Japan's Yayoi restaurant opens at Megamall

MANILA – Filipinos are spoiled for choice when it comes to Japanese food, as seen in the many restaurants serving anything from sushi, tempura and ramen to cheese tarts and crepe cakes.

Several restaurants from Japan have also set up shop in Manila. The latest to do this is Yayoi, which recently opened a branch at Building B of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

Unlike the other Japanese franchises which specialize in a certain dish, Yayoi offers different kinds of teishoku or set meal which comes with steamed rice, miso soup and vegetables.

Diners have plenty of options here, with Yayoi’s main dishes sorted into categories – katsu, seafood and hot pot, to name a few. Food and drinks are ordered by making a few taps on the iPads on each table, a nod to Japanese efficiency.

No need to worry, the iPad menu comes in both English and Japanese versions. A physical menu is also available for less “techie” customers.

The food here arrives fast, hot and delicious. Order the bestselling Hitsumabushi (P650), or Nagoya-style grilled eel on rice with a side of dashi broth.

Eat like the Japanese and divide the dish into four portions, putting each on a separate bowl as the meal progresses. Enjoy the first portion as is, add condiments to the second, pour the broth on the third batch, and have it your way on the last serving.

To those who want to have a little bit of everything, get the Mix Toji Teishoku (P425), which includes pork cutlet, fried shrimp and strips of sukiyaki beef simmered in a mix of egg and Yayoi’s special sauce.

Another bestseller is the Namban Teishoku (P395), which has fried chicken steak with tartar sauce.

Some franchises have tweaked their offerings to suit the Filipino palate, but not Yayoi, which takes pride in keeping authentic Japanese flavors intact. Yayoi claims to provide the same taste and quality of food in its chain of over 300 outlets in Japan, the United States, Australia and other parts of Asia.

YAYOI
3/F Building B, SM Megamall
Mandaluyong City

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Mandaluyong sets world record in Zumba

MANILA -- Mandaluyong City has set a new world record on Sunday for the largest Zumba class.

Mandaluyong City on Sunday earned a Guinness World Record for the largest Zumba class with 12,975 participants. It beat Cebu's record last year with 8,232 participants.

The gathering was held in celebration of Mayor Benhur Abalos's birthday.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Chris Cayzer may face trespassing charges

Filipino-Australian singer Chris Cayzer, who nearly made it to the Top 12 of "The X Factor Australia" last year, is behind bars after allegedly trespassing in two condominium units in Mandaluyong City.

According to one of the unit's owners, Cayzer tried to enter their home at around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

"Nakapasok siya nang konti, pero natulak ko 'yung pinto kasi siyempre, I was preventing him [from entering]. Pero nagtulakan kami, pini-pwersa rin niya na i-open 'yung door. Naitulak ko siya tapos nasara ko naman, tapos na-lock ko," the owner told ABS-CBN News.

She added that Cayzer then went to another unit, where he stayed for a while and watched television with two kids and a helper.

Cayzer denied that he forcibly entered any of the two units, saying that he was only looking for his friend's home.

"I would never force myself in someone else's apartment if I didn't know who that person was. I'm denying it. I don't remember them actually pushing the door and yelling," he said.

Still, the singer apologized for being "at the wrong place at the wrong time."

"I'm sorry if I went inside your house, but something's happened and I hope you understand that I was not there to hurt anyone. I just found myself at the wrong place at the wrong time. I'm very sorry to the house owners," he said.

Cayzer may face charges of trespassing and physical injury after the incident.

Umagang Kay Ganda, July 19, 2013

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Shamcey, boyfriend to wed on December 29

MANILA – Marriage is finally in the horizon for Shamcey Supsup and her Filipino-Chinese boyfriend Lloyd Lee.

Exactly two years after they officially became a couple, the 2011 Miss Universe third runner-up got engaged to Lee via a Chinese ceremony on Sunday.

The event was held at a hotel in Mandaluyong City and attended by the couple’s close family and friends.

“The Buzz” reported that the couple’s wedding will take place on December 29 this year.

First introduced in May 2011, Supsup met Lee through her fellow beauty queen, who happened to be Lee’s cousin. Their first meeting during Supsup’s birthday then led to a series of dates.

In a past interview, Supsup said she is particularly grateful to her boyfriend for treating her like "an ordinary woman."

"He keeps me standing on the ground, hindi niya ko tini-treat as a celebrity. So whenever I don't feel like going outside, in public, siya, tara Greenhills tayo," she said.

"Because of him I'm more comfortable na, so it's very helpful for me," added Supsup.

Supsup said in the past that she and Lee have long had an understanding on their plans for the future.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Camella Condo Homes Takes Roots In The Heart Of Pasig

MANILA, Philippines — Accessible and affordable; modern and convenient – this is how to best describe what is being offered to home buyers at the newest Camella Condo Homes development in the heart of Metro Manila, at the crossroads of the bustling metropolis, in Pasig.

From its long and rich entrepreneurial history, Pasig had been transformed into a modern urban landscape, yet it has retained its charming heritage. Pasig’s Central Business District, the Ortigas Center is the second largest in the country.

Located in Pasig and within the boundaries of Quezon City and Mandaluyong City, the Ortigas Center boasts of a number of the tallest buildings. Other significant landmarks are the Asian Development Bank, Tektite Towers, and Meralco Building.

According to Vista Residences COO Maribeth C. Tolentino, “in response to the need for accessible and affordable residential options for city folks in the Pasig area, Camella Condo Homes is spending P400 million to build the 10-story mixed-use condominium with retail and commercial spaces on the ground floor.”

Its prime location along Mercedes Avenue, close to the Pasig City Hall and Sta. Clara Parish is in the center of connected neighborhoods intended Airport.

to be near business, call centers and work hubs in Ortigas Center; schools such as St. Paul College and the University of Asia and the Pacific; hospitals such as the state-of-the-art Medical City; retail complexes, five-star hotels, and malls.

Accessible via Ortigas, C-5, EDSA, and Shaw Boulevard, CCH-Pasig is 20 minutes from key points in Quezon City, Makati, Taguig, Antipolo, Mandaluyong, and San Juan.

The rising star of mid-rise developments, CCH-Pasig recently conducted its ground breaking activity signaling the start of its full scale construction as the tower targets completion and turn over in 2014.

CCH-Pasig is priced between P1.5 million to P3.8 million and provides home buyers a choice of studio with an option to combine units and two-bedroom units with balcony at a price of only P8,500 per month. This opportunity for families to affordably live within a quiet, modern community while enjoying close-to-home conveniences is hard to match. It is designed to highlight modern building features such as cross-ventilation and central air vent system that will allow air and light to permeate every floor for a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Wi-Fi ready with its own recreational amenities such as clubhouse, basketball court, swimming pool, parks and playgrounds, the building’s area perimeter is fenced with 24-hour security and an entrance gate with CCTV system.

Fire exits will be located at both ends of the building as a safety feature while a modern underground drainage system will be in place for efficient flood control.

Vista Residences, the condominium development arm of Vista Land & Lifescapes, the country’s largest homebuilder, entered the market in 2006 to offer Filipinos the easy convenience of condominium living.

Combining the space-planning savvy of the country’s top architects, an innate knack for selecting accessible and attractive locations to fit a wide range of needs, budgets and lifestyles, Vista Residences has set new standards for affordable mid-to-high-rise living.

source: mb.com.ph