island cove
Jun 30, 2008 Yehey, miscellaneous, photography, travel
Despite the heavy traffic on a Monday morn, Lan and I headed over to Island Cove to do a small feature on the resort. Neither of us had been to the 36 hectare attraction, so we had no idea what to expect. Little did we know, we were in for quite a surprise.
To be honest, I figured Island Cove to be a typical small resort with a pool and a few hotel rooms. Of course, nothing could have been further from the truth… and here’s some proof:
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[click image for a larger view]Within the 36 hectare resort, Island Cove offers various amenities and activities for the whole family. At the Oceania Water Park, there’s a huge pool with a giant slide for the water lovers, as well as kiddie pool cum play area complete with water fountains and “jungle gym”. For the sporty types, there’s a gym, a bowling alley, a tennis court, as well as a basketball court. For the cerebral individuals, you can check out the life sized chess set for a quick game. The entire family can enjoy some animal fun in the Butterfly Gardens, the Reptile Zoo, feed the crocs in the Crocodile farm or check out some of the simians in the Monkey Island. There are also various wildlife in the Animal island such as Bengal Tigers, Ostrich, Cassowary and much more. And for those of you that want to get up close and personal with the fauna, you can also check out petting zoo.
If you get hungry, you have your choice of some Pinoy food at the Fishing Village (where you can also go fishing while waiting for your fare), some international rations over at Sangley Point or continental food over at the Hotel Café.
Of course, for those of you that choose to unwind, there is also a spa within the resort that offers various services and treatments for your pampering needs.
And, if you find yourself still raring to go in the evenings, Island Cove offers a few attractions and entertainment facilities for your evening activities such as the Island Sing videoke so you can belt out few tunes and the F Deck Bar for a quick nightcap or an all night drinking binge (with a live band for entertainment).
We only had a few hours to tour the area, but the spots that we visited were already more than enough to overload our visual palates and memory capacity. So until our next visit, this will have to do.
If you want to find out their rates, their special promo packages or simply get more info, check out the Island Cove website.
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And don’t forget to keep checking Yehey! for Karla’s in depth article on the resort.
Special thanks to our hosts Lea Remulla-Mate and Cong. Gilbert Remulla for showing us around and answering all our queries.
Tags: cavite, island cove, resort, travel, Yehey
flapjacks
Jun 26, 2008 Yehey, food, photography
Yesterday, I went with a few Yehey! employees to check out the rations over at Flapjacks restaurant in Greenbelt. As breakfast food is my favorite daily fare, I was excited to sink my teeth into anything that was being offered. I intentionally didn’t eat anything in the morning to increase my appetite for the up coming lunch (as I had heard that the portions were huge), but nothing could have prepared me for the feast I was about to partake in.
So, upon arrival, we each ordered our meals to try (and of course photograph). Unbeknownst to us, our host Mitzi Borbon (Marketing Manager of Fish & Co. and Flapjacks) also arranged for us to try some of their best sellers (aside from what we already ordered). As you can surmise, we had a lot of food to dig into. So, verging on committing the deadly sin of gluttony, we placed our napkins on our laps and grabbed our forks and knives and dove head in.
Here are a few photos from the BIG lunch.
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[click image for larger view]I tried not to eat too much of one dish, making sure to try all of the treats laid out before us, but before long, I noticed myself going back for second and third servings of each dish, as they were all that good. But of course, I have to list my special mentions of the meal:
- Rib Eye Steak Omelette – for the sheer creativity of putting two great ingredients together — eggs and prime rib beef! … (not to mention the healthy portions of sliced bell peppers)
- Five Stack Blueberry Pancakes - five pancakes, blueberry and a little bit of butter cream. Yum yum! No syrup necessary.
- Salpicao - this traditional Spanish tapas was given a Pinoy twist with rice and egg on the side. Think of it as a “sossy” Tapsilog.
So as we slowly felt our bellies bursting while adjusting our belts, we were in for another surprise. No it wasn’t more food… or even dessert. Instead, we were invited to another food tasting a week or so from now — for Flapjacks and Fish & Co. … both in the same day. But, hey, I’m not complaining.
chow king: chao fan
Jun 26, 2008 Yehey, announcements, events, food
“Iba ang kain pag kanin” … is how the new Chow King Chao Fan tagline goes.
And with the current rice shortage, the tagline really holds more meaning, especially for people that look for rice as a staple with every meal. Good thing for us, Chow King is currently offering their Chao Fan (literally translated as Fried Rice) at lower prices and with more tasty ingredients.
At the Yehey!-Chow King Bloggers Event held at CK Eastwood, we were given a sample of the repriced and new improved offerings. And I can honestly say that all Chow King lovers and all rice freaks are gonna go nuts over the fare.
- Pork Chao Fan goes for PhP 39 – A tasty and flavorful mixture of stir-fried rice and pork slices mixed in a special sauce of shrimp paste, sacha sauce and kangkong leaves and garnished with a sprinkling of spring onions.
- Beef Chao Fan goes for PhP 49 – Another tasty and flavorful rice mix with beef chunks mixed in with a special beef sauce, cabbage, carrot bits and sprinkled with spring onions.
- Spicy Chao Fan goes for PhP 79 – Chicken Balls and tender beef cuts are the main ingredient in this tasty fried rice mix, seasoned with hot chili garlic spices and thick sweet soya sauce, with some red and green peppers for additional flavoring and texture.
- Yang Chow goes for PhP 79 – The most popular fried rice in the bunch is a flavorful mix of chorizo bits, roasted pork asado bits, a beaten egg, some fresh and crisp vegetables and topped with generous servings of sauteéd shrimp.
Of course, you always have the option to top your rice with any of the dimsum (or anything on the Chow King menu, really) available. So head on over to the nearest Chow King to get your fix of rice. You know you’ve been cutting down… but now you can enjoy your favorite staple without the guilt.
coffee bean and tea leaf: what's your story?
Jun 24, 2008 Yehey, events, photography
Right now, I’m sitting in the Coffee Bean and Teal Leaf in Bonifacio High Street in the Fort…
I’m supposed to upload the photos for my entries in the Flash Creativity Workshop, so here they are…
Obviously, this is the gratuitous shot with the logos and emblems of the brand…
I taped the napkins behind the mask. One eye features the bean, while the other, the leaf (from Coffee BEAN and Tea LEAF).
More on the event, when I have time to edit this post.
Tags: CBTL, coffee bean and tea leaf
Italianni's extra
Jun 18, 2008 Yehey, events, food, photography
Italianni’s is currently running their “extra” campaign, wherein you are sure to get something extra special, whenever you visit one of their outlets. And, no, it’s not the free foccacia bread or free olive oil…
Based on your order, the staff will decide what’s missing from your meal and dining experience. Whether it be a pasta dish, some dessert or drinks, Italianni’s will throw in a few extras for free!
[Grilled Pork Chops Au Poivre]Yesterday, along with the Yehey staff and a few lucky bloggers, we got to taste a few of their signature dishes and beverages… and sample a bit of the extras that you just may receive.
To get your mouth watering, here’s a short list of some of the stuff we ate.
- Spinach and Artichoke Formaggio
- Creamy Mushroom Crostini
- Fried Calamari
- Sicilian Chicken Salad
- Penne Arrabiato
- Classic Carbonara
- Pepper Crusted Fish Fillet
- Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillet
- Grilled Pork Chops Au Poivre
- a feast of desserts
… and that was just in our table.
Here are a few photos from the event…
[Spinach and Artichoke Formaggio (My fave)]
[Mussels Lombardi]So on your next visit to Italianni’s, you can expect something extra in your dining experience… what it’s gonna be is a surprise.
sidebar… a music joint?
Jun 17, 2008 announcements, miscellaneous
Because I won one month drinking spree from Sidebar El Pueblo, I have become part of their mailing / SMS list. And through the months, I have been receiving text messages of their new lineup… not of food, but of music.
Yes, my favorite watering hole has suddenly turned into a hip music joint, on certain nights of the week. Tomorrow, at 7PM, you can catch Sitti, Nyoy, JayR, Kyla, MYMP, Jay Durias, Kenjohns and Marcus Davis perform live. I can’t imagine where they will be performing (as the bar is kinda small). But if you’re a fan, they you may want to check out the scene, as the food is great and the booze is the cheapest in town (at 3 beers for 110).
Moto Mash Up
Jun 12, 2008 Yehey, events, muzak, photography
Continuing with its tradition of kick ass events, Motorola held a special Moto MashUp shindig last night at WareHouse 135. With food aplenty, beer and cocktails overflowing, prizes awaiting and music pumping through the night, the event was a big hit.
Featuring the stylish Motorola Rokr E8 and the very affordable Motorola W230, the local mobile set giant introduced the concept of Mash Up.
MashUp, you ask? Simply put, it’s a merging of two things to create one cool final product. Take the Rokr E8. It’s a mobile phone, yet, it can be transformed into a mp3 player, with the click of a button. And Motorola has taken the MashUp lifestyle one step further with their line up of musicians, merging different genres and melding diverse songs, creating totally unique sounds.
On hand for the evening were Ciudad and Overtone; Radha and Top Suzara; and DJ Funk Avy and Taken By Cars. And we all got a glimpse of the intense musical mash ups.
To get a better idea, check out OdysseyLive.
Here’s my favorite video from the bunch:
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more photos here
Tags: Ciudad, Dj Funk Avy, moto mash up, motorola, music, Overtone, Radha, Taken by Cars, Top Suzara
