Millie's All Day Dining at UP Technohub

My second visit to Millie's was in their Technohub branch. This time around, I was just in time for their Holy Week and summer menu. Millie's is named after the mother of Microtel's president, who has an extensive experience in the hotel industry. This restaurant has its 3rd branch in the Philippines, with its other branches near Mall of Asia and Batangas. The Techohub branch is the biggest of them all with an indoor and outdoor seating area.

The restaurant specialized in home-cooked favorites, unlike anything other hotels have served. Their penchant for simple, homey cooking truly caught my attention.

I first tried the Mango Graham Smoothie. At Php 160, it was chock-full of milky goodness. The toppings were comprised of thick whipped cream, a cheesecake wedge, 2 wafersticks, and graham tidbits. It was atop a thick milkshake with fresh mangoes.

It was so good that I wanted another glass of this splendid concoction.

We even had a complimentary bread basket with the sumptuous meal which was to come.

The dining area was bright and spacious. It also had a wonderful view of their lawn and the surrounding buildings in Technohub.

The Burata Caprese was the appetizer of the day. It cost Php 550. It was a white substance made out of feta cheese and dough served cold with tomato, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar garnish. Every bite had a chunky, cheesy flavor with a hint of salt and sour tastes.

The Baby Back Ribs cost Php 550. It was a half slab of beef ribs packed with their special marinade and baked to perfection. It came with coleslaw sides, salad, and ranch dressing. Every bite was perfect with the tangy taste of the ranch dressing sauce. 

The Hainanese Chicken cost Php 350. It was a half serving of chicken on rice with the customary broth, chili sauce, soy sauce, and ginger. The meat was tender and much more flavorful with a dip in each of the sauces. The soup was great in itself. It was full with chicken flavor.

The Tropical Grilled Marlin (Php 475) was a chunk of grilled Marlin over soft mashed potatoes and salad. It came with Mango Salsa for that sweet, fruity flavor. I liked the fact that the meat was well-done with a hint of oil for flavor.

The Seafood Marinara was at Php 310.00. It was a mix of their finest seafood selection which included mussels, clams, shrimp, and squid over linguine noodles and tasty tomato sauce. It was truly made for pasta and seafood lovers. The meal was done freshly.

The Pan Fried Salmon cost Php 630. It was a huge helping of Salmon mixed with capers, mashed potatoes and salad. The capers, paprika, and olive oil gave it so much distinct flavor that I couldn't help but almost finish an entire plate. The fish itself was fresh, too.

The Panna Cotta was at Php 195. It was a small serving of milk jelly with mango and cherry sidings. I liked the fact that the jelly itself was quite soft and easy to digest. It had a slight milky flavor too.

Lastly, we had 4 varieties of their gelato. I particularly liked the Artisan Gelato Siling Labuyo & Orange Swits at Php 220. It was an excellent combination of iced cream, chili, and orange gummy candy which made its fiery taste noticeable at the back of the tongue. The others were also similarly priced at Php 220, with the Vanilla Gelato taking the cake for its simplicity.

For those with conservative tastes and an inkling for no-frills international comfort food, Millie's offers something for their taste buds. It is located at 1/F Microtel Technohub.

SunLife GoWell Press Conference at Ascott Hotel

Just last week, Mr. A.R. Bautista invited me to witness the launch of Sunlife's Go Well Campaign in Ascott Hotel, BGC. The agenda was about the launch of Sunlife's Partnership program with Fitness First. I was truly interested in this campaign since I keep myself in shape to maintain my heavy eating. 

Sunlife first introduced Go Well as part of its newest insurance product, the Fit and Well. Since then, it has branched out with its fitness activities, even going so far as offering fitness classes open to everyone. 

Go Well now has its own website at https://www.gowell.com.ph/ where it offers top notch fitness advice to health and wellness aficionados or even those who want to enter a journey of fitness. The website offers rewards and prizes for people who simply want to learn more by reading the articles. 

Exclusive members on the website get better chances at winning points for the rewards. They also have other privileges such as exclusive high level workouts. However, a good number of community workouts are offered for free to everyone.

According to Ms. Riza Mantaring, Sunlife has consistently shaped itself to be a partner in the Filipino's quest for good health through fitness. In this small way, she hopes that the company can help people achieve peak health. 

According to Ms. Jaymie Pizarro, the facts showed that Filipinos believe that they are living healthy physically and emotionally, yet they don't get regular exercise. This disconnect will truly manifest in the lifestyle of Filipinos. Also, Sunlife helps obviate this problem by providing people with an affordable health care insurance which covers prevention, cure, rehabilitation and diagnosis.

 Mr. Mark Ellis of Fitness First talked about the new partnership of Sunlife with Fitness First. They will offer community workouts in their premises for Sunlife and Gowell customers. They guarantee safe and effective exercising with the help of professionals. He also talked about his motivations for getting fit. He noted that he initially wanted to get fit for the sex appeal; but as he got older, he started to value the importance of exercise for wellness.

The event was ended by the MOA Signing of Sunlife and Fitness First for their GoWell campaign. Under the agreement, Fitness first will host Sunlife community workouts in their gyms and provide exclusive workouts to Gold members. 

Sunlife has truly expanded from an insurance company into one that has a diversified product scale. With this in mind, it is notable what the company has achieve in its time in the Philippines.

Rib City: Pork Ribs Galore in Maginhawa

Rib City is one of the more discreet yet long-time Ribs places in Maginhawa. Their main dishes have become quite famous for its sizes and reasonable prices. I wanted to try out for myself these specialties which have made them famous. Hence, when the magnificent Aldous Calubad invited me, I lost no time in agreeing to the date.

The dynamte sticks were an explosive starter to the meal. These were composed of deep fried chili peppers encased in crispy fried breading. Every bite was filled with a spicy and peppery flavor. I devoured a stick without a damn about the spiciness.

The Not Just Nachos was truly more than nachos. It had an overload of salsa, premium ground beef, olives, cheese sauce, tomatoes, and jalapeno. Our entire group had a hard time finishing it due to its sheer quantity. Tastewise, it was quite excellent. 

After the overwhelming Nachos, we had their Ribs platter. It was able to serve all 8 of us with ease. It came with 4 sides. These were the mashed 'tato, cajun coleslaw, garlic mushroom, and the potato salad. The ribs were top notch. The meat was made out of pork and were easy to remove from the bones. The sweet barbecue sauce was also a plus.

They even served us thin fries and and pesto pasta to heighten our appreciation for the food.

I had their signature strawberry shortcake milkshake. It had a cake-y taste and a creamy top. The strawberry was also quite present in the shake.

We even got a huge serving of their Them Wings, their specialty chicken wings dish. Every bite was truly crisp. Mixing it with their hot gravy made me want more. I was able to devour 3 of those easily.

 They have this new promo wherein Ribs, Tempura, Wings, and side dishes are eat-all-you-can for only Php 458.

The Queso de Bola Cheesecake had a strong cheesy smell. The strong cheesy taste was also present with every bite.

White Brownie a la Mode was something I preferred more. It had the right mix of ice cream and brownies for a delectable dessert experience.

Rib City offers an exciting experience for those who love pork ribs and chicken. Their sides are also remarkable. So what are you waiting for, visit now! Rib City is located at 63 Maginhawa Street, Diliman, Quezon City at the back of BPI.

Titto's Latin BBQ and Brew: a go-to place for Mexican lovers in Kapitolyo

Titto's is one of the newest Mexican restaurants in Kapitolyo. It boasts of a chic two storey structure, fully-air conditioned and brand-new. Our visit had us tasting more than 10 dishes from their menu set.  This restaurant has been becoming popular for its tangy dishes and excellent ambiance.

The outside had an imposing facade. Perfect for those who were unfamiliar with the place.

They even have a wall motif depicting pop culture icons in Latin American countries.

The owners got the inspiration for the name from their status as "Titos of Manila." The owners had extensive culinary training; and they used Mexican cuisine owing to their love for such food.

The second floor dining area had these semi private cabanas which were great for dates and rendezvous.'

The smoking area in the second floor had a wall motif too.

Titto's Salad - P275. This was a combination of the quintessential lettuce, feta cheese, tomatoes, and shrimp. However, the owners added fried potatoes, alfalfa, and other seasonings to create their own unique blend.

Nacho el Gigante - P375. This was the perfect pulutan. Half a kilo of nachos with an overload of cheddar cheese dip and ground beef on top. Add to that sour cream and guacamole for more of that garlic herb flavor.

Sisig Tacos- P135 The fatty blend of Sisig, egg, and pita bread was something I appreciated for its simple yet explosive taste. 

Baja Fish - P135 This one was for seafood lovers. It had a lot of vegetables and fried fish.

Dos Tipos Calamares - P260 Squid ink was mixed in the calamares breading to produce that distinct black color. The calamares was crispy enough; while the squid ink didn't give any weird flavor.

Pollo Pizzadilla - P295 This was a cross between a pizza and a quesadilla. This was a carb overload; however I appreciated the delightful mix of sour cream and pesto.

Elote - P195 This was roasted corn dipped in spice powder. It made for good pulutan.

Lomo Saltado - P365 This was grilled premium beef with salty potato strings on top. This was by far, their creme de la creme. Every bite was perfect with their gravy. 

Arroz Negra (m) - P495 This was their seafood variant paella complete with short-grained rice dipped in squid ink. The mix was an excellent representation of seafood flavors coming from mussels, shrimp, and squid. 

Paella de Carne (m) - P395 This was the meaty variant of their paella. The chorizo topping was, in my opinion, the tastiest one to ever grace this dish. It had a spicy and peppery flavor.

Pollo Asado - P340 A huge serving of roast chicken with corn sidings and an olive oil sauce. I savored every bite of the well-cooked meat.

Steak Burritto - P245 This was a half-foot long burrito with hot steak chunks and cheese for filling. It came with sweet potato chips. I liked the filling for being quite tasty. The sour cream accentuated the flavor further.

Pineapple Ginger - P95 The mix of strong fruity tastes made the drink more appropriate as a chaser for alcohol.

The desserts were top of the line. 

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake - P190 This was one of their best desserts. The cheese blended seamlessly with the cream to create a memorable experience.

Frozen Brazo de Mercedes - P190 This was akin to ice cream due to the thickness and consistency of the lower portion.

Titto's Ube Churros - P210. While a bit lackluster, this dessert was nonetheless quite tasty due to the abundance of caramel sauce and cream toppings.

Titto's has truly made itself into a formidable Mexican place in Kapitolyo. You can visit it at 16 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City.