Sleek & Svelte: Nokia 701

nokia 701 & HP mini 110 Studio Tord Boontje

Right after my Samsung Corby Pro phone finally bid adieu, I knew that getting a replacement phone is imminent. I still have the LG Lollipop phone however that one also showing signs of its impending demise. So, I finally coaxed my Nanay to allow me to buy a new phone.

I'm hooked on Big Daddy's Chicken Chops

Big Daddy's Chicken Chop

I've always wanted to try Big Daddy's Chicken ever since I saw Jin Perez of Jin Loves To Eat's post about this famous crispy chicken chop from Taiwan. I initially thought their stall is only located in SM Mall Of Asia. However, when I learned that they do have a stall near my place, which is in Greenhills Theatre Mall, it was an understatement if I tell you that I was gleeful about it. I was ecstatic to no avail that on the evening when I learned of its nearer location, I set out plans to go here as soon as my work is done the following day.

Tap Into Your Youth Side w/ TeaTap

teatap welcome cat

Right after my super delicious breakfast meal at Flapjacks, I decided to scout Wilson Street in San Juan to check out this cute tea place called TeaTap my friend Kaz tipped me. She said the place is "super cute and sarap pa ng tea nila." Sharing the same fondness with milk teas as I am, I trust her judgement and decided to check this tea place myself.

Flapjacks: Get Your Breakfast Fix All Day!

flapjacks' american platter

Karen cooked up a surprise for our friend, Erika for her birthday. It was a perfume set, not sure if its a Victoria Secret line or Elizabeth Adler, but it was placed in this lavishly decorated package which my friend Karen is always known for.

Subway: Just My Kind Of Sandwich

subway meal

This post should have preceded my post regarding Yabu: The House Of Katsu however, I really got excited writing for that specific post that I momentarily overlooked my short, but definitely sweet encounter with Subway. I actually had this Subway meal while waiting for my friends to arrive on the day we watched Breaking Dawn: The Twilight Saga at SM Megamall.

Burgoo: A Case Of Hit & Miss

food at burgoo

I haven't been to Burgoo, although I've been raring to dine here for the longest time. What stopping me, though are the feedbacks I received from friends. One said the prices here are exceptionally high, and another friend said the food here tasted quite bland and not that flavorful as compared to Asian cuisine, which she said were common characteristics to a typical American food. I'd say that would depend on the restaurant or food establishment. I've been to some restos that serve really good American dishes, flavors that explodes in your mouth that thinking about them just makes my mouth water. First that comes to my mind would be the Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta and Baby Back Ribs with peppered French Fries (to die for!) I tried in T.G.I. Friday's. Might visit their newly opened flagship store near my area one of these days *wink*.

Yabu Means Labyu (Yabu: The House Of Katsu)

table setting & shot glass sake

I first heard (or read) about Yabu: The House Of Katsu, while perusing Lori Baltazar's Dessert Comes First Facebook fanpage. She posted a picture of the Rosu (porkloin) set she ordered and she further recommended to try the Kurobota set and the Chicken Curry. It was posted a day or two before the grand opening of Yabu at The Atrium in SM Megamall last November 11 this year. I love katsu, so I set about plans (more like a scheme) to dine there in the next coming days.