Santa's Christmas Bazaar - December 16 & 17 at La Vista

Still looking for that budget friendly, worthy gift for your family and self?  Look no further for bazaars are in the craze right now.  With over 150 stalls, Sant's Christmas Bazaar @ La Vista is the place for you!

Now on its 12th year, this bazaar is truly something worth your time, money and effort! Plus entrance is free!

Happening this December 16 & 17 at the La Vista Clubhouse, Katipunaan Ave, Quezon City from 9:00AM - 7:00PM, you will definitely find something worthy of your visual, style and palate taste.  Not only is the place pack with friendly vendors but also an hourly raffle is to be done on the said date and they even offer free art/craft workshops.

Nourish, a food and drink vendor, will also be there offering their freshly made drink blends and food treats such as banana chips, bottled fish in corn oil, chicharon, to name a few.  Nourish is formerly known as Blended - a juice made of herbs and fruits and was launched during the History.Con and was well received by the critical food crowd during the Our Awesome Planet Pro-Edition 2017 that took place in Glorietta, Makati City.

Part of the whole Christmas thing, the bazaar is also offering a Santa Party for kids on the 17th at 3:00PM. To register for the Santa Party, send an SMS/text of the name/s and age/s of the kid/s to 0917 8636644.  For the art/craft workshop full listing and schedule, visit www.facebook.com/santaschristmasbazaar.  Free registration for the first 100 pax.

Come and be part of this awesome event and complete your gift list just before the Christmas week!

Enjoy the visuals that you will see and make sure that you bring along a big bag to hold all the items that you get to purchase.  Bring a companion to help you carry things. :-)

Joey Bana's Cafe of Saints, Now Open to Last

Opening their doors to a new bigger space this December is Joey Bana’s Café of Saints – a cozy, quaint dining and possible personal events place here in the City of San Pedro Laguna.

Located between St. Louie Anne College and San Pedro College of Business Administrations (SPCBA), along the highway or main road of the city, this dining place officially opened in a small space on the 2^nd level of the building across SPCBA.  Then they decided to move to a more spacious spot just across the street from where they started.  Offering a good selection of mostly Filipino dishes with some Japanese and international choices, there is something for someone in terms of a meal or a quick bite.

From sandwiches and burgers to pasta, rice toppings to familiar Japanese dishes, Filipino viands and a weekly buffet day, Joey Bana’s aims to give something for all ages and walks of life.  The prices are reasonable and friendly even to students.  They also offer ice-blend drinks that is so price friendly (Php 60.00) and flavored right.  They are open from 11:00am till near midnight with a buffet offering every Friday from 11:00am till 2:00pm only.

What makes this place different from other dining places?

It is the interior design that will definitely grab your attention! The place is designed to show the personality of the owner.  It is set to give a visual treat as you dine and relax as you enjoy your meal.  It may seem too religious for some but remove or get over that mind set and you will see the artistic side of the works displayed – works created by Mr. Victor Berroy Ballesteros based on the inputs of the owner.

The owner of Joey Bana - the name and the place

The whole place is not only a business reflection of Mr. Jun Alcantara, the owner but also him being a camarero.  A camarero is someone who is a not just your regular devotee of a faith but a person who believes in taking care of a certain religious image and totally treating it with care and love.  He also takes part in religious procession or celebration in connection to the religious image he is taking care of.

How is the food flavor?

The food is prepared with care.  With key ingredients that are chosen with care and sourced out from respectable supplier, you are assured of good quality per dish.  The flavor is simply right to its name per dish.  One thing that I am proud to say is that the meat tenderness is at the right note, no toughness, not too tender for comfort – it is simply right.  The ice blend drinks are also worth mentioning since they were able to present real, true, near natural, flavor in each glass.  The chocolate ice blend is deadly! You have to try it!  The red velvet is a balance of red color and choco notes in every sip.  A must try and have!  Like any espresso, their double shot didn’t have any effect on me but definitely will drive someone to palpitations (caffeine is in my blood-sorry).

Food pictures:

Come and visit Joey Bana’s Café of Saints of San Pedro Laguna and experience a visual and palate treat in every visit.  You never know, it may lead you a proper reflective path.