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Carmina says Bebang’s halo-halo is summer in a spoon — but is it the real deal or just pretty colors in a cup?

Since last year, Mom Violy and Carmina had been wanting to try the much-talked-about  Bebang's Halo-Halo , but even when we passed by, the timing was never right. Mom Violy kept saying she’d wait until a branch opened closer to us. Then Becky told Carmina there was one along her commute route to work. The best part was that the Tomas Morato branch in Quezon City had just opened. When we arrived at CTTM Square , we found plenty of restaurants on the second floor. While checking the menu, we let the customers behind us order first. Mom Violy asked them for recommendations, and they suggested the Presidential for first timers. Unlike other places, Bebang’s Halo-Halo doesn’t have size options—everything comes in a standard size, making ordering easier. Seniors and PWDs get a discount per order, and you’re given something that lights up when your halo-halo is ready for pickup. Service was quick, so the wait wasn’t long at all. Each order comes in its own green plastic bag with a table...

Mom Violy Craving for Paella Negra from Dulcinea Restaurant

Mom Violy has been craving for Paella Negra. Tita Edna had informed her to try it at Dulcinea Restaurant. Mom Violy found there is a branch close within her area. After dropping of her brother Uncle Danny at the hotel Mom Violy had called up Dulcinea Restaurant to place her order to have it picked up. Mom Violy used her senior card to get a discount from  Dulcinea Restaurant . Carmina decided to look at their menu to see what she can eat for her dinner. Carmina had ordered a Turkey Club Sandwich that includes chips on the side. While I was waiting for my order to be ready decided to look at the pastries sold at the counter asking the salesperson what their best seller is. She said it is the Brazo de Mercedes cake and cream puffs. I had purchased some cream puff that was assorted to see which was better. Mom Violy had tried it while she was getting hungry, she preferred without the chocolate on the topping. Mom purchased everything with her senior card the price will be less than li...