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June 30, 2018

It’s not a secret that everyone, including myself, enjoy trying out food or dishes that are new to us. That’s why when a new restaurant opened, that offers a fusion of European and Asian dishes, I did not hesitate and was quick to try it out.

Last June 1, I was invited by John Caparros, along with my friends, to the Akrotiri’s VIP Blogger’s Night at Akrotiri Modern Eurasian Cuisine. We got to try out the restaurants unique dishes. But before we dig in to it, let me give you a quick look at the restaurant’s origin. 
 Mrs Alexandra Nicole Karatza and her husband Dimitris Karatzas always finds themselves in different parts of the world. She also has a knack for culinary, and that allowed her to infuse her travel experiences to her cooking.




Akrotiri is the amalgamation or fusion of coastal food cultures from all over the world. They combined not two, but three themes, Malay, Oriental and European influences, which justifies the meaning of Ακρωτήρι, the cape of good hope or peninsula, an area surrounded om three sides by water but have a strong connection to the land.

One of the owners, Mr. Dimitri Karatzas, along with the General Manager, David Jones, did not just provide us with an evening of gastronomic experience, they also shared some thoughts regarding the restaurants concepts and dishes.
General Manager, David Jones, Mrs Alexandra Nicole Karatza and her husband Dimitris Karatzas 

According to Akrotiri’s General Manager, David Jones, “We (Akrotiri) wanted to bring our knowledge to the Philippines and use all the incredible food that’s in the East and blended it with the West.”

 We had the chance to experience almost everything that is on their menu, from their mezze or appetizers to their desserts. 
If you’re on diet or veggies and salads are your thing, they have a variety of healthy salads, from Quinoa to Organic Salad, that have the freshest ingredients. Their Quiona Salad is composed of cucumber, corn, ginger, cabbage, carrot, chives and lemon dressing. 

While Akrotiri’s Organic Salad is a mixture of vegetables, sunflower seeds, a variety of greens topped with citrus dressing.

They also offer soups originating from Europe, such as the Eurasian Sour Soup 
Thai Prawn Tom Yum

and Souvlaki Skewers, and Asian-inspired soups like the Thai Prawn Tom Yum and Curry Soup. Just looking at that prawn is enough to make your mouth water. 

Sisig Tacos

Grilled Prawn with Tamarind Sauce

Chicken Satay Skewers

Additional to their menu, are the mezze, also known as the appetizers. Akrotiri presented their Hokkaido Smoked Salmon Sandwich with spinach, yogurt, honey, and dill and their Wagyu Burger with Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Rustic Fries that had was oozing with sheer satisfaction and delight. We were also served, Wagyu Corned Beef with turmeric mashed potatoes, fried kale, and aioli wasabi and Sisig Tacos with pork belly, peppers, lettuce, and red cabbage. If you are looking for an appetizer that is savory and that will fill you in right away, you can opt for their Grilled Prawns in Tamarind Dressing and Greens and Chicken Satay Skewers with rice, curry sauce, and grilled vegetables. These appetizers will surely have you wanting for more of their dishes.
Their main dish has a diversity of red meat, white meat and seafoods, that are not just appealing to the sight but also a pleasure to the taste buds that will definitely send shivers down your spine. 



Tuna Tataki 
Seafood Tagliatelle
Grilled Squid
Beef Shank Dumpling






Some of their red and white meat dishes that we had are Wagyu Skirt Steak with Spicy Chili Jam, Roasted Vegetables and Paprika Aioli, Beef Shank Dumpling in red turmeric sauce and Rustic Chicken Teriyaki with crispy salad, oven potatoes and curry mayo. We also had seafood dishes that are incomparable to the normal seafood dishes that we had in the past, the Seafood Tagliatelle with Clams, Mussels, Prawns, Squid, and Tomatoes, which is a great example of seafood haven. Other seafood dishes we had are, Grilled Squid stuffed with feta cheese and risotto and Tuna Tataki with Indian crust, lemon soya dressing, wasabi aioli, and baby vegetables. 

Chocolate Garden Mosaiko
Green Tea Tiramisu
Of course, we cannot forget about their dessert that left us craving for just one more bite. I recommend that you choose from their Chocolate Garden Mosaiko or a Green Tea Tiramisu. All I can say is that we were left mystified by the balance of sweetness that their desserts have given us. 
It’s not over until you experience the wide variety of boozed offered by Akrotiri. They feature drinks and cocktails that have a unique blend of flavors from different parts of the globe. Mojito, Manhattan, Espresso Martini and Tequila sunrise are among those cocktail drinks. They also serve traditional British Isles with Bloody Mary and Pimms & Lemonade. They also have a selection of Gin with diverse blends, such as,Portobello Road Gin with summer fruits, Rose Gin with dried chili and Gin Mare with mango & pepper.


The night was not just a showcase of their best-selling foods and drinks, served in an attractive plating. It is also a night of discovery for a place where good food, that has overlapping cultures, are presented to everyone. If you are in for this kind of gastronomic pleasure, and world class dishes, check out Akrotiri modern Eurasian Cuisine.

Akrotiri Modern Eurasian Cuisine is open from 11AM up to 11PM daily. 

You can visit them at Unit 103 G/F Commerce Center Alabang, Commerce Avenue corner Filinvest Avenue, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. 

If you have questions, visit www.akrotiri.ph, and Akrotiri PH on Facebook 

June 26, 2018



The rainy season is a hard reminder that summer is officially over. Yet if you’re a real pineapple lover, you know that the tropical treat knows no season, and is best enjoyed all year round.

If you’re a bona fide #TeamPineapple member, then June 27 is a date to remember because it is the National Pineapple Day! What better way to celebrate this day than with Greenwich Hawaiian Overload pizza?

Greenwich Hawaiian Overload: Loaded with sweet pineapples, smothered with premium cheeses, and topped with generous amount of bacon and ham providing that mouthwatering flavor blend that is best shared with the barkada.



Greenwich’s Hawaiian Overload pizza is made using the sweetest pineapples that’s sure to please every certified Hawaiian pizza fan. Aside from the sweet pineapples, it is also smothered with premium cheeses and topped with generous amount of bacon and ham providing that mouthwatering flavor blend.

Invite your friends over at home and call for Greenwich delivery or visit your favorite Greenwich pizzeria and order Greenwich Hawaiian Overload para sa pinya-sarap na barkada experience! With overloaded toppings, there’s always more for the barkada in every mouthful. 


Celebrate National Pineapple Day and order a box of Greenwich Hawaiian Overload now. Just press # followed by 5-55-55.


June 25, 2018

"Today I will be the best version of me."

This generation is marked by passion. In this day and age, the sky is the limit when it comes to the goals we want to achieve as we continue to dream and create, capped only by our imagination. In whatever field we choose to be in, innovation is the name of the game as we step out of our boundaries and push ourselves to be the best we can be. 

Aquafina, the world's best selling water, believes in this and that working towards your best means not wasting a single day. 

Aquafina launched their #BestBeginsNow campaign through a series of talks by experts who have aspired to reach their best. 


The Best Begins Now session happened last June 22, 2018 at the Glorietta Activity Center and was divided into three areas according to specialties, Beauty, Content Creation, and Hosting. 


Beauty

For the Beauty Like A Queen area, beauty queens Pia Wurtzbach, Michelle Gumabao and designer Francis Libiran joined by Jonas Gaffud and Albert Kurniawan talked about how to feel more confident in one's skin, as well as choosing a personal style that fits you the best. 

Content Creation

Meanwhile, the content creation area also known as the Make It Trend section had a handful of creatives exemplary in their respective fields: for food styling, Hey Handsome chef Nicco Santos and food stylist Chichi Tullao demonstrated how to make even the simplest of dishes come to life with a bit of imagination. Social media maven and award-winning entrepreneur Martine Cajucom, on the other hand, spoke about personal branding and how one could use it to their advantage.

Hosting

Hosts Sam YG and Suzy Gamboa took centerstage in the Host Like A Pro segment as they both talked about hosting, mentoring up-and-ooming Magic 89.9 junior jocks as they elaborated on maintaining composure during live shows and keeping the conversation flowing to avoid dead air.


Everyone has a best version of themselves-it's all up to you to make it happen. Start working on it now.


Aquafina is available in all leading supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide. 


Visit https://www.facebook.com/aquafinaPH for more information. 

June 25, 2018

 Pia Wurtzbach and Marlon Stockinger

BlueWater Day Spa welcomes back Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach into its fold together with international racecar driver Marlon Stockinger as the newest ambassadors of the premier spa and lifestyle brand.

“After so many years, I’m so happy to be back as a member of the BlueWater Day Spa family,” says Pia. Marlon, on the other hand, a first time brand ambassador of the luxury lifestyle center said: “It’s great to be part of something that Pia loves, and I myself have grown to appreciate as well.”

As two on-the-go professionals, as well as power couple, Pia and Marlon often retreat to BlueWater Day Spa to de-stress and pamper themselves. Pia loves the Deep Tissue Massage and the slew of Body Scrubs offered at BlueWater Day Spa such as the Olive Scrub, Green Tea Scrub, Pomegranate Scrub, the Botanical Rice and Milk Scrub, or the Botanic Milk Scrub (her favorite). “After just a session, your skin feels tighter and baby smooth!” she says.

Marlon, on the other hand, schedules a regular Deep Tissue Massage and the Athlete’s Massage after his trips and training. “With the Athlete’s Massage and Deep Tissue Massage, my recovery time becomes much faster and I feel stronger, which is crucial when I’m training,” he says.
Neil Perez, Daniel Azurin, Carlo Orosa, Diego Harmuch, Harry Morris, Miss Mary Simisim, President and CEO of BlueWater Day Spa, Miss Nancy Go,Operations Manager of BlueWater Day Spa, Nicole Guerrero, Aljoscha Barfuss, Emil Khodaverdi, Janeena Chan, Christian Bautista

At the launch event held at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila on June 19, Pia and Marlon were joined by Christian Bautista – who serenaded the crowds- as well as new BlueWater Day ambassadors Miss Philippines USA 2017 Nicole Guerrero, Mr. Manhunt Philippines Daniel Azurin, Mr. International 2014 Neil Perez and models Aljoshca Barfuss, Diego Harmuch and Emil Khodaverdi. 
Neil Perez, Emil Khodaverdi, Aljoscha Barfuss, Miss Nancy Go, General Operations Manager of BlueWater Day Spa, Diego Harmuch, Nicole Guerrero, Daniel Azurin


As professionals whose work and passions entail being in the limelight constantly, they know the extra care and discipline needed to maintain their toned physiques and glowing skin. For them, a regular trip to BlueWater Day Spa is essential to keeping themselves fit and healthy. They often avail of the Oxygen Facial, Revita Firm Facial and Bio Collagen treatment to achieve a healthy, glowing complexion, as well as the Revita Shaping Treatment and IPL treatments to keep them looking toned.
(L-R) Harry Morris, Miss Mary Simisim, President and CEO of BlueWater Day Spa, Miss Nancy Go, Operations Manager of BlueWater Day Spa, Janeena Chan, Christian Bautista

“Whether you’re a celebrity, an athlete, or a regular working professional, everyone needs to de-stress and be pampered. And at BlueWater Day Spa, we have just the right treatments and pampering to help you relax and luxuriate. Achieve your health goals and a higher level of wellbeing here at BlueWater Day Spa,” ends Mary Simisim, President and CEO of BlueWater Day Spa.

Visit BlueWater Day Spa branches at: 

Ortigas-Greenhills (Tel No. 7278420)

Makati (Tel No. 8173126)

Capitol Hills (Tel No. 4730455)

Eastwood City (Tel No. 9151247),

Banawe, Quezon City (5629689)



For franchising inquiries, please Call 6951820 or 09175715886

Follow them on Facebook (bluewaterdayspa) and Instagram (bluewater_day_spa) for the latest updates.

June 22, 2018


This August 12, 2018, the Philippine Red Cross Pasay City chapter will celebrate the 69th International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Day with the Run for Humanity 2018 with the theme “Pagprotekta sa Mamamayan sa Panahon ng Digmaan, Sama-sama nating Pagtulungan”
The activity will be held at the Liwasang Ulalim, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pedro Bukaneg St., Pasay City. The run will cover 3 kilometers, 5 kilometers, and 10 kilometers and will target 3,000 runners from both government and non-government agencies, public and private schools, communities, running clubs, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The run aims to promote and intensify information and public awareness on International Humanitarian Law and the Executive Order no. 134 declaring August 12, 1999 and every 12th day of August thereafter as International Humanitarian Law Day.
Race Registration and Inclusions:

There will be two (2) types of registration fee.  For Regular Runners and for Students Rate.  Upon registration, you will receive the following: Drifit Shirt, Race Bib (Green-3K, Red-5K, Blue- 10K), Water Pouch, Whistle with flashlight, and Drawstring bag.

Category     Regular Fee     *Student Fee
10K             Ph 750.00           Ph 550.00
5K               Ph 650.00           Ph 450.00
3K               Ph 250.00           Ph 350.00

*If you want to avail the Student rate, please present your Student ID and Classic PRC Membership upon registration.

Runners Assembly Time and Gun Start
All runners are expected to be at the venue before the gun start. Otherwise, you will need to catch-up on during the race.

Category     Assembly Time     Gun Start
10K            4:30 AM                5:00 AM
5K              5:00 AM                5:15 AM
3k               5:15 AM                5:30 AM

To register for the run, please call PRC – Pasay City Chapter at Tel. No.: 854-2748 or 0917-815-1179. 
E-mail:pasay@redcross.org.ph look for Ms. Cindy M. Villegas or Mrs. Virginia B. Arrieta. 

Registration date is from June 25 to August 10, 2018.

See you on August 12th :) 

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