Sunday, April 10, 2011 9
I love food discounts & promos and for this week together with my food buddy we tried, Nuvo! Yes! The famous and controversial restaurant at Greenbelt 2 since some local celebrities, politics, businessman and even different nationalities came here for a serious meeting place or even has an after dinner to relax and unwind. I just felt that excitement of trying another restaurant and make my own assessments about their dishes. Before anything else, I want to discuss with you about the deal. I registered at CashCash Pinoy, another online site that uses Internet and social media in the Philippines to connect consumers to cool stuff! They offer discounts, promos and great deals in restaurants, beauty products, exciting and adventure games, etc.

The deal is “50% Off! Only Php 500.00 for worth Php 1,000 worth of Food and Drinks at Nu.Vo in Greenbelt” with only 3 terms and conditions; 1. Valid from April 1 to June 30, 2011, 2. Not valid with other offers and lastly, 3. Maximum of 3 vouchers per visits. Amazing deals! After I read some reviews about Nuvo, I immediately asked Ian about this treat; thank God he agrees with me to get 1 coupon for us. 


This restaurant is offers Mediterranean fusion cuisine with modern decors, well-lighted stylish interiors and sophisticated exteriors. I love the how this restaurant easily blends the mood of their customers as it converts from idealistic and romantic date to an energetic bar during late hours. Well, the ambiance is chic and that wooden furniture really caught my attentions. By the way, Nuvo has an intimate dining area inside and well-equipped bar and al fresco dining area outside.

The Bar
Table Settings

Since this is our first time in Nuvo, we really don’t have any idea about the food they offer; we will just go after the menu and for the staff’s recommendations. While browsing on their menu, my eyes pop and tongue slowly twisting, it’s very difficult to decide what to order because of various scrumptious foods they offer. The staffs are very attentive and well-mannered, you can see that they are relaxed and enjoyed what they are doing. 

Complimentary Bread

Ian decided to have some appetizer first, so he opted to try Salad Nu.Vo, one of their signature starters – Salad of mango, walnut, pear, free range egg and mesclun in blue cheese fondue. 

Salad Nu.Vo Php 395.00 + 10% S.C


I chose Pasta Putanesca, spaghettini with tomato concasse and anchovies, capers and black olives. 

Pasta Putanesca Php 375.00 + 10% S.C

While Ian opted to try Grilled Pork chop in Mushroom sauce which offers 2 choices of plain rice, garlic rice, baked potato, gratin potato, homemade fries, mashed potato, mixed vegetables or salad. Among these choices, he picked garlic rice and baked potato. The pork chop is well-done and tasty, you can even bite it easily. 

Grille Pork Chop Php 535 + 10% S.C


The foods were okay, they are really mouth-watering. Overall, I love all the meals we’ve ordered but still the price range is a bit high. 

Happy Couple ♥

 Nova Fusion Inc.
Ground Floor, Greenbelt 2
Ayala Center, Makati City

Monday, April 04, 2011 5
Wow! I finally accomplished my goal, to run 10km in marathon last Saturday. Yes! I’m love running and this is my only exercise to have a healthy life. My friend Gen send me PM and inform me about this Fun Run, as soon as I read their run details I immediate registered online and told myself that this is the right time to upgrade my distance category. Anyway, no registration free needed in this Fun Run but since this is FREE the registration is only from March 1-23 or until slots are available, you can also check out their Facebook account for more updates on registration dates, venues and race pack distribution.  

Official Race Kit
Official Race Map


This run is for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga Center for Social Innovation (GK-CSI), St., Scholastica’s Priory, Habitat for Humanity and the Haribon Foundation. Now, this is another reason why I love to run not only for my own sake but also for the cause of the others.  The originally the run will held at The Fort but due to the large number of participants they change it and decided to occupied the Quirino Grandstand.


The assembly time is 4:30am, the following are the list of gunstart for this event:

10k Gunstart for Wave A: 5:00 AM
10k Gunstart for Wave B: 5:10 AM
10k Gunstart for Wave C: 5:20 AM

5k Gunstart for Wave D: 6:00 AM
5k Gunstart for Wave E: 6:10 AM
5k Gunstart for Wave F: 6:20 AM
5k Gunstart for Wave G: 6:30 AM
5k Gunstart for Wave H: 6:40 AM

I didn’t practice at all, I’m not confident if I finish 10km in 1 hour (as my target) but one thing for sure that I will reach the finish line and be proud of whatever time it takes. We arrive at Quirino Grandstand around 4:30am, there are masses of people on the streets waiting for their grunstart, and in this kind of situation, I can’t find my running friends. 

Before the run

The gunstart for 10km Wave A starts around 5:10am, Ian and I agreed that we will run and finish 10km together. I’m so thankful that he never leaves me and supports me when I’m almost giving up my run. Honestly, I’m so tired! This is my first time to run 10km but with him besides me, I believe that I can make it until finish line. Whenever I told him I’m giving up, he’s there to cheer me up, Thanks to my running buddy. As soon as we reached the U-turn slot for 10km, Ian and I keeps running and believe that we can finished the race together. 

U-Turn Slot
 
After the ruun
Our Official Time
10km runners!

We finished 10km for 1:28, finally we made it! We are both exhausted but seeing people cheering and looking at you, the feeling of tiredness slowly subside. I’m so happy that I run for a cause and looking forward for another 10km run soon. 

 
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