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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...
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Mom Violy Shopping for Fresh Lapu - Lapu from Rafael & Andrea Live and Fresh Seafood

Mom Violy and her brother wanted to eat lapu lapu for their meal.  Before Crab House Seaside Macapagal  can prepare their food, they need to ask the server of the restaurant to purchase it for them or you have an option to shop for your own Lapu - Lapu. Dimple who is working at the Crab House had accompany Mom Violy to  Rafael & Andrea Live and Fresh Seafoods . The two pieces Lapu - Lapu is 900.00 pesos ($16.36) per kilo. Mom Violy had two pieces one to eat at the restaurant and the other one for takeout. Mom Violy requested Crab House Seaside to cook it steamed. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Mom Violy Shopping at Jaymark located Dampa Seaside in Macapagal

Any restaurant in Dampa Seaside in Macapagal you will be asked the server at the restaurant will shop for your seafood. Or you can do it on your own if you prefer by picking which shrimp and squid you want to be cooked for you. Mom Violy requested to be accompanied from Dimple the restaurant at the  Crab House Seaside Macapagal . Dimple had referred us to  Jaymark Fresh Seafood . The first thing we needed to purchase is shrimp to feed four people. The cost is 600.00 pesos ($10.91) per kilo.  Second visit is when Uncle Danny said he wanted to eat calamaries. Mom Violy forgot she had to pay Jaymark Fresh Seafood for the shrimp she had recently purchased. Mom Violy also purchased some fresh squid for 450.00 pesos ($8.18) per kilo. Crabhouse Seaside had cooked it butter garlic requested by Mom Violy. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Mom Violy Shopping for Live Crabs from Gina Crabs Seaside Macapagal

  Carmina's craving is to eat buttered garlic crabs from Crab House Seaside Macapagal .  In order for them to cook your crabs you have an option to ask the restaurant to purchase your live crabs or do it on your own at the nearest public market. Mom Violy asked Dimple to accompany her to purchase two pieces live crab from Gina Crabs Seaside Macapagal. Mom Violy paid 1,200.00 pesos ($21.81) for two pieces.  Crab House had cooked it for us. The crab is delicious and best to eat with white rice the restaurant provides dipping sauce for you to use. Make sure you request for disposable plastic gloves and a bowl for your garbage to place eaten pieces of the crab. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Uncle Danny Craving for Seafood from Crab House Seaside Macapagal

Three years ago,  Crabpot Seaside Macapagal  was introduced by Mom Nikki during her birthday. After eating there, we kept coming back when we have friends visiting the Philippines. Uncle Danny on his last visit to the Philippines. He had requested to eat at Dampa Seaside before dropping him off at the airport. Mom Violy had suggested to go back asking Carmina to search up the phone number online. Mom Violy found out that Crabpot had changed the name and location near the fruit stand. The new name is  Crab House Seaside Dampa  in Macapagal. Yes, there is parking in the front and back of the location. The new location provides Family KTV rooms making sure you consume food up to 1,000 pesos ($18.18) to get two hours free time to sing. Each room has airconditioned and a server coming inside bringing in your food and beverages. Crab House Seaside Dampa also have tables for those who don't feel like singing a tune. There are two options you can let the server purchase your...
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