Choi Garden (Pasay Road)

Zesto Slice

Signature Burgers

Selecta Ice Cream Sandwich

Araya Ramen

Still on soft opening--Araya Ramen along Dela Rosa St. in Makati, right next to the Enterprise Center.  Vicky recently transferred offices and this particular ramen shop is just a hop away from her new location.  Verdict?  Absolutely delicious.  Broth is light yet tasty, meat is tender, the noodles have the right gooey-ness to it.  I passed by just to have a light merienda, and it seems that I'll be back to try their sushi and sashimi items.  Spent something just under P400, which is reasonable for the the area.  Seating, however is a bit tight, and you'll have to eat fast and make way for the next customer as soon as you're done.

Hugh Hefner

* photo from people.com

Who can forget Hef?  The recent passing of the founder of Playboy magazine leaves a gaping hole in us.  Our baby-boomer generation grew up with the know-it-alls labeling the publication as smut, but we knew otherwise.  It was about the lovely women, yes.  And it was also about thinking for oneself, and treading each's path in life.  The way he touched millions of lives, he touched me.  And I'm better for it.  Thanks, Hef.

Miata MX-5

It's been such a long time since I last drove a two-door sports car.  With local road conditions favoring SUVs, I no longer consider sedans and sports as an attractive buy.  However, the sheer beauty of the Mazda Miata drives me absolutely nuts.  If only Vicky will let me get one...