Free Starbucks Cake Pops on March 11, 2011 only!

I'm not a coffee drinker so Starbucks isn't really a favorite hang out place.  But since they will be giving out FREE Cake Pops tomorrow, I just might drop by!

Starbucks Logo History

Free Cake Pops

 Details of the promo

• Free Cake Pops to the first 30 Starbucks customers on every Starbucks location.
• Any order will do.
• Store hours vary by location.
• Promotion is valid only on March 11, 2011.
• Valid at all Starbucks nationwide.
• Contact your nearest Starbucks branch for more information.
• One Cake Pop per transaction.
• Cake Pop variant is subject to availability.
• Offer limited until supplies last.
• Not applicable to Cebu stores, Baguio stores, Bacolod, Boracay, Cagayan de Oro and Naga. 

Hawker 101

I first learned of Hawker 101 from  Asunta Rufino's blog and from the moment I read hole-in-the-wall Singaporean restaurant, I knew I had to go ASAP!

Hawker 101

The walls are decorated with photos of hawker vendors all over Asia

Ready to eat!

On the table

Beef Hofan

Hainanese Chicken

Ginger and Chili Sauce.  Hope they will serve them separately

Chinese Style Beef Steak

 

The prices are very affordable!  It's even cheaper to eat here than most fast food chains.  I especially love the Beef Hofan (this coming from someone who'd prefer anything but noodles) because of the bursting flavors and firmness of the ho fan or wide noodles.  It was my first time to try the Chinese Style Beef Steak and I loved the sweetness of the sauce and the tenderness of the beef. Of course, my visit would be incomplete if there's no Hainanese Chicken on the table.  Hawker 101's version was just okay, nothing special, I've had the better treat at Shiok, also a Singaporean restaurant in Global City.

Hey, don't give me the look.  I'm not alone okay?!

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Hawker 101

Unit 102 Campos Rueda Bldg.

101 Urban Avenue

Makati City, Philippines

Tel.: (632) 886-7329

North Park at Macapagal

The modern ambiance, value for money and consistent taste are the things that makes me come back to North Park.  More importantly, I have always loved the fast service at the Macapagal branch but last Saturday was a major disappointment.  Aside from the fact that the wait staff were very unfriendly, we have to constantly wave our hands to get their attention.  This particular branch is not that big and there are at least seven staff on the floor but it took them forever to attend us.

After 30 minutes, here are our orders

3 Kinds Mushrooms with Broccoli Flower

Salt and Pepper Spareribs

Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu Fillet

These three have always been my staple food whenever I eat at North Park.  I love mushrooms!  No matter what type and how it is cooked.  A major plus is the sweetness of the sauce and the freshness of Broccoli.  The Salt and Pepper Spareribs and the Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu are still the same from how I remember them.  Flavorful and crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside.  One thing that's very noticeable though are the size of the servings.  What happened to your generosity?  I hope my next visit will be a better experience and this was just an isolated incident.

This is what happens when you talk while you pour.  Tea all over the table!

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North Park
Jetty Gas Station
Macapagal Blvd.
Pasay City, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 852-3858

Yoshinoya

Quality and affordable Beef bowls which most people claim tastes exactly like the Yoshinoya in Japan.  That I have to prove hopefully soon!

On the table

Regular gyudon beef with regular red tea, miso soup and coffee jelly

Combination of Gyudon beef and chicken teriyaki with mixed vegetables
(carrots, cabbage, broccoli, baguio beans) on top of steaming rice

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Yoshinoya
Ground Level, Northwing Hypermarket
Mall of Asia
Pasay City, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 556-2649

Jay-J's Inasal

This is what will happen if you starve yourself for 9 hours.  You'll end up ordering too much!

Crispy pata, Gising-gising and Adobong Kangkong

The Crispy Pata is soo good!  It's crispy and tasty on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside.  The Gising-gising on the other hand was quite a disappointment.  They used Kangkong instead of Baguio beans, Recipes by Cafe Metro's version is so much better.  The Adobong Kangkong was just ordinary, I just had a spoonful I think.

I was looking forward to Jay-J's Champorado with Danggit for dessert (anything sweet is a dessert for me no matter how filling it can be)  because it is the best in the Metro, but my tummy can only take so much.

So next time, dessert will always come first.

~o~o~o~

Jay-J's Inasal
Hobbies of Asia
Diosdado Macapagal Blvd.
Pasay City, Philippines
Tel.: (632) 556-1308