Makati City, Philippines - Page 29

slang · 09-08-2007, 08:28 AM

We went to dinner at Shakey's pizza. It's the only place that I know of that you can have good pizza and beer served at the same time.

The franchise started in the US but then gained success here in SE Asia.

The pizza is good and the beer is very cold. That's something new here in the Phils, there is cool beer and then there is COLD beer. Shakey's has COLD beer all the time.

slang · 09-08-2007, 08:31 AM

Here in the Philippines the servers give ice with the beer so that you may add it to keep the beer cold.

I've told them every time that I don't want ice cubes in the beer but it's the custom here.

Fortunately at Shakey's Pizza the beer doesnt need the ice anyway.

slang · 09-08-2007, 08:33 AM

This is our favorite location of Shakey's and we come here for special ocassions.

slang · 09-08-2007, 08:37 AM

The pizza this time was a bit of a disappointment as they gave us thin crust. We didnt ask for the deep dish as we normally do.

This is the belly buster pizza in the largest size. It's got every thing on it that is available except for the cheese, which I've opted to leave off.

Overall it's good with all the toppings and costs about $9. Next time we'll be sure to specify the deep dish.

slang · 09-08-2007, 08:40 AM

There was a birthday party going on downstairs and there were some clowns going here and there.

By the time that the beer was flowing they were standing around near us, and that means that we need some photos of them with us.

slang · 09-08-2007, 08:42 AM

After the beers kick in I wear the sunglasses whether we are with the clowns or not.

slang · 09-08-2007, 08:46 AM

Then, after chatting with the clowns the Shakey's mascot comes to our table.

I can tell you with great confidence that it's no accident. When we go out to eat pizza and drink beers we don't monkey ef around. If you are anywhere near our table, you are in our "party".

Pesos here and there are not spared in the pursuit of our festivities.

The Shakey's mascot knows where the action is.

slang · 09-08-2007, 08:48 AM

I've got many more photos from the trip home and the MRT ride but don't have the time at the moment to re-size them.

Thanks to all for your interest in our adventure in the Philippines.

zippyt · 09-08-2007, 10:52 AM

Cool !!

slang · 09-08-2007, 02:48 PM

Here's some of the cars from the MRT.

Yes, I suppose that I have some type of picture of everything here.

Some people may even go as far as to say that I take too many pictures and this embarasses them when I am around them.

slang · 09-08-2007, 02:50 PM

More boring MRT car shots.

slang · 09-08-2007, 06:13 PM

Early morning pics from Ayala/EDSA

There are pedestrian overpasses that are great for taking mildly uninteresting photos from.

It's also a good stopping point and the half way point for the morning bike rides.

There are a good number of early morning bikers and joggers in the Fort area.

slang · 09-08-2007, 06:15 PM

More billboard ads.

slang · 09-10-2007, 09:57 AM

More pizza, more French.

A funny thing happend about 2 weeks ago in Guadalupe. We boarded the MRT and saw 2 westerners.

The 3 of us gathered together to exchange info for getting together later. One was a Frenchman and the other an American.

My wife and I contacted them both and the Frenchman replied.

We went to visit them at their home in Rizal today and it was "interesting".

The French men and their pinoy wives were all very nice. It was an afternoon of good foods and good conservative coversation ( to my surprise).

One of the French men is a supporter of private ownership of firearms in France.

As he described the gun control situation in France I questioned if he might be American. The arguments were exactly the same.

A very bright man on the issue of international gun rights actually.

The photos are of the Pizza Hut where we bought some of the lunch before meeting them.

It's a very comfortable and cheap location that we will likely be visiting again for great ( pinoy sized ) pizza and good times.

For those that have ever been curious, this is what the PH looks like here.

A good deep dish pizza with everything, about 14" dia was $8.25

slang · 09-10-2007, 10:02 AM

With places like this to eat, the pinoys will be fat like us.

Oh, and I did actually see a black American today, a woman. We didnt speak because we were both on the escalator in opposite directions but she smiled brightly and said hello when I looked at her in disbelief.

No, I didnt ring the bell but wanted to.

09-08-2007, 08:28 AM	#421
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	We went to dinner at Shakey's pizza. It's the only place that I know of that you can have good pizza and beer served at the same time. The franchise started in the US but then gained success here in SE Asia. The pizza is good and the beer is very cold. That's something new here in the Phils, there is cool beer and then there is COLD beer. Shakey's has COLD beer all the time. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 08:31 AM	#422
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Here in the Philippines the servers give ice with the beer so that you may add it to keep the beer cold. I've told them every time that I don't want ice cubes in the beer but it's the custom here. Fortunately at Shakey's Pizza the beer doesnt need the ice anyway. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 08:33 AM	#423
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	This is our favorite location of Shakey's and we come here for special ocassions. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 08:37 AM	#424
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	The pizza this time was a bit of a disappointment as they gave us thin crust. We didnt ask for the deep dish as we normally do. This is the belly buster pizza in the largest size. It's got every thing on it that is available except for the cheese, which I've opted to leave off. Overall it's good with all the toppings and costs about $9. Next time we'll be sure to specify the deep dish. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 08:40 AM	#425
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	There was a birthday party going on downstairs and there were some clowns going here and there. By the time that the beer was flowing they were standing around near us, and that means that we need some photos of them with us. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 08:42 AM	#426
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	After the beers kick in I wear the sunglasses whether we are with the clowns or not. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 08:46 AM	#427
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Then, after chatting with the clowns the Shakey's mascot comes to our table. I can tell you with great confidence that it's no accident. When we go out to eat pizza and drink beers we don't monkey ef around. If you are anywhere near our table, you are in our "party". Pesos here and there are not spared in the pursuit of our festivities. The Shakey's mascot knows where the action is. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 08:48 AM	#428
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	I've got many more photos from the trip home and the MRT ride but don't have the time at the moment to re-size them. Thanks to all for your interest in our adventure in the Philippines.

09-08-2007, 10:52 AM	#429
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Cool !! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

09-08-2007, 02:48 PM	#430
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Here's some of the cars from the MRT. Yes, I suppose that I have some type of picture of everything here. Some people may even go as far as to say that I take too many pictures and this embarasses them when I am around them. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 02:50 PM	#431
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	More boring MRT car shots. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 06:13 PM	#432
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Early morning pics from Ayala/EDSA There are pedestrian overpasses that are great for taking mildly uninteresting photos from. It's also a good stopping point and the half way point for the morning bike rides. There are a good number of early morning bikers and joggers in the Fort area. Attached Images

09-08-2007, 06:15 PM	#433
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	More billboard ads. Attached Images

09-10-2007, 09:57 AM	#434
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	More pizza, more French. A funny thing happend about 2 weeks ago in Guadalupe. We boarded the MRT and saw 2 westerners. The 3 of us gathered together to exchange info for getting together later. One was a Frenchman and the other an American. My wife and I contacted them both and the Frenchman replied. We went to visit them at their home in Rizal today and it was "interesting". The French men and their pinoy wives were all very nice. It was an afternoon of good foods and good conservative coversation ( to my surprise). One of the French men is a supporter of private ownership of firearms in France. As he described the gun control situation in France I questioned if he might be American. The arguments were exactly the same. A very bright man on the issue of international gun rights actually. The photos are of the Pizza Hut where we bought some of the lunch before meeting them. It's a very comfortable and cheap location that we will likely be visiting again for great ( pinoy sized ) pizza and good times. For those that have ever been curious, this is what the PH looks like here. A good deep dish pizza with everything, about 14" dia was $8.25 Attached Images Last edited by slang; 09-10-2007 at 10:22 AM.

09-10-2007, 10:02 AM	#435
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	With places like this to eat, the pinoys will be fat like us. Oh, and I did actually see a black American today, a woman. We didnt speak because we were both on the escalator in opposite directions but she smiled brightly and said hello when I looked at her in disbelief. No, I didnt ring the bell but wanted to. Attached Images

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