Admit it, as a teenager you are always on the lookout for a place to have fun and drink with your friends. Being a teenager is the stage in your life wherein you want to explore and enjoy. Teenagers love to go out at night and meet new people. Bars are usually the target place of these teenagers because it is more fun talking and dancing with your friends in these kinds of places. If you are bored and you want to drink and dance with your friends, here are some of the famous bars in Manila that you can go to. But always keep in mind; you have to be of legal age to enter these bars.

1) Republiq

Almost all teenagers know about Republiq. This is the best place to be on a Friday or Saturday night. It is one of the largest and most popular night clubs in the Philippines. This club is located at Resort’s World Manila which is located in Pasay. This club is described as Vegas night club. Every Wednesday is themed as “Wild Wednesday”, Fridays is “Soiree Friday” and Saturday is “Pure Saturday”.

2) Manor (Libis)

Another Famous bar is Manor which is located at Eastwood, Libis. Spend your nights with your friends at this bar and have fun as you meet new people. Manor is also a good place to go since it is inside Eastwood where you can do a lot of activities with your family or friends like bowling, watch a movie or shop at Eastwood Mall.

3) The Embassy

The Embassy is another bar located at the Fort Taguig. It is now called as Encore. Although it is often reported on the news about gruesome incidents, it still continues to be visited by a lot of people.

4) Fiamma

Fiamma is a well known bar in Makati. Spend your night with your friends at this bar and you will surely have fun. There theme during Fridays is “Fresh Fridays”. The young crowd always hangs out in this bar. It has white washed walls and a Zen motivated outdoor garden.

5) Alchemy

Alchemy is a bar located near Tiendesitas. It is a party place that is ready to challenge embassy. It has a capacity of over 700. It has five bars and two dance floors. It is considered as “One-stop-clubbing destination”.  Don’t forget to dress with class and style when you visit this club.

One of the best ways to enjoy your teenage life is to have fun and party with your friends. Although, you must know your limitations, go out and live the life of being young and free.

One of the basic needs of people to survive is food. With that fact, no wonder why people from all over the world never stops creating and recreating various food items not only to satisfy humans’ hunger but also to satiate one’s taste buds. Although there are literally thousands of food varieties that you could try during your lifetime, it is great if you are able to get a taste of the following all time favorite and most popular food items of all time.

ICE CREAM
Is there anyone in the world who still wasn’t able to experience the refreshing taste of ice cream? Considered as the ultimate soul food, ice cream was able to reinvent and adapt itself to various flavors that could cater to the preferences of different localities. Whether its vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or any other flavors, this mouth watering ice cream will always be on the top of the list of all time favorite food items.

CHOCOLATES
Everybody loves chocolate– even me. It is another popular food item that people never get tired of eating. Whether it be big or small, with fruits or nuts, dark or milk, most people never seem to get enough of this sweet treat. Chocolates were believed to have been invented in Switzerland with Cadbury’s introducing and popularizing it in the market. It is also considered as the ultimate aphrodisiac and a great idea for gifts to friends and loved ones.

PIZZA
Of course, who would ever forget to put pizza in the top list of great food items. In fact, there are only few places left that have no pizza joint or restaurant. Whatever your taste or preference is, you could always have these pizzas customized for your satisfaction. They are easy to make and could also be delivered right at your doorsteps. Yum!

BURGERS
Although one cannot actually be sure about the nutritional benefits of eating one, burgers no doubt, are still one of the most popular and well-loved food items of all time. Young and old alike give into taking a sumptuous bite of these tender and richly flavored hamburgers. Believed to have been popularized by McDonald’s, there are now literally hundreds of burger variations that you can choose to try wherever you are.

FRENCH FRIES
If there are burgers, chances are there would also be fries. Basically made of potato strips, this other famous food that are common in fastfood restaurants are really great to munch especially if they are well made and properly fried.

It’s fun to eat– especially if you try to enjoy the food instead of just gobbling it all down. Whether it’s ice cream, chocolate, pizza, burger or french fries, we should always remember to always eat in moderation. What are you waiting for? Come, let’s eat!

Whether it is for a celebration or simply to chill out and relax, it is best to have a classic cocktail experience once in a while. Cocktail drinks basically consist of spirits of any kind, fruit juices or soda, sugar, water and bitters and most of the time are served iced or chilled. Here are some of these classic cocktails that have been served for more than a century already. You might want to try these at least once in your life.

Dry Martini
Martini is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you mention cocktail drinks. Even though a lot of neat drinks that come in different colors and flavors are usually called “martinis”, the true Martini however, is just made up of gin and dry vermouth and is usually garnished with either an olive or lemon twist. Nowadays there are already many variations to this simple drink like Dirty Martini and Vodka Martini. Also, you can now make preferences as to how ‘dry’ you want your glass of Martini to be.

Manhattan
Another classic cocktail drink that should be on your try-out list is Manhattan which instead of using gin as with a Martini incorporates whiskey or bourbon into the mixture. Also, sweet vermouth is used instead of Martini’s dry vermouth while cherry is usually used as the drink’s garnish.

Sazerac
Although Sazerac may not be for everyone because it includes absinthe which gives it an anise flavor, it can still be considered as one of those cocktails that you should try at least once in your life. A well-made Sazerac can be the best cocktail that you can ever have and for this reason it has been made the official cocktail of the city of New Orleans in 2008.

Margarita
One of the classic cocktail drinks that perhaps most of you have already tried is the Margarita. Today, it now comes in every color and flavor just like the Martini. But the traditional Margarita is simply made of tequila, orange liqueur, lime, lemon juices and includes a simple syrup. Try to experience the ultimate Margarita from these simple recipes instead of using those bottles of ‘margarita mix’.

Old-Fashioned
The Old-Fashioned is another great way to experience different whiskies. It is a simple drink but nonetheless essential to you cocktail collection because it teaches you one important technique of bartending which is muddling. Enjoying this drink is more about the process than the ingredients. Old-Fashioned is created by muddling sugar, bitter and a slice of orange. Afterwards, you add ice and bourbon, while you continue stirring the mix.

A party wouldn’t be complete without cocktail drinks. Make sure to try and serve one of these cocktail drinks when you have a gathering with your family and friends. Get to taste these exquisite mixes at their finest. Cheers!

If you are looking for the perfect snack to eat on a movie marathon, an overnight stay with your friends or even on a usual afternoon, a snack of chips and dips is definitely the best choice. Most people would go for the typical tomato salsa or cheese dip for their tortillas. But if your taste buds are craving for something different and unusual, it is good to know that there are other tastier and exciting options to substitute for your usual dips. Here are some of the perfects dips that you can try to go with your chips.

Avocado Salsa Dip

You might want to try the avocado salsa dip the next time you munch on your favorite chip. Made from a mixture of sliced olives, corn kernels and avocado, this cool and refreshing dip can well substitute for your usual tomato salsa dip during a Friday night movie marathon. You can also enjoy this on tacos and burritos.

Hot Spinach, Artichoke and Chili Dip

Another dip that you might want to try is the hot spinach, artichoke and chili dip. This two-in-one dip is a guaranteed hit at parties because of the rich and distinct taste that it exudes. A combination of Artichoke Chili Dip and Hot Spinach dip, this is one healthy and exciting dip that you can try even when you are on a diet.

Seven Layer Tex Mex Dip

If you want to go extreme on your dips, you might also like to plunge into this Seven Layer Tex Mex Dip. This is actually made of refried beans layered with guacamole and seasoned with sour cream mixture, cheese and vegetables. If you’re really not into mayonnaise, you could exclude this in the mixture.

Avocado-Mango Salsa

When you want to try something delicious and yet easy to prepare, you can try making this Avocado-Mango Salsa. This dip is just basically made from combining avocado and mango while lime juice, tomatoes and onions are added to it.

Ham and Cheese Dip

And the ham and cheese dip is definitely a must-try dip for your chips. If you really love cheese, you can try including ham in your usual cheese dip. This is good for a school lunch snack and kids will really enjoy this to go with their chips.

There are actually hundreds of dips that you can choose and try. Whether you go for an avocado salsa dip, a hot spinach artichoke and chili dip, a seven layer tex mex dip, an avocado mango salsa or a simple ham and cheese dip, know that you are free to experiment and discover every possible exciting dips that can suit your taste buds. Try one of these dips today and you’ll definitely have a great time during snack.

Pasta dishes have been a favorite meal since time immemorial and is being served in almost all occasions. This is a wonderful dish because they are light and flavorful. But improperly cooked pasta can be disappointing and unappetizing, too. That is why it is best to make sure that your pasta is at its best when you serve it to your family and friends– whether it’s spaghetti, pesto or baked lasagna. And the secret to a delicious and wonderful pasta eating experience lies greatly on the way you cook it.

So, to help you in cooking the best pasta noodles, here are some pointers that you need to remember:

When you’re cooking pasta, it is best to use plenty of boiling water mainly because it makes cooking long, rigid pastas like spaghetti easier and helps reduce sticking because it washes away the excess starch from the pasta. To avoid the pasta from sticking, you must stir during the first two minutes of your cooking. This is important because once the pasta surface starts to be coated with sticky starch,  the pasta tends to stick together making it unappealing to eat.

Never add oil when you cook pasta. It is quite common for people to add oil to the water when they boil the pasta with the reason that it’s being done to prevent pasta noodles from sticking together. However, this should not be done because not only the water gets oily but the pasta tends to get oily as well too. That’s why when you finally put the sauce in it, the sauce just slides off and doesn’t really get absorbed, thus giving you a flavorless pasta dish. However, it is good to add a generous amount of salt in cooking your pasta to add flavor to your noodle.

Avoid overcooking your pasta. Nobody wants to eat overcooked pasta. Remember that most pasta just require about 8-10 minutes cooking time. For you to know that it is already cooked, taste it and make sure that it is ‘al dente’.

Do not rinse pasta after you cook it unless you’re cooking lasagna noodles or you’re making a cold pasta dish. When you rinse your pasta, you wash away the starches and nutrients that were supposed to get in the first place. Also, after cooking pasta, quickly toss it in with the hot sauce so the pasta can be able to absorb more sauce and flavor.

The secret to creating perfect pasta dishes is by being able to cook it properly. Try to be attentive when cooking your pasta as it can be cooked really fast. Following these important guidelines as well as practicing constantly will make you master the art of cooking pasta to perfection.