8 posts from May 2007

We recently visited the North Park Chinese Restaurant, Market
Market branch in Taguig City.

We had the usual pork siomai dimsum, as well as the beef
and brocolli. I forgot what the fried rice with sauce was
called (a variation of Yang Chow fried rice?), and we all
agreed that it was yummy. We requested that the sauce be
put in a separate bowl, since not everyone was fond of "saucy"
rice. The sweet and sour pork, and fried canton noodles
were scrumptious. It was also the first time I tried the
salted spare ribs, and I loved its perfect crunchiness,
and right amount of saltiness. The hot tea was nice to have,
while we wait for the food to arrive.

The service was prompt and friendly, as with the other North
Park restos we've gone to. The service staff were happy
to accomodate customer requests (such as the separation
of the sauce from the fried rice), and most approach you
with a smile on their faces. High chairs for toddlers were
readily available, and the waiter even had the initiative
to offer the high chairs as we arrived at the table.

Overall, my family and I had a great experience at this
North Park branch, and will certainly be one of our favorite
places to have some chinese food in the Taguig City area.

If I were to describe Bonifacio High Street in a few words,
it would be an open-area park mall. Think of an urban park
with catwalks, plants, and lawns, place in speciatly shops,
arcades, and restaurants, and there you have it - Bonifacio
High Street.

There is a Krispy Kreme branch there. This was actually
the main reeson we went to Bonifacio High Street. I was
surprised that despite the quite expensive donut prices,
there was still a very long line which even extended to
the outside of the shop. Personally, I like Gonuts Donuts
the most, although I would readily munch on any donuts from
Dunkin' Donuts, Mister Donut, or Hot Loops.

There are lots of shops to see at Bonifacio High Street,
but the ones I readily recall (aside from Krispy Kreme)
are Timezone gaming arcade, and Starbucks. You will find
various clothing, food, and specialty stores, but unfortunately,
there were too many to see, and I only had little time to
look around.

Tired of your usual shopping and hang-out destinations?
Give Bonifacio High Street a visit for a refreshing experience.

We finally got to visit the Fun Ranch at C5, Pasig City.
It's a great fun place for kids.

The whole compound has a nice and colorful design, with
signs that show pictures of animals, their names, the sounds
that they make, and their description. Shops for food, drinks,
candy, toys, and other stuff are all over the area. A clothing
and accessory store (I forgot the name) is there, in case
you need some for your child. If you want a full meal for
you and your family, a Teriyaki Boy resto can be found near
the stairway area.

Lots of rides for your little one(s): battery operated cars,
carts, and trikes. These have a 5-minute timer that automatically
cuts the power off when time is up. There's a cute walking
mechanical cow which goes 'Moo!' that your toddler can ride.
A boat ride that swings, rocks, and turns is available,
where adults can join in as well.

There is a mini ferris wheel and a Merry-Go-Round. Your
kid big enough to handle larger rides? They can try the
bump cars for some faster (but safe) driving.

The main attraction would be the activity center that features
a large indoor (air-conditioned), fully-padded (and netted)
playground area of steps, spirals, tunnels, swim balls,
and slides to keep your little fellas busy and happy. There
is a "toddler only" portion, so the big kids and little
toddlers can play in separate areas. Lots of friendly and
alert staff are strategically placed in the play area, so
accidents and mishaps can easily be prevented.

You can lounge in the waiting area section of the activity
center, and get some goodies at snack bar while your child
has a great time playing.

My family, together with my brother's family, recently had
dinner at Causeway Seafood Restaurant in Libis, Quezon City.
There was a well-lighted basement carpark area, so parking
your car won't be much of a problem. The entrance alerts
cutomers with a sign that pets are not allowed inside the
restaurant. I noticed that there is one table near the front
door outside the restaurant, so this could probably be used
in case Rover or Kitty is with you.

The resto had a nice cozy ambiance, and friendly staff who
readily greet you as you enter. There are different kinds
of tables you can choose from, such as round (with lazy
susan), rectangle, and square. And yes, high-chairs for
toddlers are available.

We love dimsum, so we were happy to see that they have a
dimsum cart. The cart lets you see the various kinds of
dimsum available, and encourages you to try and explore
more. We got the usual bola-bola and asado siopaos, as well
as pork and shark's fin siomais. We also found the spare
ribs, crab roe siomai, veggie & shrimp dumplings (kichai?),
stuffed egg roll of meat & tofu, and other dimsum delights.
I loved their radish cakes, as well as the stir fried noodles
with meat & veggies on thick sauce.

We definitely had a great time (and satisfied stomach!)
at Causeway Seafood Restaurant. We would surely have Causeway
on top of the list whenever we crave for some Chinese food.