#FoodStarsAtUptownMall: Getting the VIP Treatment at the VIP Cinema, Uptown Mall, Taguig, Philippines

When going out for a movie date, there are 2 things to remember: (1) Choosing the right kind of movie is the key to a fun time; and (2) Being with someone special or at least with someone you like is also a must. For this particular Friday, I was going out with Hubby & we were watching Captain America's Civil War so I was already good on both points.

Remember our Uptown Place Cinema Review? Well, for this time around we were in for a special treat, a VIP one to be exact. 

Food-Stars Tip: Going a day before to buy the tickets is a good idea to avoid getting bumped off by a block screening. They also offer online reservations just visit this website. 

They were still kinda strict about letting people in the cinema, their 5 minute rule before showtime still stands. With our 20 minute idle time, we decided to walk around the mall...

..which alas took only about 10 minutes. A lot of shops were still under construction and with the restaurants in the open-air part of the mall, it was too hot to explore. 

With nothing else to do, we went to the food counter to start on our popcorn binge because when you get tickets for their VIP cinemas.....

..... you get UNLIMITED popcorn & sodas!!! ;p

Morning Eats at Early Bird Breakfast Club, Taguig Philippines

One problem that seems to crop up after every run is where to eat. At the wee hours of the morning, choices are limited to fast food places which is a bit hard to swallow (pardon the pun) especially when you've just managed to sweat off the pounds a couple of hours before. 

It's common knowledge that post-workout meals are just as important as the sleep & exercise you need before a run. Whether you've ran a 5k or a full marathon, consuming a healthy & protein-filled meal is the way to muscle recovery.

Early Bird Breakfast Club seemed a good choice for this morning mainly because of two things: (1) Accessibility since the run was in Makati, we didn't need to travel that far and (2) A new place to try out is always a go in my book.

Adobo Sunrise (Php 325)

This is garlic fried rice topped with thinly sliced scrambled eggs & adobo flakes. I wasn't able to taste this but seeing how Joseph kept playing with it instead of eating it said a lot. 

The Early Bird Cuban (Php 365)

Even though the only exercise I had the whole morning was the walk from the parking lot to the finish line, that did not stop me from ordering the dish with hella fixins. This is toasted ciabatta cut in half with roast pork, ham, cheddar cheese and pickles drizzled with mojo mayo & mustard. This also comes with grilled corn, french fries and an extra serving of the mojo mayo. Food-Stars Verdict? There was really a lot going on with this dish so I'll rate it piece by piece. The mustard in the sandwich overpowered the flavors within the bread. Spreading the extra mojo mayo really helped a lot, flavor-wise. The french fries & grilled corn were a nice addition but I was getting the feeling that instead of getting awed by the flavors, this dish overwhelmed me by giving me a lot of just okay pieces. 

Summer Frappuccino Party at Starbucks 6750 Ayala Ave., Makati, Philippines

With this crazy hot weather, Starbucks Philippines comes up with cool way to beat the heat.  This is their Summer Frappuccino Party; wherein you get to enjoy their newest Frappe drink while being serenaded by a live band.

We were in luck! Their first leg was right in our neighborhood, at their 6750 Ayala branch to be exact. 

Did I mention that their new drink comes with a Buy One Get One Promo? :) From 2-4pm, you get to avail the One to Buy & One to Share promo of their Roasted Marshmallow S'mores Frappuccino. 

You can just imagine how many cups they were churning out by the minute...

... but they still managed to serve you with huge smiles on their faces. Excellent service all the way! :)

#FoodStarsFit: Batman vs Superman Heroes Run 2016

Nursing a high from our Dawn of Justice viewing, this particular run came just in time. 

It seemed that our runs in SM MOA are always themed ones; either you get to play with paint or in this case you get to be a hero. 

I can't begin to describe how easy the registration was. All you had to do was go to the respective Chris Sports stores, fill out the registration form & you get your race kits right there and then. No need to go back the 2nd time just to get them. Kudos!!

Since Spencer was going as Superman, Joseph had to be the Bat. Honestly it didn't matter which side you're on since both singlets were awesome! The Batman singlet even had his utility belt printed on the bottom & both had "abs" as well. ;)

 

Aside from the run itself (which was really organized by the way), BvS Heroes Run 2016 promised lots of goodies when you register. 

For Php 800, you get to run for 5k and get these...

- one AWESOME singlet

- Race Bib

- Fold-out Catalogue with Race details & instructions

- Sling Bag

- RFID