Chef d' Angelo: Eat All You Can

We were on a cab going to MRT Magallanes (Mantrade) station when my wife and I agreed have lunch before riding the train. So instead of proceeding directly to the station, we asked the taxi driver to drop us off at the Alphaland Mall.

Our obvious choice would have been Teriyaki Boy (in front of Chowking), but because we have a companion who is a pizza lover, we decided to go for Chef d' Angelo.

There we found out that their Eat-All-You-Can promo is still on the run. If I'm not mistaken, this has promo has been running since early part of 2011. Cost was still P150 per head back then, but now the cost is at P175. The buffet table includes Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Soup, Rice, two sets of viands (last Saturday, the menu was Fried Fish Fillet and vegetables).

It was good for us that there were not a lot of people dining, so we didn't find it hard to line up and wait for our turn to get food in the buffet area.

Overall, the P175 is sulit (worth it). Food tastes great and there are lots of choices (3 diff pizzas, different sauce for the pasta, etc.).

Try Chef d' Angelo's Eat All You Can promo at the following stores- SM Manila, Robinson's Galleria, SM Fairview, Metro East, SM San Lazaro, Glorietta 5, Mall of Asia and Alphaland.

Ciao!

PLDT to Buy DIGITEL Shares

Telecommunications giant PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company) has announced today that it will be acquiring 51% of Digital Telecommunications, Inc. shares at P69.2 Billion.

This is just one of the many recent other purchases made by the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, founded and chaired by Manuel "Manny" Pangilinan (MVP).

Among the many companies owned by Metro Pacific are PLDT, Smart Communications, Maynilad Water Services, Meralco, Metro Pacific Tollways, Makati Medical Center, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, and ABC 5.

KFC Double Down Sandwich Review

Have you ever tried the KFC Double Down Sandwich?

Truth is, many people have not yet tried this new offering from KFC because they are either always out of stock, or the cashier crew tells you that you have to wait for 10 to 15 minutes before the elusive sandwich gets delivered on your table.

In fact, I have heard an American customer who complained that he has been returning for two consecutive days and the Double Down Sandwich is always unavailable.

The Double Down Sandwich is an original KFC offering that does not use bread for the buns. Instead, the sandwich uses two chicken breast fillets for buns. The filling consists of thin slices of cheese, bacon, and mayonnaise.

I have ordered twice, and twice I was disappointed.

I don't know with you, but I rather think that the package is way too salty for the human tongue. First off, the chicken buns are already salty (original recipe taste). Then you have two thin slices of cheese. To add up, you also have the bacon which is equally salty. The mayonnaise just couldn't neutralize the taste.

Perhaps, after they review and subsequently relaunch the meal, they can put on some leafy greens inside.

(photo credits: Dailymail)

Starbucks' New Logo

In a few months, Starbucks fanatics will get to see some changes when they get hold of their next cup of coffee.

Early this 2011, Starbucks has unveiled a new logo which now drops the words "STARBUCKS" & "COFFEE" that encircles the iconic Siren Lady.

Starbucks leaders say the changes to the logo are in some ways a metaphor for the company dropping the boundaries of its own business and growing into new areas, that is to say, that the company will be expanding into some other wider business lines beyond coffee, and going into more international markets.

My Max's Chicken All-you-can Experience

Chicken Lovers should never miss Max's 65th Anniversary Promo- the Max's Chicken All-You-Can!

Eversince the ads came out in the market, my wife has been constantly reminding me that we should dine and try the promo.

Last July 4, we went out for dinner at the Max's Restaurant, SM Bicutan Branch, and tried on how many quarter chicken servings we can eat.

The promo offering for the Chicken-all-you-can is P165 per person, then you can also add P39 if you want to avail of any bottomless Pepsi Products.

Chicken are served on quarters, then you get a refill after finishing off with your serving. Of course, the usual "no leftovers", and "no sharing" applies.

Promo period runs from June 17 to July 17, at 6pm to 10 pm daily on all Max's branches nationwide.

For more info, you may visit the Max's website.

Sino Si Pepito Manaloto?

If you are a frequent viewer of the GMA 7 Kapuso Station, you may have noticed that they are now running an advertisement whereby different people are asking the same question:

"Sino Si Pepito Manaloto?"

The ad is a teaser for the talented singer/rapper/comedian Michael V.'s upcoming sitcom this coming March 2010. If the rumors circulating the internet are true, this newest sitcom will replace Michael V.'s current talent reality show: Bitoy's Showwwtime every Saturday night.

Despite some impressive changes in the setup, and the addition of new talents (Cookie and Belly), Bitoy's Showwtime failed to improve its ratings against the currently number 1 Talentadong Pinoy hosted by Ryan Agoncillo on TV5.

Rumors also say that aside from Michael V., Carmina Villaroel and Eugene Domingo will spearhead the cast for this newest sitcom.

Well, let us all wait this coming November and let us all find the answer to the question:

Sino nga ba si Pepito Manaloto?

Shop At Ease

Thanks to the internet- our life has become tons easier since it has been introduced to mankind.

Nowadays, it is very easy to communicate, reconnect from old friends, gain new acquaintances, do research, and even shop at ease. All you've got to have is your desktop computer , and an internet connection! As soon as you're connected, some few taps from your keyboard and a few clicks from your mouse will allow you to purchase (almost) anything and everything that you need in an instant.

To further illustrate, my former employer has once asked me if I could try searching online regarding the price of laptop computers because he was then planning on buying one for his personal use. Our supplier actually gave an initial quotation, however, my employer would like to make sure how much is the price when you buy online, instead.

To our surprise, the price online is significantly lower than what was quoted by our supplier. He therefore decided to purchase online, and because of the savings, he was also able to acquire a new computer speaker. The rationale behind this is because there are more options in the internet rather than when we just shop in stores, or deal with our suppliers.

It is not really hard to try shopping online. There are specialized sites that you can visit which cater to people like us who want the best options and the best purchase for our money. Of course, the basic tips would be: 1) look for those shops that offer free delivery of purchase, and 2) consider buying on installment terms with zero or small interest rates.

So whether you are planning to buy a new printer or a new computer monitor for your house or for your office, consider shopping online and get the best value for your money.