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Posted by Noemi | Under Restaurant with 1,328 views
Tuesday Sep 30, 2008
The very first Starbucks in the world was opened in 1971 at the Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. Since the Pike Market Place is a historic area, the city council imposed strict design guidelines on the buildings, which is why the store retained its original, simple look.
Since I was already in the Seattle area, I decided to head to the Market and have a cup of coffee at this Mecca of coffeeshops. It looks like many tourists thought of the same thing since the inside of the store was fairly crowded. But the staff were very accommodating and despite the long line that greeted me when I entered, it took only a few minutes before my turn finally came up.
Posted by Noemi | Under Parties with 1,866 views
Saturday Sep 27, 2008
Last night, I attended a party in Seattle Washington hosted by the Filipino community. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting but when I saw what was on the menu, the last thing I expected was to feel as if I never left the Philippines at all. How strange. I thought that we would be served a fanfare of Western food but I guess the Filipinos miss home so much that they recreated an entire Filipino party meal (well, minus sweet spaghetti and hotdogs with marshmallows).
Posted by Lauren | Under Supplies with 1,860 views
Tuesday Sep 23, 2008
I’m one of those people who is pretty much fueled by caffeine. I must have a cup of coffee in the morning, or else I’m a zombie until I get my caffeine fix. When I write papers or do every reading, I need coffee even more to keep my mind alert and operating at top speed. I’m not particularly picky when it comes to my coffee but I do admit that I prefer brewed coffee over the instant variety. Instant coffee tastes horrible to me and the three-in-one packs usually have too much sugar, too much cream, or both. I feel as if there’s never enough coffee in one sachet and I usually have to add a teaspoon of instant coffee with it, or mix two sachets in one cup.
Last night’s Philippine Blog Awards was a total blast, for more reasons than one. I mean it’s always great to spend time with friends, but what makes being with friends even better is when the bonding happens over lots and lots of good food. I arrived at the Blog Awards with an empty stomach and was really happy when I saw a long buffet table laden with all sorts of goodies from Josiah’s Catering.
Last night’s menu consisted of the following dishes:
Mexican Nachos
Pork Riblets in Phylio Cups
Fick Sticks with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Caesar Salad Wrap
Penne Bolognese
Cheese Fountain with julienne vegetables, nachos and bread sticks
Fruit Pavlova
Fruit Crepe
Assorted Pastries
Free flowing iced tea, soft drinks, and fruit punch
Posted by Noemi | Under Restaurant with 2,003 views
Thursday Sep 18, 2008
One of the most delicious and the most unusual dishes I have ever had is a specialty of the Shang Palace Restaurant at the Makati Shangri-la. The dish is called the Beggar’s Chicken, which I think is a rather inappropriate name – there is absolutely nothing beggarly about this elaborate and well-prepared dish.
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