Pong Eats: Cafe Juan Miguel

Hello! Today, we're featuring one of our newest discoveries in Cavite - Cafe Juan Miguel. 😊 It was my sister who introduced this spot to me and when I had the taste of their spring rolls, I fell in love with it right away. Just enough reason to share their foodie goodness on my blog. Yay!

CJM, Entrance

During our time of visit though, my fave Spring Roll was not available - a reason to come back. Yes? Definitely! We even had our to go pastas (snap below). 🍝

Staff were very nice. The place is cozy. You can chill with your friends, have a great chit-chat while indulging with good food. As I always say, almost everything is a best seller. Can't wait to try them all. Katakawan at its finest. Haha! They do accept reservations, too- for casual meals, private functions and on site catering. The place can accommodate 70 pax max. They have set menus ranging from PHP200/head to PHP400/head depending on your preference. Inquiring is the key. Go, give it a go! 

Hi, Tibzi. 

Inside CJM

CJM, Outside Seats

CJM, Outside Seats 

CJM Counter

I have some snaps to share - food, the place, etc. Go give it a try! Pong recommends! 👍👍👍

CJM's menu

their famous "Pangarap kong nachos", PHP260

Longsilog, PHP175

Cordon Bleu, PHP300

Pork Katsudon, PHP200

Twilight Smoothie, PHP165

Refillable Coffee for Coffee Lovers

Our to go: Cheesy Baked Penne, PHP160

To go #2: Spanish Sardines, PHP155

LOCATION:

Medicion 1st, Imus, Cavite 4103
Phone: 046 5734058, 0916 3737626

Email: cafejuanmiguel@gmail.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cafejuanmiguel/

Speak from the heart,

Pong 🐢💙

Pong Eats: The Black Apartment 😋

Hello! 😘

How's everyone? So, today, I decided to finally publish another blog.The Black Apartment post has been sitting in my drafts for a while, but better late than never, right? Here we go!

I joined my sister and her friends to go and try TBA. I knew someone from there (Hi, Marc) but he manages the Imus Branch but still, I sent him a message. And there, he called the Pag-asa Branch to have our seats reserved. We were like 12, more or less at that time. 

That's Tibzi right there - TBA, Pagasa Branch

How was our stay at TBA? Ang saya! Ang tagal namin dun! Haha! We started around 6PM and closed na kaya umalis na kami. Haha! I guess, that explains. One of the kids, si Basty, had two rounds of Smores Milkshake. Almost all of us tried different burgers, two of Ate's friends, I guess ate a rice meal. We tried their chicken wings, too. Masarap? Nag take-out pa ko! Haha! 

Basty contemplating on his 2nd Smores drink

table for 12

Congrats, TBA. I read your Facebook Profile and am happy that the business which started with group of friends just hanging out has two branches already. Love your burgers, the concept and I can say that this place is one of the ultimate hang-out for Cavite folks. 

Have some snaps to share. See below and try 'em! 

Hole in the Wall

Hot Chicks Next Door

Dark Choco Almond Milkshake

Mango Lychee

Gio & Tibz

Burger Menu

Burger Decsription - Zoom in. I hope it is clear

Menu

Drinks

BRANCHES:
Bahayang Pag-asa Branch
Sunday - Thursday: 12nn - 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 12nn - 12mn
B1 L1 Avenida Rizal St., Bahayang Pagasa Subd., Molino 3 Bacoor, Cavite
(046) 456 5321

Imus BranchMonday - CLOSED
Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday:12nn - 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 12nn - 12mn
Jed Padre Apartment C Osteria St., Medicion 1A, Imus, Cavite
(046) 5738531


speak from the heart, 
pong 🐢💙

Pong Eats: Laurio's Pansit Malabon 🍝

Hello!! 😍

It's Saturday at home because of that effing elevator in the office! Anyway, am into Pancit Malabons (?!) lately and am blogging each pancit am gonna try. Last time, I had Dolora's (see my previous post: Pong Eats: Dolora's Hauz of Pancit Malabon) and now, tadaaa Laurio's. 

Laurio's Pansit Malabon is a typical Pancit Malabon, but is delish and good enough to satisfy your Merienda Cravings. 👌 Serving is just fine though. It's not siksik like the others. Try it out! Rapsa! 👌

Laurio's! - squid, eggs, shrimp, veggies, pork toppings

Lumpiang Shanghai! Ang sorop!!! Ubos agad!

Laurio's Pansit Malabon is situated here in Cavite. They have 4 branches - Bacoor, Imus and Molino and Addas which happens to be in Bacoor Municipality too. So, to my  fellow  Caviteños, details below if you want to order. 

Thanks, Kuya!

Photo grabbed from Laurio's FB Page. 

CONTACT DETAILS:

Molino Branch - (046) 512 4842 / 0917 721 2744
Imus Branch - 0956 581 4566 / 0999 508 3938
Niog Branch - (046) 417 4660
Addas Branch - (046) 683 7857 / 0928 484 2101
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LauriosPansitMalabon/

Note: Delivery Charge - PHP30 (differs based on your location)

** prices have changed a bit. Just don't have an updated price list, yet. (updated 3.24.2019) Happy eating! 

Next stop: Pastora's in Quinta Market, Quiapo, Manila

Enjoy! 😁

speak from the heart,
pong 🐢💙

Pong Runs: Beat the Heat Summer Run 🏃🎽

Hello! 😅

Yesterday, May 7, marked a lot of firsts for me:

1st Fun Run in Cavite (The District Mall) 
1st 3K Run (Clocked in around 30 minutes or a few minutes more than that)
1st Run in 6 years
1st Catching-up Activity w a not so long lost friend, Jong 😜


I've been trying to be active for the past couple of months - jogging to help my legs keep up with mountain climbing and fun runs (it really helped! 😊), Saturday badminton sessions and some diet on the side to lose weight, to be healthier and to be fit. Hopefully, I will not lose my determination and focus to achieve my goals. 

Earlier today, I checked my fun run certificates and my last 10K run was done around 1:40:00. Not bad, my first was 2:06:00. I should try 10K again, yes? Haha! We'll see. It feels good to have an amazing and supportive (when I say supportive, I really mean it) running buddy. So thanks Jong for being one. I couldn't ask for a better buddy. Happy to have done these firsts with you, Master Runner! This should not be the last, okay? Let's add swimming and hiking next time! 

To my fellow Caviteños, fun runs already invaded our province - yay! And yes, I joined the fad late. But better late than never! 😃 I'll post some snaps of our run. 🏃🎽

And also, there are two upcoming running events in Cavite, details and snaps below. Should I join the 24th? 5K? 10K? Hmmm. 😎 


Always remember to speak from the 💙 and finish the run strong. 🏃
- pong 🐢


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post run - taken by me, jong's phone

post run - credits to jong

post run - credits to jong

edited. 1st one had too much filter - not so us. lol

May 21st

June 24th

Pong Travels: Cool Martin Family Resort and Hotel 🏊🌴

Hello! 😎

Haven't gone anywhere far recently. But I just wanna share this cool place near our crib. It's like 10 minutes away. So to my fellow Caviteños, this place is worth the try. I have been seeing this resort's signage for a long time, but never tried until one of my officemates who is a Mandaluyong Resident (Thanks, Mark!) told me about it since he knew it's near my place. The place is very cozy, a home away from home and the owner was very nice. He even showed me around the hotel and even the interiors of the other rooms too.

They serve food in the resort - Silog meals (fried rice served with egg and a choice of a processed meat), American breakfast and Burgers and Sandwiches too. If you opt to have something different, they allow food delivery too. They even allow you to bring your own food and grill hotdogs, barbeque etc - super friendly resort, right? 🆗👌

Their rooms are equipped with toiletries (towel, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste), mini fridge, cups, saucers, plates, spoons and forks. Very clean too. Great, yeah? 🆗👌 

They have Sauna, Jacuzzi, Videoke, Giant Projector for guests to watch games (located in the restaurant area) - these are open 24/7 or upon request just as long as we keep the tone low as the place is a residential area. They granted our request last time to sing and swim until we can't anymore. LOL. Amazing it is! 🆗👌

I have some snaps to share, but you can also check their website ↓ for pictures and rates (very affordable!)


Name: Cool Martin Family Resort and Hotel
Location: 185 Remedios St., San Martin de Porres Village Phase 3, Bacoor, Cavite
Contact Info: +63 46 4178387; +63 920 523 0497; +63 939 905 4822
Email: alan@coolmartinresort.com
Website: http://www.coolmartinresort.ph/index.php


HOW TO GET THERE:
- Ride a bus from Pasay or Coastal Terminal with Dasmariñas signage (PHP25)
- Drop off SM Bacoor (Village is right across the mall - Emilio Aguinaldo Hway entrance)
- you can walk or you can ride a Pedicab/Sidecar and tell the driver, Cool Martin Resort (will search for the fare, sorry)


- pong 🐢

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My fave shot 

Nipa Hut - Our Room

Roof Top

Videoke Room

Jacuzzi + Pool Area

my cutey inaanak, X