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.
After finishing my Son's moving-up day, My family decided to go to Mesa, which is located @ Greenbelt 5 to celebrate his achievements. Good thing, We arrived there a quarter before 12. We were immediately seated and our orders were taken by their very polite and attentive staff. If We arrived a little bit later or at 12, We would have waited for a vacant table as the place gets packed at lunch time and would have ended up going somewhere else for lunch. My wife frequently takes here office mates and guests to Mesa for lunch or dinner whenever they visit the country and vouches for their food, good service, and affordable price.
We decided to take a leisurely drive to Sta. Rosa after going to church. Passed by Nuvali and decided to take a look. Nuvali in Sta. Rosa was supposed to be designed as a eco friendly community. Nuvali is huge and houses approximately 4 subdivisions. Nuvali is an ideal place for people who want to experience nature and is not far from the city. They have a man made lake where you can take a boat ride or feed the fishes. Your can also go ride a bike or enjoy their newly opened wake boarding facility.
Checked-out this newly opened restaurant at Festival Mall, Alabang called Sicily. Ever the Pizza and Pasta lover, We decided to sample their menu. The ambiance was simple, yet had a homey feel to it. The place was painted mostly white with a touch of green accents, which was nice since you could see the cleanliness of the place and could immediately see any dirt that could accumulate on it's immaculate white tables and walls. The tables and chairs where surprisingly comfortable to sit-on and enjoy your meal with family and friends.
Went to SM Sta. Rosa last Jan. 3 to have lunch with the family, to celebrate our 8th Wedding anniversary. We were supposed to go to Barrio Fiesta inside SM Sta. Rosa for lunch, as We found a voucher from Metro Deal for a Paella Meal w/ chicken and coke (good for 4 persons) at Php 450. However, according to the staff on duty, the voucher is still not active on their computer database until Jan 5, 2012. Something that was not clearly stated on the voucher. Instead of arguing our case and spoiling our day, We just decided to look for another place to eat. Good thing Flavours of China was near Barrio Fiesta. We decided to good there for lunch. After all, you just can't get enough of Chinese food.
