The 6th Babypalooza Bazaar

I went on a "me time" last August 17 and was supposed to attend two events, but due to the sudden heavy rains that Sunday Morning, one event at the U.P. Town Center was forced to cancel since their venue got flooded.

So, I went on a walkathon from U.P. Town Center to Ateneo de Manila University. Yes, you read it right, I walked when I was supposed to take a jeepney ride. I assumed that the two venues were just near, and after walking past two blocks I realized that it's not that near after all. But then, I already started walking, so a little exercise won't hurt (pinanindigan ko na lang ang paglalakad).

I went to the Babypalooza Bazaar, a two day event held last August 16 and 17, 2014 which started from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM at the Walter Hogan Conference Center in Ateneo de Manila University (near gate 3).

The registration area. Visitors will get a passport type booklet where they need to complete the boxes with vendor's stickers, after shopping they just need to present the booklet and they shall receive a gift from Babypalooza.

The entrance welcomes the visitors with a large digital frame. 

The team is spearheaded by organizers Celeste and Kat. They started way back November of 2012 for their first ever Babypalooza Bazaar.

The bazaar is a baby and mommy fair in Metro Manila, Philippines which caters to new and expectant parents, not to mention the new and expectant grandparents too!

The organizers of the Babypalooza Bazaar.

Visitors of the event will be able to find pre-loved items (still in great condition) and brand new products and services for babies, toddlers and mommies (and now even for daddies).

Entrepreneurs who are new or still striving to be known by the public can join their bazaar to promote their products and services by joining as one of their vendors or sponsors.

The mascots entertaining the visitors and kids at the bazaar.

The first time I joined their bazaar was with my officemate promoting my services for personalized mugs as souvenir items. After some observation and having enough budget, I joined them again as My Pink Dragon for the 4th Babypalooza Bazaar last November 23, 2013 selling/promoting baby and kids products with my sister selling authentic Jansport bags.

Our booth, #38.

The 7th Babypalooza Bazaar would be something that newbie and expecting parents (let's include the grandparents, along with the aunts and uncles) will look forward to.

The organizers of the Babypalooza Bazaar also have their own actual store, The Spotted Elephant located at #38 Magiting corner Mahiyain Streets, Teachers Village, Quezon City.

Note: I would like to apologise for this late blog, was having some internet connection issues for the past weeks.

Babypalooza Contact Information:
Website: http://katgrrrl.wix.com/babypaloozabazaar
Facebook: www.facebook.com/babypalooza.com.ph
Email Address: babypalooza.info@gmail.com
Phone Numbers: (02) 341.2873 / (02) 624.5710

The Kikay Dragon

Team Lunch at Guevarra's

The food lovers most awaited prize, our team lunch!

BACK TRACK:

From the "Kasalang Bayan 2014" blog, we won the grand prize of 2500.00php. Instead of dividing the amount amongst us, we agreed to have a team lunch instead.

And with the help of our bff G (google.com), we decided to try Chef Laudico Guevarra's.

The place was an old house which the Laudico's bought through a friend, since the place really has a relaxing ambiance which is what they wanted to have for a new restaurant, they kept the original style of the house as it is, with some minor renovations made.

We were aiming for this one room with the round table, but another group was able to reserve it ahead of us. You can do walk-in, but I highly suggest to make a reservation. We had our schedule on a Monday lunch (July 14 to be exact), but still, there were a lot of people who had made their reservations for a Monday.

Our table, good for 6 to 8 guests.

The part of the buffet table, this is one of the things I really need to improve on. Once I got near the buffet table, I automatically get a plate, then I would realize I need to take some pictures. :D

My plate, with the famous Angus Beef Tapa, which is really good! The Lumpiang Shanghai, and I just loved how they cooked the Grilled Squid, it's soft and easy to chew, not like the usual na makunat. Of course, the shrimp always gets into my plate. :)

Pardon me for this picture, I already had a taste of this Brazo de Mercedes before taking the picture (again, one of my weakness).

The Ice Cream, they only have two flavors though, Vanilla and Chocolate. Hope they could have more flavors in the future. And it's not the one's like you need to scoop it, but the ones in those ice cream dispensers like in those fast food chains. Both flavors were good, but more options on ice cream flavors would be better.

The Friend Chicken Adobo was good, but I found it a bit dry. The Beef Caldereta, the beef was cooked just fine, loved it as well. 

They also have an outdoor setting, which is fine as long as it doesn't rain of course.

Operating hours: Monday - Sunday / 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: 387 P. Guevarra St. corner Argonne St., Addition Hills, San Juan.

Contact Informtion: 705.1811 / 705.1874 / 502.5006

                              cheflaudicoguevarra@gmail.com

Rates: Monday to Friday, Lunch - 399.00php + tax

          Monday to Friday, Dinner - 499.00php + tax

          Saturday and Sunday, Lunch and Dinner - 599.00php + tax

Other restaurants owned by Chef Rolando Laudico and Chef Jacqueline Laudico.

- Patisserie Filipino, located at Eastwood City Mall

- Chef Lau's Pugon Roasters, located at Ayala Trinagle, Makati

- Chef Laudico Bistro Filipino, located at Bonifacio Global City