Banchetto-Emerald, a gem to find in Ortigas!

on Saturday, May 29, 2010

If you think F. Ortigas Jr. Avenue (formerly Emerald) is just a typical corporate district, think again, because every Friday midnight (until next day, Saturday 11am), the place transforms into a food haven called “Banchetto Emerald”, which offers an array of dishes that you can imagine!

“Banchetto” (Italian word for feast) in Emerald, aims to promote tourism in Ortigas Center, attracting residents in condominiums and subdivisions within the area and visitors from nearby villages. This also became beneficial to the employees working in Ortigas area especially people from call-center firms who do graveyard shifts during weekends.

Tents filled with “sea-foods” and “sin-foods” are lined up for your enjoyment. Must-try Filipino dishes such asInihaw na Liempo (grilled pork belly), Fish or Pork Sisig (fish or pork marinated in vinegar, seasoned and fried),Adobo (chicken or pork cooked in vinegar and soy sauce, pepper added), Litson Kawali (crispy pan-fried roasted pork), Calamari (fried squid) and other meat or vegetable based viands served with freshly cooked rice are offered in most of the stalls.

In case you come with full stomach but still have room for desserts and other finger foods, there are booths that serve bread with fillings, cakes, cold salads (cream/milk based), cheese and pizza sticks, crepes (best seller!), biscuits and even fresh fruits.

Craving for other European, American or other Asian cooking? Sure you will enjoy stalls that sell pizza, big hamburgers, Hungarian sausages, pasta, shushi, sashimi, maki, Korean beef stew and more. Servings are definitely good enough even for sharing.

Once you have your meal, you have a choice of either “Take Out or Away” or “Dine in” and savor it in Banchetto, as tables and chairs are already provided for everyone’s convenience. So if you are in a strict diet and your resistance to temptation is low, you better stay away from Banchetto-Emerald because all servings are, indeed… irresistible.

TO EAT? OR NOT TO EAT?

To Eat:

  • Banchetto Emerald offers wide collection of dishes that are absolutely enjoyable; all kinds that you can imagine are already in front of you!
  • Best to bring your family or friends, spend a different kind of early morning fun there!
  • Prices are very affordable.
  • Chairs and Tables are provided for those who would want to stay and eat.

Not To Eat:

  • Manila weather is unpredictable. It could get very warm or hot outside or unexpected rainfall will happen.
  • The place can become so crowded especially on paydays. You may find it hard to score a table and chair.
  • Thinking of those additional calories that are very hard to burn.










About MEEEEE!!!!!!

on Monday, May 3, 2010

Name: Mitzi Magdaparan

Nickname: Mitz, “Candy” (to my family and relatives)…. “Mitchie” to other people who can’t really say M-I-T-Z-I….lol

Age: SWEET TWENTY-SIXTEEN

Zodiac sign: AQUARIUS


Schools: Went to University of the Philippines for extramural courses (language and athletics), Finished college at Polytechnic University of the Philippines, attended Primary and Secondary studies at T.Paez Integrated School


Hair color: Naturally black but have some light brown colors few months ago

Fun to be with, I crack jokes most of the times. A real “smiley” person and I have that power to make people giggle…and if am lucky enough, I really can make them laugh. Sweet sister to anyone….literally cause I call most girls…SISTER! I heart PINK (not the singer but anything PINK) and GREEN! Girly but always been placed amongst boys (like am stuck with a Male team-mate, Male events staff and Male clients).

I can take great pictures just by using a usual point and shoot digicam, I drink liquor (because am working for an alco beverage), I don’t smoke (too bad am stuck with smokers), I love to eat…eat…eat…. I always dream of having a tattoo done by Miami Ink Guys! (But I guess the latter will always remain as a dream).

I love injections… no, I’m not an addict…I just love getting those shots: like flu vaccine or other medications that cannot be taken orally (just thru the veins) or getting a blood test… I know - that was quite weird.

Of course, I’m the person who is fond of long walks, road-trips, backpacking activities, trekking anything that will bring me out of town. Swimming…uhm, think it’s fine but since I never knew how to swim, yes, weak…so weak!

I love plane rides! I had a month that every weekend, I fly out of Manila! That was awesome (but ear-hurting at the same time).

I love stuffed toys.

I enjoy classical music (when I need to think and write), but when partying, I love RNB/Hip Hop!

I can dance…. But still have that wish to become a known POLE DANCER!

I enjoy talking to people….. Except when I have mouth sores…. (Like right now, I don’t usually have this but darn, these sores popped for almost a week and still active…)

I’m running out of words… but if you wanna know more about me, you can probably ask or if not…then don’t. Lol.

Dare-Divas of Sagada!

on Wednesday, April 7, 2010


Posting soon will by my "near-death" thrilling, eye-popping and hair-raising experience in Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines. Spelunking and trekking in one day can be really tiring but hey, girls don’t get to do that everyday!

Calling all The Bar Fans and Commercial Model-Wannabe's!

on Thursday, March 25, 2010



Wanna be part of the next The BaR TVC?

Be at The Manor Superclub on March 26, 2010 1pm Onwards and bring your best summer outfit.

Those who audition will be part of the guestlist @ Manor Superclub that same night!

So hurry, call your friends and head to Manor for an amazing go-see, free-drinks and all night of partying! Open to ages 21 and above only :)

For great parties....Always Open.... The Bar! (Drink Moderately Guys.....) :-)

Wanna be part of the next The BaR TVC?

Be at The Manor Superclub on March 26, 2010 1pm Onwards and bring your best summer outfit.

Those who audition will be part of the guestlist @ Manor Superclub that same night!

So hurry, call your friends and head to Manor for an amazing go-see, free-drinks and all night of partying! Open to ages 21 and above only :)

For great parties....Always Open.... The Bar! (Drink Moderately Guys.....) :-)

Visit www.thebar.com.ph for more info!



THE BAR invades the web!

on Friday, February 12, 2010


The Bar has finally found its new home….page!!!!

Be there as The BAR unveils its new and official website www.thebar.com.ph! Mark your calendars, February 26, 2010 at the Manor Superclub in Eastwood City. Party starts at 10pm onwards.

And of course, a party wouldn’t be that uber exciting and fun if it is not FREE!

FREE PARTY!?

Oh yeah! Party is open for everyone… Anyone who wants to join, just visit THE BAR page on FACEBOOK, click on EVENTS and RSVP there!

No one’s gonna be lonely now coz’ …www.thebar.com.ph… will always be there to ignite our party spirits!!!!

For great parties… ALWAYS OPEN…THE BAR!!!