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Carmina says Bebang’s halo-halo is summer in a spoon — but is it the real deal or just pretty colors in a cup?

Since last year, Mom Violy and Carmina had been wanting to try the much-talked-about  Bebang's Halo-Halo , but even when we passed by, the timing was never right. Mom Violy kept saying she’d wait until a branch opened closer to us. Then Becky told Carmina there was one along her commute route to work. The best part was that the Tomas Morato branch in Quezon City had just opened. When we arrived at CTTM Square , we found plenty of restaurants on the second floor. While checking the menu, we let the customers behind us order first. Mom Violy asked them for recommendations, and they suggested the Presidential for first timers. Unlike other places, Bebang’s Halo-Halo doesn’t have size options—everything comes in a standard size, making ordering easier. Seniors and PWDs get a discount per order, and you’re given something that lights up when your halo-halo is ready for pickup. Service was quick, so the wait wasn’t long at all. Each order comes in its own green plastic bag with a table...

Stopover at Baysix Street Food

Imagine riding in a car with your family, feeling hungry before heading back home. One family member craves orange chicken with rice. You spot Bay 6 Street Food ahead and decide to give it a try. As hunger strikes, you notice they offer the orange chicken you've been craving. However, the family member changes his mind and orders a Bay 6 Burger with an extra egg and no vegetables instead. Bay 6 Burger PHP 190.00 ($3.80) A family member mentioned that the Bay 6 Burger with an extra egg was refreshing, with a hint of basil in the sauce and burger.  Another family member ordered Poutine, which is French fries topped with gravy and melted cheese. To me, it looked like a mashed potato version of fries.  Poutine: PHP 160.00 ($3.20) Family member asked for a plain burger PHP 190.00 ($3.80). Extra French fries PHP 100.00 ($2.00) Before heading home, the family members were satisfied after enjoying a meal at Baysix  Street Food, having explored their menu by clicking on the name. ...