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Cebu Parklane International Hotel Huna Sugbu 7

Summer is a time for us to get away and relax somewhere. It's a time for us to exhale and enjoy the magnificence of nature. Regardless of our own preferences of spending such a blissful season, I bet we can all agree that summer is a time for us to get dancing on our own beat. I have spent much of my summer with my family and with the season ending soon, I don't want it to be a reason not to hang out with them. For such reason, I'd like to spend time with my family to what's good at Cebu Parklane International Hotel. This coming June 25, the hotel will host a running event.

Dubbed as Hunat Sugbu 7 (Dagan Para ni Maning), the commemorative run is organized by Cebu Parklane International Hotel for its past president Mr. Manuel Ting and is in its 7th year.

You don't want to miss the event because as of its opening last March, a total of 538 runners have already registered for the upcoming event which will be held on June

25, 2017, Sunday at the Ayala Terraces.

Cebu Parklane International Hotel encourages those interested runners to register as early

as possible since there are only 700 and 500 slots allocated for the 12K and 21K

categories respectively. 600 slots are also designated for both the 3K and 6K categories.

First organized on May 15, 2011, the run not only serves as a tribute to the hotel’s late

president but is also one of the company’s major Corporate Social Responsibility

projects, where its proceeds go to a Medical Mission in partnership with Jesu Christi. A

portion of the proceeds will also be donated to the Cebu Ultra Runners Club, the group

behind the “Basura Run” to support not only the organization’s cause but also help the

environment.

So what is new with Hunat Sugbu this year? To come up with a more effective and fast

race results for the runners, race director, Mr. Joel Baring and the Parklane organizing

committee decided to use the “Time-in Chip” race bib for the race categories 12k and

21k. The “Time-in Chip” race bib will be distributed upon the runner’s registration.

A scrumptious meal awaits all the runners at the finish line, including giveaways and

raffle items. There will also be water stations manned by the different departments of

Cebu Parklane International Hotel to assure adequate hydration for all runners.

A total of P72,000 cash prizes are at stake aside from the plaques and the finisher’s

medals to be given away in the 12K and 21K categories.

Year after year, the number of runners has also been increasing, with the latest headcount

exceeding 2,200 in 2016. And in our seventh year of hosting this commemorative run, we

are expecting to exceed the 2,500 mark.

Registration fee is at P800 for 21K, P700 for 12K, P500 for 6K and P400 for 3K

inclusive of singlet, race bib, buffet meal and medal for the 21K and 12K finishers.

Registrations are on-going at the Parklane lobby from 8AM to 7PM daily.

Parklane doesn't only offer us the chance to get fit. The hotel also wants us to indulge in a fresh and delicious treat. Catch up with good old friends or take a night off to de-stress with your loved ones while savoring the authentic Cebuano delicacies from the northern part to the southernmost part

of Cebu along with the live accompaniment to help set the mood.

The signature specialty restaurant also offers Cebuano Buffet with mouth-watering and

delectable fresh-from-the-grill dishes and a whole array of Cebuano cuisine every Fridays

and Saturdays for only Php 449.00 net per person. They also have a Sutukil all you can

only from Sundays to Thursdays at Php 399.00 net per person from 6PM onwards. Ala Carte dishes are also available for dining orders.

As a handsome plus to their fresh offerings, Kan-anan restaurant which offers Cebuano buffet is located at the 4th floor of the hotel. That means you get the chance to enjoy a good view of the city while savoring a good food.

If food and fitness are your things, then don't miss what Parklane is offering. I hope we'll see each other at the Hunat Sugbu 7 event!

love lots,

Tin

*the photo above is from Cebu Parklane's official Facebook account

Do the cusps of your tongue ache for something new? A recent visit to the reclamation area led me to one of the latest food destination which will delight anybody's hunger. What started as a dream of a young Cebuana, Jackie Yu-Lua recently turned her childhood dream into a reality.

With the blessing of the universe, Jackie married her husband Shane, who worked as a chef in a 5-Star resort hotel. Powered by their love for food and cooking, the couple started a small catering gig serving packed lunch for groups, where they got a lot of positive feedback from clients and friends which encourage then to put their own restaurant.

What's in a Name?

Slate District got its name from a type of rock. Slate is the finest grained foliated metamorphic rock. It is a flat-type of rock and the owners thought that they could use it as a plate for their delicious dishes. For them, having a black hard slate as a plate has a certain elegance and uniqueness to it. That is how they came up with the name of their first ever stand-alone restaurant.

Sure Sarap

Slate District serves a lot of mouth-watering specialties at super affordable prices. First among their specialties is their Pork Sisig Sarap which will soon grace their dining area next week. The family owns a chain of food carts that serves this Pinoy favorite and they are bringing it in their new restaurant. Having tried some of their featured offerings, I believe that their Sisig must be good as well.

Here are some of my favorites from their menu:

Look at that saucy goodness! That's their JackSlate Chicken which is is a buffalo wings dish that is served as a hanging chicken. It comes in three variations. The spicy one is by far my favorite and I must say that it is best eaten using our bare hands because, it's just too good not to be savored!

They also serve flavorful pork specialties like Grilled Baby Ribs Grilled Herb Pork Steak, and Tonkatsu. Pictured above is their grilled baby ribs which is not only friendly to one's pocket, but also great for everyone's taste. That is by far my favorite dish on their menu. The meat is tender, it has this bursting flavor which is one-of-a kind. And if you are wondering will it suffice its price, it's a big yes! Their baby ribs maybe called baby, but it is served in a big portion. It's definitely a dish worth sharing.

Another pork dish worth trying is their Grilled Herb Pork Steak. I don't know about you guys, but anything with pesto and butter for me is bliss. I love how the herbs used by Slate enhances the flavor of the pork whilst complementing the juxtaposition of goodness created by the butter and the pesto.

Our pescatarian friends can enjoy their Orlando Fish Burrito that has been inspired by a similar dish that they tasted when the couple traveled to Orlando, Florida, USA. But if fish is not your cup of tea, worry not as well because they also serve Quesadillas which won't leave you any hungry.

The aim of the owners is to make Slate District a go-to place for people who seeks the ultimate comfort food. They choose the best quality of ingredients while maintaining a price point that can be affordable to students and young professionals. The food is presented to be pleasing to the Instagram generation. In line with that, the restaurant interiors were designed to attract the trendy crowd.

To celebrate the opening of this new restaurant, Slate District is offering an All-You-Can-Eat Grilled Herb Pork Steak for only 299 pesos. This includes unlimited servings of rice and one round of their house blend iced tea. It's something that you wouldn't want to miss and fyi, their house blend tea is very refreshing. It has apples and calamansi in it making it a healthy pair for your chosen dishes.

Slate District is located at Ground Floor Alfresco Area of Parkmall, Mandaue City. Be at par of their exclusive promotions and latest offerings by visiting their official Facebook and Instagram account.

Tag them on your social media posts using the hashtag #slatedistrict for you to get featured.

love lots,

Tin

Hello everyone! Today's fourth edition of my Eat Buy Try section will show you something cute and worthy. Have fun as you scroll down!

EAT: COFFEE PRINCE CEBU

I know talking about Coffee Prince is kind of a cliche now because too many people have their own share of post about it. But I still got the courage to post this as I wanted to share the wonderful time the place has given to me and my friends.

It was raining when my friends and I visited the place so I wasn't able to take a good shot of the cafe's cute exterior. As expected from any Korean owned establishments, it was aimed to bring something cute and pretty to their customers. They were able to do that with the help of their whole interior design and cute stuff toys and decors.

I love how the management were able to pull off a clean and cute establishment. The whole place is full of wooden division where any group of people could choose to stay.

It is safe to say that the whole place is full of Instagram worthy angle! The props and toys all around will make your day brighter too. I just hope they are constantly sanitized. :)

I was glad that they had wonderful workers too who gladly served us. I really value good service above everything else so I must say that the HR staff of the company did a great job in hiring the best people.

We were not hungry when we visit the place so we only ordered drinks for ourselves and a snack for the three of us. I had my usual fave- the Matcha Frappe which tastes really good. It is not too sweet and not too bitter. I hate it when cafes put too much sugar on their tea just because they think it would be bitter without it. But honestly, it mustn't be mixed with too much sugar or else it would defeat its purpose of being a tea.
My friends had their usual chocolate drinks. Cherry had the Java Chip Frappucino 170php while Shiela had something which is also chocolatey. Sorry, I forgot the name hehe but my friend says it is also really good.

My bff Shiela decided to order a chocolate waffle 170php for the three of us which has ice cream as its topping. In fairness, it tastes good. It wasn't mind blowing but the blend of the chocolate waffle and the chocolate flavored ice cream was really good.

The rest of the afternoon was spent goofing around with the huge stuff toys and picture taking. lol

The whole place is extremely spacious. They even have decors and eating areas outside just to make sure everyone will have a place to sit in. The area is also photo worthy.

If you are not from Cebu, you'd be surprise how Korean cafes are sprouting like mushrooms all over the city. It might be too overwhelming but still it cannot be denied how they brought a little bit of spice for the Cebuanos, not to mention how it contributes to the local economy. chos!

Coffee Prince Cebu is located across Cebu Doctor's Hospital at #0246 Capitol Site Cebu City, Cebu Philippines.

Operating Hours: 9:00 AM- 1:00 AM Daily

Visit their Facebook account for more info. HERE

BUY: CAT DOG MISMATCH FLATS

Mismatch Catdog Flats

400 php

IG user: lil_miss_footwear

I don't usually hoard cute and girly stuffs but I also adore them. I seldom buy something that pleases only my eyes because when I buy something, I also make sure that I am buying something functional.

When I laid my eyes on the mismatch flats above, I instantly fell in love with it. Not only because it is cute but also because it reminded me of something very close to my heart- my dog Robin :(

Quick story: Last summer, my best friend Sam gave me a very cute black and white puppy. I was scared of taking good care of it because it was my first time owning a dog as a pet. It is also the first time that a dog lives in our house. Eventually, I had to let go of it because everyone in the house hated Robin :( I was really sad because I do not know what to do then. Luckily, my bff Shiela volunteered to take care of her. I was more than happy then but, there are times that I was left to wonder what would it be if I still have Robin with me. Well, things happen so I have to let her go.

I bought the flats from a local seller in Instagram. I know it isn't ideal to buy something like shoes online but in order to compensate the part of me that miss my dog, I bought the flats. I'm not crazy about it but I am very happy because it is comfortable and I'm still using it for months now.

TRY: PERSIAN FOOD AT PERSIAN PALATE

Chicken Shawarma Rice 55php

It is a good thing to know that these days, more and more people are opting for healthier options especially when it comes to their food choice. You may have notice how a number of ready to eat and healthy juicing services are offered all over the internet. I'm not so sure about some of them especially its real benefits but I wouldn't share my opinion about them as I haven't tried any of them.

For me, being healthy doesn't need to be expensive. With proper budgeting, you can always eat the desired food of your choice without compromising your health. I am proud to say that I am a fairly good cook. seriously, there are even times where I can cook better meals than my Mom. haha I can actually cook but sometimes, time doesn't allow.

When I started my previous job at a very early schedule, I couldn't cook anything to bring as my lunch. Luckily, there is Persian Palate located near at my working place. At first I thought they are selling expensive foods, but to my surprise they are selling something that are very affordable. Not to mention that their meals are very healthy. The reason why? they do not use Vetsin ( monosodium glutamate) in any of their foods.

When you visit their place, you will be amaze by the awards and recognitions that are given to the restaurant. A number of news clippings about food and health are also seen all over the place. Moreover, the Persian vibe of the place is really relaxing. Feeling mo nasa Persia ka while you are eating lol I am very pleased by how Persian Palate serve delicious foods that are both affordable and healthy.

P.S I only ate my lunch from them. For my lunch I always order their Chicken Shawarma Rice with or sometimes without egg. It is very satisfying unlike the chicken fillets on the popular fast food chains whose size are almost the same as a match box. :)

Currently, Persian Palate has three branches in Cebu City. They are located in Mango Square Mall, Ayala Center and Robinson's Place. I hope they will open more branches soon. The public needs the food that they offer.

And that's all for the fourth post of my Eat Buy Try section. Let me know what you think on the comment section below. Should I continue this Saab inspired section? haha lemme know :D
Thank you so much for reading!

Love lots,

Tin

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