Krua Thai, Cebu

One of the highlights of our trip to Cebu was the last dinner before leaving for Manila at Krua Thai. We got to experience Thailand food in the middle of Pinas, who'd have thought of that? I haven't seen the restaurant here in Manila yet, so I don't have any basis of comparison. But all in all, here are the things that amazed me about the Krua Thai:

1. Food = Yummy. You have got to try their Tom Yam soup for a spicy, tingly start
2. Restaurant ornaments: from the draperies, to the "big faces" hanging by the wall, to the jewel-studded classic images of Thailand.
3. Inverted umbrellas = one of a kind. The umbrellas hanging upside-down on the ceiling is a marvel to watch.
4. Eccentric Jars & glasses (goblets): The kind usually found in King Arthur movies or during the height of the Knights' reign. Very cool!

If you plan to go to Cebu, don't miss this. Krua Thai is at:
Unit K Crossroad Mall, Banilad, Cebu.
Tel No. : +63(32) 231-8338
Fax : +63(32) 231-8338

Watering Hole @ Shangri La Ortigas

If you're looking for a cool place to chill out after a day's work, and it so happens that your workplace is in Ortigas area, then look no more! Watering Hole at the Shangri La Plaza, Ortigas is the perfect place for you! It offers great food at a reasonable cost, and great music for free! Here are Pam, Joel, Marc and I enjoying the place:

If you're one of those stingy customers, you can choose to stay outside the resto and enjoy the traffic, the buses, and the commotion from EDSA. But for just a 100 bucks, you can go inside, enjoy the music performed by the band of the day, and dance all you like! Truly this place will be your stress reliever after a tiresome day.

For more information, here are the details of the resto:

Mobile: (0917) 824 2332

Telephone: 634 0288

Fax: 634 0284

Email: info@wateringhole.com.ph

Address:
Ground Flr. Carpark Bldg,
Shangrila Plaza Mall,
Mandaluyong City

Or you may visit their website at: http://www.wateringhole.com.ph/

Nescafe Cafe - Airport

If you're at the Centennial airport for domestic flights here in the Philippines, more often than not you'd visit the Nescafe Cafe located inside the boarding area. They sell what they do best - coffee. They have the plain Nescafe coffee, decaf, cappuccino, latte, and mocha. Plus they also have a variety of flavors from around the world that you'd want to try out. Surprisingly, their coffee is quite good. Just don't forget to bring cash because they don't sell coffee cheap. Think Starbucks pricing.