Do Drink and Dine at Velocity Bar Manila

I have joined [and won] a handful of drinking contest since my first introduction to beer---the honey colored liquid bread from heaven. My recent win was a Php500 voucher for Marriot Hotel Manila. Hands-down, mug-down, the winner was *cough* yours truly. *clap clap clap*

Even Georgina Wilson cheers me on

Okaaaaaaaaay, this is not a Georgina Wilson post. Rather, I would like to share with you (yes you, my sole reader from Uzbekiztan) this fancy place called Velocity Bar.

I'm Ms.Fancy Pants now!

 @ the Velocity Bar Bloggers Night

Velocity Bar, located at the ground floor of Marriot Hotel Manila (across NAIA Terminal 3), is the country's first and only 5-star sports and entertainment bar. Lord Google even informed me that this bar is actually a replica of Velocity Bar Hong Kong! That deserves a million like like like like like!

Epic lighting, zomg 5-STAR!

The place is not solely for sports enthusiast as you could also spend a relaxing night here, either alone or with friends. Also, unlike other similar establishments cramped with people, Velocity is quite spacious so it could serve as an ideal venue for casual meetings or small private parties.

 

I want a room with a bar. Seriously.

Aside from the incredibly amazing modern interiors, Velocity also boasts its wide-range of food and BEVERAGE menu. I put emphasis on the word BEVERAGE because the first thing I ordered when I arrived was a glass of Martini. And, gardemmit, their Martinis are made with premium dry gin...

Not just one row of Bombay Sapphire...

...but a whole case! And it sparkles! Like Edward Cullen!!!!

The bar also offers on-tap local draft beers (Php175 for 450ml, Php200 for 540ml) and bottled local brews such as San Miguel Light, San Miguel Pale Ale, San Miguel Super Dry, San Miguel Cerveza Negra, and San Miguel Premium Malt (Php175/bottle). TIP: If you're going for the bottled ones, I strongly suggest San Miguel Premium Malt as its SRP is Php60, while the San Miguel Ale are just sold for around Php30 a bottle. There's more value for your money if you order the former.

If you want 5-star experience on a tight budget, try visiting Velocity during happy hour to get selected beverages (local draft beer, house wine, soda and pouring spirits) at 50% off! That's from Tuesdays to Sundays, 6pm to 8pm. Hey, Php100 Beer at a fancy place like this is already a good deal! I guess my friends and I would have to try it one of these days. We're plain suckers for happy hours. Meh.

The tap brew is served on this crazy HUGE heavy glass

San Miguel, my favorite saint

Eastwood City to host a grand Easter fair on April4

This April 4, 2010 have a fun journey to new worlds as Eastwood City brings you Easter Wonderland 2010.

An Easter parade will kick-off the whole day event at 2:45 pm. This colorful parade will be participated bycostume contest participants, mascots, My Talent dancers, cosplayers, bikers from Flipbykes, and advocates of the Homeless World Cup Philippine Team. To follow are other exciting Easter activities such as egg hunting, acrobatic performances, donut making workshop, and special egg painting session with Master Fernando Sena. In addition, Seven Worlds of Play and Imagination will be spread out in the entire Eastwood City commercial development, each one with a unique and interesting theme which kids can choose from.

click image to view Easter Wonderland 2010 Map and Schedule

Wonderland Passports will be sold at Php500 per, inclusive of loot bags, one-time access to near 50 booths, activities and rides, plus a chance to win prizes at the Easter Wonderland Raffle. Part of this Easter festivity proceeds will be donated to Urban Opportunities for Change Foundation (UOCF), a non profit organization that champions the Homeless World Cup Philippine Team, who will be competing in the Homeless World Cup to be held in Brazil on September.


For inquiries, contact Eastwood City at 709-0888 or 709-9888 or visit www.eastwoodcity.com.

Earth Hour + Some Basic Energy Saving Tips

Million of homes and business worldwide has recently turned off their lights in participation of the annual Earth Hour. According to Earth Hour’s official site, some 611 megawatt-hours of electricity was saved in last year’s event--equivalent to shutting down a dozen coal-fired power plants for an hour. I don’t have the current numbers yet for this year’s event, but I do hope that last year’s global record was surpassed. I appreciate everyone’s efforts during this yearly event as it takes a lot of preparation, convincing even, to have million of individuals participate in this energy-conserving move. But then, who would need an annual event when you (yes you!) could take part in Energy saving everyday?

Top pinoy band Urbandub celebrates 10th year with an Online Concert

Urbandub, my favorite Pinoy band, recently held a shoot for their upcoming online concert c/o Pelicola.Tv. Don't know yet the details of the concert, i.e. ticket prices, schedule, etc.

For now, here's a sneak preview:

ZOMG, YOU WILL LOVE THIS SONG!!! <3

Thanks to Coy of Globe and Koi of Sonic Boom Philippines for the invite.

UPDATE: John Mayer Live in Manila

Watch John Mayer Live in Manila on May 16, 2010 at SM MOA Concert Grounds. Check Ticket Prices and Official Concert Floor Plan now.

Updated list of Globe UnliMail compatible phones

Here's an updated latest list of mobile handsets compatible with Globe Tattoo UnliMail service. The free trial run is until March 31 so if you're phone is on the list, I suggest you download the application nao! I just did and it's so cool, I feel like I have a BB!!!! :)

Get Globe UnliMAIL for FREE by texting UNLIMAIL to 8888 or visit http://wap.portal.globe.com.ph/unlimail on your mobile browser.

Java Handsets as of March 2010

Nokia 2700 classic
Nokia 2730 classic
Nokia 3120 classic
Nokia 3208 classic
Nokia 3600 slide
Nokia 5000
Nokia 5130 XpressMusic
Nokia 5220 XpressMusic
Nokia 5300 XpressMusic
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic
Nokia 6208 classic
Nokia 6212 classic
Nokia 6280
Nokia 6300
Nokia 6300i
Nokia 6301
Nokia 6500 slide
Nokia 6500 classic
Nokia 6600 fold
Nokia 6600 slide
Nokia 6600i slide
Nokia 7100 Supernova
Nokia 7310 Supernova
Nokia 7310 Supernova
Nokia 7373
Nokia 7390
Nokia 7900 Prism
Nokia 8800 Arte
Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte
Nokia 8800 Gold Arte

Team Manila Gives Free Shipping to Customers

Team Manila Lifestyle will provide Free Shipping Nationwide when you purchase three (3) t-shirts from their online shop, http://www.teammanilalifestyle.com/shop/

Offer valid until March 19 to 31, 2010.


I WANT A WEWILLDOODLE T-SHIRT. SOMEBODY SHIP ME 3 WEWILLDOODLE SHIRTS PLSZ.

Oh hai thurr

Pls pls pls pls plsz?

Cantonese Soup Kitchen at Banawe

Banawe, QC is not only a place for car afficionados, it's also a place for foodies. Razon's, Mr.Poon, Chinatown's Best, Le Ching, Tramway, Savory, and Causeway are just some familiar names you'll see along the stretch of this well-known street. Then, one day:

"Hello fellow bloggers, See you tomorrow at 7pm for the food event. Venue: The Cantonese Soup Kitchen (although the signage says Canton Soup Kitchen) Unit C-847 Banawe cor. Linaw St., Quezon City. The restaurant is located right beside Figaro."

CANTONSOUP-WHAT.

I'm a frequent customer of the the place across Figaro (Slice 'N Dice, not the other one, you naughty naughty you) but I've never seen Canton Soup Kitchen. I didn't want to google so I wrote down the address on a piece of paper (because I'm old school like that) and made my way to the venue with a huge heavy bag filled with flashlights (don't ask).

The restaurant, which was quite small, was filled with customers when I arrived. I proceeded to the 2nd floor where Rowena (thanks for the invite, btw) welcomed me with a smile. She then said, "order ka na ng soup kasi it's good for one only." I was handed the menu and was surprised, curious even, with the different varieties of Chinese Herbal Soup being offered.

The caption reads: "Chinese Herbal Soups Menu is a most natural dietary way to good health. Adding Chinese Herbs to soups is a long tradition and a distinctive feature of Cantonese Cuisine. Chinese herbs have very well-known curative functions for the human body. And one of the mose common way to use Chinese herbs is to brew them together with meats over slow fire for 2 to 3 hours, releasing all the essences and nutrients of the ingredients into the soup - which the body can absorb and assimilate quickly without having to digest and breakdown the meats and herbs. This is the most ideal and natural way to obtain loads of nutrients minus the calories."

I was quite hesitant to order anything from the list because I don't want to eat anything with herbs. We have chinese tea at home and I don't drink it because of the taste. Don't like. :( But I decided to give CSK a try so I ordered the Cogon Grass with Spareribs Soup (Php170).

served on a tall slim bowl, filled to the rim

It's description on the menu says: This soup is concocted to act on the heart, lung, stomach, and urinary bladder channels and acts on the Qi in the lung and the stomach. This herbal soup is recommended by traditional Chinese doctors to help heal nose blead and alleviate pain in urination.
 
The urinary bladder part got my attention because I have annoying UTI problems. The Qi part I didn't understand at all. The nosebleed part made me lol.

cogon grass with a hefty portion of meat

you need not eat the meat nor the grass, just finish the soup because all the nutrients are there, k?

Disqus sucks

LIKE, BIG TIME.

Reverting to blogger comments now. I hope this works. gah.