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Chillz

Sander — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:50:12 +0000

I have been working the graveyard shift for years now and my worst enemy is being sleepy, as any graveyard shift worker would agree. Normally this is countered by drinking coffee – but the problem is I don’t drink coffee, and so I am stuck in a losing dilemma. Even while driving to work I was thinking of putting on Off Road Lights as some streets are too dark which adds to my sleepiness.

Good thing I discovered the coffee flavored Chillz drink from Mini-Stop. It’s basically coffee turned into an ice drink. The great thing about this for me is that I can’t drink too much of it – as it is cold, I will just be getting small amounts of it per sip, perfect for non coffee drinkers like me. The taste is just your average coffee so don’t expect much, but it will get you through the graveyard shift. I give it a 4 out of 5.

Lechon Pizza

Sander — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:01:01 +0000

Now you can have both Lechon and Pizza this Christmas. Introducing Pizza Hut’s Lechon Pizza with our favorite lechon skin (balat ng lechon) paired with mozzarella cheese and yummy lechon sauce. I haven’t tried this but can’t wait to try it this Christmas.

Lechon Pizza is available at all Pizza Hut outlets nationwide for dine in and delivery.

FETTUCCINE A LA KING from Pizza Hut

Sander — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:10:12 +0000

This looks simply delicious. I want to try this FETTUCCINE A LA KING from Pizza Hut.

Tokyo Tokyo Megamall – Review

Sander — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:35:42 +0000

Yesterday we ate lunch at Tokyo Tokyo. Before you read my review, you have to understand where I am coming from, I am a Huge fan of Japanese food. When I was 17, my parents ran a Japanese Restaurant of our own and I helped prepare and serve food for our customers. Ofcourse I got to taste everything! Our specialty was the Okonomiyaki or what we fondly called the Japanese Pizza – which I dearly miss. The cooking back then was first class – mostly because our cook, which is also the owner and my step father – is a genuine Japanese. Having tried the real thing, I must say that Tokyo Tokyo, is no longer true to the Japanese taste and has since been “Filipinized”. I guess it helped with their commercial success, but to people like myself who crave for real Japanese taste – it’s a let down. Another let down is the fact that Tokyo Tokyo Megamall has a number of seats that are “out of order” and the floor, tables and walls are dirty – it looks more like Jollibee near a wet market! The Japanese are not only known for their cooking, they are also known for their orderliness and cleanliness, Tokyo tokyo should always be clean and tidy… Oh well, in fairness the “Filipinized” sauce for the Tonkatsu was good, and the Red Iced Tea – that is most awesome, I wish they would sell that as a powder mix in groceries. Overall the meal was OK but no where near the cooking of my Step Father. I’ll rate it at 3 out of 5.

Gonuts Donuts Halo Halo – Review

Sander — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:29:14 +0000

Last week while doing our usual round at Toy Kingdom, I saw an ad by Gonuts Donuts saying that they have a new product available: The summer favorite “Halo Halo”. The store was clean and beautiful, even the outdoor rugs were nice. The donuts are as delectable as they ever was – but I was not after any of that, I want to see, smell and taste how their new “Pastillas” flavored halo halo. When I placed the order I was surprised that you will have to pay for the ice cream scoop, oh well misleading ads are everywhere and acceptable now… so I just went along and waited. When I got it, I wasn’t really impressed at the way it looks, but the taste and the Pastillas ice cream scoop made my day. It was really good. The downside though is that there aren’t many of the expected ingredients on it. So when I was about 1/4th through with the Halo Halo, my son had to go to the CR so I trustedly left my Halo Halo on the table. When I got back, I saw it empty… and the culprit is my wife! She loved it and gave the same negatives as I did. Oh well, I’ll try it some more next time. I’ll give it a 4 out of 5.

Halo Halo

Sander — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:19:14 +0000

…is here. Who can resist a cold drink like this in a hot summer day . This cold drink has been a staple summer time drink of Filipinos for the longest time. Yes it’s a bit high in calories but I can just click here to learn more about quick trim and burn those excess. What a great way to start my rest day. I hope the weather would cooperate and show a partly cloudy sky so I can enjoy the remainder of my weekend. Now don’t just stand there, find a local seller and grab your own Halo Halo!

How much does a Goldilocks Franchise Cost?

Sander — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:00:41 +0000

Ever wondered how much a Goldilocks franchise costs?

Don’t wonder anymore because I got this information at the Goldilocks website.

BAKESHOP	Franchise fee*	P 800,000 (VAT exclusive)
	Investment Cost	Est. P 6 to 8M
	Store Size Requirements	Minimum of 60 sqm
	Store Size Requirements	Maximum of 80 sqm
FULL STORE	Franchise fee*	P 1.2 M (VAT exclusive)
	Investment Cost	Est. P 10 to 13M
	Store Size Requirements	Minimum of 150 sqm
	Store Size Requirements	Maximum of 200 sqm

If I have that money I would surely get a Goldilocks franchise. I love Goldilocks and I can eat it everyday.

List of Goldilocks Branches – Pasig

Sander — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:00:23 +0000

List of Goldilocks Branches in Pasig Area.

1. Robinsons Galleria
Type: Bakeshop and Foodshop
Location:
Level I, Food Blvd., Robinsons Galleria, EDSA, Ortigas, Pasig City
Telephone Number:
634-5488

2. One Mercedes
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
One Mercedes Plaza cor. Market Ave., San Miguel Pasig City
Telephone Number:
628-1027
Fax Number:
628-1028

3. Rosario
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
30 Ortigas Ave. Ext., Medcom Bldg., Rosario, Pasig City
Telephone Number:
628-7087
Fax Number:
642-5878

4. Ever Ortigas
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
Ground Floor, Space #2 Ever Ortigas Mall, Ortigas Ave. Ext., Pasig City
Telephone Number:
632-0245

5. San Joaquin
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
7 Lope K. Santos cor. Justice R. Jobson St., Don Enrique Bldg., San Joaquin, Pasig City
Telephone Number:
640-5548

List of Goldilocks Branches – Mandaluyong

Sander — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:02:11 +0000

Mandaluyong

1. EDSA Central
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
Jeepney Park Terminal, EDSA Central, Mandaluyong City
Telephone Number:
632-0245

2. Starmall
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
G104 Ground Floor Starmall, Mandaluyong, Shaw Blvd. cor. EDSA
Telephone Number:
726-6263

3. SM Megamall (Bridgeway)
Type: Bakeshop and Foodshop
Location:
Bridgeway 3rd/F SM Megamall, Edsa cor. Julia Vargas, Mandaluyong City
Telephone Number:
633-2275/ 634-7839/
Fax Number:
633-2268

4. SM Megamall Bldg. B
Type: Bakeshop and Foodshop
Location:
G/F Bldg. B EDSA cor. Julia Vargas, Mandaluyong City
Telephone Number:
727-6505/ 723-0651 l
Fax Number:
633-5009

5. Forum Robinsons
Type: Bakeshop and Foodshop
Location:
Al Fresco Unit D, Robinsons Pioneer EDSA cor. Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City
Telephone Number:
747-6888/ 383-0008

6. Kalentong
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
46 Shaw Blvd. Cor Tiosejo St., Mandaluyong City
Telephone Number:
532-1287
Fax Number:
531-6379

7.Boni
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
441 Boni Ave cor. Barangka Drive, Mandaluyong City
Telephone Number:
533-6795/ 533-6796

8. Shaw
Type: Bakeshop and Foodshop
Location:
439 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City
Telephone Number:
727-6505/ 723-0651 l
Fax Number:
727-6504

List of Goldilocks Branches – Caloocan

Sander — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:00:52 +0000

List of Goldilocks Branches in Caloocan.

Caloocan

1. Gotesco Grand Central
Type: Bakeshop and Foodshop
Location:
Stall #018 Gotesco Grand Central, Basement, Caloocan City
Telephone Number:
363-4236/ 363-3604
Fax Number:
363-4282

2. Sangandaan

Type: Bakeshop
Location:
#1034 B.S.B. Commercial Bldg., Gen. San Miguel St., Sangandaan Caloocan City
Telephone Number:
287-1147/ 287-0063

3. 11th Avenue
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
West side LRT North Drive, West Phase Rizal Ave. Ext., Caloocan City
Telephone Number:
366-2327

4. LOL MCU
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
G/F LOL Realty Bldg., EDSA cor. Asuncion ST., Caloocan City
Telephone Number:
367-4247

5. Zabarte Mall
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
#13 Zabarte Town Center, Zabarte Road, Almar, Caloocan City
Telephone Number:
961-3779

6. Sangandaan Kiosk
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
198 A. Mabini St., Maypajo, Caloocan City
Telephone Number:
287-1147

7. Balingasa
Type: Bakeshop
Location:
A Bonifacio, along 11th Avenue Brgy. Balingasa Quezon City

8. Victory Mall
Victory Mall

Type: Bakeshop
Location:
G/F G-26 Victory Compound, Rizal Avenue Caloocan City
Telephone Number:
332-1514