Monthly Archives: November 2009

Bravo

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I remember when Bravo first opened in Alabang and we went all the way there to try it!  It was one of the first restaurants in the country to serve SUPER THIN YUMMY PIZZA!  James and I were able to try their Makati branch and we were very happy with our dinner. 

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While waiting for the food to arrive, of course they served us their popular dip and crostini 

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We asked the waitress what their popular pizza was and that was what we ordered- Pizza Bravo and Saigon was another popular one.  So we ordered both in the smallest size so we could try it- they were sort of similar but both very good.  THIN IS DEFINITELY IN!  

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Beef Carpaccio 

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Spaghetti Gamberi 

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 I wanted to order everything QUATTRO FORMAGGIO!   They had it in pizza, in lasagna and in risotto!!  So among the Quattro formaggi dishes, I chose the risotto.  YUUUMMMMY!!! 

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Tagliata di Manzo Bravo – also very very good!   

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Gelato 

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Crespelle di Mango  

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Click to order for delivery 

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Click to go to the BRAVO  website:

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Healthy Gourmet 2010 Recipe Planner

By | Christmas, Recipes, What's New at Rustan's | One Comment

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    • The planner includes healthy recipes prepared exclusively for Rustan’s Supermarkets by renowned chefs like:
      • Chef Armind Brandtner, Executive Chef Dust Thani
      • Chef David Pardo de Ayala, Corporate Chef of Discovery Group
      • Chef Ariel Manuel of Lolo Dad’s
      • Chef Babes Austria of Malacanang Palace
      • Chef Adam Mathis, Executive Chef, Manila Peninsula
      • Chef Thomas Linke, Executive Chef of Makati Shangrila
      • And more…

 

 

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Packing Cubes and More!!

By | Great Inventions, Household Tips, Travel | One Comment

Apparently, the maker of my favorite packing cubes ( Packing Cubes February 26, 2009 ) was my classmate in Ateneo when we were second year college.  Small world!  Thanks San San for sending me a printed version of my favorite packing cube set!!! Now I have another set to use for travelling.

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And thanks for making it easier for me to organize by including the instructions!  🙂

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And now with so many many more other items! 

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Packing Cubes February 26, 2009 

 

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Lucia’s First Birthday

By | Celebrations, For kids | 3 Comments

Heart2Heart loves PINK!  What a nice PINK CUPCAKE PARTY for Baby Lucia!!  I was so flattered when my friend, Weng, asked me to take photos of her grand daughter’s birthday party.  Of course I could not say no and squeezed it in my schedule.  She is obviously very proud of her adorable Lucia!!

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Establishment

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I was able to take a peek at The Establishment. The place has 3 different dining areas – one for cocktail which I was able to try and two other dining areas for dinner with different menus.  I hope to get to try the others next time.  It’s a beautiful place.

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Starbucks Cheer Party

By | Christmas, What's New at Starbucks? | One Comment

When we are at Starbucks we always feel so at home.  The whole family loves going because everyone is so friendly, everything is so wholesome and it really feels like Christmas!!!  Indeed, EVERDAY IS CHRISTMAS at Starbucks- where there is full of giving, love, warmth and joy!   

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I Wish Everyday Were Christmas November 4, 2009 

Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee Planner 2009 November 2, 2009

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I Wish Everyday Were Christmas

By | Christmas, What's New at Starbucks? | 5 Comments

The Holidays are a time for sharing inspiration, wishes and traditions. For Starbucks, it’s about sharing a tradition rooted in more than three decades of expertise and passion for coffee. 

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 Starbucks Coffee Company introduced what has become one of the most popular and anticipated coffees in our entire coffee catalogue: Starbucks® Christmas Blend. This year celebrating its 25th Anniversary, decades of festive gatherings, joyous occasions and peaceful moments are wrapped into the tradition of Starbucks® Christmas Blend.

Each year, this sweet, spicy favorite combines the liveliness of superb Latin American coffees with the mellow smoothness of Asia-Pacific coffees, including rare aged Indonesian beans. However, what makes it special is that the flavor profile varies slightly each year. While staying true to its bean origin and beloved taste complexities, the flavor notes dance a bit differently as new beans are combined to create this one-of-a-kind coffee.

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This limited seasonal coffee is designed to be a perfect holiday gift. Starbucks® Christmas Blend is also available in Decaf.

Starbucks® Christmas Blend will be available in the Philippines beginning November 4, 2009.

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Starbucks Cheer Party November 4, 2009 

Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee Planner 2009 November 2, 2009

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Cafe Juanita

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Heart2Heart finally gets to try Cafe Juanita since it is now nearer to home.  I have heard about the place in Pasig but have not been there yet 

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Owner partners – Verns Buckley-Chiongbian, former Ford Super Model, I figured she was an actress or a model because I thought she was really pretty and Dr. Boy Vasquez, an OB Gynecologist and now a restauranteur 🙂

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 Heart2Heart loves anything COLORFUL and Cafe Juanita is so full of color!! LOVE IT!!  I took every single angle and every part of the restaurant!    

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We wanted to take out our foreign visitor, Arno, so we of course chose Filipino food!  Only to find out he is married to a Filipina 🙂 But we all still enjoyed our lunch and most especially the company.  Arno is a nice and funny guy

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