Sci-Fi Cafe

When i was a kid, there were two things that i really love...eating and playing with my toys. Imagine two of your best things in life combined in one place....i felt like a kid once again. Welcome to Sci-Fi Cafe at the 4th Floor of Robinson's Galleria. It's heaven for all of you toy lovers out there..Specially if you love action figures from Star Wars, Marvel Superheroes and so much more! Picture on top is the delicious nachos.... its soooo good promise. 

I also love their seafood pasta.. this is a must try. One of the cafe's best seller. 

You also wanna order this meat pizza called "The Armageddon" Its really delicious! I enjoyed eating this one

You should also try their famous Steve Rogers burger! Its flame grilled to perfection! Love it!

the toys are awesome. Some of them are rare collectibles like this one. If you will look at the detail of Tony Stark..you will be amazed...

The toy collection is just...i dunno how to explain it..bsta ang dami! I so love the action figures. These toys are quite expensive..im just so amazed with the collection. The owner said he started collecting around 10 years ago...

The good thing about this store is that we can play with some of the toys. Thats me with Aila with our really nice light sabers..it even creates that woozing sound when you turn it on! I so love the storm trooper helmet!!!!! 

 at the end of the day...not only my tummy is full.. but also my eyes...it was really fun shooting this one! Go visit Sci-fi cafe, im sure you will enjoy it too. Specially when you go with your kids. 

Salido Restaurant

 I love dimsums! I really do. Specially Hakaw. I had a shoot at Salido Restaurant over at Retiro in QC and the food there is absolutley delicious. 

You always have to start with the soup...it makes you're appetite raise to the next level. Love it!  

 and of crs.. my favorite Hakaw... one of the best there is. this one is really delicious i tell you..

i know its kinda freaky when you shoot chicken feet but this one looks really delicious... 

and  of crs what good is a dimsum cart without some siomai.. i had a couple of that actually and its really good..

tried adding a human element with this shot so i tried placing my hand in there.. haha. :)

of course a photo-op with the staff! :) Thanks guys for the warm hospitality.

Khaleb Shawarma

Shawarma is considered to be one of those complete meals on a budget. Why? you already have meat..which is a good source of protein. Then theres the vegetables. tomatoes, cucumbers, onions... then wrapped in a soft pita bread - which is a good source of carbohydrates. Dressed it up with some garlic and hot sauce, All of that for only 50pesos! Thats why when im saving up, i usually buy one (or two). Eto na eh... Its all there  in the palm of your hand. We visited Kaleb Shawarma over at Baliwag Bulacan..(YES Baliwag Bulacan! Its crazy) and had our shoot for their deal at Ensogo. 

This is one of my favorites. The Cielo Kebab. Im so addicted with this one. Its so delicious. It took a while to photograph this one coz they had it cooked twice in order to get this perfect. Its all worth it. 

Kaleb is launching a deal at Ensogo and all of these are only 99pesos! Thats a great deal because usually 1 shawarma costs 50 bucks.. with the deal you get 3 for only 99. So hurry buy your vouchers now!  

Tropical Hut Hamburgers

 

Its been a while since i ate at Tropical Hut Hamburger. This is usually my burger of choice when im still in highschool. Theres one inside Ever Gotesco Commonwealth and i usually eat there. What i love is their big burgers and their tasty club sandwiches. When i was photographing this for Ensogo, it kinda brought back the good all days where im young and i have nothing to think about just my homework, basketball and what to eat. 

Photoshoot was held at Tropical Hut Hamburger in Alabang. I always wanted tight shots on my food... I think this one is real tight...i like it that way though. 

Their spaghetti and fried chicken combo is absolutely delicious. Tropical hut also serves the best spaghetti in town.. i just love the taste. Minsan nga mas gusto ko pa sya sa mcdo or jollibee.

this blogpost is simply makin me hungry bigtime...

 No wonder my back hurts at the end of the day.....i just have to.. do that stance every time i go on a shoot... Anyways., Tropical Hut Hamburgers are one of those burgers that I really love.. It has this distinct taste exactly the same through the years.. and i love em. Sarap na babalikbalikan ika nga...

Barbaras

Theres this place in intramuros which is worth visiting... this place called Barbaras just beside San Agustin Church in Intramuros is one of those places worth dining in. Food theres is really delicious. The place is rich with images of our culture during the spanish era. its like a blast from the past experience. 

 took photos of their buffet. I have to work fast because i only have a 30 minute timeframe before the guests arrive at the banquet. I would like to thank Sir Carl for accommodating us with the shoot. 

 The place looks really good.... and the food is superb. I really love the paella... and their coffee jelly for dessert. absolutely delicious! 

Every night, they have a cultural show which showcases the different kinds of dances our ancestors has been doing for the longest time. Folk dances from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.   

At first i find it kinda... not so entertaining but as they go along.. ok din pala sya... I mean.. its good.. its unique.. with their flashy costumes... interesting dance moves.. i can say im more of a Filipino on that night coz i discovered that we have something of our own that is really good and people from different countries applaud in delight. It was fascinating actually.   

 But all throughout the night, i was mesmerized by this girl who is playing the bass.. not only she was pretty, she was really good! I was actually imagining her rockin with the bass guitar in a rock concert.. She would be really hot if ever... 

Then there was the highlight of the show where the audience had the chance give our national dance a try - the tinikling. It was really something looking at people from different cultures dance the tinikling..and they were good.. i am a filipino and i dont even know how to do it.. if ever my i'd had a broken foot by now.. 

it was such an experience... its like i was in the spanish era where kalesas, katipuneros and civil guards roam the streets of Manila...those cobblestone streets, old churches and antique houses mainly gave that old school manila feeling... it was fun.. it was fun shooting this one... i really had a great time.  I want to thank again Sir Carl for the warm hospitality and also to Ms.Sheree for bringing me at Barbaras for the photoshoot. Good times! 

Stan and Armi's Prenup

In most days, i take photographs of food, gadgets and other nifty objects... but there's also one thing that I love to point my camera on, couples. Every time I photograph that moment, that sweet point in time, makes me really happy. It was an honor taking pictures of Stan and Armi. Celebrating their love...

It was a very nice weather. Sun is up and the clouds are marvelous. I was really excited for this shoot that i bought myself a new Black Rapid camera strap! Which i bought if on sale.. anyways., i was so excited for this shoot because shooting prenups are fun. I was with Ms. Love's prenup and I really enjoyed shooting them... Im somehow getting used to this so when Raiza, also my officemate asked me to take photographs of her sister, i immediately obliged. Indeed it was fun!  

We had the shoot at Real Ship Yacht Rentals stationed along Manila Bay. It was my first time to step foot on a yacht honestly. It was also my first time to shoot a prenup on a boat! A lot of 1st times on this day. The boat is really beautiful. This is how rich people roll..i mean float. What a great location for a prenup. Definitely worth it. 

 Im not really good in making poses but i tried my best to be the cheesy guy for this moment. I asked them to do sweet poses which I think looks good eventually. Our very talented make-up artist, who happens to be my Remy's, my officemate's mom, gave a lot of ideas regarding the poses... 

One of the boat's caretakers, Ate Maria, also gave some suggestions on the poses. Thank God for all their help coz i ran out of ideas... Love this shot by the way. I love the way Stan smiled on this one...Its so natural. 

 at the bridge, cuddling... :) i envy their sweetness...  hmmm.. anyways..

also one of my favorite shots on which is one of the hardest coz i was actually lying at my back with some bars of steel poking my spine... i just have to get this angle coz the clouds at the background is absolutely gorgeous. A photo of a kiss would be perfect!  

 the shiny reflections of the waters amuses me... and i wanted to include it to the photo... I would like to thanks Jeric for helping me hold the speedlight for me. Without him, it would be really tough to do these kind of lighting...

This pose was an idea of Ate Maria... Very nice things to warm things up and relax...

I really want to thank this beautiful lady over here for inviting me and entrusting me to cover for her sister's wedding. I said to her im not a wedding photographer but I will do my best to make her sister's wedding worth memorable. I do hope i made them happy with their prenup shoot...

I also want to thank Malcolm for letting me ride the dinner cruise. It was quite an experience not to mention the food was really delicious. Awesome buffet... I was so full on the trip good thing i didnt barf on the side of the boat! 

It was such an experience! Hope to do this again some other time. Many thanks to RealShip Yacht Rentals.. im leaving you with this lovely sunset photo with the lighthouse silhouette. 

Ronza Bar and Restaurant

Its been a while since my last bar hopping adventure and this time me and my good ol buddy Sec went to Ronza Bar and Restaurant along Wilson Street in Greenhills for a photoshoot for his upcoming deal at Ensogo. Kinda excited for this shoot coz i heard, their Sisig is really good! And they are right. Their sisig is absolutely delicious. Its close to the ones at Aling Lucing's in Pampanga. Its that good. No doubt ,this is their best seller 

Their meatballs are really good as well. It has cheese inside so it will definitely surprise you once you have that bite. I love it! Some meatballs are kinda salty.. but this one is perfect. One of the best pulutan out there.  

You got to try also their Beef Salpicao! 

 they also sereve delicious drinks! They have an open bar where you can choose a wide variety of cocktails. from Rhum cokes to Screw Drivers... from tequilas to Margaritas! They have it here.

One of the highlights of the place is their kick ass saltwater aquarium! Its huge! Its like a hundred gallon aquarium.. im not sure.. but its damn huge i tell you. They have this Lion Fish which i saw for the 1st time1 Its really beautiful. One of my favorite movies was Deuce Bigalow, and their was a lion fish there and i was so amazed! I did that tapping at the aquarium and said "hey fishy fishy!!!" haha..  love it! 

This is another shot of the place.. along with the bar and the really cool lighting... You can see their the aquarium which really rocks... This is a perfect chill out place. You'l love it here if you wanna unwind and have a little booze with your friends after a long day at the office.. 
Visit Ronza Bar and Restaurant.. im sure you will love this place. Check out their deal at Ensogo! 

General's Lechon

 Spot.ph's number #1 lechon is one of my next food trip destination - The General's Lechon! They are known from their special garlic lechon which is undeniably insanely delicious.... By far, this is the best lechon I ever tasted.. 

Their best seller, the chilli-garlic lechon! Theres this kick within the taste of the lechon.. its just so good. The taste of garlic with added spice just penetrated the meat..it will make you ask for more.  

 the skin is just perfect. That crunch is as loud as thunder...and the taste.. its pure madness. Sobrang sarap!!! You can also try suka for the sauce. Or you can also try dipping the skin on some calamansi then dip it onto a bowl of salt... that sour taste then combined with salt is a sure winner! 

 These pigs are actually special because they are free range pigs. They are healthy and they are free from artificial feeds. They roast this manually in order for that even cook...

look at those spices inside...yummmmm... this is the secret...generous amounts of garlic,, spices.. some lemon grass for that delicious aroma... its smells so good....

meat is so soft and tender, slicing it wouldn't be an effort. Making this blog post makes me really hungry! 

General's lechon is located in front of Dusit Hotel, right in front of EDSA, just within the Petron gas station. Customers usually order for take-out but if you want you can eat the lechon from their store. 

I would like to thank sir Bryan for giving us a chance to shoot their delicious lechon. I really enjoyed the shoot most specially eating their famous roasted pig. Guys if you have time, try this one out. Having it on top of spot.ph's list of the best lechon in town says how good this lechon is!   

Networld Hotel Cocktail Shoot

I really love shooting cocktails!Its because after you're done with it.. you can drink it afterwards! (That is, if the client permits.. hehe). Took photos of 6 different cocktails and boy i was so refreshed! I used a lot of props in this one and i dunno if they are relevant with the photo.. it looks good though and the client actually loved it.. Many thanks to the staff of Networld Hotel over at Roxas Blvd for the warm hospitality.