Bars and Clubs at Resorts World

Resorts World Manila is the country’s first premier luxury playground, which combines high-end global brands in shopping, dining, entertainment, and gaming. It’s also home to some of the biggest hotel names, which are Marriott, Maxims Hotel, and Remington. For foreigners visiting Manila, Resorts World is a highly recommended destination where they can book their stay and have their fill of recreation and dining all in one area. The watering holes in Resorts World are among the most popular bars and clubs in Metro Manila, and are also available for private functions and celebrations with attentive staff that pay careful attention to detail, so each event is executed flawlessly.

Situated right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, Resorts World is also a prime nightlife destination. Lavish bars and clubs have been established within Resorts World for those that love the nightlife. Read on below for your guide to Resorts World Manila’s nightlife choices:

1. Bar 360 is located at the ground floor of Resorts World Manila, and situated near the casino to provide top-shelf liquor and fine drinks for gamers and visitors alike. Be entertained with a variety of performers including multi-talented singers, dancers, and even international acrobatic acts brought to the Philippines from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Bring your friends to party the night away at Bar 360 and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere and music.
2. Opus Restaurant and Lounge redefined opulent lounging amongst the bars and clubs in Metro Manila, but is also recognized for the mouthwatering gastronomic dishes on their menu created by renowned Chef Carlo Miguel. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy an elegant dinner, followed by some drinking and dancing, Opus is the place for you. The city’s top DJ’s spin at Opus regularly, where each night of the week has something different to offer. Choose from fine liquors and unique cocktails specially created with bottle service also available.
3. For those that prefer the pulsating vibe of a true dance club, look no further than Republiq Club which boasts of over 13,000 square feet for guests to dance the night away. Foreign acts come to Manila to play at Republiq club, making it one of the hottest venues for nocturnal entertainment. Each night of the week is a different them: on Wednesdays it’s electro, pop, hip hop and R&B; on Fridays it’s mash-up or open format; and on Saturdays, house and electronic music. In order to enter Republiq, guests are required to get on the guest list of its third party promoters.

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Brasserie Girolle. French Gastro Pub. | Chevre Chaud. Saint Jacques Poele. Steak Frites. Creme Brulee. Fondant Au Chocolat. | A French Resto at The Fort. The Chevre Chaud has Warm Goat’s Cheese with Roasted Beetroot & Balsamic Vinaigrette. The salad was oh so yummy! The veggies were fresh. The beetroot was rich, earthy & sweet. It is perfect with the vinaigrette which was quite sweet, tart & has a syrupy texture. And ofcourse the goat’s cheese…wow! Its crunchy in the outside & so soft, creamy & has a velvety texture in the inside. The Saint Jacques Poele is a Pan Fried U.S. Scallops with Mashed Potato & Mushroom Cream Sauce. The scallops were thick & perfectly cooked. The mushroom cream sauce gives the dish more earthy flavor, buttery & creamy. The mashed potato was soft, smooth & light, and really blends well with the scallops. The Steak Frites is a…

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Weekend Cooking Classes

Are you interested to learn the basic steps in cooking but you don’t have the luxury of time?  That’s quite depressing, but you don’t have to worry anymore. Thanks to culinary schools who offer classes on weekends. You can now cook your favorite dishes for your family and friends and learn more of the delicious recipes you want! You can even select and choose schedule that fits your time and interest. There is also a list of food and beverages services in Manila who offer classes similar to this.

 

This can provide you with the basic skills and training on cutting techniques, basic soups and salads, pastas and appetizers. Who knows? This can also be your key to start a job on any food and beverage services in Manila or a small business.  Just learn the fundamentals and you can begin to explore and discover new things. This is all possible by starting a weekend habit of going to school!

 

One of the schools who offer a weekend cooking class is the ACSAT weekend Culinary Arts Class. They help those people become professionals or even start a career through cooking and be successful.  Cooking can be real fun and rewarding. And it all begin by choosing the right culinary school who are committed to excellence with its outstanding instructors.  Proper supervision are provided to every student especially to those cooking enthusiasts who want to start early in their cooking interests.

 

Center for Asian Culinary Studies is the home of many celebrity chefs who are doing well in the cooking industry. Many prefers to enroll in this school because they can adjust to your time. This is a hit to those working moms whose schedule is just free every weekend. Great way to spend that time in the most productive way. Tuition fee is PHP55,000 and that includes all ingredients needed for your weekend cooking class.

 

Heny Sison Culinary School can teach you how to bake, do the perfect paella, cook Japanese food or even brew a good coffee. This can be done every Saturday, 9 am for just PHP1,800 per session.

 

 

Whether you have a dream to become a chef someday or just to improve your cooking skills, a weekend cooking school is just around the corner to assist you. Cooking gives a different experience to students who have the passion in it.  Even Ateneo University who generally offers academic summer classes now ventures into cooking to have some diversity. There is a feeling of accomplishment once you have learned cooking.  It also teaches values and personality development like team building and rapport with others.

 

Don’t settle for anything less if you can be the best.  Great meals start with learning the basics and it is all up to you to enhance those skills. Food and beverages services in Manila is also a good way to start.  You can either check with your friends on possible schools, or surf the internet for other possibilities.  Have a more fulfilling and delicious weekend and challenge yourself to an appetizing cooking experience. Have fun cooking!

 

 

 

Philippine Tour Ideas

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The Philippines is one of the best vacation destinations, what with its luscious forests, scenic spots, and covetable beaches. Each year, the Philippines gains more popularity with tourists looking to explore and discover its many wonders. Many travel agencies offer great tours of the Philippines, allowing one to immerse themselves in the beauty and culture that this country revels in.  

 

One of the top destinations in the Philippines is Palawan. Palawan is one of the most pristine vacation spots in the Philippines, with beaches boasting of clear blue waters, white sand, rich marine life, and lush vegetation. Palawan is home to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, a popular tourist destination and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. A 4 days/3 nights stay in Puerto Princesa offered by Boris Travel and Tour Company goes for as low as P6,545 per person and includes airport transfers, accommodations, a…

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Eco Tours in the Philippines

Philippine Travel Diaries

Eco tours in the Philippines are a great way to help sustain the environment and build-up communities to care and nurture Mother Earth. There are many wonderful sites to see that one could experience the remoteness and tranquility of the islands. Visit one of the eco tourism sites in the Philippines by partnering with a travel guide on one of the hidden wonders of the country.

Explore Philippines through the islands of Tao. It is one of the pioneers in cultural eco tourism projects in the Philippines. You’ll get to embark to the most remote region in Palawan that is untouched by modern flair. The expedition includes a visit to 200 islands on the 150km route between El Nido and Coron in Palawan. The whole idea of eco tourism on these islands is to discover the island and its way of living. We do not attempt to intrude but are…

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Makati Bars and Clubs: An Evening Of Fun

If you want to have an evening of fun and enjoyment, several bars and clubs in Metro Manila  will ease the night away for some food and beverage.

Dencio’s Bar and Grill is one of the bars the can offer you the best Filipino grilled food, dishes that are so delicious, and drinks that can quench your thirst. Some dishes are the famous sisig, bulalo and sinugba. The ambience is cozy and lively, and service is great. This is the right place for those who want to have fun.

Spicy Fingers is a bar that gives you a splendid night life and live performances that can help you unwind and enjoy the rest of your evenings.  Good food and drinks are served and there is always that party ambience with the crowd with some loud music to add to the lively atmosphere. The service is efficient and friendly and can readily assist you on your needs.  A night with Spicy Fingers in an exciting experience especially to those yuppies and nocturnal that is looking for a place after work.

No. 38. The name of the bar is something to ponder on, because of its uniqueness and distinctness.  Customers have talked abut experiencing a great night cap in this bar. The ambience has a comfortable homey feeling, because of the place is not too big.  The service is quite personalized and this is he kind of bar that you and your friends can just chill, relax and enjoy the music. Great food is served; beverages and cocktails are also offered. Weekends are crowded that you need to come earlier than usual for you to get a good spot.

Café Cubana is some kind of a classy and elegant place where you can spend the evening with fun, relaxation and rest from work.  This is also a favorite hang out of friends and businessmen who wants to taste food and cocktails, beers and appetizers for a considerable price. Music is also great and you can just sit down and enjoy the ambience and the crowd. This is a bar that has a Cuban concept with imported beers and you can choose from a classic menu whatever you want to have.

Evenings can be fun, thanks to the different bars and clubs that are now located in strategic places around Metro Makati. Nights will not be boring anymore.

Check out Barfly and Anothermug.com for more options.

Via Mare – A Filipino Food Classic

For over thirty years, Via Mare Oyster Bar has captured the heart and stomach of the Filipino family as it is known for being a luxurious seafood restaurant in the Philippines. And what most families, including ours, love about this restaurant is that although meals are served luxuriously, prices remain reasonable. Thus, you get value for your money; because aside from dining at restaurant with a good ambiance, you also get delectable dishes and prompt service.

Via Mare is a seafood restaurant in the Philippines that our family holds dear because several birthdays and graduation blow-outs have been held by our family in this restaurant. What we love about this restaurant is that their place and menu is fit for any occasions so it is not embarrassing to invite guests and celebrate parties in their restaurant. Their menu is also suitable for any time of the day, whether you’re having breakfast, lunch, dinner, or light snacks.

What I love about this restaurant is that this is one of the very few restaurants who serve Filipino delicacies or kakanin such as puto bumbong, palitaw, bibingka and puto maya. Their grilled pandesal is also perfect for breakfast or for any merienda and it also comes with different fillings such as Laguna Cheese, Queso de Bola, Corned Beef, and Crispy Vigan Longanisa. As one of the premiere seafood restaurant in the Philippines, the highlight of their menu, of course, is their seafood which is cooked to a variety of dishes.

Their Tiyan ng Bangus na Sinigang sa Miso is a perfect dish to kick-start the meal because the flavors of the soup is just right.  There are also other milkfish dishes which I really love such as Tiyan ng Bangus Asado and Rellenong Bangus. They also serve other seafood whose cooking is just divine such as their Sugpo sa Gata and Tortang Alimasag. Their Pinais na Alimasag is also a must try. It is a bluecrab which is stuffed with coconut and crab meat and slowly cooked in coconut cream.

Look at this Via Mare Review from Filipinofoodreview.com.

Travel Footwear

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One of the most essential pieces of equipment for any trip is the right footwear.  Footwear can make all the difference between hours of tireless, trouble free walking and what can feel like hell on earth and a dramatically shortened time on the road with a dash of rushed and unexpected shoe shopping.  Some of the best recos I can give is to get a good pair of shoes.  Heck, I have enough shoes to shod an army but I can count with one hand those that I would actually want to wear for more than three hours.

My shoe recos:

1) Don’t use a trip to break in a new pair of shoes

2) Use closed shoes

3) Have shoes with support

4) Have two pairs (at least)

5) Choose appropriate shoes for your trip

Let me explain:

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5 things you must do in Subic, Philippines

Subic is the place where the US Navy facility in the Philippines used to be located. The facility is complete of amenities and is now a tourist destination.  When in Subic, find the Aeta Chieftain, Jimmy Ablong.  Mr. Jimmy will organize a hiking trip for you and during the trip he will show you the deeper part of the forest. If you plan to have this adventure, it is customary that you should write a letter of intent stating the members of the group who will participate to the Mayor of Subic.  For which you have to give a copy of this letter to the Police Chief and Mr. Jimmy Ablong as well. The earliest possible time around 4 a.m. is the best time to start trailing so you can watch the sunrise in the horizon.  By the time the sun dominates the sky in full heat you will be in the last part of your trail.

The 5 things you must do in Subic are the following:

1. Watching the sun rise in the horizon.  One thing that you should not miss when going to travel to Subic is the early sunrise in the summit.  You need to wake up as early as 4 a.m. to prepare for the breaking dawn.  It is very uplifting when watching the tranquility of the sun rising in its greatness.
2. Experience the Treetop Adventure.  You need to be early in going to this adventure because it is a “first come first serve basis” appointment.  You should be the first in the line to be able to catch this adventure.
3.  You may laze around in the boardwalk.  This is the boulevard overlooking the beaches and many shops, restaurants and bars along the way.  Relax and take in the pleasure of bar hopping at night and shopping by day.
4. Hiking through the forest is one of the activities that you should not miss. Your guide will teach you how to survive in the deep forest using only the nature’s creation. Don’t forget to bring food and drink in this activity.
5. Swimming by the bay is another activity that you can do in Subic.  With all the affordable cottages that you can rent in a day, you will enjoy doing your family picnics as well. It has complete facilities like a kitchen where you can cook your raw foods, tables and chairs, karaoke machines that you can you’re your heart’s out which everyone loves to do in group gatherings.

Do not forget to bring along your camera in any activity so you can get snapshots in all the beautiful scenery you want.  Pose and take pictures! This will be the best remembrance that you can get in your adventures.  Subic is one place that both the foreign and local tourist will like and spend vacation with.  Of course, you must have a budget in all your planned vacation; however, going to Subic is very affordable and it will fit in your financial plan, unless you want to shop a lot and bar hop a lot.

Here is a list of travel agents in Metro Manila in case you need help making arrangements.

The History of Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

During the Spanish Era, a fortress city was built by the Spaniards in the 16^th century.  Intramuros is considered a city within a city an considered the oldest district in the whole of Manila.  The old bricks and floorings were strongly built and history tells us that our national hero was taken captive inside the walls of Intramuros.  This fortress was also used as a garrison by the Japanese during the World War II.  In fact, the walls were damaged and destroyed due to severe bombings. Only The Spaniards are allowed to reside inside Intramuros during their time, and since this historical piece is Spanish inspired, you can see it in every aspect of this place and even every brick can tell us its own story of Intramuros.

Several churches were built around the area and are now considered as historical landmarks of the country.  Intramuros is highly maintained and well-kept because it speaks a lot about the richness of our culture during the Spanish colonization. The inside of Intramuros walls consists of a fort, that is the famous Fort Santiago, old Spanish houses; which are preserved up to the present, and antique, unique ancient guns mounted during the Spanish era.

One of the best parts is the museum where you can find the places where Dr. Jose Rizal spent some time before he was executed at Bagumbayan or popularly known as the Luneta Park today. Intramuros is now one of the top tourist attractions in the country were people get a glimpse of the historical past and relieve the history.  The place is quite vast, but guests and tourists can always enjoy the beautiful scenery and the various structures that connect us with the past.

Since Intramuros is a famous tourist attraction, many trael ad tourist agencies offer tour packages in this connection.  A professional guide is also task to go with the guests to explain the history of Intramuros as well as the many structures surrounding the area.

You can enjoy and have fun and learn at the same time if you plan a tour with the professionals.  Prices vary but you can always have the option to choose those inexpensive and budget friendly ones. It is always fun to visit places where you can enjoy and discover new things that can add to a wonderful experience.  Intramuros is an experience that you shouldn’t miss.