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One Plus

*photo from revu.com.ph

I am excited about the release of One Plus 8, as the brand has gained Monique's trust.  Her One Plus 7T is a workhorse that has been her constant companion for some time now.  Because my Samsung S7 is starting to give up on me, I'm looking forward to my next phone.  I hear that top line model of the One Plus 8 will function using Android Q or maybe Android 11 on 5G networks, and features several goodies: a Snapdragon chip with 12GB RAM coupled with 512GB memory, 3 cameras of up to 60 megapixel resolution, plus warp-speed charging.  Only question is the price, and from what I have read, local pre-launch prices have already skyrocketed and now are way too high to be reasonable.  Will this upcoming model work out right for me?

De Longhi

De Longhi is a 100 year old Italian manufacturer of small appliances that has recently been making a splash in the local coffee machine market.  I first encountered an automatic coffee making machine in a hotel in London, and at the time, I could not, for the life of me, figure out which buttons to push and how to make it work.  There was no one to ask for directions, and I simply gave up on having a self-brewed cup.  Now, this De Longhi automatic model was a nifty machine, and I want something to play with!  I had a sudden impulse to purchase the machine, to which Monique, with a look of shock on her face, vehemently protested, "What gives dad?  You palpitate with caffeine, while mom has an acidic tummy, so we only brew coffee once in a blue moon!"  End of discussion.

Katherine's Cafe

Monique's friend had left for the airport, and after a long night of drinking with another friend, she agreed to have a quick hot meal for brekky.  Luckily, we found Katherine's Cafe at the ground level of the Vertis compound in Quezon City.  As we entered, we were glad to find that the interiors were cozy and comfortable.  We decided to share some mushroom soup, vongole pasta and shepherd's pot pie.  Serving portions are adequate and prices are reasonable given the quality of the ingredients and the level of service; expect to spend something like P400 per person for a quick bite.

The restaurant owners obviously draw inspiration from Julia Child, and you can see that in the decor, the bright ambiance, the good service and most especially in the food.  In my book, they get an outright A!

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