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Chicken Charlie (Retiro – Banawe Branch)

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Going to our office in laong-laan – blumentritt, we take different routes for several reasons (1) for safety purposes (2) we hate traffic and (3) to check out a new place to eat for lunch. Yeah, banawe – retiro is our usual lunch haven since Mrs Baratmode does not have enough time to cook lunch due to her complicated schedule :P

We frequent several homegrown restaurants in the area such as Octoboy, Dulzeria, Yellow Chicken, Betty’s, Ersao, Tasty Dumpling, Le Ching, Tempura, Muang Thai, Jonas, Busy moms, Asian Twist, Shanghai Handpulled Noodles and our newest discovery Chicken Charlie.

It was funny how we first tried this place. A month before it opened, Mrs Baratmode noticed that there’s a new restaurant opening soon infront of Tasty Dumplings. But every time we thought of trying the place, it’s still close! So the excitement went down and down and down and finally forgot about it.

One saturday, we passed by Retiro and finally the place is now open, but before we thought we want to try the food, we found ourselves infront of ersao and wanted to eat at Octoboy. But since we’re in Banawe, parking is really a problem specially it’s a saturday. So, Mrs BaratMode said, today is “Charlie Chicken’s lucky day!” so we decided to go back and eat there.

We ordered 2 Charlie’s Bowl (Php 59 each), 4pc Chicken wings (Php 89) and the sarsaparilla which is more expensive than our food! :P

The bowls were of great value, but the chicken topping is “bitin” so we opt to order additional chicken wings. It taste good and the price is affordable :) The crispiness of the chicken wings is awesome! The soy garlic sauce is perfect with rice :P … although the chicken meat itself lacks flavor. The sarsaparilla tastes good but if you’re on a budget it’s kinda pricey :P

Things we like about the place are (1) the owner is very warm and accommodating especially his dad ;P (2) the place is cozy (3) value for money (4) good food and (5) a different way to serve chicken! hehe inasal is all over banawe lately :S

Things we think they need to improve (1) availability of ice for the drinks (2) availability of  other drinks aside from soda and (3) house water please :)

Overall, it’s a good place to dine. In fact, we already came back the other day. :P

Chicken Charlie (We always remember this place as “Charlie Chicken” :P )
592a N.S. Amoranto St. Cor. Banawe St. Quezon City
742-3333
Mon – Sun 11:00 am – 8:30 pm
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Rai Rai Ken West Avenue Ramen Festival

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Yesterday, on our way to the office we decided to eat at Rai Rai Ken along west avenue in Quezon City. They are having a Ramen festival and is giving a 50% discount for all Ramen! WHOW! :)  Aside from the discounted ramen, they also have beef/pork bowls or rice topping with vegetable tempura for only Php 129.00 (vat inclusive) .

And so, we ordered their Seafood Hotpot ramen (their best seller – Php 155/order now only Php 77.50 ) and the beef bowl. They have big servings and tastes good! We only paid Php 206.50 for everything! roughly php 100/head… not bad huh?

Their promo for the Ramen is until July 31, 2009. We really wish they would extend it! :) Happy Eating!

How to get there:
From Edsa, turn right at West Avenue.
You will see Rai Rai Ken on your right.
Located at the West Life building.  (same building where starbucks is located)

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BPI’s Real thrills

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

BPI Credit card is one of our personal favorite when it comes to promos. We have AMEX Platinum, BDO Gold, Standard Chartered Gold and Platinum, Union Bank Gold, and other cards but nothing beats the joy BPI gives to their card holders.

This afternoon, while we were verifying some bank transactions online, we came across with their ad regarding Italianni’s… and it brought big smiles on our face!

Imagine, if you spend Php 3,000.00 using your BPI Gold you’ll get free meals from Italianni’s! Ooooh how we love freebies! :)

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Here’s the promo mechanics:

We got this from http://www.mybpimag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=637&Itemid=772

Promo Mechanics

  1. The promo is open exclusively to all existing BPI Express Credit Gold MasterCard cardholders in good credit standing.
  2. Promo period is from July 1 to September 30, 2009.
  3. For a minimum single-receipt of P3,000 purchase at any merchant or cash advance transaction, cardholder can redeem a free Italianni’s Big Lunch just got Bigger. Cardholder can choose from Grilled Fish with Fettucine Gorgonzola or Beef Stufato for every qualified transaction.
  4. To redeem the free Italianni’s Big Lunch just got Bigger of his choice, cardholder must present for verification the original charge slip from any merchant establishment or cash advance receipt (minimum single receipt purchase/cash advance transaction of P3,000) and the BPI Express Credit Gold MasterCard used for the transaction to any authorized Italianni’s personnel. Transaction date on the charge slip or cash advance receipt should be within the promo period.
  5. Redemption of the Italianni’s Big Lunch just got Bigger is valid for dine-in only, from 11am to 3pm, Mondays to Fridays, at any Italianni’s branch. The branches are located at Alabang Town Center, Bonifacio High Street, Gateway Araneta, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Libis, Robinsons Midtown, SM Mall of Asia, Tomas Morato, TriNoma.
  6. Only one (1) free Italianni’s Big Lunch just got Bigger can be redeemed per charge slip or cash advance receipt. A cardholder is allowed one (1) redemption per table per visit.
  7. Redemption period is until November 30, 2009.
  8. A single purchase transaction requires only one approval. Splitting into smaller transaction sizes and consequently requiring multiple transaction approvals will not be allowed.
  9. The free Italianni’s Big Lunch just got Bigger cannot be exchanged for cash, other products, or discounts, and not valid in conjunction with any other ongoing Italianni’s promo, unless otherwise indicated.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 3107. Series of 2009

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Cyma Restaurant in Trinoma

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

We are not really a fan of Greek food. However, after our bestfriend JME invited us to have dinner at CYMA our taste buds began craving for their food.

We love the Chicken Gyro in Cyma. Aside from its reasonable price, it is really yummy and filling. Yesterday, we dropped by Trinoma to do some errands and since we haven’t eaten lunch at around 2pm we decided to check-out the restaurants in the Al Fresco area.

Luckily, Cyma has a Gyro Festival daily from 2pm-6pm. 2 Chicken Gyro and 2 ice teas for only Php 300 plus service charge! You have to try this! It’s either you eat it alone or you share it with a friend. The festival is good for 2 people, so that is only Php 165/head! :) What a deal! :) Super sulit promise!

chicken-gyro*baked potatoes not included in the festival :P

You may also visit their website :)

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Crustasia Lunch and Dinner Buffet

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Last night, January 7, 2009, we had our family dinner at Crustasia in Trinoma.

We tried their Dinner buffet… our verdict?! a certified BaratMode at a higher level! hehehe

We enjoyed their buffet of asian cuisine and ofcourse wtih unlimited Crabs! It includes salad, dimsums (siomai and chicken feet), california maki, soup, pinsek frito, sweet potato sticks, srping rolls, plain and garlic rice, pad thai, asian noodles, sweet & sour, eggplant with minced pork, fish fillet, schezuan Crab and a whole lot more main entree that we can no longer remember due to too much food and desserts (we love the panna cotta!)

All these for only Php 395 vat inclusive plus 8% service charge. And if you’ll order bottomless iced tea just add Php 49. That’s what we call STEAL! hehehe :)

Their buffet is available from Monday – Saturday Lunch and Dinner. Promo runs until their open! hahaha! (that’s what the waiter said! hehehe)

Happy indulging! ;P

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