We are currently tired, confused and not to mention physically capable of devouring anything placed in front of you.
If it’s any consideration, at least your appetite is back and you are in bed with beautiful white sheets, fast internet and little baby cousins who love you and who you love back.
Tomorrow will be a long day so maybe we should get some shut eye
Also, it’s time we dreamed of something good again.
I am starting a new adventure today! I am over the moon, pee in my pants, Im-gonna-burn-some-cash-on-interiors-weeeeh! Happy.
But mostly, I’ll get my clothes back. And my life back. And I’ll be in a “missing” distance from mudrabells keme keme.
What an exciting day!
There are no words left in my tiny little brain.
I am going places, I can feel it
I’m going to conquer my mountains, cross all my bridges and swim all my seas.
I am going places, I know it. Because I deserve it.
And when I’ve searched every corner and walked every road… I will see that all my roads have always led to you.
Whoever “you” is.
– Backpack na akong dala ana kay mahal kaayo ang overweight baggage 😂
Love can be quite blinding in it’s own beautiful, messed up, idiotic, irrational ways.
I guess that’s why people often say that love is blind.
AHA.
Life is changing in so many ways and I never saw it coming. Suddenly I am changing life plans, game plans- things I thought were already set in stone which have now become bits of sand…
Am I sad? Yes, because I am human.
Am I angry? A part of me feels like it is coming.
But am I glad that it happened? With every bit and piece of my heart.
I don’t need to explain myself/ ourselves to anyone on anyone’s behalf because it has passed, we tried and at the end of a wonderful day… God made it happen.
One day we’ll be happy and one day we’ll look back at what happened and laugh or sigh over what happened and be grateful that it did.
I will be ok even if I am not completely OK right now. But I will be because I always find a way to be.
In line with Sugbo Mercado‘s goal of being able to open food markets in different key locations in the city, their newest outlet at the Ayala Business Park is a clear sign that they are well on their way! Their second branch, which is located behind CIC Main and the MSY building which is also known as the “jogging area” of Ayala, still has everything we have come to love from their first branch which includes tents, ample tables and chairs, a laid back ambiance and that awesome sense of community that is hard to find anywhere else.
I have always patronized this weekend food market because it gives closet or aspiring chefs the opportunity to put themselves out there and get an experience of how it is to run their own business. At the same time, it gives people like me the opportunity to explore my palette without going home empty handed. It’s a fair compromise for everyone plus, the view is great and the music is always on point!
If you want to catch my vlog about how to survive a night at Sugbo Mercado, check it out here.
Another thing that I love so much about Sugbo Mercado are the interesting stories of each and every vendor. Everyone has their own story to tell and their own interesting back stories which I think makes the food taste even better. There’s always something special about our homegrown establishments which you can find out more about on their blog. Their first feature is about a good friend of mine and his success story about Hala Paella and Papa Churros which you can read more about here. They’ve only featured one so far but I am so excited to read about more success stories in the near future.
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On their opening weekend, they launched with around 32 vendors and the list continues to grow with each coming week so forgive me if a few of these vendors might not be there anymore or if I’ve missed out on some. But in a nutshell, here is a list of the vendors I was able to meet and their corresponding links so you can check out their menu offerings and prices:
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Of course, what kind of food blog would this be without some enticing food photos? Here are some photos of the food I was able to sample during the media launch:
Herbed Chicken from Tausug Spices
Fried ice cream from Soul Food
Quesadillas from Bueno JC Mexicano
Seafood bowl from Fun Seafood Corner
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Paella Valenciana from Hala Paella
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Chicken Proben in Mediterranean & Japanese sauce
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Spicy lechon belly from Kuzina Guadalupe
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Taco Mac & Cheese from Macology 101
Churros from Papa Churros
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Customized pasta from Yum-In-A-Box
Hawaiian Pizza Cone
Shaved Ice from Sno
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Pork belly from Eat, Meat, Repeat
Pad Thai from Wokstarz
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Enchilada from Papagayu Azul
So far my favorites have been the Proben Deluxe de Cagayan in Mediterranean & Belgian chocolate sauce, the Hawaiian Pizza cone, John Lemon’s lemonade, everything from Pow Bao, Hala Paella and Wokstarz. I’ll definitely be back this weekend to sample more because you know… why not?
Sugbo Mercado Dos will be open on the following dates:
Sugbo Mercado-IT Park: Wednesday to Sunday, July 6-10, 5PM-1AM!
Sugbo Mercado-CBP : Thursday to Sunday, July 7-10, 4PM-12MN!
For more updates, check out their official blog here
For business inquiries, find out how to join here
Also, follow them on instagram here
Stay hungry, Stay thirsty… Stay alive,
Issa P.
In a few months or maybe years from now, you will be able look at me with those big beautiful eyes that I love so much and tell me that you love me.
You will hug me in your arms that I have made my home for these wonderful years and you will thank God that you have me.
In a few years from now, we’ll be sitting down watching tv or playing a video game which will end in some sort of tickle war and we will end up staring into each others eyes and you will kiss me. Just like in the movies.
One day you will love me because I know it is hard to do now. One day we will be able to love each other and thank God that we were in this mess because it made us strong. But I know that that day is not now.
I need to tell myself to be positive because if I don’t, I might not make it til the morning and I really want to wake up to an us.
I am trying soo hard.
I first heard about Bad Boys Wingz a couple of years ago when they first started selling at the Banilad Town Center’s weekend food fair. They were an instant hit and it wasn’t too long after that they started making a name for themselves at local food bazaars where people would flock to get a chance to try out their chicken wings. Soon after, they opened their first branch right across B.R.I.G.H.T. Academy and the entire Cebuano population rejoiced because they no longer had to wait for the weekend to feast on their well- loved wings and other menu items that were added to their selection.
Following this success, Bad Boys Wingz which is owned by the “Bad Boys of Cebu”: David Santos, Gino Ortiz and Andrew Aseniero, pushed the envelope even further and opened their second branch at The Greenery in Mabolo. If you’re a banila-phobe (a.k.a. someone who is physically incapable of enduring the Banilad- Talamban traffic) like I am, then this branch is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some really.good.food. and alcohol, let us not forget alcohol.
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Hello little monsters!
Their second branch has 2 floors and can roughly accommodate 30- 40 people including a smoking area outside. Their industrial themed interiors are perfect for that laid back and unpretentious feel that we all look forward to at the end of a long day of work. It’s also pretty spacious so you don’t have to worry about bumping into each other while eating or getting around.
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Of course, what would Bad Boys Wingz be without their signature chicken wings that come in 9 flavors: Plain Old Wings, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan, Honey Bbq, Teriyaki, Siracha Honey, Mild Buffalo, Angry Buffalo and Suicide? Enjoy these favorites or their boneless chicken for P 169.00 for half a dozen, P 320.00 for a dozen wings or P 430.00 for a bucket for 16 with a choice of two sauces.
Deviled eggs @ P 100.00
In case you didn’t know, I am allergic to eggs but these babies were definitely the egg high and itches I got not too long after. For the price, servings and taste, I would definitely recommend this dish to my friends who want something to much on as an appetizer.
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Spicy Garlic Shrimp @ P 280.00
If you love shrimp and that subtle spicy kick in your mouth then I’m sure this is something that you’ll find yourself coming back to over and over again. We devoured this dish and then played with the shrimp heads after. #weirdandproud
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Linguine Scampi @ P 220.00
The shrimp linguine was also one of our favorites and we made sure to bring some home for our mom so she could tell us what her opinion of it was since she really enjoys pasta. She gave it a thumbs up and vowed to come with us to sample it fresh and warm some time soon.
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Bad Boys Burger @ P 250.00
The inner burger girl in me truly feels like I need to give this dish justice because I really, really, truly loved this dish. I probably skimped out a bit on the fries because I was eating soo much already but the Bad Boys Burger definitely did not disappoint. There is nothing I did not like about this burger and the patty which was cooked just right (brown on the outside, pinkish on the inside. Just how I like it!) took me all the way home.
If you love burgers just as much as I do, PLEASE try this and love this burger like I do!
The Rib @ P 250.00
Their grilled ribs covered in their special bbq sauce was soft and tender which is how all ribs should be. The sauce was a bit sweet and barbecue-y which wasn’t overbearing but not lacking in taste either- it was just right. This was the first dish we finished and we really enjoyed the extra sauce that came with the dish and needless to say, we had our own little dipping party.
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Other items on their menu also include:
SIDES
Crispy Spuds – P 75.00
Spam Fries – P 150.00
French Fries – P 80.00
SANDWICHES
The Burger – P 195.00
Classic Cheese Burger – P 215.00
Shrimp Po’boy – P 230.00
Philly Cheese Steak – P 225.00
MAIN
Macho Chops – P 200.00
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To keep updated on Bad Boys Wingz’ latest offerings and promotions, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Operating hours are from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
For reservations contact 0925 502 7874
Stay bad (to the bone) ,
Issa P.
I still have a hard time coming to terms with the fact that most of my friends are already working, let alone getting married and having babies! But yes, I am finally at that age where everyone thinks we have out sh*t together but the reality is, the majority of us are still trying to figure it out.Being an “adult” is definitely a lot harder than what I had imagined it to be and to be honest, I don’t even think I’m half way there which means I have A LOT of growing up and maturing to do. When I was younger, I thought adulthood simply revolved around work and family but apparently, it involves a lot more than that… most of which I am not prepared for and some, I am just grateful to have even experienced. But when life gets hard, and it usually does, I know that I can always lean on my girlfriends for a good support system.Struggles, jobs and people may come and go and I guess that’s a big part of life but always keep your friends close because with the right ones, you will never lose you way!
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Dress: H&M
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Heels: H&M
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Love you mga Yobs!
Classic Lemonade from John Lemon
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