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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tour at De La Salle University (2015)

On September 30, 2015, I went to De La Salle University along Taft Avenue in Manila, Philippines to visit my former fellow professors there especially at Chemical Engineering Department. I've never been in the university since 2009 which is my last visit in Philippines.

Although it was raining, it's easy for me to travel and visit in the university by riding at Light Railway Transit (LRT). The Vito Cruz Station is exactly located besides the main gate of the university. The security in the university is more strict right now because all visitors are required to scan your ID pass at the department that you will visit. If not, you cannot exit at the guard and you cannot claim your photo ID. Any photo ID is required to enter in the university. Everything is connected to the computer or system. This procedure is now different from last time that I visited.

De La Salle University is one of the prestigious and respected university in Philippines. Most students there are really came from the rich and well influenced family. It is also a Catholic university because of the priests and brothers who are managing the university.

There are many changes in the university within six years. There are new buildings added to the university or campus. The Faculty Room for College of Engineering is transferred to the new building which is Bro. Andrew Gonzalez Hall. The Velasco Building, the location of the former Faculty Room for College of Engineering is now classrooms and laboratories.

I met Julieta San Pedro, the secretary of Chemical Engineering Department. Thanks God that she's still there. I taught there for three years in 1997 to 2000 as a part time faculty member. While teaching, I was studying my masters degree in Chemical Engineering but I didn't finish my thesis because I got my USA Visa and I have to go to USA immediately. I was enjoying in teaching Mathematics to all engineering students during that time. I have a lot of memories in the university.

During my visit, I met few former fellow professors there like Ms. Marilou Uy and Dr. Susan Roces. Unfortunately, I didn't meet the other faculty members because they are attending the seminar and training of PIChE and some of them are teaching in their classes. I didn't stay longer in the university because of my hectic schedules and I don't have enough time to go out and have a dinner with my former fellow professors. I understand the situation. Most of the professors are busy and they have hectic schedules.

#DLSU #LaSalleTaft #Malate #Manila


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Sunday, September 27, 2015

Tour in Antipolo City, Philippines (2015)

On September 27, 2015, we went to Antipolo City, Philippines with my mother and her best friends or family friends to visit the main cathedral there which is Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. Antipolo City is considered as The Pilgrim Capital of Philippines because of many people are visiting to the church at anytime to visit the shrine of Virgin Mary. The Virgin Mary there is miraculous and it is known by people in Philippines and even in other countries.

The church is always crowded on Sundays and even in the whole month of May especially during the fiesta of Antipolo City. The Virgin Mary is miraculous especially when it comes with traveling, visiting to another places, and so on. If you are a traveler, working in abroad, or planning to visit in another places, then that church is good for you. The miraculous Virgin Mary will help you and guide you while traveling and visiting to another places. This is also good for those who are balikbayan, OFW, tourists, and visitors. If you're planning to move and live in another country, then that church is good for you, too.

Another thing is when you visit to the cathedral, you can go to stairs at the back of the church to kiss the long veil of the shrine of Virgin Many at the back. You can do it even there's a mass. Photography at the back of Virgin Mary especially at the veil is not allowed. There are security guards that are watching the visitors who are kissing the long veil.

After visiting the church, we went to the stores besides the church that are selling foods and delicacies. They are selling cashew nuts, Suman sa Ibus, kalamay or sweet rice cake, and other sweet delicacies. We bought some sweets and delicacies as usual before we go back in Baliuag, Bulacan.

If we have time, we will go and visit to Hinulugang Taktak. It is a scenic view of waterfall. During my childhood days, we used to visit in Hinulugang Taktak to have a picnic there. You will see the waterfall while having a picnic besides the river. Since it was raining after we visited the church, then we decided to skip Hinulugang Taktak. Antipolo City is also my memorable childhood days. Thanks God that I was able to visit and see Antipolo City again.

#AntipoloCathedral #Suman #HinulugangTaktak #CashewNuts #Antipolo #Rizal

 
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Tour in Caloocan City Public Cemetery (2015)

On September 27, 2015, we went to Caloocan City Public Cemetery along A. Mabini Steet in Sangandaan, Caloocan City, Philippines with my mother, Rosario Magtalas Balajadia, and her long time best friends Corazon Gallardo Uy and Baby Enriquez Garces to visit the grave of their long time best friend Felicidad Gorospe So.

Felicidad Gorospe So or Aling Fely in short was our long time family friend since my childhood days in 1976. Aling Fely's daughter, Jonna was my classmate in kindergarten. Aling Fely and my mother were talking and chatting each other often outside of the school while waiting for us to finish our classes. From then, my mother and Aling Fely became friends.

Aling Fely was a vendor for a long time already in Sangandaan, Caloocan City. Her store was located along General San Miguel Steet near to A. Mabini Street and Sangandaan Public Market. On that time, she was selling newspapers, magazines, fruits, cigarettes, softdrinks, candies, and so on. From being a vendor, she finished her kids in their studies.

My mother's others friends Corazon Gallardo Uy and Baby Enriquez Garces become friends in 1979. Their kids and my brothers became classmates in elementary. They met each other often at the school.

Later, all our family friends become friends to each other when they become godparents of my brothers in their baptism. From then, they become friends until we migrated to USA in 1992.

Although we are living in USA since 1992, we still communicate with them by mail, telephone, and right now by text messages, and social media like Facebook.

Unfortunately, our family friend, Aling Fely died in 2012 from colon cancer. We're so sad for the loss of our family friend. Aling Fely is also considered almost my aunt because she's a close friend of my mother since my childhood days.

Aling Fely's children and grandchildren are recently our friends in Facebook and we are still keep in touch with each other although she's passed away already.

#Cemetery #Caloocan #Rizal


On September 27, 2015, we went to Caloocan City Public Cemetery along A. Mabini Steet in Sangandaan, Caloocan City,...
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Saturday, September 26, 2015

MIT ChE-Chm Batch 1992 Reunion (2015)

On September 26, 2015, we had a reunion for our batch at The Bayleaf Intramuros along Muralla Street in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines.

It's already 23 years since our graduation at Mapua Institute of Technology in 1992. Our graduation was held at Philippine international Convention Center (PICC). We finished B. S. Chemical Engineering and B. S. Chemistry. There are more women than men in our batch.

Since I have a plan to visit in Philippines, then I decided to have a reunion with my classmates or batchmates. With the help of my classmates and our professor, Mrs. Elizabeth So Espiritu, they suggested to have our reunion at The Bayleaf Intramuros which is located besides the building of Mapua institute of Technology. When I checked their website and make a phone call to their office, I learned that it is a five star hotel. It is also a former main office of Philippine Savings Bank during our college days. We used to go to that building to have a Xerox or photocopy of documents, reports, and books.

With the help of our other classmates, we got a good attendance. We are 18 in our reunion and I made a reservation for 15 people at the hotel. Some of our classmates are in abroad and some of them have appointments. We invited our professors but unfortunately, they didn't make it in our reunion.

We supposed to have our reunion at The Skydeck which is the rooftop of the hotel. We chose The Skydeck because you will see the scenic view of Manila particularly Manila City Hall, Intramuros, and the campus building of Mapua. Because of the rain and the rectangular tables are already occupied, then we decided to move at The Spoons which is the next lower floor of The Skydeck. Since the menu at The Skydeck and The Spoons are the same, then we decided also to have our reunion at The Spoons.

Before we proceed to the hotel, we had a tour first at Mapua Institute of Technology. We want to see the campus again after 23 years. Most of our classmates didn't see the campus since our graduation. Also, many of us didn't see each other and because of this, our reunion became memorable.

Well, the menu is ala carte and we ordered different side dishes, main dishes, soups, drinks, and 1 bottle of hard drink. While eating, we are socializing and chatting to each other. Because of socializing and chatting, we didn't order the dessert. Anyway, our reunion was so memorable.

This event is also a birthday celebration of Lourdes Colobong, one of our classmate. The hotel gave a slice of cake to her for free.

After the reunion, some of our classmates gave the carpool to our other classmates. Because of having social media like Facebook, it is possible to have a reunion and keep in touch with classmates and professors.

#MITChEChm #MITChEChm1992 #TheBayleaf #Mapua #Intramuros #Manila


On September 26, 2015, we had a reunion for our batch at The Bayleaf Intramuros along Muralla Street in Intramuros,...
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Tour at Mapua Institute of Technology (2015)

On September 26, 2015, I went to Mapua Institute of Technology in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines to visit my Alma Matter. I would like to visit my college professors but I didn't meet most of them because it is a submission of final grades and it is also a semester break. I met some of my classmates and schoolmates who are current professors like Aileen Nieva, Ariziel Ruth Dizon Marquez, Alvin Caparanga, and Cristina Aquino Valerio.

Mapua has a lot of changes but the buildings are the same. The basketball court which is located outside is now a new building. Most of the faculty rooms, classrooms, laboratories, gym, canteen, administration offices, library, clinic, and bookstore are now different. All classrooms are air conditioned.
The canteen is look like a fast food chain in malls.

I am trying to find out what textbooks that the students are now using. My textbooks in college are destroyed by the typhoon Ondoy in 2009. The textbooks that I used during my college days are not existing anymore. There are new textbooks that they are selling in the bookstore. I bought Math textbooks like Algebra, Trigonometry, and Analytic Geometry. There are no Chemical Engineering textbooks in the bookstore. This is one of my reason in visiting at Mapua is to buy and replace my textbooks which are destroyed by the typhoon Ondoy.

This is a wrong timing of my visit. If it is not semester break, then I can see and visit my college professors like Mrs. Elizabeth Espiritu, Mrs. Luz Lozano, Mrs. Edna Calderon, and so on.

#MITChEChm #Mapua #Intramuros #Manila


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Tour in Manila, Philippines (2015)

After I visited my relatives in Caloocan City, Philippines, I went to Manila on September 26, 2015 by riding at Light Railway Transit (LRT) from Monumento to Central Station. The LRT stations as well as the trains are always crowded and full especially during rush hours and raining periods. Before, we used coins but right now, we are using cards. The entry and exit areas are now electronic and computerized.

After I get off from Central Station, I started to walk along Arroceros Avenue up to Manila City Hall. The sidewalks right now are crowded because of sidewalk vendors and street food vendors. The pedestrian underpass is now beautiful because the tiles are new and newly painted walls and ceilings. There are many small stores at the pedestrian underpass.

Because of heavy rains, I was not able to have a tour at the other places in Manila. I went to Intramuros which is the central part of Manila. I went to the brick walls of Intramuros. The place is beautiful and historical look. Along Muralla Street, there are many small restaurants and carinderias for the students of Mapua Institute of Technology, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Lyceum of the Philippines, and Letran. When I was a student of Mapua, I used to have a lunch or dinner at the carinderias there.

Intramuros is also a tourist attraction or spot especially to foreign visitors and tourists. You will see caleza or horse driven vehicle which is the vehicle of the people during Spanish Period.

#ManilaCityHall #Intramuros #Manila


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Tour in Caloocan City, Philippines (2015)

On September 26, 2015, I went to Caloocan City to have a tour there and to visit my relatives (Balajadia Family). We have a long time family friend there, Corazon Gallardo Uy, my mother's best friend since my childhood days. We visited her first at their residence at P. Zamora Street near to 10th Avenue.

I did my tour in Caloocan City by myself by walking along P. Zamora Street, 10th Avenue, A. Mabini Street, A. Bato Street, General San Miguel Street, Samson Road, and Rizal Avenue.

First, I went to City Hall along A. Mabini Street. The City Hall is now different and there are many stores and restaurants at it's surrounding. The area is now crowded unlike before when I visited last time in 2009.

I went to San Roque Parish Church which is the main church in Caloocan City. The church is almost the same as well as its altar. We used to go to that church when we were in Philippines. My late father was used to be a mass leader and active member of Friends of San Roque.

I went to La Consolacion College which is located besides the church. Me and my brothers finished elementary there. The school is managed by a group of nuns which is Organization of Saint Augustine. That school is still memorable to me.

I went to Rafael's Restaurant which is located besides the school. Most of the employees, students, parents, and teachers are eating there. That restaurant is also memorable to me.

I went to Sangandaan and there are many new stores and establishments. The market there is already demolished and the building of SM Center will build there. Also, Sangandaan is now crowded unlike before.

I went to our former residence at 116 General San Miguel Street. The gate is still there painted with green color but the owner is now different and not the Nuqui Family anymore. The four units are now beautiful and well maintained.

I continue to walk along Samson Road. The University of the East is now beautiful and well painted. The surrounding is also crowded that's why the traffic there is also congested and heavy.

The former PNR Hospital is now STI College which is a tall blue and white building. It is also located along Samson Road corner Caimito Road.

The former Shell Gas Station is now Phoenix Gas. Samson Road is always congested especially during rush hours.

I went to my relatives to visit my aunts, Beatriz Garcia and Leticia Balajadia, my cousins, nieces, and nephews. We had our lunch at Tita Betty's house together with Tita Letty. They cooked Sinigang na Hipon, Pinakbet, and Adobong Baboy.

After our lunch, I went to Bonifacio Monumento and the area is also crowded and congested in traffic. The Ever Gotesco Malls are now gone and they are SM Supermarket and SM Hypermall.

The Ever Gotesco Grand Central which is located along Rizal Avenue is also gone and it is now a vacant lot. Some people said that SM Mall will build there.

Finally, I went to Light Railway Transit (LRT) to take a train to visit in Manila, Mapua Institute of Technology, and The Bayleaf Hotel.

#Balajadia #Caloocan #Rizal


On September 26, 2015, I went to Caloocan City to have a tour there and to visit my relatives (Balajadia Family). We...
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Friday, September 25, 2015

Tour at RJ Bistro (2015)

On September 25, 2015, we went to RJ Bistro at the lower basement of Dusit Thani Hotel along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) corner Pasong Tamo in Makati City, Philippines after we had our tour in Makati City.

Mr. Ramon P. Jacinto or RJ Jacinto in short is a well known musician and guitarist in Philippines. He owns RJ Guitar Stores, RJTV 29, and radio stations (DZRJ 810AM and RJ 100.3FM). He is a King of Rock and Roll in Philippines. He's a legendary and respected musician in Philippines.

Since I visited in Philippines, I decided to have a mini-reunion with my high school classmates of Mapua Institute of Technology at RJ Bistro. I chose RJ Bistro because I want to watch the concert of RJ Jacinto again. He's my favorite musician since my high school days. We scheduled our mini-reunion on Friday so that we can watch RJ Jacinto in the concert.

The entrance fee is PHP 500 per person but the good news is that the entrance fee is waived only that day for any reason. We just paid the drinks and snacks. The whole area was full and the concert was also tapped live at RJTV 29. RJ Jacinto's wife, Frannie Jacinto was also there in the bistro.

We love the music from 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Everyone were enjoying in watching the concert even my classmates. RJ Jacinto started his concert from 9:00pm to 11:00pm although the bistro started at 8:00pm. I suggested to come early as much as you can so that you can get a nice spot at the nearest.

There's a promotion also. If your total bill is PHP 2000, you will get 1 free t-shirt. If PHP 4000, 2 free t-short. If PHP 6000, 3 free t-shirt and so on.

You can visit the official website of RJ Jacinto for more information:

http://www.rjplanet.com/

#RJJacinto #RJBistro #DusitThani #EDSA #Makati #Rizal


On September 25, 2015, we went to RJ Bistro at the lower basement of Dusit Thani Hotel along Epifanio delos Santos...
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Tour in Makati City, Philippines (2015)

After we had lunch at Dampa or Seaside Seafood in Baclaran, ParaƱaque City, we went to Makati City to have a tour at Ayala Center, Landmark, and Greenbelt. Because of heavy traffic and limited parking space, we decided to park at Ayala Center and then we walk along Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue, Buendia Avenue, Paseo de Roxas, and Pasong Tamo. Most of the corporate headquarters are located in Makati City that's why it is always busy at anytime.

Makati City is the richest city in Philippines. Before, it was the richest town in Rizal that's why Rizal was a premiere province in Philippines. Right now, Makati is now a multimillion income earner city in Philippines. It is also a Business Capital of the Philippines.

After six years since my last visit in Philippines in 2009, Makati is now more crowded, congested traffic, and more establishments that why the government decided to change the traffic plan. Be careful when you visit in Makati because there are many one way road there.

Most of the foreigners are staying in the luxury hotels in Makati because it is peaceful and not so crowded compared with Manila. Makati is a clean city because they want to keep it clean and attractive as well especially for the foreign visitors.

We enjoyed our tour in Makati City although we walked along the streets and roads. The peace and order is also excellent with the help of Makati police as well as the flow of traffic.

#AyalaCenter #Glorietta #Landmark #Makati #Rizal


After we had lunch at Dampa or Seaside Seafood in Baclaran, ParaƱaque City, we went to Makati City to have a tour at...
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Tour in ParaƱaque City, Philippines (2015)

On September 25, 2015, we had a tour in ParaƱaque City, Philippines together with my cousin Rose Ann Zapanta, and her friends Ronald Castro and Ronald Castro. The two Ronald Castro are best friends and they are not related to each other.

From Baliuag, Bulacan, we traveled to Baclaran Area in ParaƱaque City to have our lunch at Dampa or Seaside Seafood. Seaside Seafood is located besides Baclaran Church or Redeptorist Church. Thanks God it's Friday because the area is not very crowded. The novena of Baclaran Church is scheduled anytime on Wednesdays and the area is so crowded during the novena. Also, the sidewalk vendors of Baclaran Church make the area crowded.

Anyway, the Seaside Seafood sells all kinds of seafood at anytime. It is also one of the tourists spot in Philippines especially to foreign visitors. It is established in 1974. Until now, Seaside Seafood is still in the business and it is already featured in magazines and tv shows.

We bought two crabs and one kilo of fresh squid. The price of two crabs is PHP 580 and the price of one kilo of squid is PHP 320. Not bad for 4 people. After this, we went to 2nd floor to ask to cook our seafood. They cooked the crabs in chili garlic sauce while the squid into fried calamari and sizzling spicy. The total cost for cooking the seafood including rice and soft drinks is PHP 1,080. Not bad also for 4 people. This is cheaper compared with Chinese Restaurant and Seafood Restaurant. Everyone was so full because we ate many rice. If you eat seafood especially with the spicy sauce, then you will eat many rice also.

After this, we walk along Baclaran Church to have a short tour there. The Seaside Seafood is located along Roxas Boulevard corner Redemptorist Road in ParaƱaque City. You really need to find a better parking spot because the area is crowded especially during lunch time and dinner time.

#SeasideSeafood #Baclaran #ParaƱaque #Rizal


On September 25, 2015, we had a tour in ParaƱaque City, Philippines together with my cousin Rose Ann Zapanta, and her...
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

First Day Tour in Philippines (2015)

After we arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) on September 23, 2015 at 4:00am, my relatives like my aunts Leonila Magtalas and Estelita Zapanta and my cousin Rodelio Magtalas gave us a tour ride after they picked up us from the airport. Thanks God that our flight was good although there's a rain with thunderstorms during our landing. The rain finally stopped when we arrived at NAIA. Thanks God also that my luggage and my mom's luggage are passed the X-ray inspection after we gave the Declaration Form at the Immigration Department.

Well, from NAIA airport, the traffic begins at Airport Avenue, Domestic Avenue, Tramo Avenue, and then Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). After 6 years since my last visit in 2009, the traffic conditions are worse than before and there are more vehicles as well. While driving along EDSA, there are more buildings, malls, and new establishments. There are many billboards along EDSA also.

When we reached to Balintawak Cloverleaf, the area is also congested in traffic especially along A. Bonifacio Avenue, Quirino Hi-way, and North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). The NLEX is better now than before because the highways are repaired and the systems of paying at the toll gates are now different also. The traffic there is lesser and faster.

When we exit at Santa Rita exit in Guiguinto, Bulacan, the roads are now crowded with many vehicles like jeepneys and trycycles. The province of Bulacan is now crowded also because there are many factories, industries, subdivisions, and shopping malls. It is also close to Manila.

Once we reached to Baliuag, Bulacan, we went first to Baliuag Memorial Park to visit the grave of my grandparents and my uncles at their mausoleum. My mother didn't see the grave of her parents and her brothers for 12 years. The memorial park is expensive and most of the graves there are came from the rich and business families. We made a promise that we will improve the mausoleum of my grandparents and my uncles later.

Our hometown in Baliuag, Bulacan is also crowded. There are many subdivisions as well as shopping malls like SM Baliuag. The traffic is also congested especially during rush hours and raining. I almost got lost there in finding my grandparents' residence because the surrounding is now different than the last time that I visited in 2009. They put blue gates at my grandparents' residence. The caimito trees that we planted since 1975 are still there at the backyard.

After this, we sleep for few hours because we have jet lag. The time in Philippines is 15 hours ahead from California. The weather here in Philippines is warm right now like 95*F during daylight and 85*F during nighttime. We experienced sweating all the time because it is humid.

#MNL #ParaƱaque #Rizal #EDSA #NLEX #Baliuag #Bulacan


After we arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) on September 23, 2015 at 4:00am, my relatives like my aunts...
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Monday, September 21, 2015

Arrival in Philippines (2015)

On September 21, 2015, I went to Philippines with my mother, Rosario Magtalas Balajadia to have a vacation there and to visit our relatives and friends.

My younger brother, Addison Magtalas Balajadia gave us a ride and dropped off at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in Millbrae, California.

Later, my other brother, Alfredo Magtalas Balajadia, Jr. and his family as well as his mother in law visited us at the lobby of SFO before we checked in at the Departure Area.

Thanks God that everything was alright and no problems with the weight of our baggage as well as our hand carry bags.

The plane, Philippine Airlines FL 105 departed on September 21, 2015 at 11:30pm. The flight stewards and stewardess are very friendly and approachable. Our flight took about 14 hours and no stop over.

Finally, we arrived on September 23, 2015 at 4:00am at Terminal 2 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in ParaƱaque City, Philippines. Thanks God that the rain and thunderstorms are stopped during the landing at MNL.

Thanks God also that we don't have problems also with our baggage and hand carry bags at the immigration officers after we gave our declaration forms.

My aunts, Leonila Magtalas and Estelita Zapanta as well as my cousin, Rodelio Magtalas picked up us at the Arrival Area of MNL. After this, we went straight to our hometown in Baliuag, Bulacan to have our rest because of jet lag. Philippines is 15 hours ahead from California.

#SFO #Millbrae #California #MNL #ParaƱaque #Rizal


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Sunday, September 6, 2015

Tour at Boomtown Hotel and Casino (2015)

I went to Boomtown Hotel and Casino on September 6, 2015 to have a lobster buffet there. Boomtown Hotel and Casino is now a popular restaurant for serving lobster buffet. The lobster buffet is available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2:00pm to 9:00pm.

I drove from Vacaville, California to Verdi, Nevada thru I-80 East. Thanks God that there's no traffic.

They have a promotion right now. They have also lobster buffet on Labor Day (Monday). The price per person is $34.95 including drinks. 

For more information, you can visit their website at http://boomtownreno.com/famous-lobster-buffet/

Thanks God that I was able to have a lobster buffet. I was so disappointed at Jackson Rancheria Hotel and Casino because all coupons and stubs are sold out. Unlike at Boomtown Hotel and Casino, no need for the coupons and stubs. 

I ate five lobsters in the buffet but it is worth full. Imagine at any supermarket, the price of fresh lobster is $14 per pound and it depends with the market price and season.
If you will eat lobsters and Alaskan crab legs, try to put squeezed lemon in order to neutralize the fishy taste. Also, they are best to eat with melted butter preferably with garlic.
If you will plan to visit at Boomtown Hotel and Casino, try to arrive early as much as you can because the line is also long.

‪#‎lobster‬ ‪#‎LobsterBuffet‬ ‪#‎BoomtownReno‬ ‪#‎Nevada‬

I went to Boomtown Hotel and Casino on September 6, 2015 to have a lobster buffet there. Boomtown Hotel and Casino is...
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Saturday, September 5, 2015

Tour at Jackson Rancheria Hotel and Casino (2015)

I went to Jackson Rancheria Casino on September 5, 2015 to have a lobster buffet there. Jackson Rancheria is also a busy casino like Cache Creek. They have hotels aside from casino and restaurants.

Unfortunately, I was not able to have a lobster buffet because the coupons or stubs are already sold out or gone.

Their "Fisherman's Wharf" Buffet is open only on Friday and Saturday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm. I left from Newark, California at 3:00pm and because of heavy traffic at I-580 East, I arrived at 8:00pm. A lot of people inside the restaurant because of the three day weekend. It's Labor Day on Monday.

I talked to the restaurant manager and she apologized to everyone because many people are not able to make it for the lobster buffet. She told us to come early like 2 to 3 hours earlier in order to get the coupon or stub. This is first come first serve restaurant and everyone should arrive early. Well, I learned from experience and I know next time what will I do.

The good thing is that I came by myself or else my other family members or friends will be upset. My coworker at Morton Salt mentioned this buffet restaurant to me because he likes to eat seafood and lobsters.

Well, folks arrive early by 2 to 3 hours before 3:00pm on Friday or Saturday in order to get a coupon or stub.

By the way, the price per person is $29.95. This is good price also. It is expensive to order at any restaurants per plate or dish. #Lobster #LobsterBuffet #JacksonRancheria #California


I went to Jackson Rancheria Casino on September 5, 2015 to have a lobster buffet there. Jackson Rancheria is also a busy...
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Friday, September 4, 2015

Tour at Beque Korean BBQ (2015)

I went to Beque Korean BBQ Restaurant in Newark, California, USA on September 4, 2015 while waiting for oil change service for my car. I know a lot of car service at Firestone right now because of a three day weekend. It's Labor Day on September 7, 2015.

I have a lunch buffet at the Korean Restaurant. I love the spiciness of their grilled foods with an awesome side dishes.

The price per person is not bad and it is $19.95 for the whole day. Everything are refillable including the main dish which is the assorted grilled meats.

The ambiance of the restaurant is good and it is recommended for the meetings and reunions. #KoreanFoods #KoreanRestaurants #California


I went to Beque Korean BBQ Restaurant in Newark, California, USA on September 4, 2015 while waiting for oil change...
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