Kidzville Party @ The Podium

My kids got invited to an animal costume party at Kidzville located at the 4th flr. of the Podium.   The kids were so excited, as this was the first time they attended a costume party.  Kidzville is actually managed by Cosmic Kidz, the same one located in SM MOA.  If you've ever attended a birthday party at Cosmic Kidz @ SM MOA the set-up and it just happened that the Emcee was the same person who hosted the party We attended about a year ago.  The party area was very spacious, the food was good enough with ample portions, the loot bags were nice, my kids had a great time and you get unlimited playtime in their playmaze and Kids Town with various themes.  Was very tired after the party but had a blast with my kids.  My son wouldn't have won the best costume contest for boys, if We didn't attend.   Thanks a lot for our friends who invited us to attend their son's 1st Birthday Party @ Kidzville.

Sicily, Festival Mall, Alabang

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.

Slice n Dice SM Sta. Rosa Laguna

Went to SM Sta. Rosa a couple of weeks back to get out of the house and do a little bit of strolling. Since it was already lunch time, We decided to take a break and eat lunch. With a lot of food establishments at our disposal, We decided to be a little bit more adventurous and try something new. At first glance Slice n Dice immediately called our attention, not just because of its colorful facade but also because of the prices on their menu. For Php 99 or less, you could already enjoy a complete meal inclusive of rice and drink. We ordered a T-bone steak Jr. w/ Pasta meal and a Cheezy Garlic Mussel meal all for less than Php 300. Not bad for a meal good for 2-3 persons.  Slice n Dice is the local version of servicing fast food style steaks ordered through a counter with a touch of local flavors.

Flavours of China SM Sta. Rosa

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.

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.