worry about! I'm fine lah~

And if you think that's just all to get excited about ... wait! There's more ...

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Lotsa Loot from SuperSale Bazaar 2012 - DAY 1!!!

And no, I did not misspell the subject line! The event was aptly called "SuperSale" with one (1) word haha! And I guess at this point, it's the best "SALE" experience so far that I attended. I mean, in terms of the bazaar types of events and not just store sales events or promos. It's one of the major sale events I've anticipated this month of July and it didn't fail me. I'm really happy! (^_^)

My SuperSale Bazaar 2012 Pink Loot Bag
There was an Entrance Fee of P100 like any event similar to this one. I was so excited that my plan to go there for just one day on a weekend turned out to be two (2) days with the 1st day spent just looking around with friends and colleagues. I didn't get to attend the third day anymore and I wanted to rest that time instead. Hohoho~

It happened so recently (July 13-14-15) that I can't help but share my experience too soon! NOW! I have other post backlogs so this got pushed back a little bit to auto-post this day hehe but still, I managed to do it this time! Woot!

It's the first event I attended that gives away loot bags for shoppers. I got a pink one! Yey! There was an orange and blue loot bag too but I'm ok with pink hehehe. This is convenient for all shoppers who went there as there are so many shops to get lotsa good deals from. This one came in handy later on for me.

The event is well-organized, I must say. For such a noob like me in ransacking bazaars, I appreciated this one! The sections were well-arranged and it wasn't too-cluttered. The food stalls were situated outside the tent venue and just upon the entrance. Everything else inside is a shopping haven! From bags, shoes, accessories, clothing ... name it, you have it! I have so much good stories to say ...

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Kuya Boyet's Chicago Style Cheesecakes

If there's one thing else that I post here other than my kikay stuff, it's about food! Om nom nom ... And this time, I want to share my recent cheesecake favorite ... Kuya Boyet's Chicago Style Cheesecake. Not only because the owner is a friend of mine and colleague at work but because his wonderful cheesecakes are really uber-delicious! I can't count how many times I've ordered from him already hhehehe. And a number of my orders have become "gift" to some folks and they all loved it too!

My favorite is the Cheesecake Cups Collection. I order the six (6) pieces / box most of the time since it's just a small package and very easy for me to share with friends and family. His packaging is really very handy! Of course, don't just rely on the box ... you must try it to know how it tastes.

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Are You on Foodspotting?

If not, then join now! Because I am on FOODSPOTTING!

Curry Omu Rice, Tempura
This was actually one of the earlier apps I installed on my phone and I do LOVE everything about it. I guess one of the main considerations for bloggers like me is the mobile capability to post our stuff - be it a photo or even a complete article. Whenever a thought comes up, most definitely, the immediate reaction is to POST it and share it to the world. Thank goodness for social media!

There are loads of more relevant apps now that cater to different needs. In fashion, there's Pose. In instant-whatever-pics; there's Instagram. In web and other mobile photo blogging; there's Tumblr. Name it, you have it. It's nice to know that there's an application dedicated to food as well. 

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Baby She-Ra with Dogs And The City

And after years of having a pet, I finally have a new puppy again ... meet my new Baby She-Ra!

My New Baby She-Ra
My last dog died after being harshly beaten by unloving burglar neighbors from the previous house where we lived ... and caught in fire & ashes in 2006 ... It's been years that we didn't have a pet because we thought, we couldn't afford to care for another one. It's been painful before ... but we really love dogs and despite the years of gap w/o a pet ... I finally had another one! Thanks to my friend, Kyn, I have my new baby!

Why She-Ra you ask? Well, I wanted to name her with an anime-ish name because of my passion for anime anyway heheh. And She-Ra is a fictional cartoon character from an old kiddie anime show that I remember ... dressed up in white! My new baby is WHITE and so she's now She-Ra! And lookie! She's a fashionista like me! Hehe.

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My Sexy Revolution Starts Now

Me way back 2005
My slimmest was back in 2005 I think ... Gosh I dunno if I can ever bring that figure back. I didn't have flabby arms and a tummy bulging out. I am not skinny though but I wasn't ... uhmm ... fat. I can't deny the fact that a lot of folks got ... well, attracted to me. I was all natural anyway hehehe. And this photo is a testament to that ...

My arms aren't toned but slim. My face doesn't look chubby at all. My cheekbones are visible (count those rosy cheeks too bwahahaha) ... As I look at it now, I can't imagine how I even considered myself "fat" back then. It was insulting to others, I dig! Because, well, where are the fats in here? Can't help but wish I still have that bod 'til now.

My question now is ... WHAT HAPPENED? My eating habits of course have changed. My lifestyle. My workload. My sense of style and fashion. Everything. From a size "small" ... now I get mostly medium from international brands ... and wow ... a large size in Asian brands! Unbelievable? It's true! Can't accept it myself!

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Musashi is Your Best Choice for Takoyaki!

And it's mah choice too!

Musashi Takoyaki (click for larger photo)
 I was not a fan of these takoyaki foodies until I tasted the best one that offers them ... MUSASHI TAKOYAKI. What is takoyaki, you ask? As per Musashi's definition ... (and yes, just google it; but I wanna quote it, the "Musashi" way ...), it's a popular Japanese snack made from flour, and octopus; with added authentic Japanese ingredients. "Tako" means octopus and "Yaki" means friend or baked.

This stall truly brings the best authentic Japanese Octopus balls using only the finest ingredients and fresh toppings.

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The Magnum Craze, That Is?

Om nom nom Magnum ...
I first learned about this Magnum Ice Cream Bar from Chuvaness' blog. My first impression was ... this is awesome!!! I didn't know how much it was until we finally bought one. I was drooling just by sight of it ... luckily, my first bar was a treat from our boss (LOL) since we were in a middle of some helluvah powerpoint deck presentation to big bosses and overly stressed; needing a break ... we were thinking of what to get to ignite our senses and I recommended MAGNUM (while on that blog post by Ms. C).

Their marketing seems to be really active and successful huh? It caught my eye! LOL.

My first insights by looking at at though, comparing it from the photos online ... it seems to be overly advertised though the actual product doesn't resemble the photos ... geez! As if I dunno yet ... photos for ads would always have a disclaimer - that they may not be exact representation of the actual products due to photography shiz ... and stuff.

Bottomline, it looks smaller than how it's shown in the photos... By smaller, I mean smaller in width and height ... or ... whatever you wanna call it! Hahah! Am I too demanding??? I guess I was just expecting for an almost-resemblance in the advertised photos ... shame on me! Now I got a little disappointed ... The ice cream bar itself looks bigger in the pictures than the stick that pops out ... but in reality, the stick is longer and you get a rather small ice cream bar - see the pic???

But before I kill your thought bubbles ... read on ... it's not as bad as I may have sounded though ...

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Bizu Patisserie Brings Macaron Day to Manila!

Come and join us as we celebrate Macaron Day Manila 2012!


Today, March 20, it's Macaron Day! Bizu lovers and macaron enthusiasts will have a chance to select from 11 different flavors that Bizu currently offers plus taste the new savory Macaron collection that Bizu recently launched!




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When You Want A Good Breakfast Buffet, Come to Bellore

I don't normally come to buffets since I don't get much of what I paid for. I easily get full and I couldn't take in any more food. Not that I have a small appetite ... I just get full easily hehe. But sooner or later, I might get hungry again. Nevertheless, when I do starve, I can't help it but eat a lot hohoho~ And I guess when some of my colleagues and team members invited me to this breakfast buffet after a long shift, I easily said "yes" and joined them.

The place we went to is just nearby our Quezon City office. I'm talking about Bellore: Comfort Food and More.

Bellore Restaurant with me and a few QC Team Members
I was told that the owner is a family member or a relative of one of our employees in VXI (Quezon City). Good deal! I believe this business thrives considering the tough competition of food establishments around.

I guess the food they offer concentrates on local Filipino menu & a mixture of other cuisine, considering their name; which targets a specific group of customers. And since we're all craving for a good meal that day, hunger aside, we decided to eat loads from here. I must say it's a good choice.

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Amber's Golden Chain of Restaurants

I've been frequenting the Makati streets for about eight (8) years now (I guess) because of my work location and it wasn't until this year that I discovered this place ...

Amber's Pancit Malabon (Single Order)
One of my team members and a good friend, Mulan, lives nearby and she somehow influenced me into liking and craving for more of the local food items available from this store. I can't believe that I only found out about this place just so-recently! Food this good has to be discovered much earlier lah!

Anyway, when I found out about it, I wasn't raving for it until I tried their dishes. My first order was just a light meal to serve my hunger. Yeah! I can consider it as a light meal. I didn't order for rice and viand meals but their best-sellers ...
  • 1 single order Pancit Malabon
  • 1 single order Pichi-Pichi (cheese - 4 pieces)
This set is already good enough for a hungry stomach and I must say, it's delicious! I only tried it once and I kept on wanting more ...

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