Compli breads/ sticks and spread.  Tomato salsa and pesto sauce.   We liked this kind bread, soft and tasty, crunchy to the bite sticks.

Minestrone di Verdure Fresche (P150 +12% VAT +10% SC). Fresh Vegetable Soup

This was too healthy for me.  My MIL would love this.  Too tomato!

Ai 5 Formaggi (P400 +12% VAT +10% SC). Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pecorino, Fontina and Gorgonzola Cheese.

We loved the 5 cheese combi of the pizza.  I love the fact that it is soft and the cheese are so generous.  Rarely can you find 5 kinds of cheese in a pizza and the variety of the cheese in this pizza.

Ravioli Tartufo (P550 +12% VAT +10% SC). Homemade pasta stuffed with Mushroom and Black Truffle.

HB insisted on ordering a pasta with truffle and so, we got this.  We were hoping to enjoy this pasta dish inspite of the not so appealing pasta but HB just end up finishing it off trying to analyze what went wrong.  The ravioli pasta was supposed to be tender, bite and your teeth would sink into the pasta but it was not.  We got sad because it not what we expected.  Even the sauce got affected.  I decided to munch on the pizza instead (and trying so hard not to think of the price + VAT+ SC) and look forward to the unusual flavor of gelato….

Gelato con Basilico (P160 +12% VAT +10% SC).

Such a different twist for a flavor but I love it! :)  I just hope it doesn’t cost this much though with the ++ on the price.

Gelato con Olio (P160 +12% VAT +10% SC).

This was also a different one but sadly, it wasn’t as saleable as the basil flavor.  It really tasted olive oil thus, was not to my liking…

Gelato Chocolate (P160 +12% VAT +10% SC).

We just recently knew that what was served to us was not ferrero but just plain chocolate flavor.  This explains why it was nothing extraordinary…but with the same price?  Hmmm….oh well, if it was different, maybe the olive oil and basil flavor might be higher….please no….the price as it is, is already high…

Buona Vita Ristorante Italiano
Greenboro Bldg, Verdana Village
Daanghari Road, Bacoor, Cavite
Telephone: +63 46 5174105

OFFICIAL World Pyro Olympics 2009 Schedule and Participants

November 21, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm) - This Opening Show will be Awesome!

7PM - NICO-Lünig Event GmbH of Germany is one of the leading sellers and producers of display fireworks in Germany. It has taken part in international fireworks competitions in China, Japan, Thailand, Spain, Sweden, France, Switzerland and the Philippines.

8PM - Glorious Entertainment Production Limited of China was founded in 1920. Some of its stellar credits include fireworks at Bjork’s concert in 2008; Thai King’s 80th Birthday ceremony firework show in Thailand, and the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the Asian Games.

November 28, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm)

Pyro Studios of Canada has won multiple awards all over the world such as the Montreal International Fireworks Competition, the Globalfest Fireworks Competition and the Monaco Fireworks Competition. Pyro Studios will bring to the WPO 2009 an exciting show featuring the music of Journey and Arnel Pineda.

Explosive Productions Pty Ltd of Australia has more than 20 years of experience in the fireworks and pyrotechnic industry. Explosive Productions produced the designs used to win the 2005 & 2006 WPO. They also participated at the “Fiori di Fuco” Fireworks Competition in Italy, and the “Symphony of Fire” in Cape Town, South Africa.

December 5, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm)

7PM - Marutamaya of Japan started manufacturing its ornamental fireworks at the end of the Edo era in 1864. The company’s fireworks have been praised for “painting a dream in the sky” at the 1984 Los Angels Olympics and the Centennial Celebration of the Statue of Liberty. Marutamaya provides fireworks displays at Tokyo Disneyland.

8PM - Parente Fireworks of Italy’s history dates back at least 100 years, with tradition and secrets handed down to several generations later. One of Parente’s most unforgettable performances is “Beach on Fire”, a 14-kilometer fireworks show in Venice.

December 12, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm)

Hanwha Corporation of Korea was founded in 1952. It has performed fireworks in big events including the 3^rd Busan Multimedia Fireworks Show in 2007, a 50-minute firework and laser show at APEC 2006, and the opening and closing ceremonies of the Seoul Asian Games.

Remote Effects Systems (RES) Specialty Pyrotechnics of U.S.A began operations in 1983 and provides fireworks for sporting, corporate, theatrical and touring musical productions. RES now provides over 250 displays annually both indoors and outdoors and distributes its line of pyrotechnic products worldwide.

December 19, 2009, Saturday (Gate opens 2.30pm)

Highlights from the participants — La Mancha Group International (closing display)

La Mancha Group International of the Philippines is the only company from South East Asia that has bagged honors from prestigious contests in Europe including the Hannover Fireworks Competition in Germany last year, and the Zagreb International Fireworks Festival held in Croatia earlier this year.

RESERVE YOUR WPO TICKETS NOW!

LIMITED SEATS FOR SPECIAL VIEWING AREA (P500) & VIP AREA (P1500 - inclusive of dinner).

*GVA ticket (P200) distribution outlets will be announced soon*
PLEASE CALL +632 5686908 and +632 384-0239 FOR MORE DETAILS!

FOR GVA CONCESSIONAIRES, pls contact the ff. hotlines for inquiries (food booth)

Cricket - 8260552;
Karleen - 4927994;
May - 3773479;
Ivy - 8560808

FYI, concessionaire booths at the GVA area are now priced lower at P3500 x 5 days, or P4000 for less than 5-day bookings! BOOK NOW before slots run out!!!

Chili Crab (P650 for 500g+10%SC)

This, too, was a disappointment to me…but HB loved it.  (I’m still on my 3rd trimester….2.5months to go..)

Cereal Prawns (P150 per piece +10%SC)

This better be good with the price! Well, it was good BUT it was not the same as the cereal prawn I remembered when we had it at No SignBoard.

Tao Yuan’s Hainanese Chicken Rice (1/2 Chicken - P450 +10%SC) and Chicken Rice (P100 +10%SC)

I’m not really fond of this kind of dish but HB does!  I tried and surprised to like it!  Really, being pregnant really is unpredictable!  But I can say that this is enough for me…a full meal because of its price with the chicken rice!  I don’t want to think what the chicken rice’s ingredients are.

Fresh Mango Sago Cream (P78 +10%SC)

I thought it was my JX’s charm that we got a complimentary dessert hahaha.  Just recently, one of the owners text my HB that they give out desserts to their customers.  I’m not sure if they have a minimum purchase though.

Tao Yuan Restaurant
Lourdes Chu
Telephone: +632 489-7218
508-512 General Malvar Street, Corner A. Mabini Street
Malate, Manila (Across Pan Pacific Hotel, beside Music Plaza 21)
Telephone: +632 552-7009, 552-7010

Raita (P90 +10% sc). Fresh Yogurt with minced cucumber. 

MIL ordered this but she shared her cold soup.  At first, it was weird sipping cold soup but after a while, you get used to it…it just like drinking yoghurt with cucumber strips.  Better share this with someone than having this jut for yourself.  Sharing is caring.

Spinach and Feta Cheese Dip (P180 +10% sc). Homemade dip served with crispy Pita bread. 

AD loved this…didn’t have a chance tasting this.  AD is now wanting all the yummy food to himself.

Garlic Butter Naan (P65 +10% sc). Traditional leavened Tandoor bread with garlic. 

AD and JX kept on eating this until it was gone….

Punjab Mutton Curry (P400 +10% sc). Pieces of juicy mutton cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices

I was not happy with this….compared it with the lamb curry I had the 1st time we dined here.  Not value for money too because there were only slices of mutton.

Veggie Meat Kebab (P250 +10% sc). For the veggie lovers - chunks of soy meat marinated in yogurt, garlic and spices. Cooked over the tandoor to give that juicy, mouthwatering flavor. 

This reminded me of the veggie meat BBQ I buy from Legaspi Market.  Kids loved it.  AD loved this except for the spiciness of the veggie meat.

Lady Finger Masala (P250 +10% sc). Lady Fingers (okra) sauteed with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. 

Boring dish for my MIL.  I didn’t bother tasting this….too green….not attractive….

Baklava (P150 +10% sc). Middle Eastern filo pastry dessert with nuts dipped in honey.

Too nutty….had a hard time eating this but eventually, nothing was left.

I would still want to try their other dishes…but not too soon this time….maybe it’s your time.

The Kebab Factory
Unit 154 Forbeswood Heights, Burgos Circle corner
Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Visit theKebabFactory.multiply.com (under construction)

Ravin Sehwani, Owner
Mobile: +63 917 529-2011
Email: sehwani@tri-isys.com

Sweet / Salted Lassi (P80 +10% sc)

J loved this!  Me? I didn’t order one.  Trying to stop from drinking too many sweet drinks.

I love the yoghurt garlic sauce!  Refill please!

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Pomelo Salad (P240). Green Salad with Pomelo, Salted Eggs & Baguio Strawberry Vinaigrette

Greens, are you feeling great?  You look tired!   Do you want to freshen up before you are served to us?…

I liked the twist of the salted egg with the greens but I didn’t like the strawberry vinaigrette.  It was too sweet that it had a weird overall effect when combined eating the greens with the salted egg.  Hey, it’s just me!  HB and my friend, M liked it.

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