#CRACKTHAT! THOUSANDS OF GREENWICH PIZZA THINS BEING GIVEN AWAY!

        The first time I tried Greenwich Pizza Thins was when we were deep into post production for the movie Kung Fu Divas. We were experiencing some technical delays and our director, Onat Diaz, requested for Greenwich Pizza Thins as his "Comfort food". With all the high profile pizza joints out there, I was actually quite surprised that he would ask for Greenwich pizza of all things. 

     Direk Onat explained to me that he found the crust of other pizza brands a bit too thick. In essence, you lose the beauty of tasting the delicious toppings because you're too busy filling yourself on the dough. After awhile, he said he felt like he was eating a sandwich. I thought that was a very good point, and gave it a shot. And in one simple *CRACK* of the crust, I was sold.

     It was indeed, as Direk Onat said, "Tarush".      

     Then I made Rina try it during a movie marathon night. We couldn't agree on a flavor, so we decided to get two pies.. All Meat for me, and the Signature Special for her, thinking that we can have the leftovers for lunch the next day.  However, it was like we were both in a trance after taking the first bite. When we regained consciousness, My wife and I discovered that we finished a box of pizza EACH! 

      I don't think I've ever loved my life more than I did at that moment, but that was also how we knew that the Greenwich Pizza Thins are no ordinary pizza. It was only apt that the pizza would make a loud *CRACK* after ever bite, because it was deliciously addicting!

SARIWON: A TASTE OF KOREA IN THE PHILIPPINES

            I may not care for their hairstyles or their music (With the "Sistars" being the sole exception, that I watch on mute), but I must say that I quite enjoy Korean Cuisine - Especially when it comes to their Barbecue. Though I had heard of Sariwon numerous times through the foodie grapevine, I had yet to try the dishes that they had to offer. 

         One fine day, I tagged along with some of my blogger friends to visit Sariwon's newest branch in Greenhills, to see how it compared to the other Korean restaurants I've been to in the past. 

        

        It took only one visit for me to feel silly for not going there a lot earlier. 

CHAIRMAN WANG'S: HAND PULLED NOODLES IN MOLITO!

         Before Ramen became the rabid food craze it is today, Chinese Noodle Soup was the go-to soup of choice for those looking for a lighter, yet satisfying meal. Chairman Wang's is restaurant in Alabang with a goal: Putting the pride back into noodle soups & reaffirming its place as one of the most popular comfort food(s?) of choice!

THE HUAIYANG CUISINE EXPERIENCE AT SHANG PALACE, MAKATI SHANGRI-LA! -RINAZ

“My culinary philosophy is to cook from the heart.”

Chef Anthony Dong

        When a chef thinks this way, you know you're in for a delicious treat! This is Chef Anthony Dong. And he is Futian Shangri-la Shenzen's Executive Chef that holds the title of Honorary Deputy Professor of Food and Beverage Management at Far East University Tainan, and a gold medalist in the National Innovative Cooking Competition in Shenzen. Long story short, he's big in Shenzen! That's why Makati Shangri-La is very proud to have him here as their guest chef for one week to cook his heart out featuring Huaiyang Cuisine at Shang Palace for Filipinos to try!

LIVESTOCK: MAY THE PORK BE WITH YOU.. ALWAYS

        Romeo and Juliet. Cleopatra and Marc Antony. Guy and Pip. Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas/Tayor Lautner/John Mayer/Jake Gyllenhaal/Harry Styles. The Pickiest Eater and The World and Pork. Some of the greatest love affairs that the world has ever seen. 

     I love pork. LOVE. I love pork more than Kanye West loves Kanye West. Which is why whenever a restaurant that specializes in Pork dishes pops up, it is immediately on my radar. 

   From the moment I heard about the recently opened restaurant called "Livestock", I kept bugging Rina about making time to visit. Finally the day came in which I could no longer deny myself of the delights of this Porky Paradise.  

    And what I discovered was a close to carnivore's "Heaven on Earth" as you can get! 

ONLINE SHOPPING IS SAFE AND CONVENIENT WITH MASTERCARD VIRTUAL CARD

        It’s amazing how convenient and exciting it is that one can now have an amazing shopping experience just by surfing the internet. You don’t have to brave the crazy malls or shops just to hunt for that exact hat or bag that you’ve been wanting to buy. Or braving the mall rush every time there’s a sale. Be it local or international, it’s easier to buy it through the internet with just a few clicks of the mouse. (Thank you Internet inventor guys!) And what’s even more amazing is that they deliver straight to your door step! It can’t be anymore convenient than that!

J'ADORE LE FROMAGE - CHEESE FESTIVAL AT SOFITEL PLAZA MANILA

        Have you ever seen so many French cheeses in your life? This was my first time to see this much cheese, and also my first time to see it in so many weird forms and colors. But I tried some of it and they were really really delicious!!!!! They're part of the magnifique collection of the Cheese Master himself, Maître Fromagier Gérard Poulard! (One of the jolliest and most down-to-earth masters I have ever met!)

GIVEAWAY ALERT! OWL COFFEE! FROM SINGAPORE TO THE PHILIPPINES!

        It's amazing that a simple coffee product could have so much awards and certifications (see here). And this says a lot about the brand. I don't drink coffee but my wife does and I'm sure she's excited to try this famous coffee from Singapore! It's OWL! And you too can get to try it because we're holding a giveaway right now! Keep reading!

HAVE A CUP OF BASS WITH GEAR4'S EXPRESSO SPEAKER

Care for a cup of expresso? But it contains booming music instead of coffee!

        It was only recently when I appreciated Bluetooth speakers. We were able to try one during our first wireless portable speaker review (here) and we were in awe on how you can play loud music wirelessly with music from your phone. It was a little bigger than this one, so I thought the sounds of this cute speaker would just be okay.... 

Boy was I wrong! 

GEAR4's Espresso packs quite a punch with it's surprisingly amazing bass!

YABU'S MENCHI KATSU WITH BABE FOR FOOD!

          Friends, meet the lovely Justinne, also known as the Blogger from Cebu, "Babe For Food". I "Cyber-met" Justinne in 2012 when I was searching the net for restaurants to visit in Cebu, and came across her blog. I really felt it was a great read, because it was insightful and fun at the same time. I sent her a comment on her blog page, asking for recommendations on restaurants to visit, and her reply would have put Looloo to shame.

        Since then, our friendship consisted of Facebook messages, Instagram comments, and Tweets. We would often tag one another in facebook posts, particularly when it comes to food that we feel that other would enjoy. 

        It wasn't until December of 2013 that we finally got to meet each other face to face for the very first time, when some of my blogger friends and I visited Movenpick Cebu. Since she was such an amazing hostess when we were there in Cebu, I told her that when she goes to Manila, I would take her to some of my favorite dining spots. 

        On top of that list? 

         Yabu: The House of Katsu.