We had a family lunch at Shi Lin located at the Podium in Ortigas a couple of weekends ago. I got the impression that it’s trying to emulate Din Tai Fung… the international Chinese food chain renowned for its Xiao Long Bao. The way the menu is presented is similar too. The interiors are wood-toned….
Hotel Elizabeth in Baguio City!
Our family decided to spend the long weekend (Nov. 5-7, 2011) in Baguio City with some friends. Decades have passed since my last visit. I think I was still in elementary school back then. I remember staying at a rented house near Green Valley. We also went horseback riding and boating in Burnham Park… but that’s…
Gift Suggestion: Fruits in Bloom!
I dislike flowers and floral arrangements. I think it’s a waste of money because aside from the fact that you can’t really do anything with flowers, they just wilt and die. You end up throwing the whole thing, no matter how grand and expensive, away. Anyhow, we were invited to visit Fruits in Bloom, a…
Mario’s Restaurant along Tomas Morato, Quezon City
The last time I dined at Mario’s Restaurant was as a little girl. I don’t even remember the occasion anymore. I do however remember that I had steak and that the caesar salad is made fresh before your eyes. Last October 27, Mario’s Restaurant hosted a bloggers’ night to celebrate their 40th anniversary. I haven’t…
Unboxing the Sony NEX-5N Compact Interchangeable Lens Camera!
I recently bought myself a Sony NEX-5N interchangeable lens camera after some months of deliberation. I got a loaner unit of the Sony NEX-5K for review from Sony Philippines last summer and I really loved it. So after some serious thought I decided to order the newest model from the US. I got it for…