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Kinder Krazy

ToTIntern — Mon, 27 May 2013 00:41:49 +0000

Only because it’s rainy and I’m hormonal… I really want some KINDER products! Namely, Kinder Bueno ( hazelnut creme-filled wafers dipped in milk chocolate), Kinder Cioccolato (little chocolate bars with white milk chocolate in the middle), and… Nutella & Go! Kinder chocolates is made “expressly for children”. Kinder Bueno is the ultimate Kinder treat. Creamy hazelnut filling in each little mound of wafer melts in your mouth like a romantic tryst waiting to seduce you. If you happen to ignore this while waiting to pay for your groceries, you are missing out in life. Seriously. Kinder’s founder Ferrero describes Bueno best: Kinder Bueno is a harmonious blend of contrasting tastes and textures that engages the senses in every surprising bite—stimulatingly crispy on the outside and delectably creamy on the inside. With its delicate and sophisticated architecture, Kinder Bueno offers both a refined and dynamic taste sensation that yields a sensory lightness, inviting people to indulge with carefree abandon. Especially Nutella & Go!, which is basically a cooler version of YanYan. Remember the breadsticks and the chocolate dip? This one is made better with Nutella spread, chocolatey and hazelnutty and just plain addicting, and Esta The aka Lemon Iced Tea! How cool is this little packet? Now if [...]

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HK Stopover: Yum Cha at Luk Yu

ToTIntern — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:01:51 +0000

I had a few hours to kill during my layover in Hong Kong Airport to LAX. After running an errand for my mom, I decided to do the the next best thing in HK aside from shop. Traditional Yum Cha at one of Hong Kong’s Top 10 Best Restaurants! To “Yum Cha” is to go to a teahouse for some dim sum. Where else but Luk Yu Tea House in Central Hong Kong Luk Yu is famous for its dim sum, and is also noted for the original Art Deco interiors since it first opened in 1933, with colonial tables & chairs with marble inlay, spittoon, stained glass windows, half-vase on the walls and a lot of wood to warm the room. Even the cashier feels like a historical apothecary, with the cashier man hiding from ToT’s camera. I decided to try sitting on the wooden booths, which is oh so 40s, to understand why Luk Yu is the go-to place for local celebs as well as business people in the Central District, as it is “the most famous dim sum teahouse remaining in Hong Kong” by The New York Times. The wooden booth is definitely the place to stay, especially if you’re dining [...]

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Tengu’s Japanese Steak & Sushi, Westwood

ToTIntern — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:54:18 +0000

Excited for my mini-trip to Los Angeles tomorrow, and one on my ToT-Eats list is some very eclectic sushi rolls which LA sushi places are pretty inventive with. Last time I was in LA, I was able to try a few rolls plus some really well executed Japanese steak at Tengu, named after the Japanese god of mischief. Tengu Located in Westwood Village by UCLA, Tengu is a Sushi Bar -Restaurant – Nightclub concept from Choice Hospitality Group. It’s a hit with yuppies, Bruins (Bruin card accepted), and local sushi lovers that side of LA County. The interiors have a very elemental Japanese theme to it. A lot of bamboo, wooden tables, and paper lined window panes. It was a pretty late lunch so it wasn’t full when I entered, but I suspect they had just finished the busy 12pm cover shift. Diablo Seared albacore, yama gobo, cucumber, jalapeno, shichimi togarashi, habanero ponzu. The magic of this Diablo Roll comes from the Shichimi Togarashi, which is a Japanese 7 spice usually made of red chile flakes, dried orange peel, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, nori poppy seeds and ginger. Usually it’s sprinkled on ramen, soup and yakitori, but the addition of this [...]

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Xiao Long Bao 101 at Din Tai Fung

ToTIntern — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:38:37 +0000

Aahh.. the makings of a good xiao long bao are simple. Delicate dumpling wrapper, seasoned ground pork, lots of soup, and a lot of bamboo steamers on a table. For Xiao Long Bao fanatics, there’s one restaurant that claims fame for this soupy dumpling. Din Tai Fung The New York Times hailed it as the 10 best restaurants in the world in 1993. The Michelin Guide rated the chain’s Tsim Sha Tsui location with 1 Michelin Star. Specializing in the Chinese soup dumpling, Din Tai Fung first started in Taiwan in 1958 as an oil company and became famous in 1980 when founder, Yang Bingyi, and his wife decided to make these soup dumplings to survive drastic business conditions. Now, there are Din Tai Fung restaurants all over Asia, and even in the United States. Last time I hit Hong Kong with my family, I insisted to have a Yum Cha (small plates) dim-sum lunch at Din Tai Fung, so the entire brood could get their tastebuds’s take if this restaurant indeed lives up to its reputation At the 3rd floor of the Silvercord Building in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui side, Din Tai Fung occupies a generous space for its restaurant. It gets awfully busy especially during lunchtime, [...]

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Coachella 2013 Highlights

TripOrTreats — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:56:37 +0000

Obviously a Coachella virgin. Just received my packet Me and my girls during day 1 Day one with the masses Mandatory bling Roomie Reunion time My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard Regret is forgetting to ride the ferris wheel Sustenance. We gotta eat, yo. Happy to be with my roomie, on the road Perfect day for some music Waiting for Fedde le Grand Moby hits! Missing the randon signs… This was my fave. Day 3 started off beautifully… Beating the heat with some popsicles We’re as awesome as our sunnies! RHCP to end the weekend with a Desert Storm! Wanna see more pics? Let me know!

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Gadget Find: PowerGen Mobile Juice Pack

TripOrTreats — Thu, 02 May 2013 07:47:50 +0000

For entreprenuers, social media addicts, and people on the go, staying connected is always the first priority. Since the 3G generation has invaded our smartphones, we’ve seen a plethora of social media and gps apps that keep us on the loop but drain our battery in the process. Now, all is well and good if you’re just going to and fro work and home. But what if you’re traveling and can’t always find a socket at a moment’s notice? THIS is why I love this gadget. I bought the PowerGen 12000mAh Mobile Juice Pack during my last trip to the US since I travel a lot. Sometimes I fly to another city for the day, and don’t always have the luxury of time to stay put to charge, but I always want to stay connected. This, my solution to the connectivity and consumption tradeoff. Its sleek design and compact size make it perfect to slip into my purse right next to my iPad mini, plethora of phones, and duo of cameras. It’s not light at .5 lbs, but it’s heavy on juice!What I love about this portable charger is that it can charge three gadgets at the same time via [...]

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The BIG Summer Outlet Sale 2013!

TripOrTreats — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:06:14 +0000

Malibu Enterprise & BPI Express Credit Edge give you summer’s much awaited sale happening TOMORROW til SUNDAY! The BIG Summer Outlet Sale 2013!!! When: April 26-28 2013, Fri-Sun 10a-9p Where: SMX Convention Center, Hall 4, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City Who: FREE Entrance to ALL BPI Credit, ATM (w/ a valid ID) – Additional discounts & Raffle draw for BPI Edge Cardholders – P50 entrance fee to non-BPI Cardholders - BPI cards preferred, cash & card accepted What: Everything ON SALE! Up to 80% off on select items from selected brands! New brands joining such as Crocs, Figlia and Kanebo join Ipanema, Hush Puppies, CMG, Sanuk, AND1, Power Mac Center, Digital Walker, Switch, Timex, GOla, JB Music, Tefal, Ray-Ban, Speedo, Grendha, Giordano, Case Logic, Samsonite, Mares, Sebago, Dockers, Levi’s, PacSafe, Hurley, Rudy Project, Parker, Reef, Avia, Oakley and a lot of other brands! Get FREE Entrance by bringing our AD from Philippine Daily Inquirer! Check FACEBOOK for more information

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Easter Sunday Menu at VASK Dining Room

TripOrTreats — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:21:19 +0000

While I’m off to Singapore for the Holy Week, I’d like to share with you the Special Easter Sunday menu at VASK on Easter Sunday available for lunch or dinner. The cuisine is traditional Basque, or Northern Spanish, fare, served family style for all to partake. These are some of VASK’s signature dishes that already have a following. Enjoy this menu with a complimentary glass of white wine with your meal. Jamon & Parmesan Mousse Pintxo Pintxo. Sous vide tuna. Garlic chili oil. Caramelized onion. Piquillo pepper. Salpicon de Marisco Mejillones Tigre Fabada Txuleton. USDA High Prime Rib-eye Served by VASK’s Chef Executive, J. Luis Gonzalez And to end your meal on a sweet note, Arroz con Leche with salted caramel ice cream This menu is available at the Dining Room for both lunch and dinner on the 31st. Contact Paula at +639175872400 to reserve a table Vask Manila 5th Floor CLIPP Center 11th Ave. & 39th St., Bonifacio Global City Taguig 1634 vaskmanila@gmail.com

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Limited Edition VASK Degustation Menu

TripOrTreats — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:42:38 +0000

A new restaurant concept has opened in Bonifacio Global City. I’m proud to say that I’m part of this endeavor and excited to share with you all what our Chef Executive, J. Luis Gonzales, has to offer at VASK Modern Tapas & Gastronomic Cuisine. While some tweaks and finishes are in place, VASK is opening its doors next week for a limited-edition, pre-opening 7-course degustation tasting dinner menu on the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th of March (that’s tues, weds, fri and sat). For foodies and gourmands, this is definitely a must try. This limited-edition menu is available for a special price of PHP2500. Once VASK’s doors officially open, you won’t get the same meal for this price. Chef Luis worked at the Michelin-rated and famed El Bulli restaurant in Spain, as well as several 5-star hotels in the Philippines before bringing the concept of Gallery, Dining Room & Deck to fruition with VASK. Get to know what it’s all about and take advantage of this special menu. Seats are limited so please call Paula at +639175872400 to make your table reservations. Get to know more about VASK Modern Tapas & Gastronomic Cuisine 5th Floor CLIPP Center, 11th Ave cor [...]

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EuroCruise: Carpets &The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul

ToTIntern — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:08:18 +0000

Gooood Morning Istanbul! After a long day of trekking Istanbul’s delectable sights and spices, I woke up to a breakfast of fresh cherries from Turkey. Super sweet, and readily accessible at our ship’s Buffet line. Day 2 in Istanbul isn’t as long as the entire day… but it did involve a lot of walking… and shopping. Clearly, ToT is NOT a morning person. First Stop: Matis Store for a handmade carpet demo Matis is popular in the whole of Turkey as a mecca for carpets, ancient jewelry designs, ceramic tiles, traditional Turkish garb. I’d compare it to the Shanghai Tang of Turkey. Carpet making is an ancient Turkish craft that modern day Turkey is trying to revive and resuscitate. Each thread on a carpet is knotted by hand using a special double knot to ensure its tenacity through the years. Silk thread is used in the premium carpets, and the quality trickles down as you go down to wool and then cotton and poly. Since we’ve seen several carpet demonstrations, we sat down and played the naive tourists awaiting the royal treatment. As we were waiting for the carpets to come rolling out, they served us some Sweet Apple Tea which, I swear, is the [...]

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