Comfort food goodness at its best at Beeffalo by Hotrocks

Simple. Comfortable. Delicious.


WARNING: Dining at Beeffalo’s will RUIN your diet.


There I said it, but it’s a mistake that you will never end up regretting.

Of all the events I get invited to I try to shy away from food events the most. Now don’t get me wrong, I love to eat and try out incredible new dishes, unique cuisine and get first dibs on the newly opened restaurants in the city.

Yes I know, that’s what cheat days are for, but with all those invites, those cheat days often get extended and before you know it, you end up gaining more than you lose. And when you reach a certain age, it feels like every extra slice of pizza, cut of steak, or even an extra cup of rice goes directly to my waist or thigh!

Most recently I’ve had the privilege to be invited to some awesome new bar/restos to try out the new menu of Draft get crazy on wings at Buffallo Wild wings and meet the famous Salvatore Cuomo himself,

I’ve also traveled all the way to Antipolo to try out one of its best kept secrets. Well you don’t actually need a secret code to get in, but its also not the most accessible and easy to find. It’s right across Antipolo Doctors Hospital, if you are familiar with the place but even then you wont find a ginormous signboard to call your attention.

At first glance, Beeffalo by Hotrocks doesn’t look as glitzy as those other restaurants, but as soon as you enter their doors you’ll be taken to a diner that would remind you of those American stops you often see in the movies. And if you are a sucker for vintage stuff, you’d love the collection of antique items and decors adoring the walls of the place.

Theres a certain randomness that breathes   character to the restaurant, giving it a charming vibe borne out of a mélange of modern and vintage, of classic and casual. According to the owner, the stuff comes from their guests who donate their old pieces.

“We are now a destination for couples, families, groups and office workers who are in search of delicious yet affordable comfort food  in a homey and  airy ambience,” Louie enthused.

Beeffalo also stands for the flavorful beef and meat dishes that are the restaurant’s specialties. Peruse the menu and you’ll see the house specialty, Baby Back Ribs. The meat is ‘literally falling apart’ because it is so tender.  It is basted with Beeffalo’s signature barbeque sauce, grilled perfectly until that smokey goodness and fall-off-the-bone goodness are achieved. Tasty Java rice completes an order.

Baby Back Ribs

Beeffalo also serves steaks that people loved at the former Hot Rocks restaurants in Pasig and Libis. Simply seasoned with salt and pepper, they are grilled the right way that makes all the difference, showcasing the meat’s natural flavor, enough to please even the most discerning steak enthusiasts. Top on the list are the widely popular large-cut Porterhouse and T-bone
steaks served with fresh vegetable salad and creamy mashed potatoes made  from scratch.

Porterhouse and T-bone

steaks 

There is an array of other comfort food to choose from. Feed your chicken craving with their equally famous Beeffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip. Choose the sweet dressing with it or opt for the hot and spicy. Either way, you will enjoy wings in their lip-smacking goodness.

Other meat dishes include the Grilled Chicken BBQ, Pork Barbeque, the Barbeque Platter (a medley of Isaw, Tenga, and Bulaklak), Grilled Blue Marlin  and a lot more.

Barbeque Platter

More homemade, comfort food goodness

They may be known for their grilled meat dishes, but there are  more to savor at Beeffalo.
Start with Beeffalo’s Roasted Pumpkin or Broccoli Cheese Soups, thick and rich numbers to whet the appetite. Then, have the the Taco BBQ Salad, a medley of nacho chips, cheese, ground beef, atop a mound of greens swathed in cheese sauce, salsa and vinaigrette dressing.

Have that pizza! It’s not your usual thick or deep dish ones. The Margherita and Three Cheese Biscuit Pizzas—topped with the choice tomatoes, cheeses, and full-flavored herbs—are extremely thin-crusted that every bite gives out that yummy crunch.

They also have rice-worthy mains including their special Sizzling Beef Ribs in Tamarind Gravy, the classic Filipino Sinigang cooked and served the Beeffalo way. Other must-try dishes include the Beeffalo Burger (with slivers of crispy bacon, served with vegetable toppings and fries as sides) and Garlic Shrimp Pasta (creamy linguine topped with garlic shrimps).

Sizzling Beef Ribs in Tamarind Gravy

It is good to wash all these flavors down with their original Cucumber-Lemonade drink. Beeffalo also offers decadent desserts such as their version of Brazos de Mercedes, Turtle Pie, Crème Brulee, the cool and marshmallow-laden Jar of Monkeys.

Brazos de Mercedes

Note that almost everything is made from scratch, from the sauces, dips and sides to the pizza dough. “We are very particular about what we serve, we include a certain dish only if it passes our personal standards. Everything is made with a lot of love,” Louie said.


 And while your typical steakhouses boast of clean modern lines with dark and woodsy interior, Beeffalo in Antipolo City is well-lit and pulsating with bright, vibrant colors. Louie said that they originally wanted a roadhouse that serves inexpensive beef dishes but later realized that they have become more than that.

Beeffalo by Hot Rocks is a family restaurant owned and managed by husband and wife Louie and Girlie Abad and their partner and good friend Caren Diaz. Its maiden branch is located  in Marikina City.  A new Beeffalo store recently opened its doors right at the heart of M.L. Quezon Avenue in Antipolo City, a culinary gem that is waiting to be discovered.

Beeffalo by Hot Rocks Antipolo address is M.L. Quezon Ext. Antipolo City across Antipolo Doctors Hospital. Operating hours are Fridays and Saturdays  (11am to 12mn); Sundays to Thursdays (11am to 11 pm). For inquiries, call     534-1160


 Beeffalo by Hot Rocks Marikina City address is   Mayor Gil Fernando Avenue, Marikina City.  Operating hours are Fridays and Saturdays  (11am to 12mn); Sundays to Thursdays (11am to 11 pm). For inquiries, call 0939113077.

The secret is out #NobodyLikeJames Reid is the New Century Tuna Ambassador

Its no secret that James Reid is the Number 1 matinee idol nowadays, and he is one of the reason why I gained hundreds of followers in my IG account @jlougar. One post of #TeamReal #Jadine (with Nadine Lustre) would gained 500 likes in just an hour. I owed this celebrity couple a lot, and I am a fan.

At last! That large, intriguing billboard on EDSA that kept everyone guessing—and has set the internet and social media abuzz as to who the hunk with those luscious lips behind it actually is—has finally been revealed!

Yes, James Reid is the latest endorser of Century Tuna featured in a traffic-stopping EDSA billboard and a sizzling new television commercial, now airing, that teasingly highlights his totally hot and chiseled bod.  Actually, the TVC and billboard is part of an all-new advertising campaign created around the idea of transformation and metamorphosis, where James proudly joins the illustrious company of Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay. You can watch the new TVC here:



And why James Reid? Well, it’s pretty evident that from the time he entered showbiz six years ago through the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash to the present, he’s really been able to transform himself—in terms of his private life, career and of course his physique!

While others would probably turn complacent and simply rest on their achievements, James continues to further himself and his craft. He’s clearly more self-confident now and has since shed his timid persona and his lanky build. He hits the gym regularly, where weightlifting is his preferred workout, and maintains a balanced diet consisting of good carbs, no rice, and, of course, Century Tuna.

It’s no secret that James has had a string of box-office hits to his name (Diary ng Panget and Talk Back and You’re Dead), a much-watched teleserye (On The Wings of Love, which enjoyed top ratings during its run), a highly popular loveteam in JaDine, plus a Platinum album to boot and a new teleserye Till I Met You, all while keeping his feet firmly on the ground. So what’s not to love about him?

Together with this new ad campaign for Century Tuna, we can surely look forward to seeing James in other exciting events and appearances in the coming days.

CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR II SHIELD CANVAS

Designed for the Chuck Taylor lover who can’t give up their Chucks no matter what the weather, the new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas sneaker combines the enhanced comfort of a Lunarlon sockliner, non-slip padded tongue and micro-suede lining with materials that can also withstand most climate challenges.

Converse has added a water repellent Shield Canvas and a gusseted tongue, as well as removing the medial eyelets to make a durable sneaker that is ready for wet and rainy adventures. The sneakers also feature reflective heel webbing and barrel laces for added visibility in low light environments.

Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas is now available in black and white colors in Converse stores nationwide for only Php 4,550.

Visit www.converse.com.ph and www.facebook.com/ConversePhilippines for more sneaker designs and style! Converse, ready for more! #CounterClimate #ReadyForMore

PH Harvest boasts of local wines, organic, and artisanal products at Central Square

PHILIPPINE HARVEST AT CENTRAL SQUARE was launched on August 19 at Central Square. No other than Department of Agriculture Chief Manny Pinol graced the event together with SSI CEO Antonio Huang and media.

A repeat of the highly successful PHILIPPINE HARVEST AT CENTRAL SQUARE held last May will take place this coming 19th to 21st of August 2016.  Once again, the Department of Agriculture in partnership with SSI Group, Inc. celebrates and promotes the richness of Philippine agriculture through a wide range of exhibitors who will present and sell their Agricultural Food products at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street. The event brings light to the opulence of our Country’s organic, heirloom, and other indigenous rice and grains varieties. Further, the food range has been expanded to include and highlight Philippine Spirits, a wide variety of local wines and liqueurs made from tropical fruits, honey, and rice.

Aside from our highlighted local wines and liqueurs, the Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol requested the presence of some of our organic rice farmers who will showcase our local indigenous grains from various parts of our country. As what the Secretary assured during his farmers’ visit regarding his help in marketing of heirloom rice, local wines, and other agricultural food varieties,“The Philippines has great potentials for the production of wines, spirits, and liqueurs. The Administration of President Duterte fully supports the endeavour. With this, I will be your number one salesman in offering local produce.”

The three-day agri food fair is an avenue where the public can buy, bring home and appreciate organic, artisanal, natural and indigenous products that are native to our country. The fair will be located at the lower and upper ground floors of Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central and will be open to the public during mall hours.

CENTRAL SQUARE INFORMATION
Address: 5th Avenue cor. 30th St., Bonifacio High Street Central, BGC Taguig
Mall Hours: 11am-10pm, Sunday - Thursday
                11am-11pm, Friday - Saturday
Trunkline: 9585660
Find us online: Instagram @centralsquareph | facebook.com/centralsquareph

Discover the height of city living at Vertis North’s High Park by Alveo Land

Quezon City’s Central Business District (CBD) has always held a lot of promise, being strategically at the center of urban growth. And Ayala Land further realizes its potential by bringing new energy to it through the development of Vertis North—the City Center that nurtures and inspires enterprise and activity.

Vertis North, the 30-hectare mixed-use and sustainable estate, features a broad range of facilities, including a hotel establishment, which makes it the ideal address for a redefined modern urban living. As a city center, Vertis North will be the home of offices, retail spaces and residential developments such as High Park by Alveo Land. 

High Park Twin Tower

Experience the height of city living in High Park by Alveo Land, the twin tower of modern living that’s well-surrounded with lush greeneries, poised to rise in Quezon City’s newest City Center, Vertis North.

High Park is a signature development of Alveo Land, a subsidiary of Ayala Land, with a singular vision of providing innovative homes for living well. The two-tower high-rise condominium, poised to rise in Vertis North, promises to deliver an exclusive and distinctive living experience in the prime Quezon City lifestyle hub, by offering the combination of a natural and urban environment in a vertical living experience.

An enriching life at the core of the city is guaranteed at High Park. The twin tower with 40 floors in its first tower and 50 floors in its subsequent tower, and over 800 units in total, allow residents to enjoy the perks of city living, with all the nearby urban comforts provided in Vertis North, as well as the refreshing view of the estate’s iconic Vertis Park, the two-hectare land of green space.

High Park invites the grace of greens from the ground all the way up with Tower One’s stimulating Sky Gardens on every three floors and Tower Two’s lush Sky Park cradled at the roof deck. On top of that, the development is well-complemented by its impressive amenities and refreshing al fresco dining scenes.

The intertwining of green spaces into the building design makes High Park the most iconic residential condominium of Alveo to date, and a vital element to the dynamic hub, Vertis North.


Vertis North is set to take the heart of Quezon City on a vertical rise with contemporary residential developments such as High Park, as well as other favorable facilities within it. This includes distinct work spaces with an integrated parking area, a premium retail block offering over 200 top-tier retail brands and dining options, the single tower but largest Seda Hotel, and a sprawling patch of green in the form of the Vertis Park that can host many recreational activities.

Reimagine the opportunities presented by the modern life in the urban city at Vertis North, and truly discover the height of city living in the midst of it all in High Park.


Model units are available for viewing at the Alveo Showroom (3rd Floor of TriNoma Mall, Quezon City) or at the Alveo Sales Pavilion (Vertis North, Quezon City).

Retail Eye Level Dusk


Residents of High Park by Alveo Land get to experience the best of both worlds with the provision of the city life’s perks and the refreshing ambiance of nature, made possible by its carefully-thought-out architectural design.

Sky Garden Views

Teach your toddler how to properly brush their teeth with Cleene CLIO

Is your baby now a toddler? Now’s the time to teach them to do things on their own. As a parent, you have the privilege of helping them further enjoy their toddler years by teaching them to be independent and fully capable to do simple tasks on their own.

While teaching energetic toddlers may not be a walk in the park, incorporating a good dose of fun will always do the trick. But first, you have to set an example for your child. Toddlers often mimic what their parents do, whether on how to use a spoon and fork, how to drink from a glass, or how to brush their teeth. Make sure they watch you when you do these things – or better yet, allow them to do these things with you – so that they can copy you.

Make everything fun. Create fun step-by-step guides for properly eating with a spoon and fork, for example. You can use music or rhymes, whichever works.

When brushing teeth, funny faces or catchy songs may just be the trick you need. Use a catchy nursery rhyme to signal that it’s time to brush their teeth. Establish that it should be a routine – after eating, they should always brush their teeth. Remind them that they need to do it to have healthy teeth in the future.


To make your child’s brushing experience light and enjoyable, also make sure that you are using the right toothbrush, like the Korean-made Cleene CLIO Junior toothbrush with extra soft round-ended and tapered bristles with anti-bacterial property, perfect for your kids’ sensitive and brittle teeth. It comes in different vibrant colors kids will surely love.

After they’ve mastered these simple tasks, gradually let them explore and play on their own, and even let them choose their own clothes. Encouraging them to be independent at an early age allows them to express their creativity, and that will surely go a long way.

Cleene CLIO toothbrushes are available in all Mercury Drug stores and other leading supermarkets nationwide.