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EDITORS NOTES It’s hot and you want to stay cool. That’s all there is to it. WU! Magazine has worked hard to fill up this issue with inspiring ideas to keep you feeling and looking cool. We’ve met with everyone from skate boarders to underwater hockey players. We’ve gotten brain freezes and changed up our wardrobe to cope with the Philippines summer. We’re your practical guide to living in Manila. Our goal is to be your printed compass, which navigates you to some of the coolest spots in and around Metro Manila. No matter how hot it gets, we’ll be there to help you Stay Cool.
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Disclaimer: The Features written in WU! Manila are based off of personal experiences and friendly reccomendations. WU! Manila is not responsible for any bad experiences that happens to a patron. When trying new things in our magazine remember to be wise and buckle up for safety.
Skateboarding is cool. It’s made a culture of fans dedicated to mastering the board. Find out just how awesome they are in this months issue of WU! Manila!
THE REGULARS What’s Up? 5 GM Towel
Filipinos secret to keeping themselves cool!
Sore Eyes
Can’t keep cool at your boss? Give him some sore eyes!
New Sections!
Find out what’s behind bars and the new upcoming artists in the playlist!
Fresh & Fit
Trip Blips
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BUTI
Mixologist
48 Hours in Clark
Learn how to exercise the thing mama gave you!
Jack of All Trades
This issue we discover what it takes to get on a wakeboard and ride!
Suay Thai
Relax as they plunge you into a world of pleasure using their balls!
Meet Alyona. Philippines legitimate booze bender.
The Cold and Coffee Join us as we explore resturants with food that give you that extra jolt and keeps the chills.
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Clark is awesome. And where there is awesome to be found, we are there! Find out just how great Cark is as we explore all the great sights and sounds!
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Find out about eye popping art and live music and drawings here!
Pindie and The Playlist
Check out the most comprehensive database of upcoming shows thanks to Pindie!
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WU! WHAT’S UP! Here’s a bit of silliness and interesting things to kick off your awesome month
GOOD MORNING TOWEL?! Good Morning! Are you ready for the heat? I hope you have your Good Morning Towel handy because today’s going to be a scorcher. Bandanas are all good and useful to keep our foreheads dry, but what if you’re driving a car or walking to a business meeting, nothing’s going to keep your shirt dry quite like the Good Morning Towels- aside from the AC, of course. So if you want to embrace a little local culture, follow these easy steps. 1. Get a towel 2. Stuff it down the back of your shirt. 3. Smile because your not the sweaty-back-guy.
SORE EYES My friend told me the other day the she got a week off work because she showed the boss her “angr y eyes”. I thought she was crazy, but apparently she had “sore eyes”- as the locals call it.
Sore, angry or pink, however it’s called, those unlucky few that get it, usually will have the week off to recover. So I guess if you want some time off to enjoy summer, all you need to do is show your boss your angry eyes.
NEW SECTIONS! The Playlist Hey I just met you..... And this is crazy.... But here’s my number.... See me maybe... Okay, we all love the classics and the catchy music that America pumps out, but we’re in Manila, the land of amazing musicians! So turn over to page number 37 and check out our great list of no cover bands. And if you’re in the mood to move, we’ve got DJs too. START HERE: FUNKY FRESH! CHECK OUT “MY MANILA” FOR NEWS ON MUSIC!
Behind Bars Bar themes so good that it makes it hard for the other guys to compete. I wouldn’t expect anything less from Manila. We’ve gone, we’ve tasted and we’ve chilled out in some of the coolest bars in the city. START HERE: GET SOME DRINKIES! TURN TO THE “BEST BITES” SECTION FOR THE BEST BARS!
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A tour of FREE FOOD and fun right in your neighborhoods! Enoy Manila to its fullest using Foursquare! Pg. 34
If You
Could Do 10 things thismonth
Take a look at some “Cool” Burger places! Pg. 21
If you want more information on any location or want to add a comment, Check out 88 mangos.com
Join the summer peace festival!
Chill out at the Charity Latin Ball!
WOAH! Yellow shirts everywhere! What’s going on? They look like their having a blast! Find out online where you can party with Manila Pub Crawl! Like us on facebook for a chance to win some Wakeboarding tickets!
Like Wu Manila’s Facebook page
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Pg. 32
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SK AT E! The Skate Scene has been picking up in Manila over the last couple of years and with it, so have the skate shops, competitions and skate areas open to those interested in hopping on a board. But just as there are different types of boards there are different shops. If you’re looking for an all around great shop that even sells wake skates, check out Will Violago’s shop at COG (Center of Gravity) and even practice at their skate park or watch one of their competitions.
If you want to buy a board for downhill riding, you’ve gotta talk to Paul Luap down at Manila Long Board. Check out J&S Surf Shop in Makati where Spenser has a great team of guys who can talk shop about skating, surf and other water sports.
If you’re not ready to buy a board, you can show up anywhere there are skaters. Chat up some skaters at the Fort near the soccer field or at a COG or Padrask Skateboarding event and we’re sure someone If you’re into events from will have a board for you to try competitions to push races check out. The skater community is very out Padraska Skateboarding. Roy welcoming, warm and filled with Estillero has done an excellent job awesome people. These guys are all putting on events for the last ten easy to find on facebook and like any years all over the Philippines. enthusiast, they’ll love to chat you up about their sport.
SKATEBOARDING When most of us think of skating we automatically picture a young teen flipping a trick board with his feet while hopping off a curb or doing tricks off a ramp. Skating on a trick deck posses a great challenge and despite how intimidating it looks the basics aren’t that difficult to pick up, they only require a little time and dedication.
DOWNHILL If long boards are your thing, but so is speed, head to Manila Long Board in the collective and talk to Paul. He’ll fit you for a downhill skate board and with some training, a helmet, safety gloves and guts. You too will be flying down a hill at 60Km. If you’re more of the “I want to watch it not do it” type, check out their Faceook page for videos and upcoming competitions
LONGBOARDING Ever go for a really long walk to soak up the glory of the day while admiring all the small detail of the passing homes shaded by trees. If long walks aren’t quite fast enough, then you might be a long boarder type. It’s a great way to cruise around a neighborhood or to commute short distances. The boards are wider, longer and the stability of the board is like a bike with training wheels.
WAKE SKATE Still not satisfied? Want to stay cool, but don’t want to worry about the ground and your face ever meeting? Then Wake-Skate might be your thing. Imagine if a skateboard and surfboard got married and had babies. That’s wake skating in a nutshell. The boards are cheaper than a wakeboard setup and they definitley have an edge when it comes to the cool factor at the wake park.
Where wakeboarding isn't just for wakeboarders Enjoy the afternoon with the family. Grab one of our kneeboards and experience a brand new way to have fun on the water.
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WU! FRESH & FIT Look good. Feel Great. In this section we take you through the activities that improve your body and mind.
FOR THE LOVE
What sets Francois and his hockey league apart from most is their attitude. He professes, “If you love what you do, you’re going to be Francois and his hockey league shows that hockey is more good at it.” Something we about heart than it is skill. at WU! Manila love hearing. So, if you’re interested in Passion runs in the blood of He has lived and breathed joining the Hockey team, Filipinos. Whether it’s boxing, hockey his entire life and give him a call and he will music, or wake boarding, is now heading the whole welcome you with open Filipinos are known to excel hockey league in Manila. gloves. in anything they love. Now. There is a new passion in the In the fall of 2008, Francois Philippines. Hockey. along with other helpful hands created Philippine’s Meet Francois Gautier. first mini league with nothing The Hockey Commissioner but pure passion and START HERE: WANT TO JOIN THE HOCKEY LEAGUE? GO TO THE ICE RINK ON THE FIRST at MOA’s ice skating rink. dedication to the sport. FLOOR OF MALL OF ASIA
OF HOCKEY
WHAT THE PUCK?! If you can make it through this whole article on a single breath, then you’ll fit right in The game works like hockey, but no ice, no hitting your opponents and your stick is only about a foot long.Twelve players scramble along the bottom of the pool sliding a 3 pound puck towards a 9 foot long metal goal. The goals are unattened and there is only 2 fifteen minute rounds to score as many points as possible. Oh, and did I mention that this takes place underwater? Seriously. The Underwater Hockey Confederation offers trials and classes at the Manila Polo Club.The team has seen
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players from ages 11 all the way to 70 because it’s not a contact sport. After sitting with Joel and Naj from the Underwater Hockey Confederation, we learned that this infant sport is starting to take off and is even being proposed as an Olympic category. If you’re ready to dive in and test your lungs, schedule for an Intro Session -- Mondays & Wednesdays (8-10pm) at the Manila Polo Club, McKinley Road, Makati City. START HERE- UNDERWATER HOCKEYCALL OR SEND AN SMS MESSAGE TO 0932-8904425 or 0922-8824274.
JACK OF ALL TRADES:
WAKEBOARDING
Ever want to be the one who just picks things up with ease? What would you give to be that? Can it be taught or even bought? To advance at whatever I put my mind to, I used a few rules and a healthy dosage of O.C.D. My Comfort Zone Whatever I am doing, I try to remove my fears as soon as possible. From the pros to the newbies, we all crash a lot. But it’s only water, so it’s not that bad. The winning strategy for the wake park. is: Try new things, crash and, repeat.
COOL POOLS WAVE POOL
PHILIPPINE SURFING ACADEMY
If you’re a land locked surfer or you want to become a surfer, check out the wave pool at Club Manila East! These guys strive to make surfing convenient and safe for those stuck in the city. They also host trips out to natural surf spots. So remember: Life is good, Go surfing! START HERE: PHILIPPINE SURFING ACADEMY #:(632) 631-2805 PHILIPPINESURFINGACADAMY@GMAIL.COM
The Basics The beginners area at the wake park is so gentle and forgiving that even my 50+ year old uncle was able to ride. Ron’s tip: Don’t lean back on the rope. Bend your knees to keep the center of gravity low to increase balance. Expert Advice Day in and day out, the staff and riders waiting in line at the wake park get free passes to the greatest face plant show on earth. If you ask any of them for advice, they’ll help you out gladly. They’ve made the same mistakes and it’s always great to see others improve. So call up your buddy right now and plan your trip. Don’t put things off. When riding, as soon as I learned a new skill, I forced myself to try something new. Never get comfortable! Jack-ness: take 10 trips to the park 2 hours each time and talk with the operators, pros like Ellie from Republic or other helpful riders like Jobel and Erwin who are always there.
CHILL POOL
MANILA OCEAN PARK
Manila Ocean Park’s Liquid Pool and Lounge overlooks Manila Bay, lets ladies in swimsuits in for free and serves drinks in an oasis amidst the bustling metropolis. START HERE: MANILA OCEAN PARK: #:(632) 631-2805 PHILIPPINESURFINGACADAMY@GMAIL.COM
SIP AND SWIM
MAKATI SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
Swimming in Shangrila has an added bonus of a pool bar that makes specialized cocktails. Go for their Candy Cocktails or their tropical mocktails. START HERE: SHANGRI-LA: AYALA AVENUE CORNER MAKATI AVENUE, MAKATI CITY 1200, #: (02) 813 8888 (632) 633 8888 ext. 2777
START HERE. WANT TO TRY WAKEBOARDING LIKE RON? TRY YOUR LUCK AT NUVALI’S REPUBLIC WAKE PARK. REPUBL1C WAKEPARK, WEST DIVERSITY BOULEVARD, NUVALI, 4027 CALAMBA, LAGUNA, E-MAIL: INFO@REPUBL1CWAKEPARK.COM, #: (02) 828 4840
KIDDIE POOLS ROCKWELL CLUB
If you have children or just want to go for a swim yourself, Rockwell Club is a great place for it. START HERE: ROCKWELL CLUB: AMORSOLO SQUARE, #23 AMORSOLO DRIVE, ROCKWELL CENTER, MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES, #: (632) 897 8310
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MANOS SPA
& DRINK
Relax! Drink something delicious and leave it to the staff to make you look dazzling. Manos Nail Lounge is located on the second floor of Crescent Park Residences in Burgos Circle. Their goal:To pamper the women in Manila with quality service and a refrigerator full of drinks. Choose between any four of their spa treatments (signature, awakening, pampering and energizing) and tilt your head back and relax in this bubble of cool serenity. Their peppermint and coffee scrub was amazing! If you’re in the mood for
some booze, they have a great selection of wines and cocktails, but if going the sober route, try their Bayani Brew, a locally brewed, not super sweet iced tea. My nail technicians were Leah B. and Mesil and I would highly recommend them. I tried the awakening mani-pedi for 800 php and it was indeed rejuvenating.
START HERE: MANOS NAIL LOUNGE- UNIT 2-I CRECENT PARK RESIDENCES, 30TH STREET COR. 2ND AVENUE, BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY, 1201 TAGUIG
VAJAZZLE Body art that completely sparkles. Prepared to be bedazzled! -By Genevive Mendoza I wanted to try something cool to welcome the approaching summer, something I never had before. So, I tried Vajazzle. I never knew this until I had it the other day at Barenaked Spa (the only sugaring spa in Manila & the only one to offer Vajazzle too!). All the staff were quite nice and made everything really easy. At first I thought that I would be pierced or it will be itchy or painful, but it was not. Let’s get to know more about Vajazzle.
Its a body art in which crystals are used to decorate your body, usually the private area by waxing it first. It gained popularity during 2010 when Jeniffer Love Hewitt mentioned it on US TV. She had been vajazzled after an awful breakup and never felt awful afterwards. Just like JLH, let’s celebrate our body and on being a woman. Dazzle under the summer sun! START HEREBARENAKED SPABASEMENT 1 SM CITY TAYTAY * LGF THE NEW ANNEX SM CITY FAIRVIEW * XANLAND PLACE, KATIPUNAN
SHAKE YOUR BUTI
Cassie Yang shakes her way into Manila’s fit scene Does yoga do your body good but a bit too slow? Do you like to dance, but need to work on flexibility? Do you feel like there is a Beyonce in you that needs to shine? Have you ever loved the songs from Sir Mix-A-Lot? If so, you are in luck because BUTI YOGA just came to Manila. For those that have never heard of Buti Yoga, it is a new type of yoga from Miami, making its way through the States and is finally giving our little city
a try. Buti Yoga is a mix of yoga poses, tribal dance, and hip hop. Set to dance beats and music to shake yo thang, Buti Yoga improves the body both physically and mentally. Some may shy from the first class when they see pelvic gyrating, hip thrusts, and bootie shaking, but the beauty of buti is that the nervousness quickly becomes a rush of confidence. Those that push through with Buti Yoga finds that their confidence is worked
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out as well as their obliques. This comes from the yoga idea of chakras, the seventh chakra of confidence and pleasure being activated while performing the poses and dance moves. The leader in the Manila Buti Yoga craze is Cassie Yang. Trained in San Francisco, Cassie was intrigued by this energy-pounding type of yoga fitness. Her vision is to share this freeing exercise to Manila and seeing women feel confident about their bodies through Buti Yoga.
Perhaps in some time, we can see everyone's belief in the power of the Buti. START HERE- BUTI YOGA CLASSESWE’LL INFORM YOU OF THE CLASSES YOU CAN ATTEND IN THE NEXT ISSUE!
THAI HERBAL BALL MASSAGE
Relaxation in the Midst of Chaos Thai massage has been one of the reasons to visit Southeast Asia because of its calming and relaxing nature with an inexpensive price. Luckily, Philippines does Thai Massage about as well as they do in Thailand. While many massages have similar strokes and techniques, the Royal Thai Massage comes with a unique addition called “Thai Herbal Ball.” This large muslin sachet is filled with various herbs, rolls to the size of a tennis ball, and is steamed. The moisture opens up the dried herbs of ginger, tamarind, lemongrass, mangosteen, and many other herbs that relaxes the body with scent and heat. Used after an oil massage, the herbal ball is patted on or massaged into the sore muscles of a person’s back.
Like Ventosa, also known as Royal Thai Massage with Herbal “cupping,” the herbal ball Ball Treatment. increases circulation, promotes relaxed muscles, and improves skin START HERE- BE THE FIRST 50 CUSTOMERS TO BRING IN A WU! MAGAZINE AND GET 100 conditions, without the black and PESOS OFF YOUR SERVICE! blue reminder of your treatment. Mixed with an hour of the Thai massage, this treatment is for 90 minutes and valued at 800 pesos, a great deal for the service. The best part is that it can be found in one of the most stressful places. On the sixth floor of the 168 Mall in Divisoria, Suay Thai provides a wonderful retreat in the middle of bargain shopping. A good deal is easy to find in Divisoria with a little persistence. Lucky for all of our readers, we have already persisted for you. Enjoy a Level 6 Unit 605, 168 Shopping Mall, Binondo, #: (02) 708-2772
ACE WATER SPA Manila’s answer to the Japanese Bathhouse. After going to Ace Water Spa, I couldn’t make up my mind to be more posh and give it the fancy one liner : “Hydro-Therapeutic Indulgence” or the simpler one liner : “Relaxing Splishy Splashy Holiday” because well, you can do both. After years of living in Japan, I became a bath culture
enthusiast so right away Ace caught my attention. This place has a variety of pools and hydro massage services to choose from. Unlike the Japanese bathhouse culture, everyone is required to wear a fitted bathings suit. The water was clean. The hydro massages were relaxing and they even had a great little cafe and dining service.
This is a great way to spend the day with your friends or family. Just don’t be the creepy guy who goes alone... START HERE- ACE WATER SPA- 399 DEL MONTE AVE. NEAR COR BANAWE ST., SFDM, QUEZON CITY / UNITED ST. COR BRIXTON ST. NEAR PIONEER, KAPITOLYO, PASIG CITY
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NATURAL OPTIONS
Here are some suggestions that can make you more fantastic inside and out.
By Michael Tetrault Modern living makes it much easier to become obese because of all the technological advances that reduce the amount of physical activities people normally undergo daily, in contrast to their ancestors who were not as likely to be overweight.
Most affluent countries have been experimenting with the “low-fat” diet schemes for over 30 years with a net increase of 300% obesity and Diabetes II. The food and drug industries have been the main culprits in pushing lifestyles toward obesity. 1st there is the “promise” that drugs will cure all diseases so why bother trying to fix your faulty lifestyle. 2nd there are all the cute and trendy food sales marketing promotions for “low fat” types of products. Both industries are there to make a profit without obligation and responsibility of the outcomes they have created. But we can’t just go around placing the blame on industries seeking a profit... the consumers have also taken the path of least resistance. “Things are the way they are because of the way things are.” Until things change... nothing will change. What are the changes that need to be made? I don’t have to spell it out because that information is already out there. Do your homework!
BLO HAIR SALON Address: Serendra, BGC
ASTHETIC SCIENCE Address: Jupiter Street ALLURE Address: 971 Banawe St. cor. Del Monte Ave., Quezon City, #: (02) 364-8566 BELO MEDICAL SERVICE Address: Bonifacio High Street BROWHAUS Address: 2nd Floor, Serendra, Bonifacio High Street STRIP Address: 2nd Floor Serendra, Bonifacio High Street, #: (02) 901-0892
ARTS IN THE CITY Address: 26th Street cor. 7th Ave. BGC, #: (0917) 840-7988 BIG SHIFT Address: A Venue Mall, Makati City
For more information call Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinics at (02) 812-6903 and/or visit the website www.chiropractic.com.ph
FRANK PROVOST Address: Jupiter Street, Makati HAIR AND MAKE UP BY NINA DUMPA Professional hair and makeup by Nina Dumpa. Address: LG1, 146 Alfaro Place, Salcedo Village, #: (0917) 880-9852
ELORDE GYM Address: Katipunan
DASHING DIVA Address: Bonifacio High Street MANOS NAIL SPA Address: Unit 2-1 Crescent Park Residences, 30th St. cor. 2nd Ave. BGC
NAIL SALON PACIFIC Address: Salcedo Village STUDIO 116 DANCE SCHOOL Anyone can dance. We can show you how. Address: Unit 135 6F Design Plaza, 210 N. Gracia St. #: (02) 895-5581, 403-4345, www. studio116dancestudio.com
SHAPE & CURVZ GYM Address: Mandaluyong
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FIX Address: Greenbelt 3,5
NAIL CANDY BEAUTY SPA Address: 1288 Ong Bldg, C. Tuazon St, San Andres, #: (02) 484-2545, 2803-07 Pedro Gil St. Sta. Ana, #: (02) 560-3253
In a nutshell we have to simply take greater responsibility for our health by re-thinking our basic philosophies of life, of health and following through on that new perspective. Some things you will need to stop doing and other things you will need to start doing. It’s not rocket science! You will be receiving important information in a following article on Diabetes and Insulin Resistance. Be sure you read it to help re-shape your personal philosophy of health. To your health!
DAVID’S SALON Address: Multiple Locations
ORGANIC RITUALS Relaxation doesn’t need to be artificial. Address: 2/F Unit 217 A.Venue Mall, 7829 Makati Ave., #: (02) 6252759, E-mail: organicrituals@ yahoo.com, facebook.com/ organicrituals.nailspa PRINCESS HAVEN Address: Legaspi Village
TED JOK-AIRSOFT #: (0921) 784-2909 BENEL ARCHERY Address: Mandaluyong City, #: (02) 531-4681 BERT LOZADA SWIM SCHOOL Address: A Venue Hotel, Rockwell Leisure Club, The Residences, #: (02) 563-5532
ACE WATER SPA 399 Del Monte Ave. cor. Banaue St. #: (02) 367-8040
ISLAND FOOT/BODY SPA Address: Jupiter Street
BIRD WATCHING For Bird watching call Mark Wallbank- (0921) 789-9413
SUAY THAI Level 6 Unit 605, 168 Shopping Mall, Binondo, #: (02) 708-2772
BRICKS MULTISPORT Address: 12536 Honest John St., E-Mail: Gepetto@gmail. com, #:3958295893 CENTER OF GRAVITY SKATE SHOP Address: Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, #: 02) 659-6340 MANILA KITEBOARDING WITH JAY ORTIZ E-Mail: www. manilakiteboarding@yahoo. com.ph
The Fountain of Youth
MADELINE’S HOUSE OF TOUCH 3rd Floor Jollibee Bldg. Makati Ave. cor. Jupiter St., Makati, #: (02) 666-5578/ 828-1053
AIRSPORT ADVENTUREPARAGLIDING
Buko@airsportsadventure.com
MAKATI BIKRAM YOGA Address:Valero Street Salcedo Village
THE SPA Address: Powerplant Mall, Greenbelt 1, Bonifacio High Street SAVA SANA A total relaxing experience in the comfort of your home. Address: 146 Alfaro Pl, Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati, #: (02) 497-9148, (0922) 8225520, E-mail: savasanaspa_ spa@yahoo.com
Bringing back the younger days with the help of these natural cool remedies: Banana and Yoghurt Mask (for anti-aging and dry skin) SURYA FITNESS YOGA Practice. Strengthen. Awaken Address: Medicard Lifestyle Building 51 Paseo de Roxas cor. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City, #: (02) 878-5122, www. suryafitnessyoga.com, www. facebook.com/pages/suryafitness-Yoga
S TRIP MANILA “Poetically Smooth” A Poem by Ron McCormick Heading to the beach, get tidy and neat Strip Manila, Gonna thrill ya Some wax, some cracks Some “heeee” and “haaaa”, Then “oohhh” and “aahhh” Ready for the beach, all nice and neat. So I may not be the best at poetry, but how else am I to introduce a Brazilian and Hoochie Coochie Ice Mask for your, *Ahem* HooHa. Either way, you’re
going to have an amazing experience. My wife was sat down and walked through the whole process with a cute child-like story book that convinced her to well.. feel like a kid again. So if you’re nether regions are a smoldering forest, do some landscaping and chill out with Strip Manila.
¼ ripe banana (crushed) ½ cup of yoghurt 1 teaspoon of honey Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply a thin layer on the face and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm then cold water. Milk and Apple Eye Mask (for puffy eyes) ½ apple 1 tablespoon milk Milk and apple should be kept refrigerated for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Blend the apple till it becomes juice. Mix milk and apple juice. Moisten cotton pad with the mixture and gently smear around the eyes particularly to the dark circles. Rinse after 15 minutes.
START HERE- STRIP MANILA- 2ND FLOOR SERENDRA, BONIFACIO HIGH STREET, #:(02)901-0892
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WU! BEST BITES
Find Awesome munchies right here! Manila is full of great eats and delicious treats!
THE ISCREAMIST A Dragon That Breathes Ice. It’s rare that we can catch the site of our own breath here in Manila. It just doesn’t get that cold.The guys down at the Iscreamist decided to fix that with a little bit of science and brave restaurant-goers.
Armed with some liquid nitrogen, their signature dish, Dragon’s Breath, will have you exhaling as if you were a ice-breathing dragon. START HERE: ISCREAMIST- 46 D MAGITING ST., TEACHER’S VILLAGE, EAST DILIMAN, 1101 DILIMAN DISTRICT, , QUEZON CITY
REVIEW: SHINJUKU’S MISO HIYASHI CHUKA Noodle lovers can find comfort in a ramen that doesn’t leave you hot and sweaty.
If it’s hot outside and you love ramen, then I have a story to tell you. For two glorious years I lived in a small town in Japan and like Manila, the humidity and heat could be pretty brutal. On a hot summer day, I stumbled into my favorite ramen shop and was offered a colder, lighter version of my miso-ramen and ever since Hiyashi Chuka (literally translated to Cold Chinese) has been my best summer
time lunch buddy. So you can imagine my delight when we were reunited in Makati Ave and they didn’t disappoint. I went with the large bowl and devoured it as if it were my last meal. A quick breakdown of this awesome dish: Ramen noodles + Coldness, Strips of Ham, Strips of egg, Strips of cucumber, served with ginger, karashi and nori.
START HERE: SHINJUKU7853 MAKATI AVENUE, MANILA, LUZON
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BEHIND BARS This section we dive into the most remarkable and awesome bars around the Manila area. Whether you like a all-night session of drinking or a chill night with friends, we got you covered.
IMPERIAL
ICE BAR If you want to visit Jack Frost in the middle of Summer, head to Imperial Ice Bar. Forgotten what the cold feels like? Want to feel like you’ve stepped into the Artic? Not afraid to sign a waiver releasing any liability for any frostbite that may incur while you sip down various flavored vodka from glasses made of ice?
If you said yes to any of the above then Imperial Ice Bar is for you. If you’re worried about not having a coat, don’t. These guys got you covered with plenty of coats, gloves and Russian hats. START HERE: IMPERIAL ICE BAR: FORT STRIP, 1633 FORT BONIFACIO
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Coffee Milkshake A hidden treat on their menu. Let them know WU! sent you and you’ll be able to order their coffee milk shake! See Listings to find Ky o Bakery!
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WU! MANILA’S TOP 3 MILK TEA PLACES The Milk Tea Boom has flooded the Manila streets with delicious milky treats to help us beat the heat. We picked a few that can stand alone on their basic milk tea, but to keep competitive we’ve seen these shops innovate and try out some unique tastes in their quest to help you stay cool this summer.
TEA.OLOGY
SERENITEA Serenitea’s selection of teas and sweetness combinations can offer you a different tea for the rest of summer- no problem. The Frosting Black tea with ice cream felt like the Ying and Yang of tea dancing in my mouth. Great summer treat to cool down. :D
If you imagine that Dr. Frankenstein went into tea instead of medicine then you’d find him in back of the shop coming up with coming up with concoctions like the Frosted Mint Chocolate Milk Tea, the Kyoto Matcha Milk Tea and a plethora of other uniquely blended teas.
TEABERI The Tea Alchemist has come up with a Green Tea Cheese Froth. Delicious tea with a thin layer of flavor-packed goodness on top. To really enjoy this treat, ditch the straw and sip your tea. The mix is delish! If you’re heading to Teaberi make sure to tell them WU! sent you.
RIEL JANE TANYAG OF TRIPAROUNDMYMIND.WORDPRESS.COM
BONO Bono is a funky fresh contemporary ice cream shop that serves ice cream of different sor ts. With flavors like “Milk & Cereal” or “Movie Night” (Potato chips and Caramel) you’re bound to give this place more than one (or two) tries! START HERE: BONO- 2ND FLOOR OF SM NEXT TO GLORIETTA
RED
MANGO
Want to beat the heat? Red Mango’s yogur t has you covered. Not only is it delicious, but it also is healthy for you! Finally a dish you don’t have to feel guilty eating!
SUMMER=BBQ If summer is for barbeque, Baga Manila is for you.
After all the ice cream and cold treats are eaten, come to Baga Manila located in the parking lot next to the A Venue mall. There they have every assortment of barbeque meats you can imagine. Vendors from all
around Manila gather here to showcase their delicious Filipino food and drink. With live music to boot, this place is a must after a long day of braving the heat. START HERE: BAGA MANILALOCATED IN THE A VENUE PARKING LOT NEXT TO THE A VENUE MALL AND SUITES .
START HERE: RED MANGOGREENBELT 3 LOCATED NEXT TO THE MOVIE THEATRE ON THE 3RD FLOOR
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The
Chronicles
Episode 2: Cool Guy Places Posh, beautiful, borderline expensive. These are but some words I’d describe as “Cool Guy” Places. Resturaunts that you would like to be seen in or you would want to take your awesome girlfriend to. That’s what I’m talking about.
Felix- The CY Royal At first glance you wouldn’t think a high class restaurant like Felix would have a burger. But if you do you’ll find in their menu The CY Royal, a delicious burger that although sports a hefty price (750 Php) makes up with it’s deliciousness. The thing that stood out in this burger was it’s Juiciness. You could tell that the cooks spent time to craft this burger to perfection. If you got the cash, treat yourself to the CY Royal. START HERE: FELIX- GREENBELT 5, LEGASPI ST., LEGAZPI VILLAGE, MAKATI, #: (02) 729-9062
Mr.Rockefellers-
The Rockefeller Cheeseburger Mr. Rockefellers boasts their own spin on the American cheeseburger. The Rockefeller Cheeseburger. This morsel of goodness (295 Php) is comprised of 4 basic ingredients. Spinach, cheese, meat, and bun. The Verdict? Mucho tasty! The bed of Spinach really made this burger unique in the sense that you could taste it but it didn’t overpower the flavor of the meat. The cheese was melted into a gooey mass while the meat did it’s job by being moist and flavorful. Do yourself a favor and try this burger. It’s heavenly. START HERE: MR. ROCKEFELLERS- GREENBELT 3, PASEO DE ROXAS COR. LEGASPI ST., AYALA CENTER, MAKATI, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES, #: (+632) 757-4802
Brew-kus- Classic Burger Now, I know we’re aiming for posh, But with the milk tea and burger combo, who could you not call that cool? Now, I was honestly skeptical of this burger because i didn’t think a milk tea shop could serve a good burger (290 Php). To my surprise (A BIG surprise) I found it to be really great! The bun was toasted to perfection, and the meat didn’t lack flavor. A well balanced burger with the milk tea I was drinking was simply divine! Brew-kus had really impressed me and I recommend the milk tea and burger combo! START HERE: BREW-KUS - UNIT G-02, 139 CORPORATE CENTER, 139 VALERO STREET, SALCEDO VILLAGE, 1227 MAKATI, #: (02) 856 7656
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Arafu Cafe is a simple yet charming cafe that serves Tawara burger. A hamburger plate cooked in a Traditional Japanese Homecooking style.
ADDRESS: G/F Market Condominium, 11th Ave cor 25th St., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig Tue - Sun: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm E-Mail: aramakitchen@gmail.com
Fight Fire with Fire
Need an idea for dinner this weekend? Give one of these WU!tastic places a try. And pick up a WU! Magazine while you’re there.
BULGOGI BROTHERS Address: Greenbelt
Have you ever taken a hot bath in 98 degree weather? As counter productive as it may sound, it’s actually a great cure to the heat. We take the same concept and apply it to food. For all the foodies attempting to cool themselves, try something hot!
1. HOT SAUCE Proudly from the Philippines, this spicy vegetarian-friendly
hot
sauce
was
creating by the Aeta communities of Luzon. Be adventurous and try some! It can be found in Chihuahua restaurants.
2. INDIAN food According to Edwin Tiotuyco If you want great spicy food. Head to Kashmir on pasay and order your food “Indian Level” spicy. Good Luck.
3. Black Mamba Love chocolate? Love spicy? Love fried chicken? Why not have all three? Go to B Wings in Katipunan Avenue and try their famous BLACK MAMBA chicken. You’re gonna love them!
4. Shabu shabu Nothing beats the heat like eating a warm bowl of shabu shabu (Hot pot style cooking). On the 2nd floor of Antel’s A Venue lies Typhoon Restaurant and Bar. Among their 20 types of soup, try their Shechuan style broth for mazimum heat. Eat as much as you can in this healthy alternative.
CHEF ROBERT 847 Banawe St. Quezon City, #:(02) 740-9330
BIGGER BETTER BURGER Address: Jupiter St. CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN Multiple Locations CHUBBY’S RIB SHACK Address: Legaspi Village
CRUSTASIA Address: Rockwell HAO Address: Jupiter St. Makati MONGKOK DIM SUM & NOODLES Address: Makati Ave.
EAT MY GF Address: Greenhills
PHO HAO TONG YANG Address: Jupiter St. Makati City
FELIX Address: Greenbelt IHOP Address: Bonifacio High Street MAPLE Address: San Antonio Plaza MR. JONES Address: Greenbelt 5 RUE BOURBON Address: Salcedo Village SKINNY MIKE’S Address: The Fort THE BURGER PROJECT Address: 38 Jupiter St. cor planet street, Makati, #: (02) 550-1781 WHISTLE STOP Address: Jupiter St., Makati City
TYPHOON RESTURAUNT & BAR Tastes good, do you good 2nd Floor, A Venue Mall, 7829 Makati Ave., #: (02) 792-2000, www.typhoonrb. com, facebook.com/typhoonRB XO KITCHEN Address: Jupiter St
BANAPPLE Address: Katipunan St. PARIS DELICE Address: Makati Ave. WINGMAN America casual comfort food serving over 8 types of chicken wings. Address: The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., St. Antonio, #:(02) 478-6770, E-Mail: facebook. com/wingmangrill
PATISSERIE KYO BAKERY Address: The Fort YAMATO BAKERY CAFE Address: Jupiter St.
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VERY ICED TEA Eat your tea very... very cold! Da.U.De has been dazzling new tea-appreciators with a very large array of teas. Owner Renée Sebastian has awaken new flavors as she has blended new teas, created tea-infused cakes and pho broth and now she has leapt into a new chilly world of tea... Ice cream. Next time you pop inside the shop on a hot summer day, choose the Hexie #2; a dark chocolate flavor mixed with the mellow and brisk taste of Hexie Tea. This is a type of green tea from the Hunnan province of China. If a big pot of hot tea doesn’t seem like your cool down option, try a scoop of tea instead. Anyway, it has antioxidants. START HERE- DA.U.DE.- 4TH AVE. and 26TH ST G/F NET LIMA BUILDING, 1634
TEABERI Address: A Venue mall, Makati City, www.facebook.com/ teaberi
CAV WINE RESTAURANT Address: Bonifacio High St.
THE DISTILLERY Address: Unit 108 Forbes Town Center, Rizal Dr Fort Bonifacio, (02) 856-9014
DRAFT The finest European GastroPub in the metro serving the world’s best beers on tap and European gastronomic dishes served the authentic way no less than by the one and only CHEF CARLO MIGUEL Fort Branch: Address: 26th St. corner 5th ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, #: (0917) 819-5830, Rockwell Branch:2nd floor Powerplant mall, Rockwell, Makati City, #: 0915- 593 6328, E-mail: draftgastropub@gmail.com
SANTIS DELI Address: Rockwell
BO’S COFFEE Multiple Locations CAFE BRETON Greenbelt 3 CAFE VIA MARE Powerplant Mall COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF Multiple Locations
BAR DOLCE Address: Burgos Circle CHEZ KARINE Address: Serendra CREAMLINE Address: Sta Ana, #: (02) 5630642, 563-4012 CUPCAKES BY SONJA Address: Serendra GELATISSIMO Address: Greenbelt 3
MJ CAFE BAR Address: Baypark, Roxas Blvd., Malate, #: (02) 475-4163
ISCREAMIST Address: Quezon City
CHOCOLATE FIRE A café/restaurant specializing in decadent chocolates and sinful beverages and sweets. PDCP Bank Center, Corner of Leviste & Rufino, Salcedo Village, #:(02) 840-3473, www. chocolatefire.com
MR. ROCKERFELLER Address: Greenbelt 3
TEA REPUBLIC Address: Makati Ave.
STARBUCKS Address: Multiple Locations
LE CAFE CUREIUX Address: Burgos St.
MOLLY MALONE’S IRISH PUB G/F Tune Hotel, 1740 A. Mabini St., Malate, #: (02) 522-0196
TEA.OLOGY Address: G/F Xanland Place Condo, Katipunan Ave. Quezon City, info.teaology@ gmail.com
DA.U.DE TEA SHOP Address: G/F Net Lima Building, The Fort, #: (02) 478-3579 HAPPY LEMON Address: Bonifacio High Street JAMBA JUICE Address: Bonifacio High Street
MAITRE CHOCOLATIER Address: Jupiter St. RED MANGO Address: Cinema Level Greenbelt 3, Makati #: (02) 757-1260, Forbeswood, Parklane, BGC #: (02) 478-6162 TOAST BOX Address: Greenbelt 5 THE CAKE CLUB Address: The Fort
BAMM Address: The Collective BIZU Address: Greenbelt 2
CHATEAU 1771 Address: Greenbelt 5 LA PATET Address: Greenbelt 5
BREW-KUS Address: 139 Corporate Center, Salcedo Village Makati City, #: (02) 856-7656 CONTI Address: Serendra, The Fort MARY GRACE Address: Serendra, The Fort
1521 Address: Burgos Circle
M CAFE Address: Greenbelt 5
ABE Address: Serendra
SPICY FINGERS Address: Greenbelt 2
FINIO BREAKFAST BUFFET Address: 220 Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City, #: (02) 415-1278
STELLA Address: Bonifacio High Street
LORENZO’S WAY Address: Greenbelt 5 MESA Address: Greenbelt 5 MILKY WAY Address: Pasay Road
SUNSHINE KITCHEN Address: The Fort Strip UNCLE CHEFFY Address: Burgos Circle WILDFLOUR Address: Fort Bonifacio 4th Ave.
SENTRO 1771 Address: Greenbelt 5 ARIA Address: Bonifacio High Street CORNER TREE CAFE Address: 150 Jupiter St. Makati #: (02) 897-0295 JAMBA JUICE Address: The Fort PINO/PIPINO Address: Jupiter Street, Makati City SUGARLEAF Address: MEDIcard Lifestyle Building, #: (02) 812-7323
2ND’S Address: Bonifacio High Street APARTMENT 1B Address: Salcedo Village BISTRO MONDO Address: Makati City
CAFE PUCCINI Address: The Fort Strip
GANSO SHABU WAY Address: Greenbelt 5 MANGETSU Address:Jupiter St
SHAWARMA GUYS Address: The Fort Strip
Trinoma and A-Venue, #: (02) 729-0134, (02) 916-6979
CHIHUAHUA MEXICAN GRILL Address: Greenbelt 2, #: (02) 625-0106 OKI OKI Japanese sushi, rice bowls, and noodles. Address: G/F A Venue Mall, 7829 Makati Ave, Makati, #: (02) 729-0134 SEIJI Address: 12536 Honest John St., E-Mail: Gepetto@gmail. com, #:3958295893 SUGI Address: 12536 Honest John St., E-Mail: Gepetto@gmail. com, #:3958295893
ORALE Address: The Fort Strip
BARCINO WINE RESTO BAR Address: Unit 101 Forbeswood Heights, Rizal Dr., Fort Bonifacio, #: (02) 900-0726
THOUSAND CRANES Address: Greenbelt 3 YOMENYA GOEMON JAPANESE SPAGHETTI Address: Greenbelt 3
CANTINETTA Address: Burgos Cirlce ITALIANNI’S Address: Greenbelt 2
KAYA Address: Jupiter Street
THE OLD SPAGHETTI HOUSE Address: Salcedo Village
MARU Address: A Venue Property, Makati Ave, #: (02) 403-9140, (0917) 806-4172 SARIWON Address: Bonifacio High Street
ARAFU CAFE Casual dining, home-cooked Japanese food, specializing in hamburger steak. Address: C5 SOMA Condo, 11th Ave. cor. 25th St. BGC, #: (02) 4033794
AGAVE Address: Bonifacio High Street
BESO Modern Spanish Kitchen serving comfort food by Chef Carlo Miguel, Address: East Superblock, 30th St Corner 7th St., Bonifacio High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City (Across 7th High Club and R.O.X.) (0917) 819-5831, CASA ARMAS Address: Greenbelt 2 COVA Address: Jupiter Street RASTRO Address: Burgos Circle
FEZ Address: Serendra
MANILA’S FINEST GRILL Address: Baypark, Malate
GYROS Address: Greenbelt 1 HOSSEIN’S PERSIAN RESTURAUNT Address: Makati Ave
YAHATA STEAKHOUSE Address: Jupiter Street
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WU! TRIP BLIPS Find yourself far far away right in Manila!
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HOURS IN CLARK
OUR HOME IN
CLARK WIDUS RESORT Located right near an American Air force base, Clark was meant to be a place with it’s sole purpose of being a positive influence on the American soldiers who stay in the Philippines. Being that, Clark is a family friendly place that boasts a fine display of humble quality shops, a safe atmosphere, and comfor table living. We made our home that weekend at Widus Resort and Casino and were so impressed with what we found. Never has staff been so warm and attentive. Their newly renovated restaurant, Salt, had a wonderful breakfast freshly cooked in their open kitchen. Their pool outside had a waterslide and a bar in the pool, perfect for our crazy antics. The casino
was filled with happy visitors and their convention center was breathtaking. The goodies in Widus didn’t seem to stop there since plans are to increase the number of hotel rooms with a new tower and create an outdoor area for events and weddings. Widus Resort is found in the northern part of Clark, on the main road of Manuel A. Roxas Highway. It’s conveniently located next to Mimosa Resort, an area with a collection of restaurants, bars, and friendly people that also made our stay enjoyable. Farther north from Widus is Nayong Filipino, Clark Racetrack, and Paradise Ranch.
From Left to Right: Cafe Mesa, Yats Wine Shop, Deca Wake Park, Korea House, Zen, Korea house grounds, Widus Hotel, Yats Roof grass field, waterslide at Widus, Rainbow Cocktail at Prism, Chefs at Salt, Widus rooms, Kousi House, Prism floor, The casino conference room, Widus Casino, Widus Rooms. Buffet at Salt, Fish and chips at Salt, Courtyard at Ngayon Philipino, Bottle pathway at Paradies ranch, Chef at Zen, Mesa Cafe Patio, Deca, Deca wakeboarder, Yats Wine Celler, Crab at Korea House, Kouzi Cafe Parlor, Kouzi cafe Staff.
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DAY 1 After waking up from the queen size bed, we made our way down to Widus Resort’s Salt Restaurant., where they served a breakfast buffet of Asian and European choices from 6 to 10 a.m. Getting up at 9:00 a.m. was no longer a problem. Once filled and satisfied, we took a ten minute drive to Nayong Filiino, a miniature version of the cultural wonders in the Philippines. We had a delicious Japanese lunch in Zen, enjoying their fried noodles, beef bowls, and Dragon Rolls. We then drove to Paradise Ranch, a wonderland of animals, a zipline, and random sculptures. This area is a conservation center who employs PhilAms from the Pampanga area. We watched the sun go down from our panoramic view and headed down the hill to enjoy dinner at Salt and drifted the rest of the night in Prism, Widus’s lounge, enjoying the live band that played.
DAY 2 Day Two started as Day One, enjoying the buffet. This time I went for Asian specific choices, having Korean pickles and noodles to fill myself up. Then off we went to Deca Wake Park, a circular lake that had long cables for wakeboarders and knee borders to enjoy. The sun was hot, making a nice burn for myself.. Four hours of enjoyment and back we went to have lunch at Yatz, a steakhouse with a large selection of wine, supplied by the Yatz Wine shop down the road. In the same area, We found a cute cafe/ massage shop called Kouzi Cafe. Jason Kim has a wonderful staff that did the best massage I ever had with a coffee for after. Dinner was on the go to make our way back to Manila, but seeing that it only took and hour and a half to get there, it would have been a better idea to stay and enjoy Clark for a longer time.
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MAP OF CLARK
THE WU! LIST Widus Resort 5400, M.A Roxas Highway, info@ Widus.com, #:+6345 499 1000 Clark International Speedway #: 0922 858 8414 Clearwater Country Club www.clearwaterphilippines.com #: +6345 599 5949, #: 0917 520 4403 Korea House Koreahouse1992@yahoo.com, #: 045 599 3032 Kouzi Cafe #: 0926 710 4084 Puning Hot Spring Puning_hotspring@yahoo.com #: 0919 339 2795 Paradise Ranch www.paradiseranchinclark.com, #: 045 890 0223, #: 0922 860 0317 Yats Resturaunt www.yatsresturaunt.com, #: 045 955 5600, #: 0917 520 4401 Yats Wine Center www.clarkwinecenter.com, #: 02 633 1566, #: 0917 520 4403 Nayong Pilipino Nayongpilipino2011@yahoo.com, #: 0949 768 1893 Zen Resturaunt facebook.com/zenresturauntclark, #: 045 599 6625
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WU! MY MANILA Find out what’s going down. RIGHT NOW. Here we feature Manila’s events, music, and highlights.
RAW FOOD COURSE
This class Provides information on how to cook your favorite raw veggies into fabulous dishes. Aileen Gloria de Guzman has been the leading exper t in the Philippines with her knowledge of raw food, healthy living, and general know-how on wellness. She has practiced a diet of raw food and additional supplements for many years, giving her the energy and radiance of someone much younger than her age. In the past, she had suffered from some ailments and health problems and found raw food as a solution to her issues. Since then, she has been promoting the lifestyle of healthy eating in Philippines, not an easy task given the traditional diet of meat, sauces, and rice. However, Manila is evolving to become a very health conscious city. Now more than ever, gyms are gaining more and more popularity and markets are growing their choices of organic produce. It’s a wonderful time for the knowledge gained by Aileen to be shared with all of Manila. Recently, Aileen and Sugarleaf Cafe have star ted a series of seminars
promoting the raw lifestyle. It is the healthiest cooking class you can find and the dishes that come out are incredible. Aileen strives to show that raw food does not only limit ourselves to smoothies and salads. While cooking the dishes, Aileen is very specific about the vitamins contained in her ingredients and how to get the most out of what we consume. All that is on her cooking table is her high speed blender, Matstone Low Speed Juicer, and A LOT of produce. Through the three hours, Aileen chops and peels through the fruits and vegetables and creates masterpieces of a complete meal. From breakfast to desser t, The tastes are incredible as Aileen uses herbs and spices to perk up dressings. Included in each meal are small secrets that powers up the meal. For example, chia seeds in the smoothie, chlorella powder in the cilantro dressing, and holy basil in the noodles. Aileen’s seminars are meant to take the fear out
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Photo credit by Mie Mo of the raw food movement and educate everyone on how to enjoy their next healthy meal. The series are individual, so it is not meant to be followed with the others to make sense. If interested in joining the seminar in May 25 refer to
angelo@sugar leafph.com to sign up for the next class and begin living the healthy life.
START HERE: RAW FOOD COURSE- G/-2/F MEDICARD LIFESTYLE CENTER, 51 PASEO DE ROXAS COR. GIL PUYAT AVE. MAKATI CITY. #:(02) 812-7323
THE SOLE PROJECT A new breed of flip flops just in time for summer! Born and raised in the islands of the Philippines, SOLE is as unique as every individual flip flop design they create. These guys only make 300 flip flops for each style, so if you find someone with the same design as you on their flip flops, they might just be your “sole” mate. I was told that each design has been fused with a meaningful messages that tugs at your soul to induce smiling. The sole guys have gone beyond dressing up summer feet, they’re helping out the world. For each pair sold, a pair of flip-flops is donated to
child in need. Every Sole Flip Flops come with a box which can fit a 13” laptop or can be used it to store your stuff, cds, dvds, WU! magazines, photos, kitty litter, receipts etc. Every pair also comes with a hang tag which you can use as a ruler or as a book marker. BUT wait, there’s still more... Every pair also comes with a free draw string bag. Use it for clothes or toiletries when you’re traveling. From helping children in need, the environment and even your feet, these guys are doing great things. .. START HERE: THE SOLE PROJECT- STALL 64-C CUBAO EXPO, ARANETA CENTER, QUEZON CITY, MYSOLEPROJECT.COM
A SCHOOL FOR COOL The place where style is born. From the clothes you want to wear to rooms you want to sit in, this school makes it happen. As the first specialized design college in the Philippines, they’re the place to go to take your creative ideas and translate them into real life. What makes them so cool, aside
from their designs, is that there is something offered for anyone who wants to get into the world of design. From weekend workshops to degrees, you can learn about fashion design for clothing, interior, make-up, photography, journalism, and illustration. START HERE: SOFA DESIGN INSTITUTEHTTP://SOFADESIGNINSTITUTE.EDU. PHHEARTFOUNDATION.ORG
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POETRY IN
MOTION Song and Art in Real Time
Need some inspiration? Come to Time on Makati Ave. Watch Live Art. Listen to Live Music and feel alive on Tuesday nights. If you’re in need some liquid inspiration, they offer “Buy one
Take one” local beers to help you cool off and have a chill time. You don’t have to be on time to be at TIME, but things do start kicking off around 10. START HERE- TIME- 7840 MAKATI AVE. IN MAKATI, METRO MANILA, (632) 519-8903
OUR GOOD FRIEND PJ SKETCHES ON THE ROOFTOPS OF TIME.
A SPACE SHOWCASE
A collaboration space turned into a facinating art show If you’re an art enthusiast and want to support the underground art scene A Space offers awesome art shows every month to showcase Manila’s budding talented artists.
On top of A Space being a place to showcase talent, this venue is also known for being Manila’s few and proud co working spaces for entrepreneurs, designers, artists, and people who
TRICK ART Living breathing 3D art If it’s time to beef up your Facebook profile, here is a simple math equation. 3D Art + Camera + friends = Awesome photos! Play with the Mona Lisa, fight with a T-Rex and even steal papers from Forest Gump. Seriland is seri-ously a cool concept worth a check out.
START HERE- SERI FANTASY WORLD- 2ND FLOOR MANILA OCEAN PARK, BEHIND QUIRINO GRANDSTAND, LUNETA PARK, MANILA, PHILIPPINES 1000
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generally want to socialize with each other. Come down if you want to get your creative juices flowing! START HERE- A SPACE- 121 VALERO STREET, 1200 MAKATI, #: +632 544 4417, FACEBOOKHELLO@ ASPACEMANILA.COM
THURSDAY’S JAZZ Smooth Jazz Every Thursday Night at 121 you’re going to find a great group of people listening to live Jazz. Friendly atmosphere, quality live Jazz, and P99
singles of Whiskey, Vodka, or Tequila. The musicians are talented and they’re sure to get you all Jazzed up to kick off the weekend a little earl START HERE- 121 BAR- 2ND FLOOR 2284 ALLEGRO CENTER PASONG TAMO EXT., 1200 MAKATI, E-MAIL: 121RESTURAUNT@GMAIL.COM, #: 8560529/6212677
START HERE: LA BAMBA- #: (0917) 568 8238, E-MAiL: LABAMBALATINBISTRO@ GMAIL.COM
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Blogger Stalker REVIEW:MANILAFASHION OBSERVER.COM As her profile states, Christine Dychiao gets all sorts of ideas and thought in her head all the time and she shares them with her readers. Since we decided to go with a “stay cool” theme for our summer issue, who better to follow than a fashion blogger. Ask anyone who knows me and you’ll find out quick that I am fashion illiterate. So this blogger stocker was a personal challenge for me, but after scowering the blogosphere I found Manilafashionobserver.com. With little to no interest in fashion, I found myself trolling through this blog like a raccoon in a trashcan. Meaning, I loved it. It didn’t overload me with a million pictures of clothes, up close shots of shinny dangly things or out of this world prints made to stay on the runway. Instead, I found the almost daydream like thoughts of a girl whose found some cool shop, great concepts and some contests worth taking part in. I guess I would have to say that this blog isn’t the scary abstract fashion world I thought I would have to write about, its the practical world that even this jeans and a t-shirt guy could get interested in. I even made my way to Super Dry T- Shirt Shop and got an awesome shirt out of it.
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She gave you life, fed you, clothed you, and supported you when you felt down. Mothers are truly something to cherish. Good thing we have Mothers Day. A day to appreciate the little things your mom does for you. Show her how much you appreciate her by taking her to a family brunch! Here’s a list of places we made that will make sure you mom knows she’s appreciated!
BRASSERIE BOHEME BY THE GUSTAVIAN
119 LP Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati, #: (02) 403-4774, (02) 828-1506
CHATEAU CUSINE
G/F Greenbelt 5, Greenbelt, Makati, #: (02) 729-9760
DUO STEAKHOUSE
Serendra Piazza G/L Mc Kinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, #: (02) 8561200, (02) 856-1300, (02) 9095210
EL CIRKULO
G/F Milkyway Bldg. 900 Arnaiz Ave. Cor. Paseo de Roxas, Makati, #: (02) 8108735, (02) 810-2763, chefgamboa@elcirkulo.com
ZUNI
G/F Greenbelt 5, Greenbelt, Makati, #: (02) 467-3931, (02) 757-0361 to 62
STELLA, WOOD FIRE BISTRO
7th Ave.Cor. 29th St. South, G/F East Superblock, Bonifacio, High street Central, BCG, Taguig, #: (02) 621-3222
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PREMIO Aside from being an excellent bar with the most accomidating chef around, Prem io has the most delicious Brookies around. Wh at are brookies you say? Well.. as the Chef puts it.“It’s a love child between a brownie and a cookie. ” Get a free plate of them for free when you chec k in! START HERE: PRIMIO32ND ST. (BTWN 5TH AVE & 7TH AVE.), BON IFACIO GLOBAL CITY, MANILA, #: (02) 869-7142
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The Guy Who Loves The Manila Indie Scene. Just like the WU! Team, Carlos Garchitorena is constantly prowling the local scene to see whats going on and sharing it on heygarch.com. The great thing about Carlos “Garch” is that he’s been using connections to local artists and his passion for the local music scene to host lively proformances all around the manila area.. Heygarch.com is set up much like a blog that showcases all the spots that Carlos wants to share to fellow music lovers.
A site dedicated to finding all the sensational bands playing. Every night Manila is alive with live music - from electronica to indie to pop to rock to you on the videoke!There are a ton of places to find out about cover bands, but only one space with a comprehensive list of the best local artists - signed and unsigned. It’s called Pindiemusic.com and it serves up the most comprehensive live music listings in the Metro, plus detailed profiles on all the bands you are likely to see, the venues you’ll need to visit, the backstage talent, and the neighbourhoods you’ll uncover along the way. Not only is it easy to navigate on your phone or computer, but It’s got great eye candy and smarts too, with video, photography and deep conversations with the music heroes that rock our nights out. For OPM fans and newcomers to the local music scene, if it’s not on Pindiemusic.com/, it probably isn’t happening.
Pindie Editor, Bel Certeza with Pindie VJ, Idy M.
We love music at WU! Manila, thats why we asked our friends from Pindie music help us find the most rocken' venues and most talented artists. Manila has never been so Alive!
B-SIDE Address: The Collective 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio Village, Makati City, BLACKBIRD Address: 9815 Kamagong Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City, GWEILO Address: G/F, F&M Lopez Bldg., 109 C Palanca St, Legaspi Village, Makati City,
“This is a rock concert, you don’t need to sit down, come on up to the front” – so said Franco, the opening cry this April for the packed our Music Museum (Greenhills) to rise up and rock on. And why not? The sound was imposing, the stage was stroboscopic with multi-colored lights and smoke and a massive video backdrop; and Franco is just too f***** cool, striding on stage with his guitar slung over his shoulder, a cool beach cowboy in a freshly-laundered white tee, and that big wide smile...”
SAGUIJO CAFE BAR Address: 7612 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati City,
HANDLE BAR Address: 31 Polaris St., Bel-Air Village, Makati City, ROUTE 196 Address: 196 A Katipunan Ave. Blue Ridge A, Quezon City,
CRAFT ROCK & GRILL Address: Unit E- The Fort, Entertainment Complex, Taguig City, TAGO Address: No. 14 Main Avenue corner Real Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City.
Franco on local music: “I really wish that there would be more people who would write their own stuff instead of singing revival stuff. Some artists can do it and revive it and do a really good revival, or after a couple of years, and then some [other] artist would do it. What the f*** is wrong with you guys? It’s really sad, though. Because there are so many Filipino musicians out there who can really write, but record labels would much rather get a pretty face and have them do a revival, and then some months later, it’s multi platinum. What the f***. It’s really insulting.” -Motorman Writhes
Our WU! Directory will grow each month to show spots that will make living in Manila easy and enjoyable.
LRI GALLERY Address: N Garcia St. Makati
MOPPU CLEANING SERVICE Address: UG 24 Cityland Dela Rosa Condominium, Dela Rosa St. Makati #: (02) 403-7959
TWIN TOWERS Address: Legaspi Village
PINK HOSTEL Address: Pablo Ocampo, Malate
AMERICAN EMBASSY Address: 1201 Roxas Blvd, Manila, #: (02) 301-2000
DR.LEE’S CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE Address: Polaris St. Makati MABUHAY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Address: San Antonio Plaza REHAB EXPERTS Physical Therapy home service in Metro Manila. #: (02) 513-8025, www. rehabexperts.com.ph
ETON RESIDENCES Address: Greenbelt LPL CENTER Address: Salcedo VIllage MANHATTAN SQUARE Address: Salcedo Village
CANADIAN EMBASSY Address: RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave., #: (02) 857-9000
GERMAN EMBASSY Address: RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave., Makati, #: (02) 702-3000 JAPANESE EMBASSY Address: 2627 Roxas Blvd, Manila, #: (02) 551-5710 KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS EMBASSY Address: 26th Floor, Equitable bank tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, #: (02) 786 6603 KOREAN EMBASSY Address: McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Upper McKinley Road, Taguig, #: (02) 856-9210
TUNE HOTEL TUNE HOTEL- ANGELES Address: Don Juico Avenue, Malabanias, Angeles City, Pampanga, #: (45) 459-0888 TUNE HOTEL- CEBU Address: 36 Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City, Cebu, #: (32) 232-0888, TUNE HOTEL- ERMITA, MANILA Address: 1740 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila, #: (02) 708-9888 TUNE HOTEL- MAKATI E.Mercado corner, F. Calderon Streets, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City #: (02) 817-0888, www.tunehotels.com
BUDDHA-BAR MANILA Address: Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue Makati City, #: +632 856-6859/ 856 6719, www.buddhabarmanila.com HEIMA Address: N. Garcia Street, Makati City
IMPERIAL ICE BAR Address: The Fort Strip, 1633 Fort Bonifacio, www.facebook.com/pages/ Imperial-Ice-Bar
MAKATI MEDICAL CENTER Address: Legaspi, Makati, #: (02) 888-8999 ST.LUKE’S MEDICAL CENTER Address: Rizal Drive, BGC, #: (02) 789-7700
GOETHE MUSEUM Address: Salcedo Village
OK ECHE OPTICAL SHOP To See is to believe. 2nd Floor A. Venue Mall, Makati, #: (02) 756-0661
ONE ROXAS TRIANGLE Address: Roxas Ave. Manila
BEST WESTERN PLUS Three distinct towers, one remarkable experience. Branded by Best Western International as the “Super Hotel” in Manila, Merging three existing hotels into one exciting, all-encompassing destination. Address: 7829 Makati Ave., Makati, #: (02) 4030888, www.antelhotel.com
REGENCY AT SALCEDO Address: Salcedo Village
BERJAYA HOTEL MAKATI Address: Makati Ave
BAYANI BREW www.Twitter.com/bayanibrew
TIFFANY PLACE Address: Salcedo Village
HOLIDAY INN Address: Glorietta Mall, Makati
THE SOLE PROJECT www.mysoleproject.com
TWO SALCEDO PLACE Address: Salcedo Village THREE SALCEDO PLACE Address: Salcedo Village
THE COLUMNS Address: Legaspi Village THE RESIDENCES Address: Greenbelt
TINO First-Class Service of made-to-order and made-to-measure business and formal men’s clothing. Address: 114 G/F Herco Center, Benavidez St. Legaspi Village, #: (02) 782-7160, elbalagon@yahoo.com
SHELTER Address: Jupiter Street
ONE LEGASPI PARK Address: Legaspi Village ONE SALCEDO PLACE Address: Salcedo Village
BRIGHT SYSTEM ENTERPRISE Address: 654 Wellington Bldg. Binondo, #: (02) 242-5895
BRITISH EMBASSY Address: 120 Upper McKinley Rd, Taguig, #: (02) 858-2200
ASIA TOWER Address: Legaspi Village ETON PARKVIEW Address: Legaspi Village
SHANGRI-LA HOTELMAKATI Address: Ayala Ave. cor. Makati Ave.
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY Address: Level 23- Tower 2 RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave, #: (02) 757-8100
FRENCH EMBASSY Address: 16th Floor Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat, #: (02) 8576917 AMERICAN EYE CLINIC Address: Greenbelt 5
MNL BOUTIQUE Address:Valdez Cor. Santiago, Makati
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL-MAKATI Address: Ayala Ave. Makati City
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REPUBLIC GLASS Address Legaspi Village
THEO & PHILO www.theoandphilo.com
PURGATORY Address: Second Floor Concorde Building, Salcedo St. cor. Benevidez St. Legaspi Village, #: (02) 331-5346 TIME Address: 7840 Makati Ave. Makati City
INSPIRATION! Surfing philosophy from a lifetime surfer, a friend, and father.
In my opinion, the aerobatic possibilities being demonstrated by the newest surfing superstars of today is absolutely mind blowing! Water and air maneuvers never thought possible during my surfing days nor words could describe the amazing feats in, over or under the breakers being accomplished today.
The most creative terms were the ones given to the actual wave ride so that a surfer could describe to his surf buddies the exact feelings he felt at certain specific locations on the face of the wave. Word like take-off, drop-in, bottom-turn, kick-back, tubed, and of course the most famous term that surfing founded, the wipe-out. The ride always ended in either a kick-out or a wipe-out. Either way, the ride was always considered “bitch-en”!
Some observers might state it’s because of the technological advancement in the surfboards, newer and better equipment. But Don’t let the visions of the new a more important human affect can wave riding styles scare you from be said to have contributed to the experiencing one of the best water great changes over the years, the sport and cultures evolution of wave ever invented. Try it always e d i r e sciences and the before it’s to late, it’ll Th n either i d e d n creative mind of be an unforgettable e t or a u o k c i the surfer. Other ak Either memory of moments . t u o e changes can also s you will ever have wip ride wa e h t , y be found in the wa ed and it may perhaps onsider language that wave always c turn into another n”! e h c t i b “ maneuvers are life addictions. You spoken. Surf terms are now a surfer, welcome to the club! such as get radical, rip and slash, getting air, are the now in-terms My suggestion is to enter the giving the sport it’s new identity sport on a longish surfboard, awareness and public excitement. maybe about 9 feet. Find your body-balance point were your Surfers of my generation shared the same set of terms to describe the wave vehicles we rode on those same waves many years ago. Such terms as the nose, tail, kick, We at WU! believe in the steady deck, fin, taper and so on are still balance between work and play. universally accepted today. And yet there were other words that Join us next time as we explore all spoke of the actual experience on the different ways to maximize your the wave itself. This is where the work life by having an awesome play biggest differences of the old and life! Don’t just settle for ANY sort of new surf generation can be heard.
boards nose is about 2 inches off the water; paddle straight out to meet the approaching swells; sink the tail, turn your board towards the beach and stroke with all your heart...stroke, stroke, stroke and take-off. Jump to your feet quickly in one continuous movement, take the drop, make that bottom turn, set your rail and go for it...and get tubed dude. You just might come out on the other side totally stoked. -Butch Okeya WU! Father
Our awesome dad Butch Okeya Circa 1978.
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