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Nov 27 2015
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Awesomeness Break, Food, Places, Restaurant

A Mango Affair at Cebu City Marriott Hotel

Cebu Food Crawl’s second stopover is at Cebu City Marriott Hotel. General Manager Patrick Carroll welcomes the participants while brilliant hosts Nico Velasquez and Frances Alfafara warms up the food crawlers with some social media games.  
  
  
 
The biggest surprise is the mango coffee themed break set-up. Everything in the buffet is made from mangoes, a clever representation of everything cebu. 

   
    
    
 
  
The malunggay infused siphon tea is a perfect treat for the bursting tummies of the food crawlers.

  
Please follow Marriot’s social media account for announcements. 

  

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Nov 27 2015
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A Spanish Spread at Ipar’s Restaurante y Bar de Tapas 

Nestled at the heart of the City, at the lush green street of F. Ramos is that spanish restaurant that preserved the spanish influence in Cebu. The first stopover of CBS Cebu Food Crawl is at Ipar’s Restaurante y Bar de Tapas.
  
With a very concise menu of pure and unadulterated Spanish goodness (nothing fusion), the food is cooked and served the way Spain does. 

  
We are served with the bestselling house starters to kickoff Cebu Food Crawl, the first meal of the event.

  
The paella dribbled with the generous stream of olive oil is the best thing in Spanish dining in Cebu! Finish it with kalimotxo cocktail to perfect that pure spanish experience.

Of course, you should not miss Cebu’s best leche flan here. 

  
More details about the restaurant at http://www.ipars.com.ph, follow the at @iparsrestaurantecebu in instagram. 

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Nov 26 2015
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Awesomeness Break

SM Seaside City  Cebu opens! 

On November 27, 2015,  SM Seaside City Cebu, the 4th largest mall in the Philippines, opens to the public. 
A day before it officially opens, a holy mass  and blessing of the mall is held. 

Blessing and Holy Mass at the Mountain Wing

 

Blessing of SM Seaside City Cinemas

  

SM Seaside City Ice Skating Ring

  

SM Seaside City Bowling Center


    

  

  

  

   

  
  

  

Nov 22 2015
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Awesomeness Break, Press Release

NindotKaayo.com is a finalist of Best Cebu Blogs 2015

After a year from its inception, NindotKaayo has taken a number of milestones in the blogging industry of Cebu. This year, NindotKaayo.com is nominated as the Best Cebu Events / Entertainment Blog 2015 category in the 8th Best Cebu Blogs Awards.

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Best Cebu Blogs Awards Invitation

While Best Cebu Blogs Awards is not new to me,  since I am one of the very few recipients  of the award (through the now defunct, LaagCebu.com) on the second year that BCBA has recognized bloggers who excel in their posts and musings and had been a regular judge of the said award giving body, this has come to me by surprise because despite the limited frequency of my posts more and more are looking forward of my movie and restaurant reviews as well as the latest news on the newest and hippiest hangout places and parties in Cebu.

Knowing fully well that I am able to help my audience to spend their peso wisely by providing an impartial  reviews and relevant information I am determined to even enrich this blog with more up-to-date, live if necessary, reviews of the happenings in Cebu.

NindotKaayo will also venture into a mini-travelogue, an escape from the City soon. I hope you are as excited as I am for this.

Thank you, Best Cebu Blogs Awards. My gratitude to all of you,  my readers and followers.

 

 

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Sep 15 2015
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Starbucks’ classic favorites get an upgrade!

Starbucks releases a new special limited edition company card, featured drinks, coffee beans and food items for the season beginning September 15, 2015.

Starbucks Anniversary Blend Coffee Beans, New Special Limited Edition Starbucks Company Card, and Starbucks Tumbler

Starbucks Anniversary Blend Coffee Beans, New Special Limited Edition Starbucks Company Card, and Starbucks Tumbler

The special limited edition Starbucks Coffee Company design card captures Starbucks heritage. Starbucks has been consistently sharing great coffee and helping make the world a little better since it opened in 1971.

Our favorite latte and mocha get a naughty upgrade that will surely tease your sweet tooth.

Starbucks Autumn 2015 Drinks

Starbucks Autumn 2015 Drinks

The Dark Caramel Latte is a luxurious treat that caramel lovers simply cannot resist. Creamy dark caramel sauce with steamed milk is combined with the signature espresso finished withwhipped cream and a custardy, caramel flan drizzle.

The Duo Cocoa Mocha is a combination of duo cocoa sauce, steamed milk and  the roasty signature espresso creating a smooth and well-balanced beverage. It is then topped with chocolate whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and cocoa nibs sprinkles.

Some of you might have tried these drinks before they were released today. Select Starbucks card holders were sent an email for them to try these beverages in advance.

Autumn Blend

Starbucks Anniversary Blend coffee beans are also available in celebration of their 25th anniversary. It’s bold and unique flavor will definitely please the coffee lover in you. Also, available for this season is the Starbucks Autumn Blend, a multi-region blend with notes of subtle spice, cocoa and fine herbs makes for a “big” cup with medium acidity, full body and a round mouthfeel.

New food items will also be rolled out beginning today, these are Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, Chocolate Leaf Cookie, Spinach Mushroom Fritata and my breakfast favorite, Spanish Omelette Wrap.

Starbucks Chocolate Leaf

Starbucks Chocolate Leaf

Spanish Omelette Wrap

Spanish Omelette Wrap

All of these items are available starting today at your favorite Starbucks store. You know what to do, I wouldn’t mind sharing a cup with you.

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Jul 13 2015
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Happy 78th Birthday, Krispy Kreme!

  
The sweetest announcement this dreadful Monday morning is that you can buy half a dozen of Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts for P78.00 only. This promo is only available today, July 13, 2015 as Krispy Kreme celebrates it wonderful 78 years in the business. The offer is valid in all Krispy Kreme store.

  
But wait, before you rush into their doors, here’s how to avail.
1. Download and Register in the Krispy Kreme Mobile Application and show digital coupon to redeem Box of 6 Original Glazed. The app is available on Google Playstore and Apple Store. 

Note: App coupons will be distributed beginning Sunday evening but valid only on Monday from 12am to 11:50pm. Coupons will be automatically distributed every 5 minutes to newly registered users until Monday, 11:50pm.

2. Or print or screen grab the 78th Birthday Celebration voucher from Krispy Kreme Official Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Page and present to the cashier to enjoy this offer.

Or screen grab this now:

  
3. Present the voucher in your nearest Krispy Kreme store. The voucher may be to purchase up to two (2) boxes of 6 Original Glazed doughnuts.

4. In the event that a store ran out of doughnuts, a 78th Birthday voucher will be given to the customers who make it to the 8pm cut off. The voucher can be used in all participating stores only up to July 17, 2015.

5. Valid for dine-in, take-out or drive-thru only Promo period is on July 13, 2015, from 7am to 8pm. 

Download the app now or visit their website and Facebook Page for more information.

  

Jun 24 2015
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Waves is now showing in theatres!

If you want an apt summer ender, Waves is definitely a perfect ode to a bright summer. It narrates how summer heats up two hearts but left them cold in loneliness when finally they’ll realize that everything was just a mirage. 

Waves is an independent film with Cebuano roots that marks the directorial debut of Cebuano Don Gerardo Frasco. It will be shown in theatres nationwide starting today, June 24, 2015.

Official 2nd trailer of the movie:

#EthysMovieReview:

“Waves reminded me of Richard Linklater’s Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise – 1995, Before Sunset – 2004, and Before Midnight – 2013) — a look at modern love with flair for naturalism. It is an eavesdropping on the intimate conversations of Ross and Sofia who both plunged into love by taking impulsive detours and catching chancy tides, which unwittingly brought them to their feet at the shore. It swells with an unspoken confusion that rippled from the characters, especially that of Baron Geisler’s— in his stellar performance in years. His persuasive and empathic facial sobriety kept the movie alive.” Read more here.

Waves' Movie Poster

Waves’ Movie Poster

Screening Schedules:

June 24, 2015 

I. METRO MANILA
1. Robinsons Galleria
2. SM North 9 (S – After the Ball)
3. SM Megamall 12 (S – Burying the Ex)
4. SM Sta. Mesa 6 (S – Film Fiesta)
5. SM Fairview 10
6. SM Bacoor 8 (S – Film Fiesta)

II. LUZON
1. SM Clark 3 (S – Jurassic)

III. VIZ/MIN

1. SM Lanang 2
2. Gaisano Starscene Davao 6 (S – Kruel)
3. SM Cinema 6 (June 24-26; 7:15pm & 9:00pm)

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Jun 18 2015
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Vispop 3.0 Songs

Since its conception, we all love Vispop. Now on its 3rd volume, Vispop releases the lyric videos of the 6 finalists. We arranged it from what we think is best to good. 

1. PANGANDOY

Written by John Stephen Cadelina and Irving Ladanan Guazon
Performed by Daryl Leong
Back-up vocals performed by Daryl Leong and Irving Guazon
All instruments arranged, performed and recorded by Jad Bantug at 1032 Recording Studios
All tracks recorded and mixed by Jad Bantug at 1032 Recording Studios
Produced by Jude Gitamondoc
Lyric video produced by Pads Animation

 

2. BOK LOVE

Written by Felipe Anjelo Calinawan and Therese Marie Villarante
Performed by Therese Marie Villarante and Kurt Fick
Back-up vocals performed by Daryl Leong
All instruments arranged, performed and recorded by Felipe Anjelo Calinawan at 1032 Recording Studios
All tracks recorded and mixed by Jad Bantug at 1032 Recording Studios
Produced by Jude Gitamondoc
Lyric video produced by Pads Animation

3. BRGY. BLUES

Written by Andy Calope
Performed by Earl Andrei Ornopia
Back-up vocals performed by Earl Andrei Ornopia and Kenneth Corvera
All instruments arranged, performed and recorded by Jad Bantug at 1032 Recording Studios
All tracks recorded and mixed by Jad Bantug at 1032 Recording Studios
Produced by Jude Gitamondoc
Lyric video produced by Draft Creative Group

4. BUWAG BALIK

Written by Lourdes May Maglinte
Performed by Lourdes May Maglinte
Back-up vocals performed by Daryl Leong and Lourdes May Maglinte
All instruments arranged, performed and recorded by Jad Bantug at 1032 Recording Studios
All tracks recorded and mixed by Jad Bantug at 1032 Recording Studios
Produced by Jude Gitamondoc
Lyric video produced by Draft Creative Group

5. LQ

Written by Adam Niel Corvera
Performed by Eugene Corpin of Aggressive Audio and Julyann Uy
Back-up vocals performed by Eugene Corpin, Julyann Uy and Adam Corvera
All instruments arranged, performed and recorded by Felipe Anjelo Calinawan at 1032 Recording Studios
All tracks recorded and mixed by Jad Bantug at 1032 Recording Studios
Produced by Jude Gitamondoc
Lyric video produced by Draft Creative Group

6. TUG TA TUG

Written by Earnest Hope Tinambacan and Jerry Angelo Catarata
Performed by Earnest Hope Tinambacan
Instruments arranged, performed and recorded by Jerry Angelo Catarata
Additional instruments arranged, performed and recorded by Kerryl Demeterio at Backyard Project Studio
All tracks mixed by Jad Bantug at 1032 Recording Studios
Produced by Earnest Hope Tinambacan, Jerry Angelo Catarata and Jad Bantug
Lyric video produced by Draft Creative Group

 

Vote for your favorite VISPOP 3.0 song. 

  1. Like Vispop Page (Failure to like the page, disqualifies the vote.)
  2. A like on your favorite song = 1 vote
  3. A share of your favorie song = 2 votes. Use the following hashtags ‪#‎bisayaauy‬ ‪#‎vispop‬ ‪#‎TeamPangandoy‬ ‪#‎TeamLQ‬ ‪#‎TeamTugTaTug‬‪#‎TeamBokLove‬ ‪#‎TeamBrgyBlues‬ ‪#‎TeamBuwagBalik‬

 

Vispop 3.0 Finals Night will be on June 26, 2015 7:00PM at SM Cinema One. Tickets are sold at P200.00 and P150.00. You may send a private message to the Vispop Facebook page for reservations.

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Jun 17 2015
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Ampersand Degustation

  
An ampersand (and per se and) is a logoram “&” representing the conjunction word “and”. Like the & sign that connects two words, the Amoersand Restaurant connects two entities may it be two persons on a date or a group of friends on a Friday nightout. It is the newest and most exciting venue for a stylish dining experience in Cebu. 

  

  

Ampersand also has a deli section, a bakery and a full bar, perfect for any after-dinner chill. 

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I had visited the restaurant twice already since they opened on March 2015 and somehow I already have some favorites from their menu, as my usual order,  but for tonight, on this by invitation cursive dinner with blogger friends, I let the chef to surprise me. 

   

The moment we were seated we were served with their signature concoctions that includes Hendrix Drive, Cebu Sour and Canine. Mine was Canine, rum mixed with kalamansi and lemon liqueur, so potent that instantly I realized that I’m in for some serious business. 

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Their Focaccia Bread is baked in-house, they are always served fresh. The bread is crusty, crunchy outside and chewy inside served with a really good olive oil. 

  

  

The appetizer is Salmon Squid Tartar. It is fresh and light. The interplay of subtle saltiness of the fish and sourness of the mango and cucumber teases my mouth. 

   

My soup was the creamy and hearty Kalabasa Soup. It’s very filling especially that I paired it with bread. At this point, my mind already prompted me that I am already full. 

  

  

Our main course is consist of:

Lemongrass ginger and turmeric chicken over stir-fried vegetables and baba ganush.
    

500 g Rib eye steak.  

Thyme and cumin marinated rack of lamb on couscous and vegetables.

  
Risotto Nero, King prawn, squid, salmon and tuna with creamy spinach. 

  

Ampersand is not really a steak house but certainly it has one of Cebu’s best steaks. I will definitely will go back for the rib eye. 

Our dessert is a spread composed of citron greentea cheesecake, double chocolate fudge, pavlova, and the one that stand out among them, the chocolate ganash. 
   

  

  

  

Ampersand also serves draft beers.

  

They offer discounted drinks too on themed nights: 

Mojito on Mondays, 

Tequilla on Tuesdays,

Wines on Wednesdays, and 

Vodkas on Thursdays.

On Fridays they have an acoustic band to keep the Friday night vibe and a DJ on Saturdays. The restaurant morphs into a bar at 10:30 PM everyday. 

Ampersand is located at Banilad Town Center. For reservation you may call 09214107763 or 09157748308. For updates of their promos and events you may follow them on Instagram (@ampersand.cebu).

Jun 05 2015
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Golden Prince Hotel’s Prince Fusion Gourmet Buffet for P420

Golden Prince Hotel’s Prince Fusion Gourmet is now offering seafood dinner buffet every Friday and Saturday for only P420.00. Included in the menu are fresh tuna, large prawns, crabs, rock lobster and cheesy baked oysters. The price is really insane it made me think if they really want to make money on this offering. Sushi is also regular on their menu.

   

   
At the helm of the kitchen is Chef Marlou Almasco who designed not only the seafood choices but also the cebuano fusion recipes like grilled native chicken and pork belly, beef salpicao (really tender) and spicy squid. An interactive pasta station is also included for those who can’t shake off their carbs. 

  
  
No buffet would be complete without desserts. For Prince Fusion Gourmet it’s a spread of red velvet mini cakes, leche flan, fruit salad, sago gulaman and the must-try creamy halo-halo — a concoction of creamy ice shavings, fresh buko, langka, saging, leche flan, cereals and a scoop of ube ice cream. This I can really say it’s a yummy halo-halo with no hints of preservatives from canned ingredients. 
  
   

Golden Prince Hotel’s Prince Fusion Gourmet Dinner is open every Friday and Saturday from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. You may call (032) 233-8660. It’s an intimate venue with 32 pax seating capacity, reservation is advised.  

Insider info: On September 2015, Gold n Prince Hotel will open it’s expansion tower. It means additional 120 rooms on its existing 57 rooms at Tower 1. 

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