Congo Grille Westgate Alabang

Had our company Christmas Party last December 23 at Congo Grille Westgate Alabang.  We chose Congo Grille as they offer party packages for small groups of 10-15 persons.   For less than Php 4000 you can set-up a party package good for 10 persons.  Add another Php 2000 and you can get an additional party package good for 5 more persons.  So for less than Php 6000, We were able to set-up a party package for 15 persons minus the hassles of food preparation and  looking for a venue.  Not bad for a small office consisting of 11 persons.  We also decided to reserve an enclosed space inside Congo Grille to make our Christmas Party more private.  We also reserved use of their sound system, which is of course free of charge and inclusive of the party package. We paid a deposit of Php 2000 for reservations and We were all set for the Christmas Party.  It also helped that We made our reservations at least a month before the actual event so We were given exclusive use of the only enclosed area in Congo Grille.

The enclosed area is big enough to accommodate a group of 10-15 persons. We were still able to use the area to hold some games and activities. Although We were not able to secure the sound system as originally promised, We brought our own speakers and MP3 player to the venue.  Cheers to Technology.

Party Venues in Alabang

Searching for the ideal Party Venue can become quite a challenge, specially during Holiday s and peak seasons.  The size of the attendees also comes into play as the usual size for each event usually ranges from 50 pax and up.  Arranging a party for a small group of people (5-10 persons), requires extra creativity. Luckily there are now establishments that cater to these types of gatherings.  To give you some help, here are a list of restaurants in the Alabang area that offers party packages for small groups of 5-10 persons:

SUPERBOWL OF CHINA ALABANG

Had lunch last Sunday at Superbowl of ChinaFestival Mall.  There were a lot of people last Sunday, maybe it was because of the Sale or people just wanted to get out after days of rain.   We’ve gone to Superbowl of China before and We particularly liked their Birthday Noodles because the serving is big and the noodles are quite tasty even without the other flavorings.  Fortunately, they had a promo for a 50% discount on their Birthday noodles worth Php 130 (original price Php 270). This promo is good from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, 2011 only.  Would have helped though if the discount promo board was made more colorful or placed near the entrance.  Would have been nice also if their promos were mentioned by the waiters prior to ordering.  We only knew about the promo only after  We paid our bill.  Nevertheless, this is still a good deal as you save 50% for this item.  You can also go to their website and print out their discount coupon and avail of their dish of the month promo.  They also serve free chips to help you pass the time while you wait for your order.  We also ordered a Dimsum Combination platter (Php 260), Sliced Beef with Broccoli (Php 320), and Mango Sago (Php 90) for dessert.  Had a nice meal and had some left overs to take home.  The Mango Sago sure seemed good, I wasn’t able to try it as my son finished it all. Visit their website for more details.

Superbowl of China Alabang

Address: 3rd Level, Chef's Avenue Festival Supermall Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Tel. No.: 556-4174

Telefax: 809-8968

California Pizza KItchen Alabang Town Center

We have always been a fan of good Pizza and Pasta.  Happened to come by California Pizza Kitchen Alabang Town Center and found this promo for BDO Credit card holders.  Spend at least Php 2,500 anywhere with your BDO Credit Card and get a FREE Personal Size Tomota Basil Spaghettini (Php 185) or Marinara Linguini with Chicken (Php 195) or Spaghetti Bolognese (Php 215).  Spend at least Php 5,000 anywhere with your BDO Credit Card and get a FREE Personal Size Pepperoni Pizza (Php 185) or Traditional Cheese Pizza (Php 165).  A nice deal as the serving can be shared by 2 persons.  Odered a personal sized The Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad (Php 375) and tried their Thai Chicken Satay (Php 175).  Had a nice conversation and dinner with my Lady and took home some of or left over Pizza.  The atmosphere at CPK is very homey and the seats are quite comfortable, a definitely recommended r & r venue for family and friends. 

Thai Chicken Satay, Grilled chicken w/ Thai peanut sauce.

California Pizza Kitchen Alabang Town Center

Address:  Corte de las Palmas, Alabang Town Center Muntinlupa City

Telephone:  (632) 8505771

Cosmic Kidz Party @ SM MOA

Was invited to attend a birthday party at Cosmic Kidz in SM MOA.  Place seemed nice and space is good enough to accommodate at least 150 guests with enough space to hold games and activities.  For  Php 25,000, you get a party package of meals for 50 paxs w/ iced tea, loot bags, inclusive of emcee, 2 mascot appearances and what’s great about this is you get free play for  1 ½  hrs. on the Cosmic Kidz play area for 30 kids.  Entrance for adults accompanying kids below 3yrs. old are free of charge.  This is a nice deal as it is a hassle free way of preparing for your kids special day.  Food is okay, nothing special, but serving is big.  Loot bag items are nice, not the traditional candy and small items.  Two mascots are nice, but they could have washed the costumes as they were quite dirty and scared some of the kids.  However, it was a fun day and our kid enjoyed playing inside the Cosmic Kidz play area.

Cosmic Kidz Play Area Rates:

30 Minutes – Php 180

One Hour – Php 250

Unlimited Play – Php 480

Extension (every 30 minutes) – Php 180

Adult Pass (none play/ 1 adult per kid) – Php 120

Socks – Php 30

Some things to consider inside the play area:

• Children and adults must wear socks while inside the play area.
• Children under three (3) years of age must be supervised by an adult within the play area.
• All footwear must be deposited at the shoe deck before playing.
• Bags and other personal belongings are not allowed in the play area.

Cosmic Kidz Party Pod

Address: 2nd Floor Selecta Kids Universe, Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia

Tel. # 804-0166/09228685439

Picnic Grove Tagaytay

You haven't really been to Tagaytay if you haven't visited Picnic Grove Tagaytay.   Picnic Grove Tagaytay is probably one of the more famous land marks of the City.   With a scenic view of Taal Lake and a huge picnic area, family and friends can go out and literally have a picnic overlooking the majestic Taal Volcano. The cool weather makes going out more enjoyable and fun.  A minimal charge of Php 50 per adult is collected for the entrance fee,  Php 35 for kids 4 yrs. and above.  Parking is Php 35 for cars but costs a little bit more for bigger vehicles.  There are other activities you can enjoy at Picnic Grove besides having a barbeque and a party. There’s the traditional horse back riding that goes for Php 150/hr.  You rent a bike or binoculars to check-out the view, fly a kite as there are kites for rent, go on the zip line or cable car, or you can just relax and enjoy a fish spa w/ free foot massage for Php 199.   

There's no better way to enjoy the wind and cool breeze than flying kites.  

Enjoy the spectacular view of Taal Lake.

After a tiring day, take a break, relax and enjoy a soothing fish spa w/ free foot massage.

Mushroom Burger Tagaytay

For years now Mushroom Burger Tagaytay has become one of the cities landmark.  A trip to Tagaytay is not complete without a visit to Mushroom Burger.  You haven't really lived the Tagaytay experience without taking a bite of their famous Mushroom Burgers.  But don't worry,  if your not a fan of mushrooms or vegetables.  Mushroom Burger doesn't only serve mushrooms but also serve burgers and other meals with pork, beef, and tuna among others.  They also serve rice meals and noodles.   For a fair price, you get to experience Mushroom Burgers famous burgers and meals. Ordered Mushroom Burger Royale, Tawilis HK rice meal, Spaghetti and Pancit Canton Delight, for a total of Php 400+.  Not bad as the serving is big and filling.  

Mushroom Burger Tagaytay

Address: Km 60, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City

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Hotel Dominique Tagaytay

We spent our weekend at Hotel Dominique Tagaytay and used the coupon We got from Ensogo. For only Php 2,600 per night for a Deluxe room accommodation for 2 inclusive of use of Videoke Room plus 20% discount on food and drinks, massage and extra person rate at Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay.  Good think we went to Hotel Dominique Tagaytay after the long weekend as there were not to many guests so We got to enjoy the amenities and had a good nights rest.  Rooms were clean and very spacious.  Food was okay but they have big servings. We only spent an additional Php 500 for food and use of the billiards table.  The pool is not that big, but is clean and relatively safe for children.  However, the water is a bit cold. The rooms are well ventilated and acoustically set-up as you could hardly hear passing vehicles along the street.  Overall had a great stay at Hotel Dominique Tagaytay and will definitely come back and recommend to friends.

Rooms are spacious and clean. The floor is not carpeted though, so be careful with your toddlers when they roam around the room.

Play billiards when you when its raining outside or if you just want to relax and don't feel like going outdoors.

This deal from Ensogo comes inclusive of 2 continental breakfast w/ choice of coffee and hot choco.

Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay

Address: Km. 55 Aguinaldo Hi-way, Brgy. Maitim II East, Tagaytay City

Front desk mobile # 0917-866-4140

Tel nos.: (02)529-8173 . (02)529-8182 . (046)4130531

Telefax: (02)529-8173 . 529-8182

email at hdtagaytay@yahoo.com

Paradizoo Theme Farm

Paradizoo Theme Farm which is the 2nd half of voucher We've got from MetroDeal is just about a 15 minute drive by car from Residence Inn Zoo.  But don't worry as there are shuttle buses that take visitors from to and from Residence Inn Zoo and Paradizoo Theme Farm.  Paradizoo Theme Farm is a 7 hectare farm which has farm animals which you can feed, an organic garden, a butterfly garden, and a honey bee farm among others.  There is also an infinity pond where you could go fishing.  Unfortunately, the fish were still too small during our visit, so We weren't allowed to go fishing.  You can buy eggs, vegetables, crops, and honey which are organically farmed and harvested at the Zoo. The Staff are friendly and are willing to walk you through the various attractions or answer whatever inquiries you may have. Overall, the Paradizoo Theme Farm is a fun learning experience.

Experience life on the farm by feeding the farm animals.

Visit the Butterfly garden and learn and see how caterpillars turn-out into beautiful butterflies.

Check-out the honey bee yard, learn about bees and how honey is made.

Paradizoo Theme Farm 

Address: Km. 63 Panungyan, Mendez Cavite

Phone for general inquiries: 

899-9828 / 899-9595

Residence Inn Zoo Tagaytay

We used the voucher from Metro Deal worth Php 190 for a zoo adventure at Residence Inn Zoo & Zip Line Ride and the Paradizoo Theme Farm.  Original price for this deal is Php 399. Good thing we went there after last weeks long weekend so We got to enjoy the place less the crowd of people.  The weather was also cooperating as there was mostly cloudly skies with ocassional drissles of rain.  This made moving along the zoo cool and comfortable. 

The Residence Inn Zoo gives you the chance to experience feeding the animals hands-on... Bird seeds are worth Php 10 per pack.

You could also feed other animals such as goats, horses, and monkeys with fresh fruits and vegetables. This is a great learning experience with your kids as they get to interact with these animals on a personal level. Fresh  vegetables and banana are worth Php 20 per pack.  Our kids enjoyed it so much that we bought atleast Php 200 worth of feeds.

Enjoy the view of Taal Volcano by riding the Zip Line and cable car, which is free from this promo from Metro Deal.

Take a break and enjoy some cotton candy and cold drinks.

Take a crack at wall climbing for Php 100.

Go horse back riding for Php 50, which is good for 3 rounds.

Residence Inn Zoo
Address: Km. 65 Barrio Neogan Tagaytay City
Tel# 899-9828

Meralco Development Center Antipolo (MMLDC)

Recently had our company team building activity at Meralco Development Center Antipolo(MMLDC) which was conducted by Guthrie Jensen.  It was my first time to actual go to MMLDC.  The size of the place was huge and ideal for conducting company activities such as team buildings and parties, they even hold venues for birthday parties and wedding receptions.  The landscape and facade are eye catching and easy on the eyes.  The training rooms are well ventilated and carpeted with comfortable chairs and adequate audio and visual equipment.  The grounds also have provision for outdoor activities, unfortunately it was raining all through-out the training so We were forced to do our activities indoors.  The sleeping quarters were clean and well kept.  Free Wifi connection is also available in the rooms.   Had a good nights sleep and woke up feeling well rested and refreshed.  Food is okay, but portions are small, maybe it was because of the package our company selected.  Staff are courteous and friendly which made our stay more pleasant and relaxing.  Too bad We only stayed for 2 days and 1 night, so We were not able to enjoy all the facilities of MMLDC.  

The landscape, flora and fauna gives the place a serene and relaxing environment.

The decor inside is nostalgic and shows parts and pictures of old Manila and how Meralco and its founders contributed in building the Country.

The rooms are cozy and clean with free Wifi connection.

MMLDC also has its own Aviary with a collection of exotic birds.  You can also take pictures, interact and watch the bird show.

Meralco Development Center Antipolo (MMLDC)         

Address: Km. 27 Sumulong Hi-way Antipolo City 1870 Philippines        

Telephone: (632) 632-8111 or (632) 696-3051                        

Email: astibayan@mmldc.org, mmldc.marketing@mmldc.org

Don Henricos Festival Mall

Don Henricos has always been an all time favorite.  I have been going to Don Henricos for as long as I could remember.  Among our favorite dishes are the tutto de mare and their buffalo wings. However,  I'm just a little bit disappointed that their menu has not expanded much over the years.  Though we enjoyed there new Crab Fettuccini very much.  It could have been nice if they had new offerings such as grilled items and more sea food.  The Eat-all-you-can promo is not very appealing since their food is supposed to be served and enjoyed hot and fresh.  Besides the amount is almost the same as ordering from the menu Ala-carte, you even get to take your left overs home.  Putting their found on the buffet table easily makes the food go cold and Pizza crust tends to become hot when cold. I've been to a lot of Don Henricos branches all around the country.  I've been to Don Henricos Session Road Baguio, Malate and Festival Mall Alabang.  I have nothing but fond memories and great company during my visits to Don Henricos.  However, Don Henricos should really consider a serious make over. Nonetheless, I wish them well and hope to visit again in the future.

Don Henricos Festival Mall Alabang           
2nd Level near Bridgeway Entrance, Filinvest Festival Supermall
Tel Nos.: 850-3915 to 17

Zoobic Safari Day Tour Adventure from Metro Deal

Zoobic Safari is one of the must see attractions in Subic. Been here before about 5-6 years ago and had a blast. Zoobic Zafari boasts of attractions such as the Tiger Safari, Bird Walk, Savannah, Croco Loco, Serpentarium, Rodent World, Zoobic Cave and Savannah.  Found this great promo from Metro Deal for a Zoobic Safari Day Tour Adventure for Php 220. Original price is valued at Php 449. The vouchers are valid from June 25 - Dec. 25, 2011. What's nice about these vouchers is they are transferable and can be given as gifts.

Zoobic Safari
Group I Ilanin Forest Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Phone:
899-9828 / 899-9595

Splash Island Promo from Metro Deal

For those who want to catch your last summer hoorays this year without leaving the city or going very far. I found this great promo from Metro Deal for an all day pass to Splash Island with Mongolian Lunch buffet for only Php 400.  Original price for this package is valued at Php 880. This promo is good for an All-Day Pass to Splash Island and a Mongolian Lunch Buffet (one-time take-out meal). This package with food is a great find as bringing-in of food and drinks is  strictly prohibited. Foods that are sold inside Splash Island are quite expensive. Vouchers valid from Aug. 26 until September 25, 2011 on   Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Splash Island

Southwoods Ecocentrum Binan, Laguna, Philippines

Phone:

(02) 382-4711

Residence Inn Zoo and Paradizoo Theme Farm

Found this great deal on MetroDeal for only Php 190 you can get to enjoy a zoo adventure at Residence Inn Zoo & Zip Line Ride and the Paradizoo Theme Farm.  Original price for this package valued at Php 399. Enjoy attractions such as the Bird Thrill, Serpentarium, 3D Movie theatre, Horse back riding, Magic and animals shows, and zip-line ride at Residence Inn Zoo.  Experience attractions such as sheep shearing, goat and cow milking, farm animal area, honey bee farm and a butterfly garden at the Paradizoo Theme Farm.  What's good about this deal from MetroDeal is that it's valid every day, Mondays-Sundays, even on Holidays.  Price is already inclusive of vat. You can buy as many vouchers as you want, and it is transferable and can be given as a gift.

Unfortunately, the deal is already sold out and is only valid from Aug. 4 - Nov. 30, 2011. 

Residence Inn Zoo
Km. 65 Barrio Neogan Tagaytay City

Paradizoo Theme Farm
Km. 63 Panungyan, Mendez Cavite

Phone for general inquiries: 
899-9828 / 899-9595

Cabalen Festival Mall Alabang

We've been going to Cabalen for a long time now.  Cabalen which specializes in Capampangan dishes and other native dishes has been here since I could remember.  Cabalen is a true Filipino restaurant. I could probably say that I grew up with Cabalen.  This is part of my generation.   I could still remember Cabalen serving ala cart meals and buffets were special luxury.   Now Cabalen is practically the most popular buffet restaurant in the country.  Eat-All-You-Can promos were once though of as indulgences and places to pig-out, has become a venue for a wide range of food choices.  For Php 318 per person you could sample different dishes, anyways you could only consume a certain amount of food at a time.  Aside from their dishes, we always look forward to Cabalens dessert menu which consists of Halo-halo, bico, leche flan and other local sweets.

I think Cabalen rotates the menu on the buffet table as the food served on the buffet last December, where we held our office Christmas party was different from the menu last Tuesday.  This is good as it gives customers and guests options, especially on a buffet table.  Dining at Cabalen is ideal for small occasions and groups of people as get to enjoy good food and hassle free service.  Over-all I have only but fond memories and great conversations at Cabalen.  More power to them and I hope to see Cabalen do even better in the succeeding years to come.

Cabalen Festival Supermall Alabang

3/L Chefs Ave Festival Mall, Alabang

Tel#809 6698

Fun Ranch Alabang Party

Been considering to hold my sons 7th Birthday at Fun Ranch Alabang. Last Sunday we were invited to attend a Birthday Party at Fun Ranch Alabang. The size of the party area is spacious and well ventilated to accommodate 100 guests and up. The program area is big enough to hold games, programs and activities without becoming too crowded. You could even place food carts, souvenir booths, and a photo booth inside. I'm not sure if your allowed to select your own caterer, but the food and servings are okay. I would suggest that you select your own emcee to give more variation to you party. As a bonus you even get free 30 mins. of playtime for the kids. However, you have to buy an extra Php 125 per adult companion. Overall, Fun Ranch Alabang is a good party venue worth considering. 

The party area comes equipped with a play area. So guest could play while waiting for the party to start or when the kids get bored.

Alabang Town Center Activity Center Play Area

Whenever your passing through Alabang Town Center with your kids, you could always take them to Alabang Town Centers Activity Center Play area where they could play with the slides and climb the bars. Your kids get to interact with other children and make new friends. There is a small fountain in the area, where kids go and play with the water. Kids have this strong fascination with water. The fountain looks even more beautiful at night as it is illuminated with lights of different colors. Use of the facility is free and you get to rest on the benches near the play area while your kids go around and play. Talk to other parents while you wait and make new acquaintances. You could also take you snack on the benches to keep your kids preoccupied as to take your much needed break. 

Hotel Dominique Tagaytay deal on Ensogo

Been planning to go to Tagaytay on September to celebrate my son's 5th Birthday.   Found this great deal on Ensogo for only Php 2,600 per night for a Deluxe Room accommodation for 2 inclusive of use of Videoke Room plus 20% discount on food and drinks, massage and extra person rate at Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay.  Original price for this package is valued at Php 6000.  Haven't been to Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay personally.  However, the pictures of the place, amenities and some reviews I read were pretty nice.  Been getting deals from Ensogo and has been getting great experiences. Besides your going to Tagaytay not just to sleep inside a hotel, but to go out, smell the fresh air and enjoy the scenery. This voucher is valid from Jul 28,2011 to Dec. 28,2011, unfortunately this is all sold out. The voucher is also transferable and could be given as a gift.  Looking forward to My sons birthday.

Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay
Km. 55 Aguinaldo Hi-way, Brgy. Maitim II East, Tagaytay City
Tel#'s: (02)5298173 / 09178664140

Cafe d' Asie at The Bellevue Manila

My wife found this excellent deal at Ensogo. For only Php 650 you can enjoy a wonderful buffet lunch or dinner with unlimited Iced Tea at Cafe d Asie at The Bellevue Manila. Original price for the buffet is valued at Php 1,307 which is a good deal as you get to enjoy a wide variety of foods from their buffet at half the price. Cafe d Asie has an assortment of foods from Japanese, Dim Sums, Mongolian Cuisine, sea food and grilled items. Had a great dinner with my wife and was so full that I wasn't able to sample all of their foods.  Personally my wife is not an Iced Tea lover, but she absolutely loved the Iced Tea that came with the package. Well we could always go back next time to try the other foods on their menu.  Cafe d Asie has a warm cozy feel to it and you could meet casually with friends and family. The staff and on duty service manager was very accommodating and friendly which made our visit more enjoyable and relaxing. The Service manager even told us that we could have our parking ticket validated so we could avail of the free parking.  Kudos to the Service Manager and his team.

Sample their desserts and treats, which is not just eye candy but is guaranteed to tickle your palates.

Too bad the voucher ends on July 27,2011. 

We'll definitely come back to Cafe d Asie at the Belleveu Manila, If not for the food, definitely for the

experience.

The Bellevue Manila

North Bridgeway, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang

Muntinlupa 1781, Philippines

Tel#027718181  

SM Muntinlupa, SM Cinemas and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II in 2D

Technology has greatly increased the quality of movies. Stunning visual effects and captivating graphics has taken movies into a whole new realm. The advent of 3D movies has also taken movie goers into a whole new experience. Now a days 3D movies are becoming the new standard for Movies. But this does not entirely make 2D movies obsolete.  As there is a huge difference in price and not all movies are themed for 3D viewing.

We've been going to SM Muntinlupa for the last 3 Harry Potter films now and have found it to be enjoyable.

The cinemas are relatively new so the seats and carpeting still smell good and are in good working condition.

There are no long queue's at the ticket booth and the Cinema Entrance.  The Cinema is rarely filled-up so you

could choose a nice seat to occupy. Just to make sure it is best to go see the 1st screening time or last full

show. Always bring your jacket in case the air condition becomes too cold. SM Muntinlupa is ideal for people living in the Muntinlupa and San Pedro Laguna. For Php 141 only, you can enjoy movies such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in 2D.  Though it is better to see the last installment of the Harry Potter series in digital 3D as this episode is more action packed and visually captivating than the previous installments.  

Nevertheless watching movies at SM Cinemas Muntinlupa is a blast especially if your just out to have fun, relax and enjoy a movie...

San Mig Alabang Town Center

July 2011

My wife came upon a deal from Ensogo for a Php 500 gift certificate for only Php 250 which is valid for 3 months, from May 7, 2011 to Aug 7, 2011. The promo is valid for a choice of any dish with refillable iced tea at San Mig Alabang Pub and Restaurant. However, you could only use a maximum of 3 vouchers for every visit. This is such a sweet deal as you get Php 1500 worth of food for half the price. What's nice about this deal is that it's transferable and may be given as a gift.  Just make sure you consume the entire amount of the voucher as any unused amount is non-refundable or returned as cash. This voucher is valid for Monday to Saturday only, exclusive of public holidays. We used 3 vouchers for lunch with a total of 7 adults and 2 kids. Had a great time with good food, a nice conversation and with plenty of take-out to spare. I was still in college last time I visited a San Mig branch and it was good to see that they were still open after so many years. 

Visit Ensogo for more deals and promos.

San Mig Alabang Town Center
Address: 2nd Level Corte de Las Palmas, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Email: sanmigalabang@pldtdsl.net 
Phone: (02)8420776 or (02)8073595

Tony Romas's Alabang Town Center

July 2011

Passed by Alabang Town Center and was handed a Tony Roma's Alabang Anniversary Card which is good for 25% discount for lunch and 20% discount for dinner.  Unfortunately, we just finished eating lunch. This would have been a nice deal as we have always loved Tony Roma's ribs and grilled items, not to mention their corn on a cob. Tony Roma's Anniversary Card is only valid in their Alabang Branch and is good up to August 31, 2011 only. The offer is only valid on Weekdays and cannot be used with other promotions or packages.  Nevertheless, the discount is still a good deal.

Tony Roma's Alabang Town Center
2nd Floor, Expansion Wing, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City
Tel#(632)7711388

CAV Wine Shop - Cafe

Twice a month, my wife and I go on a date minus the kids, to talk, unwind and relax. Last time We had dinner at Cav Wine Shop and Cafe located at Lot 5, Quadrant 8, Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio Global City. Although were not really wine lovers, We really enjoy, excellent food, wonderful surroundings and good conversations. Cav Wine Shop - Cafe though more famous for their wide variety of wines, serve excellent food which works best with wine. Serving is filling but not heavy on the tummy. Price is quite expensive, but ambiance, food and service is well worth it, especially if your out on a date and trying to impress the ladies. Good thing we came upon an excellent deal from Deal Grocer for 2 Lamb Shank meals worth Php 790 each.  Since, we still driving home to Laguna we decided to order tall bottomless glasses of ice cold water which also goes well with the food.

Ordered a 1/2 Oysters as appetizer.

Cav's Lamb Shank is filling but not heavy on the stomach.  Texture is soft and easy to chew.  Taste is great without leaving an after taste in your mouth.  We'll definitely drop by again soon.

Cav Wine Shop - Cafe

Lot 5, Quadrant 8, Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio Global City

Tel#(02)8561798

Cafe Mary Grace Greenbelt 2

Had a chance to be invited to a birthday party at Cafe Mary Grace Greenbelt 2 last month. The place wasn't really that big not enough for a large crowd, just enough for an intimate celebration with family & close friends. Cafe Mary Grace had 2 floors, so you could either rent the whole place or book the whole 2nd floor. The food was great as expected. What caught my attention is how Cafe Mary Grace was set-up. It has a cozy and warm feeling inside. This made the place very nice for family and friends to meet, enjoy nice food, and a good conversation. We were so impressed by the decor and arrangement that I even told my wife that if we were going to remodel our house, I wanted it to look and feel as cozy as Cafe Mary Grace. They even have a kids play area. unlike most play areas, theirs had a sort of fairy tale theme to it. Loaded with books and educational toys you could leave your child there while enjoying the food and conversation. Had a great time at Cafe Mary Grace, we'll definitely visit again.

Cafe Mary Grace Greenbelt 2 

located between Bizu and Spicy Fingers

Tel: 5013089/5013093 | 09175439402

Esquivel's Garden & Resort San Pedro Laguna

A few weeks ago We decided to celebrate my daugther's 1st Birthday at Esquivel's Garden & Resort San Pedro, Laguna, instead of deciding to celebrate my daughters 1st Birthday via traditional fast food chains, such as Jollibee, McDonald's, Burger king, Shakey's Pizza, Pizza Hut, etc. Since it was my daughters 1st ever Birthday party, We wanted it to be a bit more special so we decided to have it via pool side, so guests could also take a swim after enjoying the party.  You could also rent the resort for day and over night swimming. However, the size and area of Esquivel's Garden & Resort makes it more suitable as a function or party venue.

With landscaped gardens and a variety of flora and fauna. Esquivel's Garden & Resort is ideal for parties and functions.

Maximize the available space by placing extra chairs and tables beside the pool area.  This will also give your guests an option to have a more scenic view beside the pool and garden. Just make sure to place tents in the event that it rains.

Cool down or have a picnic under their nipa huts.

The pool water is clean and seems to be regularly replaced as the smell of chlorine is not strong and itchy to the skin.

* For Php 7,000, you could rent the whole place for 12 Hrs. day rate w/ 1 free air conditioned room w/ CR and Cable T.V.

* For Php 9,000 you could rent the whole place for 12 Hrs. night rate w/ 1 free air conditioned room w/ CR and Cable T.V.

* For Php 16,000 you could rent the whole place for 12 Hrs. night rate w/ 1 free air conditioned room w/ CR and Cable T.V.

* You could also rent additional rooms for Php 2,500

* Prices and packages may change so it's always better to call and clarify.

Address: Blk.5, lot 1, berlin St., Villa Olympia Phase 1A San Pedro, Laguna.

Tel#8684977, 8363139