217 – On Breakfasts And Safe Havens: Denny’s, Eastwood Mall

There's this scene in the movie adaptation of Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet In Heaven, which starred Jon Voight as the protagonist Eddie. In the course of meeting the titular five people, Eddie encounters his father peacefully enjoying a meal inside a diner. He tries to get his father's attention, to no avail. Eddie's …

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190 – On Celebrity Chef Choices: Pound By Todd English, Eastwood Mall

Chances are you've seen the Asian Food Channel (AFC) a number of times, especially if your home has a cable TV subscription. This Singapore-based food channel features culinary shows hosted by a number of popular chefs in Southeast Asia and around the world. Here are some familiar Asian personalities that have appeared in AFC shows, …

187 – On Doria Dealings: Tori Chizu, Eastwood City Walk 2

(AUTHOR'S NOTE: Just a year after Tori Chizu opened, it is with some sadness that I update this entry. This branch has permanently closed its doors. Timestamp: 11 June 2019, 07:45 am.) Japan's interaction with European powers in the late 1800s until the early 1900s, particularly during the Meiji Restoration, gave birth to a number …

186 – On Super Bowl of China’s Unlimited Dimsum Promo

(AUTHOR'S NOTE: As of May 16, the unlimited dimsum promo has ended after clarification with the restaurant's management. Timestamp: 17 May 2018, 08:43 am.) Let's face it—no job is perfect. There are days when the work is too stressful that you would want to simply enjoy eating. Don't get me wrong, but things get the …

179 – On Wayback Gastronomy: Namanama, Eastwood Cybermall

AUTHOR'S NOTE: While I do not take back what I have said about the food, I would like to cite this instance of Namanama's staff botching up an order. I ordered a Asian Grilled Chicken with Laksa Rice last July 19, 2018 - but did not get my order on time. A lot of other …