Barat Mode

Yesterday (March 28, 2008) we went to Market!Market! to accompany our sister with her weekly duty at the PULSE Ultrasound Clinic (she’s the Sonologist every friday 5-8pm … hehehe free plugging ito ha! ;P)

Anyway, upon entering the food area from the open parking we stumbbled upon the kiosk of Sisig Hooray!… We’ve been hearing good reviews about this sisig place for quite sometime now, so we were excited to check it out.

As sisig fanatics, we were eager to try their version of sisig. Prices are super affordable! or we should say a CERTIFIED barat place! hahaha… Barat with high standards! hahaha

Sisig Hooray has a different way of serving their sisig, don’t expect a sizzling plate. They weigh the pork ingredient and then adds onions, chilis, liver, seasoning and mayo. This mixture is then popped in the microwave for a few seconds then topped with Chicharon and transfered to the styro with rice. Believe us it’s yummy! You may even ask the staff to add more mayo! Heavenly! :9

One order of sisig (pork) is only Php 49.99 (with rice and a generous serving of sisig — which you could eat up with up to 2 rice servings hehehe). They do offer barakada size which sells at Php 130 per order — more or less about 3 single orders. They also have chicken sisig but we’re not interested with it, so we did not pay attention with how it looks like and how much per serving bwahahaha!

The funniest part of our experience was this… since we were super excited to try our new sisig discovery we forgot to take some pictures for this entry! … but we promised ourselves to take pictures the next time we visit Sisig Hooray! … which is later! hahaha … barat addict!

Sisig Hooray, mapapa-Hooray ka sarap!:)

They have several branches but we only remembered: Market!Market! and Trinoma.

… we’ll update this post soon!:)

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Yesterday (March 11) , finally we tried this new Thai Massage Place that just opened along D. Tuazon.

The place is not that impressive, but for the price of Php 150 for an hour of Thai massage (introductory offer) what else would you want? We liked their massage. It reminded us of our Bangkok trip last year… it’s just cheaper yesterday and it’s just a few minutes drive from home

So if you happen to be in the area, give it a try. You get good Thai massage for just half the price of your normal massage at other Spas.

Services offered: Full Body Massage, Foot Reflexology, Back Massage and Head Massage

Promo price of Php 150 is until March 31, 2008 only

How to get there:

112 D. Tuazon St. Near Nicanor Roxas QC
0922.834.3828
721.4240/81

From Quezon Avenue (going towards Welcome Rotonda) turn right at D. Tuazon
Just before you reach St. Theresa’s College, you’ll see this place on your right

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Hey Shopping Buddies! Chocolate Clothing will be having their end of season warehouse sale on February 15-17, 2008 at 830am to 930pm on weekdays and 1030am to 800pm on weekends.

Items will be up to 75% off and limited stocks of Havaianas at 30% off. WOW! But this is on a first come first serve basis, so better go there on the first day

How to get there:

25 S. Santos St., Buting, Pateros
6434331/6436993

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We have 1 Starbucks Planner for sale (SOLD) complete with mini post cards and pencil for only Php 750.00. Plus if you get it from us on or before February 15, 2008 you’ll get free shipping (within Metro Manila only).

For more pictures, you may visit BaratMode’s Multiply Site.

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Valentine’s day is fast approaching and is merely 20 days to go! [Hey Mr. Baratmode, remember to treat me on this day! hehehe - Mrs. Baratmode]

Anyway, during valentine’s flowers are really really expensive. So if you are on a budget, you may want to get them straight from the “bagsakan“… where locally grown flowers are delivered in bulk from the different provinces like Baguio and Tagaytay … where your neighborhood flower shops usually get their flowers wholesale… Interesting place huh? You want to know this place? … It famously called Dangwa or the bulaklakan area of Manila.

It is very near UST. If you are coming from Espana (going towards Quiapo) turn right at Forbes (now Lacson) then trun right at Laong-laan. Dangwa is along Dos Castillas street — First Street from Lacson. (A full street stretch of Flower shops… whow!)… Or if you’re taking Public transportation, ride a jeepny from Quiapo that will passby “Dapitan“.

Bouquet of flowers is usually at Php 200 to Php 250 only. A bunch of roses (about 2 dozens) is around Php120. But as the Valentine’s day approaches prices usually goes up. Oh one tip, we don’t usually buy the pre-arranged bouquets because it looks too generic… you may opt to pick the flowers that you like and ask the flower shop to have it arranged for you the way you wanted it to look you may bring a picture of desired arrangment to make transactions faster

Barat Tips:

1.) Remember to haggle and haggle They usually take advantage of the season ;P
2.) Wear comfy clothes and dress down
3.) Be careful with your belongings.
4.) Deliveries usually arrive around 9pm-12nn. Untrimmed/uncleaned flowers are normally cheaper during this time, if you opt to arrange your own bouquet. Day old flowers are sometimes sold at this time much much cheaper
5.) Parking is a little challenging, it’s more convenient if you’ll ask somebody to drive for you.

However, if you want a lesser crowd you may want to check out the Bulaklakan in Kanlaon Market (along Del Monte Avenue corner Kanlaon St. and very near A. Bonifacio avenue and Mayon).

This place is not as famous as Dangwa, but you’ll also get the same quality local flowers. Sometimes, it’s flowers here are cheaper than Dangwa’s since people don’t go here as much.

Barat Tips:

1.) Same as Dangwa’s but they have ample parking space

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