Lunch at Iliganon Restobar - Beef Randang and Durian Shake FTW!

Many of the cafes I visit are purely based on recommendations from friends online - Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter. I believe my list of contacts or friends online would only go for the most notable locations around the country.

Iliganon Restobar is one of those places that get mentioned around too much that you can't help but wonder how it's really like. It gets so much buzz and it's mainly because they offer the best durian shake in town. That was enough to convince us to finally visit the place for lunch.

The restaurant / restobar is located in Pala-o. A few minutes walk from The Strip would lead you to a place that greets you with lots of "stuff" that is purely Mindanao and so Iligan. We saw their decorations of wooden tables and chairs. Since the outside part was not airconditioned, we decided to go in the restobar part where they're supposedly serving coffee too.

Walking around with two hungry boys would require immediate refreshments so we ordered drinks first. They ordered their usual juice and tea (as we are staying away from soda).

I, of course, ordered their famous Durian shake. It's so refreshing and tastes like Davao. ;) My only remorse was that the after taste is so strong that I have to find way to diminish the taste.

 

Checking Foursquare, the tips left by previous customers showed me that they are also famous for Beef Randang. Of course, I had no idea what it is so I ordered one. It turned out to be too spicy for my taste so I ended up giving the course to my husband who finished it with gusto.

I ordered another plate of the yummiest Bistek Tagalog that I have tasted. Too bad the serving was too small but of course, it is because the price was also affordable. I would suggest them to increase the price of the dish for a larger serving of the delish bistek. It would be super worth it.

Another shot of the randang which turned out to be a fave of my friends who commented and liked when I posted about my lunch on Facebook.

 

Let me know if you have visited this place too. ;)

Starting 3rd Year of Homeschooling with Calvert's Grade One Curriculum

We're 11 lessons so far with Calvert's Grade One Curriculum and struggling to get in with a rhythm for our schedule for school and work. Currently, we are aiming for about 16 lessons every month.

Last month, we ordered the Calvert Classic w/ ATS for $1,473. We received the package for Calvert's Grade One Curriculum and learned that we have 160 lessons to work on within one year.  Much like the same as his Kindergarten curriculum.

Curriculum details can be found here.

 

This is D with his school materials including a Calvert cap and tshirt.

 

Plants vs Zombies Live! A Musical Show at Ayala Center Cebu

Yes, I was one of those who loved playing Plants vs Zombies before. I had a version my iPhone and my iPad and, thanks to this, just might as well get one for my laptop.

It was pretty easy to play it and I actually missed the time when I would spend an hour just touching those falling suns (or stars??) on my phone's screen.

But now, they have a musical show! 

It's Plants vs Zombies Live! and it's going to be at the Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu.

Dates:

August 17-18 - 1PM, 4PM, 7PM

August 19 - 1PM, 3PM, 6PM

How to see the show? 

Just visit or call the Privileges Desk at 232 0380 for details on how to get a pass. You can start redeeming on Aug 1, 2012. A free pass each for the first 50 A-Card members and first 50 VIPinoy members who will present their cards too.

Worth checking out for the family. :)

Mactan Newtown by Megaworld Soon to Rise in Cebu [Photos]

CBSi's Board of Trustees Meeting for this month of July 2012 was hosted by Mactan Newtown. I was able to meet the old and new members of the group and talk about the latest news from the org. But it wouldn't have been made possible if not for the sponsorship of Mactan Newtown for our awesome snack buffet and the location.

The Mactan Newtown is the latest township in Lapulapu City by Megaworld which was molded after the famous Eastwood City. 

With this new location soon to rise in the island of Mactan, expect busier streets and congested traffic in your trips. But progress is all for the best right? 

Mr. Harold Geronimo mentioned that it is a place not only for those who seek a place to live in condominiums or residential areas. There will also be a hub for BPO companies as well.

Other notes collated about the place:

• It will have the biggest McDonald's outlet.
• It will have a special economic zone similar to Eastwood.
• It will have PUJ loading/unloading area.
• Entertainment such as concerts and other activities will be expected when it's open.
• There will be a Mango festival for the community. 
• There will be a resort.
• A mall will also be created. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coffeeworks at Highway 30, Iligan City [Photos]

In the span of our recent 1 week stay in Iligan, there is only one place that made me feel at "home" with regards to coffee shops. It's no other than Coffeeworks at Highway 30, Iligan City.

Love the place because:

• There's free wifi
• Wifi speed is decent
• They're open until 12AM except Mondays
• Coffee is just like the ones we have here in Cebu. :)

Price of their coffee is definitely affordable at around Php 140 for the most expensive glass.

It's not saying that the other coffee shops are not at par but having stayed there 3 times in a span of a week tells that it's definitely a place worth checking if you feel like hanging out and working from home.

Below are pics from one of our visits.