Heavenly Thai:Jatujak
I always found solace in good food. Not only it makes me full but I get to taste different dishes that open me to be more adventurous.
We recently tried Jatujak(Chatuchak) in MOA. I have been eyeing this restaurant for a long time and finally I get to taste it.
Jatujak the Restaurant serves Thai food with a Filipino touch. In Thailand there is a weekend market named Jatujak so maybe this is where the restaurant got its name.
The restaurant has thai products and stuffs used as decorative pieces. The food is delicious.
Curry Vegetable and Tofu
The curry is so good. You have the option make it mild or very hot.
Crispy Pork
The crispy pork really speaks for its name.
So far, I think, the best tom yum soup.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant because of the superb food plus it’s not too pricey.
Milk Tea Craze
Long before the bubble milk tea craze started I was already a milk tea addict. My generation probably knows this tea store at the corner of Pedro Gil Street near Robinson’s Place Manila, Easyway. It is a store located near St. Paul, Manila. They serve blended ice drinks, milk teas and fruit juices with nago(nata de coco), sago and pudding. The last time I get to taste their tea was back in college. Some time ago, I saw this branch in Recto and out of excitement I bought one. Then slowly some branches disappeared and the rival of Easyway, which is still in the market today, suddenly became popular, Quickly. Like Easyway, Quickly serves the same type of drinks on their menu. Until now I wonder what happened to Easyway. I found one website about them but it has a different logo. Did they change it or is it the same store?That I don’t know.
Cha time
Cha time serves variety of drinks on their menu which is good. The stores that I have visited have a very nice interior. The motif is very cute and homey.
Serenitea
The store that I have visited looks normal to me. No special couches and tables.
Gong Cha
Bubble tea
It has a restaurant type ambiance. The teas are slightly expensive than the other tea stores.
Teazzle
Not a good one in my opinion. For its quite expensive price I was expecting Gong cha, Serenitea or Cha Time level
Happy Lemon
Except for Teazzle I will definitely keep coming back to the mentioned tea stores. The choice would only be dependent on the accessibility and proximity to my location.
Ristras Mexican Restaurant
Ristras has a feel good ambiance. It’s a good after-office place where people can relax and enjoy their favourite Mexican dish.
Their burrito is ssssoooooo yummmmmyyy . I’ve never been to Mexico, but having eaten their burrito makes me feel like I am in Mexico. The flavour of each ingredient will leave you craving for more each time you bite. It’s so flavourful and mouth-watering. Their tortilla is just fine. The serving is too big for me but I was able to finish it because it is really delicious
Meat to choose from.
We also ordered salad which is also very good.
Ristras is located at Fairways Tower Mckinley Road Taguig City
Mochiko Ice Cream
Mochi Ice Cream
Mochi is made from sweet rice, also known as glutinous rice. It has ice cream inside
which I think is very innovative of the person who thought of the business.
It comes in different flavours and my favourites are azuki and avocado. Each mochi
ice cream costs Php 70.
One needs to wait for about 2 minutes before eating the Mochiko because it’s still
frozen and hard as a rock. Once thawed, it’s ready to be enjoyed
By Doug Hendrie, The Diplomat
‘I sometimes wish I was gay,’ says Mark, my taxi driver, risking a quick glance as he navigates one of Manila’s extraordinary traffic tangles. ‘Gays are very hard workers. They do well in business, in school. They are more successful. Often, they are the breadwinners for an entire family.’ He shrugs a little. ‘I admire them, actually. They—what is the word for doing very well? Excel?’ Yes, I say. He smiles. ‘Yes, they excel.’
A good friend of mine also gave birth. Hello Julian Raphael. You look like your dad, but the hands are definitely from ur mom. See u soon cupcake
Dindy’s cousin gave birth last August 8, 2011
Welcome the real world Augeith Dominic, all your lola’s and tita’s are so happy
The significance of the streets of Intramuros
Intramuros is the oldest district of Manila, and was the original Manila before it expanded beyond the fortress city. The streets are the oldest streets in Manila and all has different stories on why it was named that way.
Andres Soriano Sr. (Aduana)
Andres Soriano Sr. is a Philippine Industrialist, along with the Araneta Zobel - Ayala Clan, they built the San Miguel Brewery. The Street is more known as Aduana, the custom house (Intendencia Building) was located here during the Spanish Period.
Santo Tomas
The name was derived from Saint Thomas Aquinas, this street was where the UST is located.
Santa Clara
The name was derived from Saint Claire, founder of Poor Clares, on this street once stood the Real Monasterio de Sta. Clara, the oldest nunnery in the Philippines.
Cabildo
The word Cabildo means Municipal Council. In the northern end of the Cabildo street you will find the Ayuntamiento, Manila’s main edifico del estado during the Spanish Period.
General Luna St.
The street was named after Antonio Luna, a general during the Philippine Revolution. Originally, the street is named Calle del Palacio Real (Royal Palace), it starts from the Puerta Real (Royal Gate and ends the Governor’s Palace. During those times only two people have exclusive access to this street: the Archbishop of Manila and the Governor General of the Philippines.
Beaterio
Beaterios are where beatas are located. Beatas are lay people who are dedicated to worship and charitable work. The Beaterio refers to the Beaterio de Santa Catalina which is on the north end of the street.
Anda
The street is named after Simon de Anda, the rebel leader during the British Occupation and governor general from 1768 to 1776. The street was named Calle del Recogidas.
Santa Potenciana
The street is named after Santa Potenciana, patroness of Manila. It was on her feast day May 19 that Legaspi entered Manila. Santa Potenciana is a Roman Virgin that embraced Christianity during the third Century
Real St.
The street is just one of the numerous Calle Real that existed during the Spanish Period. It is from the word Real which means Royal. The Street is formerly known as Calle del Parian because it passes through the Parian Gate and the Parian District outside Intramuros.
Victoria St.
The street is named after one of the five ships that Magellan used in his expedition. Literally, it means Victory. The address 1 Victoria St. in the PC Barracks is the office of General McArthur. It is also known as the Calle de Escuela because of the Municipal School that is located here. Today Calle Escuela is a short street near the Manila High School.
Muralla St.
The street literally means wall. The street is located at the inner edges of the walls. Before they consisted of three different streets: Calle Fundicion (Foundry) in the current PLM stretch of the walls, Calle Baluarte fronting the San Juan de Letran and the original Calle Muralla behind the San Juan de Letran
Calle San Juan de Letran
Named after Saint John Latern, the Letran College is located in front of the street. The street was formerly named Calle Cerrada, meaning closed street.
Legaspi St.
The street is named after Miguel Lopez de Lagaspi, the Adelantado de Manila. The Street was also formerly called Calle de Bomba.
Solana Street
The named is named after Governor General Urbiztondo, the Marquis de Solana. The street is formerly known as Calle de Fonda, fonda means boarding house.
Magallanes Street
The street is named after Fernando Magallanes, the “discoverer” if the Islands in 1521. Also, a Paseo is also named after him at the outskirts of the wall, this is known as the Magallanes drive and was once the location of the Magellan Monument. The street was formerly known as Calle del Farol (lighthouse).
Basco Street
The Street is named after Governor General Jose Basco, the originator of the Tobacco Monopoly.
Arzobispo Street
The street is named so because the Palace of the Archbishop of Manila was once found here.
Sta. Lucia Street
The Street is named after Sta. Lucia, the street ends at the Sta. Lucia Gate.
San Jose Street
The street is named after Saint Joseph. The Colegio de San Jose, the first tertiary institution in the Philippines was once found here, the college was closed when the Jesuits, the administrators of the school was expelled by the Spanish Monarchy.
Map courtesy of Google Maps
(via theurbanhistorian)
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