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Published by:Admiral WU Manila Corp.

Editor-in-ChiefJuni Okeya

Director of AwesomeRon McCormick

Director of DesignJon Kenzo Okeya

WU! StaffLady Pantaleon

Kris BaronRossey Sosa

Ben Tomo Okeya

ContributorsDr. Mike Tetrault

Genevieve MendozaMie Mo

Butch OkeyaPindie

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Disclaimer: The Features written in WU! Manila are based off of personal experiences and friendly reccomendations. WU! Manila is not responsible for any bad experiences that happens to a patron.

When trying new things in our magazine remember to be wise and buckle up for safety.

It’s hot and you want to stay cool. That’s all there is to it. WU! Magazine has worked hard to fill up this issue with inspiring ideas to keep you feeling and looking cool.

We’ve met with everyone from skate boarders to underwater hockey players. We’ve gotten brain freezes and changed up our wardrobe to cope with the Philippines summer. We’re your practical guide to living in Manila. Our goal is to be your printed compass, which navigates you to some of the coolest spots in and around Metro Manila.

No matter how hot it gets, we’ll be there to help you Stay Cool.

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THANK YOU!This section is to give our sincerest thank you to those individuals, groups, or companies that have believed in WU! and have helped in the creation of this issue.

Thank you for helping our distribution Week!

THE REGULARS

Skateboarding is cool. It’s made a culture of fans

dedicated to mastering the board. Find out just how awesome they are in this

months issue of WU! Manila!

GM TowelFilipinos secret to keeping

themselves cool!

Sore Eyes Can’t keep cool at your boss?

Give him some sore eyes!

New Sections! Find out what’s behind bars

and the new upcoming artists in the playlist!

BUTI Learn how to exercise the

thing mama gave you!

Jack of All Trades This issue we discover what it takes to get on a wakeboard

and ride!

Suay Thai Relax as they plunge you into

a world of pleasure using their balls!

MixologistMeet Alyona.

Philippines legitimate booze bender.

The Cold and Coffee

Join us as we explore resturants with food

that give you that extra jolt and keeps

the chills.

48 Hours in Clark

Clark is awesome. And where there is

awesome to be found, we are there! Find out just how great Cark is as we explore all the great sights and

sounds!

Arts ALIVEFind out about eye

popping art and live music and drawings here!

Pindie and The Playlist

Check out the most comprehensive database

of upcoming shows thanks to Pindie!

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Hey I just met you..... And this is crazy.... But here’s my number.... See me maybe... Okay, we all love the classics and the catchy music that America pumps out, but we’re in Manila, the land of amazing musicians! So turn over to page number 37 and check out our great list of no cover bands. And if you’re in the mood to move, we’ve got DJs too.START HERE: FUNKY FRESH! CHECK OUT “MY MANILA” FOR NEWS ON MUSIC!

Good Morning! Are you ready for the heat? I hope you have your Good Morning Towel handy because today’s going to be a scorcher.

Bandanas are all good and useful to keep our foreheads dry, but what if you’re driving a car or walking to a business meeting, nothing’s going to keep your shirt dry quite like the Good Morning Towels- aside from the AC, of course. So if you want to embrace a little local culture, follow these easy steps. 1. Get a towel 2. Stuff it down the back of your shirt. 3. Smile because your not the sweaty-back-guy.

My friend told me the other day the she got a week off work because she showed the boss her “angry eyes”. I thought she was crazy, but apparently she had “sore eyes”- as the locals call it.

Sore, angry or pink, however it’s called, those unlucky few that get it, usually will have the week off to recover. So I guess if you want some time off to enjoy summer, all you need to do is show your boss your angry eyes.

Bar themes so good that it makes it hard for the other guys to compete. I wouldn’t expect anything less from Manila. We’ve gone, we’ve tasted and we’ve chilled out in some of the coolest bars in the city.

START HERE: GET SOME DRINKIES! TURN TO THE “BEST BITES” SECTION FOR THE BEST BARS!

Here’s a bit of silliness and interesting things to kick off your awesome month

WU! WHAT’S UP!

The Playlist

NEW SECTIONS!

GOOD MORNING TOWEL?!

SORE EYES

Behind Bars

If You Could Do 10 things this month


A tour of FREE FOOD and fun right in your neighborhoods! Enoy Manila to its fullest using Foursquare! Pg. 34

Take a look at some “Cool” Burger places! Pg. 21 If you want more information on any

location or want to add a comment, Check out 88 mangos.com

WOAH! Yellow shirts everywhere! What’s going on? They look like their having a blast! Find out online where you can party with Manila Pub Crawl!

Join the summer peace festival!

Chill out at the Charity Latin Ball!

Like us on facebook for a chance to win some Wakeboarding tickets!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Pg. 32

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SKATE!The Skate Scene has been picking up in Manila over the last couple of years and with it, so have the skate shops, competitions and skate areas open to those interested in hopping on a board. But just as there are different types of boards there are different shops.

If you’re looking for an all around great shop that even sells wake skates, check out Will Violago’s shop at COG (Center of Gravity) and even practice at their skate park or watch one of their competitions.

If you’re into events from competitions to push races check out Padraska Skateboarding. Roy Estillero has done an excellent job putting on events for the last ten years all over the Philippines.

If you want to buy a board for downhill riding, you’ve gotta talk to Paul Luap down at Manila Long Board.

Check out J&S Surf Shop in Makati where Spenser has a great team of guys who can talk shop about skating, surf and other water sports.

If you’re not ready to buy a board, you can show up anywhere there are skaters. Chat up some skaters at the Fort near the soccer field or at a COG or Padrask Skateboarding event and we’re sure someone will have a board for you to try out. The skater community is very welcoming, warm and filled with awesome people. These guys are all easy to find on facebook and like any enthusiast, they’ll love to chat you up about their sport.

When most of us think of skating we automatically picture a young teen flipping a trick board with his feet while hopping off a curb or doing tricks off a ramp. Skating on a trick deck posses a great challenge and despite how intimidating it looks the basics aren’t that difficult to pick up, they only require a little time and dedication.

SKATEBOARDING

SKATE!

If long boards are your thing, but so is speed, head to Manila Long Board in the collective and talk to Paul. He’ll fit you for a downhill skate board and with some training, a helmet, safety gloves and guts. You too will be flying down a hill at 60Km. If you’re more of the “I want to watch it not do it” type, check out their Faceook page for videos and upcoming competitions

Ever go for a really long walk to soak up the glory of the day while admiring all the small detail of the passing homes shaded by trees. If long walks aren’t quite fast enough, then you might be a long boarder type. It’s a great way to cruise around a neighborhood or to commute short distances. The boards are wider, longer and the stability of the board is like a bike with training wheels.

LONGBOARDING

DOWNHILL

Still not satisfied? Want to stay cool, but don’t want to worry about the ground and your face ever meeting? Then Wake-Skate might be your thing.

Imagine if a skateboard and surfboard got married and had babies. That’s wake skating in a nutshell. The boards are cheaper than a wakeboard setup and they definitley have an edge when it comes to the

cool factor at the wake park.

WAKE SKATE

DECA WAKEBOARD RESORT

Where wakeboarding isn't just for wakeboarders

Enjoy the afternoon with the family. Grab one of our kneeboards and experience a brand new way to have fun on the water.

FOR THE LOVE OF HOCKEY

Passion runs in the blood of Filipinos. Whether it’s boxing, music, or wake boarding, Filipinos are known to excel in anything they love. Now. There is a new passion in the Philippines. Hockey.

Meet Francois Gautier. The Hockey Commissioner at MOA’s ice skating rink.

He has lived and breathed hockey his entire life and is now heading the whole hockey league in Manila.

In the fall of 2008, Francois along with other helpful hands created Philippine’s first mini league with nothing but pure passion and dedication to the sport.

Francois and his hockey league shows that hockey is more about heart than it is skill.

What sets Francois and his hockey league apart from most is their attitude. He professes, “If you love what you do, you’re going to be good at it.” Something we at WU! Manila love hearing. So, if you’re interested in joining the Hockey team, give him a call and he will welcome you with open gloves.

START HERE: WANT TO JOIN THE HOCKEY LEAGUE? GO TO THE ICE RINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF MALL OF ASIA

The game works like hockey, but no ice, no hitting your opponents and your stick is only about a foot long. Twelve players scramble along the bottom of the pool sliding a 3 pound puck towards a 9 foot long metal goal. The goals are unattened and there is only 2 fifteen minute rounds to score as many points as possible. Oh, and did I mention that this takes place underwater? Seriously.

The Underwater Hockey Confederation offers trials and classes at the Manila Polo Club. The team has seen

players from ages 11 all the way to 70 because it’s not a contact sport.

After sitting with Joel and Naj from the Underwater Hockey Confederation, we learned that this infant sport is starting to take off and is even being proposed as an Olympic category. If you’re ready to dive in and test your lungs, schedule for an Intro Session -- Mondays & Wednesdays (8-10pm) at the Manila Polo Club, McKinley Road, Makati City.START HERE- UNDERWATER HOCKEY-CALL OR SEND AN SMS MESSAGE TO 0932-8904425 or 0922-8824274.

WHAT THE PUCK?!If you can make it through this whole article on a single breath, then you’ll fit right in


Look good. Feel Great. In this section we take you through the activities that improve your body and mind.

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Ever want to be the one who just picks things up with ease? What would you give to be that? Can it be taught or even bought? To advance at whatever I put my mind to, I used a few rules and a healthy dosage of O.C.D.

My Comfort ZoneWhatever I am doing, I try to remove my fears as soon as possible. From the pros to the newbies, we all crash a lot. But it’s only water, so it’s not that bad. The winning strategy for the wake park. is: Try new things, crash and, repeat.

The BasicsThe beginners area at the wake park is so gentle and forgiving that even my 50+ year old uncle was able to ride.

Ron’s tip: Don’t lean back on the rope. Bend your knees to keep the center of gravity low to increase balance.

Expert AdviceDay in and day out, the staff and riders waiting in line at the wake park get free passes to the greatest face plant show on earth. If you ask any of them for advice, they’ll help you out gladly. They’ve made the same mistakes and it’s always great to see others improve.

So call up your buddy right now and plan your trip. Don’t put things off. When riding, as soon as I learned a new skill, I forced myself to try something new. Never get comfortable!

Jack-ness: take 10 trips to the park 2 hours each time and talk with the operators, pros like Ellie from Republic or other helpful riders like Jobel and Erwin who are always there.

START HERE. WANT TO TRY WAKEBOARDING LIKE RON? TRY YOUR LUCK AT NUVALI’S REPUBLIC WAKE PARK. REPUBL1C WAKEPARK, WEST DIVERSITY BOULEVARD, NUVALI, 4027 CALAMBA, LAGUNA, E-MAIL: [email protected], #: (02) 828 4840

WAVE POOL PHILIPPINE SURFING ACADEMY

If you’re a land locked surfer or you want to become a surfer, check out the wave pool at Club Manila East! These guys strive to make surfing convenient and safe for those stuck in the city. They also host trips out to natural surf spots. So remember: Life is good, Go surfing!START HERE: PHILIPPINE SURFING ACADEMY #:(632) 631-2805 [email protected]

CHILL POOLMANILA OCEAN PARK

Manila Ocean Park’s Liquid Pool and Lounge overlooks Manila Bay, lets ladies in swimsuits in for free and serves drinks in an oasis amidst the bustling metropolis.START HERE: MANILA OCEAN PARK: #:(632) 631-2805 [email protected]

SIP AND SWIM MAKATI SHANGRI-LA HOTEL

Swimming in Shangrila has an added bonus of a pool bar that makes specialized cocktails. Go for their Candy Cocktails or their tropical mocktails.START HERE: SHANGRI-LA: AYALA AVENUE CORNER MAKATI AVENUE, MAKATI CITY 1200, #: (02) 813 8888 (632) 633 8888 ext. 2777

KIDDIE POOLSROCKWELL CLUB

If you have children or just want to go for a swim yourself, Rockwell Club is a great place for it. START HERE: ROCKWELL CLUB: AMORSOLO SQUARE, #23 AMORSOLO DRIVE, ROCKWELL CENTER, MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES, #: (632) 897 8310


JACK OF ALL TRADES: WAKEBOARDING

COOL POOLS

Manos Nail Lounge is located on the second floor of Crescent Park Residences in Burgos Circle. Their goal: To pamper the

women in Manila with quality

service and a refrigerator full of

drinks.

Choose between any four of their spa treatments (signature, awakening, pampering and energizing) and tilt your head back and relax in this bubble of cool serenity. Their peppermint and coffee scrub was amazing! If you’re in the mood for

some booze, they have a great selection of wines and cocktails, but if going the sober route, try their Bayani Brew, a locally brewed, not super sweet iced tea. My nail technicians were Leah B. and Mesil and I would highly recommend them. I tried the awakening mani-pedi for 800 php and it was indeed rejuvenating.

START HERE: MANOS NAIL LOUNGE- UNIT 2-I CRECENT PARK RESIDENCES, 30TH STREET COR. 2ND AVENUE, BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY, 1201 TAGUIG

I wanted to try something cool to welcome the approaching summer, something I never had before. So, I tried Vajazzle.

I never knew this until I had it the other day at Barenaked

Spa (the only sugaring spa in Manila & the only one to offer Vajazzle too!). All the staff were quite nice and made everything really easy. At first I thought that I would be pierced or it will be itchy or painful, but it was not.

Let’s get to know more about Vajazzle.

Its a body art in which crystals are used to decorate your body, usually the private area by waxing it first. It gained popularity during 2010 when Jeniffer Love Hewitt mentioned it on US TV. She had been vajazzled after an awful breakup and never felt awful afterwards.

Just like JLH, let’s celebrate our body and on being a woman. Dazzle under the summer sun!

START HERE- BARENAKED SPA- BASEMENT 1 SM CITY TAYTAY * LGF THE NEW ANNEX SM CITY FAIRVIEW * XANLAND PLACE, KATIPUNAN

Relax! Drink something delicious and leave it to the staff to make you look dazzling.

Body art that completely sparkles. Prepared to be bedazzled! -By Genevive Mendoza

Does yoga do your body good but a bit too slow? Do you like to dance, but need to work on flexibility? Do you feel like there is a Beyonce in you that needs to shine? Have you ever loved the songs from Sir Mix-A-Lot? If so, you are in luck because BUTI YOGA just came to Manila.

For those that have never heard of Buti Yoga, it is a new type of yoga from Miami, making its way through the States and is finally giving our little city

a try. Buti Yoga is a mix of yoga poses, tribal dance, and hip hop. Set to dance beats and music to shake yo thang, Buti Yoga improves the body both physically and mentally. Some may shy from the first class when they see pelvic gyrating, hip thrusts, and bootie shaking, but the beauty of buti is that the nervousness quickly becomes a rush of confidence.

Those that push through with Buti Yoga finds that their confidence is worked

out as well as their obliques. This comes from the yoga idea of chakras, the seventh chakra of confidence and pleasure being activated while performing the poses and dance moves.

The leader in the Manila Buti Yoga craze is Cassie Yang. Trained in San Francisco, Cassie was intrigued by this energy-pounding type of yoga fitness. Her vision is to share this freeing exercise to Manila and seeing women feel confident about their bodies through Buti Yoga.

Perhaps in some time, we can see everyone's belief in the power of the Buti.START HERE- BUTI YOGA CLASSES- WE’LL INFORM YOU OF THE CLASSES YOU CAN ATTEND IN THE NEXT ISSUE!


MANOS SPA & DRINK

VAJAZZLE

SHAKE YOUR BUTICassie Yang shakes her way into Manila’s fit scene

THAI HERBAL BALL MASSAGERelaxation in the Midst of Chaos

Thai massage has been

one of the reasons to visit

Southeast Asia because of its

calming and relaxing nature

with an inexpensive price. Luckily, Philippines does Thai Massage about as well as they do in Thailand. While many massages have similar strokes and techniques, the Royal Thai Massage comes with a unique addition called “Thai Herbal Ball.” This large muslin sachet is filled with various herbs, rolls to the size of a tennis ball, and is steamed. The moisture opens up the dried herbs of ginger, tamarind, lemongrass, mangosteen, and many other herbs that relaxes the body with scent and heat. Used after an oil massage, the herbal ball is patted on or massaged into the sore muscles of a person’s back.

Like Ventosa, also known as “cupping,” the herbal ball increases circulation, promotes relaxed muscles, and improves skin conditions, without the black and blue reminder of your treatment. Mixed with an hour of the Thai massage, this treatment is for 90 minutes and valued at 800 pesos, a great deal for the service.

The best part is that it can be found in one of the most stressful places. On the sixth floor of the 168 Mall in Divisoria, Suay Thai provides a wonderful retreat in the middle of bargain shopping.

A good deal is easy to find in Divisoria with a little persistence. Lucky for all of our readers, we have already persisted for you. Enjoy a

ACE WATER SPAManila’s answer to the Japanese Bathhouse.

After going to Ace Water Spa, I couldn’t make up my mind to be more posh and give it the fancy one liner : “Hydro-Therapeutic Indulgence” or the simpler one liner : “Relaxing Splishy Splashy Holiday” because well, you can do both.

After years of living in Japan, I became a bath culture

Royal Thai Massage with Herbal Ball Treatment.

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enthusiast so right away Ace caught my attention. This place has a variety of pools and hydro massage services to choose from. Unlike the Japanese bathhouse culture, everyone is required to wear a fitted bathings suit. The water was clean. The hydro massages were relaxing and they even had a great little cafe and dining service.

Level 6 Unit 605, 168 Shopping Mall, Binondo, #: (02) 708-2772

This is a great way to spend the day with your friends or family. Just don’t be the creepy guy who goes alone... START HERE- ACE WATER SPA- 399 DEL MONTE AVE. NEAR COR BANAWE ST., SFDM, QUEZON CITY / UNITED ST. COR BRIXTON ST. NEAR PIONEER, KAPITOLYO, PASIG CITY


Modern living makes it much easier to become obese because of all the technological advances that reduce the amount of physical activities people normally undergo daily, in contrast to their ancestors who were not as likely to be overweight.

Most affluent countries have been experimenting with the “low-fat” diet schemes for over 30 years with a net increase of 300% obesity and Diabetes II. The food and drug industries have been the main culprits in pushing lifestyles toward obesity.

1st there is the “promise” that drugs will cure all diseases so why bother trying to fix your faulty lifestyle. 2nd there are all the cute and trendy food sales marketing promotions for “low fat” types of products.

Both industries are there to make a profit without obligation and responsibility of the outcomes they have created. But we can’t just go around placing the blame on industries seeking a profit... the consumers have also taken the path of least resistance.

“Things are the way they are because of the way things are.” Until things change... nothing will change. What are the changes that need to be made? I don’t have to spell it out because that information is already out there. Do your homework!

In a nutshell we have to simply take greater responsibility for our health by re-thinking our basic philosophies of life, of health and following through on that new perspective. Some things you will need to stop doing and other things you will need to start doing. It’s not rocket science!

You will be receiving important information in a following article on Diabetes and Insulin Resistance. Be sure you read it to help re-shape your personal philosophy of health. To your health!

For more information call Mabuhay Chiropractic Clinics at (02) 812-6903 and/or visit the website www.chiropractic.com.ph

NATURAL OPTIONSBy Michael Tetrault


ASTHETIC SCIENCEAddress: Jupiter Street ALLUREAddress: 971 Banawe St. cor. Del Monte Ave., Quezon City, #: (02) 364-8566

BELO MEDICAL SERVICEAddress: Bonifacio High Street

BROWHAUSAddress: 2nd Floor, Serendra, Bonifacio High Street

STRIPAddress: 2nd Floor Serendra, Bonifacio High Street, #: (02) 901-0892

ARTS IN THE CITYAddress: 26th Street cor. 7th Ave. BGC, #: (0917) 840-7988

BIG SHIFTAddress: A Venue Mall, Makati City

STUDIO 116 DANCE SCHOOLAnyone can dance. We can show you how. Address: Unit 135 6F Design Plaza, 210 N. Gracia St. #: (02) 895-5581, 403-4345, www.studio116dancestudio.com

SHAPE & CURVZ GYMAddress: Mandaluyong

BLO HAIR SALONAddress: Serendra, BGC

DAVID’S SALONAddress: Multiple Locations

FIXAddress: Greenbelt 3,5

FRANK PROVOSTAddress: Jupiter Street, Makati

HAIR AND MAKE UP BY NINA DUMPAProfessional hair and makeup by Nina Dumpa. Address: LG-1, 146 Alfaro Place, Salcedo Village, #: (0917) 880-9852

ELORDE GYMAddress: Katipunan

DASHING DIVAAddress: Bonifacio High Street

MANOS NAIL SPAAddress: Unit 2-1 Crescent Park Residences, 30th St. cor. 2nd Ave. BGC

NAIL CANDY BEAUTY SPAAddress: 1288 Ong Bldg, C. Tuazon St, San Andres, #: (02) 484-2545, 2803-07 Pedro Gil St. Sta. Ana, #: (02) 560-3253

NAIL SALON PACIFICAddress: Salcedo Village

ORGANIC RITUALSRelaxation doesn’t need to be artificial. Address: 2/F Unit 217 A.Venue Mall, 7829 Makati Ave., #: (02) 625-2759, E-mail: [email protected], facebook.com/organicrituals.nailspa

PRINCESS HAVENAddress: Legaspi Village

Here are some suggestions that can make you more fantastic inside and out.

The Founta i n of YouthBringing back the

younger days with the help of these natural

cool remedies:

Banana and Yoghurt Mask (for anti-aging and

dry skin)

¼ ripe banana (crushed)

½ cup of yoghurt1 teaspoon of honey

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply a thin layer on the face and

leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm then

cold water.

Milk and Apple Eye Mask

(for puffy eyes)

½ apple1 tablespoon milk

Milk and apple should be kept refrigerated for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Blend the apple till it

becomes juice. Mix milk and apple juice. Moisten

cotton pad with the mixture and gently

smear around the eyes particularly to the dark circles. Rinse after 15

minutes.

STRIP MANILA“Poetically Smooth” A Poem by Ron McCormick

Heading to the beach, get tidy and neat

Strip Manila, Gonna thrill yaSome wax, some cracks

Some “heeee” and “haaaa”, Then “oohhh” and “aahhh”Ready for the beach, all nice

and neat.

So I may not be the best at poetry, but how else am I to introduce a Brazilian and Hoochie Coochie Ice Mask for your, *Ahem* HooHa. Either way, you’re

going to have an amazing experience. My wife was sat down and walked through the whole process with a cute child-like story book that convinced her to well.. feel like a kid again.

So if you’re nether regions are a smoldering forest, do some landscaping and chill out with Strip Manila.START HERE- STRIP MANILA- 2ND FLOOR SERENDRA, BONIFACIO HIGH STREET, #:(02)901-0892


BENEL ARCHERYAddress: Mandaluyong City, #: (02) 531-4681

BERT LOZADA SWIM SCHOOLAddress: A Venue Hotel, Rockwell Leisure Club, The Residences, #: (02) 563-5532

AIRSPORT ADVENTURE- [email protected]

BIRD WATCHINGFor Bird watching call Mark Wallbank- (0921) 789-9413

BRICKS MULTISPORTAddress: 12536 Honest John St., E-Mail: [email protected], #:3958295893

CENTER OF GRAVITYSKATE SHOPAddress: Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, #: 02) 659-6340

MANILA KITEBOARDING WITH JAY ORTIZE-Mail: [email protected]

TED JOK-AIRSOFT#: (0921) 784-2909

ACE WATER SPA399 Del Monte Ave. cor. Banaue St. #: (02) 367-8040

MADELINE’S HOUSE OF TOUCH3rd Floor Jollibee Bldg. Makati Ave. cor. Jupiter St., Makati, #: (02) 666-5578/ 828-1053

ISLAND FOOT/BODY SPAAddress: Jupiter Street

SUAY THAILevel 6 Unit 605, 168 Shopping Mall, Binondo, #: (02) 708-2772

THE SPAAddress: Powerplant Mall, Greenbelt 1, Bonifacio High Street

SAVA SANAA total relaxing experience in the comfort of your home. Address: 146 Alfaro Pl, Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati, #: (02) 497-9148, (0922) 822-5520, E-mail: [email protected]

MAKATI BIKRAM YOGAAddress: Valero Street Salcedo Village

SURYA FITNESS YOGAPractice. Strengthen. AwakenAddress: Medicard Lifestyle Building 51 Paseo de Roxas cor. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City, #: (02) 878-5122, www.suryafitnessyoga.com, www.facebook.com/pages/surya-fitness-Yoga

It’s rare that we can catch the site of our own breath here in Manila. It just doesn’t get that cold. The guys down at the Iscreamist decided to fix that with a little bit of science and brave restaurant-goers.

Armed with some liquid nitrogen, their signature dish, Dragon’s Breath, will have you exhaling as if you were a ice-breathing dragon. START HERE: ISCREAMIST- 46 D MAGITING ST., TEACHER’S VILLAGE, EAST DILIMAN, 1101 DILIMAN DISTRICT, , QUEZON CITY


Find Awesome munchies right here! Manila is full of great eats and delicious treats!

WU! BEST BITESTHE ISCREAMISTA Dragon That Breathes Ice.

If it’s hot outside and you love ramen, then I have a story to tell you. For two glorious years I lived in a small town in Japan and like Manila, the humidity and heat could be pretty brutal. On a hot summer day, I stumbled into my favorite ramen shop and was offered a colder, lighter version of my miso-ramen and ever since Hiyashi Chuka (literally translated to Cold Chinese) has been my best summer

time lunch buddy. So you can imagine my delight when we were reunited in Makati Ave and they didn’t disappoint. I went with the large bowl and devoured it as if it were my last meal.

A quick breakdown of this awesome dish:

Ramen noodles + Coldness, Strips of Ham, Strips of egg,

Strips of cucumber, served with ginger, karashi and nori.

START HERE: SHINJUKU- 7853 MAKATI AVENUE, MANILA, LUZON

REVIEW: SHINJUKU’S MISO HIYASHI CHUKANoodle lovers can find comfort in a ramen that doesn’t leave you hot and sweaty.

Forgotten what the cold feels like?

Want to feel like you’ve stepped into the Artic? Not afraid to sign a waiver releasing any liability for any frostbite that may incur while you sip down various flavored vodka from glasses made of ice?

If you said yes to any of the above then Imperial Ice Bar is for you. If you’re worried about not having a coat, don’t. These guys got you covered with plenty of coats, gloves and Russian hats.

START HERE: IMPERIAL ICE BAR: FORT STRIP, 1633 FORT BONIFACIO

BEHIND BARSThis section we dive into the most remarkable and awesome bars around the Manila area. Whether you like a all-night session of drinking or a chill night with friends, we got you covered.

If you want to visit Jack Frost in the middle of Summer, head to Imperial Ice Bar.

IMPERIAL ICE BAR

Mixologist Alyona delivers a drink so sinful it’s heavenly

Nestled in The Purgatory Bar you’ll

find Alyona, a mixologist in an an-

gel’s body who serves drinks so

good they’re have to be evil ... So its

no wonder she was sought out to

head up the bar.

“You want a cool drink?” she asked

with a soft yet tough Russian accent

as she gets to work on a refreshing

watermelon mojito and a special

grapefruit sake drink that made me

forget the summer heat instantly.

So she can make a great drink, but

can she handle the stress of thirsty

Manila-ites demanding something to

beat the heat?

Quick and steady hands plus a

year and a half of Boracay bar

tending has made this mixolo-

gist a tried and true professional

with a shaker.

Alyona mixes drinks that are cool,

classy and make you go “WU!”

Head to purgatory and give her

drinks a test. Tell her your taste in

drink and that WU! Sent you.

START HERE- PURGATORY- 2ND FLOOR

CONCORDE BUILDING SALCEDO ST. COR

BENEVIDEZ ST. LEGASPI VILLAGE MAKATI ,

1129 MAKATI

Mixologist Alyona delivers a drink so sinful it’s heavenly

Affogato

A sweet twist to

coffee! Delicious vanilla

ice cream combined with the

familiar taste of coffee leaves

both sweet and coffee fans

happy! Try a great Affogato

at Chocolate Fire!- See

listings!

Kori KohiDon’t you wish iced coffee could be a little bit more iced? Try UCC’s Kori Kohi. Warm milk poured in a glass filled with coffee ice cubes! UCC- See Listings for more details!

Sumiyaki

Coffee Jelly

Another delight from

world famous UCC. A scoop

of ice cream under a bed of

fruit and coffee jello. A soft

treat for the coffee fans.

Want some? See UCC

in our listings!

Coffee Milkshake

A hidden treat on their menu. Let them know WU! sent you and you’ll be able to order their coffee milkshake! See Listings to find Kyo Bakery!

Masatami

Shaved Ice

Find yourself away from

Manila and into the islands

of Hawaii. Shaved ice can be

found in this small kiosk in

MOA. Order well and eat

fast before the melting

starts!


SERENITEA TEA.OLOGY TEABERISerenitea’s selection of teas and sweetness combinations can offer you a different tea for the rest of summer- no problem. The Frosting

Black tea with ice cream felt like the Ying and Yang of tea dancing in my mouth. Great summer treat to cool down. :D

SUMMER=BBQ

If you imagine that Dr. Frankenstein went into tea instead of medicine then you’d find him in back of the shop coming up with coming up with concoctions like the Frosted

Mint Chocolate Milk Tea, the Kyoto

Matcha Milk Tea and a plethora of other uniquely blended teas.

The Tea Alchemist has come up with a Green Tea Cheese Froth. Delicious tea with a thin layer of flavor-packed good-ness on top. To really enjoy this treat, ditch the straw and sip your tea. The mix is delish! If you’re heading to Teaberi make sure to tell them WU! sent you.

RIEL JANE TANYAG OF TRIPAROUNDMYMIND.WORDPRESS.COM

The Milk Tea Boom has flooded the Manila streets with delicious milky treats to help us beat the heat. We picked a few that can stand alone on their basic milk tea, but to keep competitive we’ve seen these shops innovate and try out some unique tastes in their quest to help you stay cool this summer.

WU! MANILA’S TOP 3 MILK TEA PLACES

If summer is for barbeque, Baga Manila is for you.

Bono is a funky fresh contemporary ice cream shop that serves ice cream of different sor ts. With flavors like “Milk & Cereal” or “Movie Night” (Potato chips and Caramel) you’re bound to give this place more than one (or two) tries!START HERE: BONO- 2ND FLOOR OF SM NEXT TO GLORIETTA

After all the ice cream and cold treats are eaten, come to Baga Manila located in the parking lot next to the A Venue mall. There they have every assortment of barbeque meats you can imagine. Vendors from all

around Manila gather here to showcase their delicious Filipino food and drink. With live music to boot, this place is a must after a long day of braving the heat.START HERE: BAGA MANILA- LOCATED IN THE A VENUE PARKING LOT NEXT TO THE A VENUE MALL AND SUITES.

Want to beat the heat? Red Mango’s yogurt has you covered. Not only is it delicious, but it also is healthy for you! Finally a dish you don’t have to feel guilty eating!

START HERE: RED MANGO- GREENBELT 3 LOCATED NEXT TO THE MOVIE THEATRE ON THE 3RD FLOOR

RED MANGO

BONO

Posh, beautiful, borderline expensive. These are but some words I’d describe as “Cool Guy” Places. Resturaunts that you would like to be seen in or you would want to take your awesome girlfriend to. That’s

what I’m talking about.

Now, I know we’re aiming for posh, But with the milk tea and burger combo, who could you not call that cool? Now, I was honestly skeptical of this burger because i didn’t think a milk tea shop could serve a good burger (290 Php). To my surprise (A BIG surprise) I found it to be really great! The bun was toasted to perfection, and the meat didn’t lack flavor. A well balanced burger with the milk tea I was drinking was simply divine! Brew-kus had really impressed me and I recommend the milk tea and burger combo! START HERE: BREW-KUS - UNIT G-02, 139 CORPORATE CENTER, 139 VALERO STREET, SALCEDO VILLAGE, 1227 MAKATI, #: (02) 856 7656

Mr. Rockefellers boasts their own spin on the American cheeseburger. The Rockefeller Cheeseburger. This morsel of goodness (295 Php) is comprised of 4 basic ingredients. Spinach, cheese, meat, and bun. The Verdict? Mucho tasty! The bed of Spinach really made this burger unique in the sense that you could taste it but it didn’t overpower the flavor of the meat. The cheese was melted into a gooey mass while the meat did it’s job by being moist and flavorful. Do yourself a favor and try this burger. It’s heavenly. START HERE: MR. ROCKEFELLERS- GREENBELT 3, PASEO DE ROXAS COR. LE-GASPI ST., AYALA CENTER, MAKATI, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES, #: (+632) 757-4802

At first glance you wouldn’t think a high class restaurant like Felix would have a burger. But if you do you’ll find in their menu The CY Royal, a delicious burger that although sports a hefty price (750 Php) makes up with it’s deliciousness. The thing that stood out in this burger was it’s Juiciness. You could tell that the cooks spent time to craft this burger to perfection. If you got the cash, treat yourself to the CY Royal. START HERE: FELIX- GREENBELT 5, LEGASPI ST., LEGAZPI VILLAGE, MAKATI, #: (02) 729-9062


Arafu Cafe is a simple yet charming cafe that serves Tawara burger. A hamburger plate cooked in a Traditional Japanese Homecooking style.

ADDRESS: G/F Market Condominium, 11th Ave cor 25th St., Fort

Bonifacio, TaguigTue - Sun: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

E-Mail: [email protected]

The ChroniclesEpisode 2: Cool Guy Places

Mr.Rockefellers- The Rockefeller Cheeseburger

Felix- The CY Royal

Brew-kus- Classic Burger

BIGGER BETTER BURGERAddress: Jupiter St.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHENMultiple Locations

CHUBBY’S RIB SHACKAddress: Legaspi Village

EAT MY GFAddress: Greenhills

FELIXAddress: Greenbelt

IHOPAddress: Bonifacio High Street

MAPLEAddress: San Antonio Plaza

MR. JONESAddress: Greenbelt 5

RUE BOURBONAddress: Salcedo Village SKINNY MIKE’SAddress: The Fort

THE BURGER PROJECTAddress: 38 Jupiter St. cor planet street, Makati, #: (02) 550-1781

WHISTLE STOP Address: Jupiter St., Makati City

WINGMANAmerica casual comfort food serving over 8 types of chicken wings. Address: The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., St. Antonio, #:(02) 478-6770, E-Mail: facebook.com/wingmangrill

BULGOGI BROTHERSAddress: Greenbelt

CHEF ROBERT847 Banawe St. Quezon City, #:(02) 740-9330

CRUSTASIAAddress: Rockwell

HAOAddress: Jupiter St. Makati

MONGKOK DIM SUM & NOODLESAddress: Makati Ave.

PHO HAOTONG YANGAddress: Jupiter St. Makati City

TYPHOON RESTURAUNT & BARTastes good, do you good2nd Floor, A Venue Mall, 7829 Makati Ave., #: (02) 792-2000, www.typhoonrb.com, facebook.com/ty-phoonRB

XO KITCHENAddress: Jupiter St

BANAPPLEAddress: Katipunan St.

PARIS DELICEAddress: Makati Ave.

PATISSERIE KYO BAKERYAddress: The Fort

YAMATO BAKERY CAFEAddress: Jupiter St.


Fight Firewith FireHave you ever taken a hot bath in 98 degree weather? As counter productive as it may sound, it’s actually a great cure to the heat. We take the same concept and apply it to food. For all the foodies attempting to cool themselves, try something hot!

1. HOT SAUCEProudly from the Philippines, this spicy vegetarian-friendly hot sauce was creating by the Aeta communities of Luzon. Be adventurous and try some! It can be found in Chihuahua restaurants.

2. INDIAN foodAccording to Edwin Tiotuyco If you want great spicy food. Head to Kashmir on pasay and order your food “Indian Level” spicy. Good Luck.

3. Black MambaLove chocolate? Love spicy? Love fried chicken? Why not have all three? Go to B Wings in Katipunan Avenue and try their famous BLACK MAMBA chicken. You’re gonna love them!

4. Shabu shabuNothing beats the heat like eating a warm bowl of shabu shabu (Hot pot style cooking). On the 2nd floor of Antel’s A Venue lies Typhoon Restaurant and Bar. Among their 20 types of soup, try their Shechuan style broth for mazimum heat. Eat as much as you can in this healthy alternative.

Need an idea for dinner this weekend? Give one of these WU!tastic places a

try. And pick up a WU! Magazine while you’re there.

CAV WINE RESTAURANTAddress: Bonifacio High St.

DRAFTThe finest European Gastro-Pub in the metro serving the world’s best beers on tap and European gastronomic dishes served the authentic way no less than by the one and only CHEF CARLO MIGUEL Fort Branch: Address: 26th St. corner 5th ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, #: (0917) 819-5830, Rockwell Branch:2nd floor Powerplant mall, Rockwell, Makati City, #: 0915- 593 6328, E-mail: [email protected]

LE CAFE CUREIUXAddress: Burgos St.

MJ CAFE BARAddress: Baypark, Roxas Blvd., Malate, #: (02) 475-4163

MOLLY MALONE’S IRISH PUBG/F Tune Hotel, 1740 A. Mabini St., Malate, #: (02) 522-0196

MR. ROCKERFELLERAddress: Greenbelt 3

THE DISTILLERYAddress: Unit 108 Forbes Town Center, Rizal DrFort Bonifacio, (02) 856-9014

BO’S COFFEEMultiple Locations CAFE BRETONGreenbelt 3

CAFE VIA MAREPowerplant Mall

COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAFMultiple Locations

CHOCOLATE FIREA café/restaurant specializing in decadent chocolates andsinful beverages and sweets.PDCP Bank Center, Corner of Leviste & Rufino, Salcedo Village, #:(02) 840-3473, www.chocolatefire.com

DA.U.DE TEA SHOPAddress: G/F Net Lima Build-ing, The Fort, #: (02) 478-3579

HAPPY LEMONAddress: Bonifacio High Street

JAMBA JUICEAddress: Bonifacio High Street

TEABERIAddress: A Venue mall, Makati City, www.facebook.com/teaberi

TEA.OLOGYAddress: G/F Xanland Place Condo, Katipunan Ave.Quezon City, [email protected]

TEA REPUBLICAddress: Makati Ave.

SANTIS DELIAddress: Rockwell

STARBUCKSAddress: Multiple Locations

BAR DOLCEAddress: Burgos Circle

CHEZ KARINEAddress: Serendra

CREAMLINEAddress: Sta Ana, #: (02) 563-0642, 563-4012

CUPCAKES BY SONJAAddress: Serendra

GELATISSIMOAddress: Greenbelt 3

ISCREAMISTAddress: Quezon City

MAITRE CHOCOLATIERAddress: Jupiter St.

RED MANGOAddress: Cinema Level Greenbelt 3, Makati #: (02) 757-1260, Forbeswood, Park-lane, BGC #: (02) 478-6162

TOAST BOXAddress: Greenbelt 5

THE CAKE CLUBAddress: The Fort

BAMMAddress: The Collective

BIZUAddress: Greenbelt 2

VERY ICED TEA

Da.U.De has been dazzling new tea-appreciators with a very large array of teas. Owner Renée Sebastian has awaken new flavors as she has blended new teas, created tea-infused cakes and pho broth and now she has leapt into a new chilly world of tea... Ice cream. Next time you pop inside the shop on a hot summer day, choose the Hexie #2; a dark chocolate flavor mixed with the mellow and brisk taste of Hexie Tea. This is a type of green tea from the Hunnan province of China. If a big pot of hot tea doesn’t seem like your cool down option, try a scoop of tea instead. Anyway, it has antioxidants.START HERE- DA.U.DE.- 4TH AVE. and 26TH ST G/F NET LIMA BUILDING, 1634

Eat your tea very... very cold!

CHATEAU 1771Address: Greenbelt 5

LA PATETAddress: Greenbelt 5

1521Address: Burgos Circle

ABEAddress: Serendra

FINIO BREAKFAST BUFFETAddress: 220 Tomas Morato Ave-nue, Quezon City, #: (02) 415-1278

LORENZO’S WAYAddress: Greenbelt 5

MESAAddress: Greenbelt 5

MILKY WAYAddress: Pasay Road

SENTRO 1771Address: Greenbelt 5

CORNER TREE CAFEAddress: 150 Jupiter St. Makati#: (02) 897-0295

JAMBA JUICEAddress: The Fort

PINO/PIPINOAddress: Jupiter Street, Makati City

SUGARLEAFAddress: MEDIcard Lifestyle Building, #: (02) 812-7323

2ND’SAddress: Bonifacio High Street

APARTMENT 1BAddress: Salcedo Village

BISTRO MONDOAddress: Makati City

BREW-KUSAddress: 139 Corporate Center, Salcedo Village Makati City, #: (02) 856-7656

CONTIAddress: Serendra, The Fort

MARY GRACEAddress: Serendra, The Fort

M CAFEAddress: Greenbelt 5

SPICY FINGERSAddress: Greenbelt 2

STELLAAddress: Bonifacio High Street

SUNSHINE KITCHENAddress: The Fort Strip

UNCLE CHEFFYAddress: Burgos Circle

WILDFLOURAddress: Fort Bonifacio 4th Ave.

ARIAAddress: Bonifacio High Street

CAFE PUCCINIAddress: The Fort Strip

CANTINETTAAddress: Burgos Cirlce

ITALIANNI’SAddress: Greenbelt 2

THE OLD SPAGHETTI HOUSEAddress: Salcedo Village

ARAFU CAFECasual dining, home-cooked Japanese food, specializing in hamburger steak. Address: C5 SOMA Condo, 11th Ave. cor. 25th St. BGC, #: (02) 403-3794

GANSO SHABU WAYAddress: Greenbelt 5

MANGETSU Address:Jupiter St

OKI OKIJapanese sushi, rice bowls, and noodles. Address: G/F A Venue Mall, 7829 Makati Ave, Makati, #: (02) 729-0134

SEIJIAddress: 12536 Honest John St., E-Mail: [email protected], #:3958295893

SUGIAddress: 12536 Honest John St., E-Mail: [email protected], #:3958295893 THOUSAND CRANESAddress: Greenbelt 3

YOMENYA GOEMON JAPANESE SPAGHETTIAddress: Greenbelt 3

KAYAAddress: Jupiter Street

MARU Address: A Venue Property, Makati Ave, #: (02) 403-9140, (0917) 806-4172

SARIWONAddress: Bonifacio High Street

FEZAddress: Serendra

GYROSAddress: Greenbelt 1

HOSSEIN’S PERSIAN RESTURAUNTAddress: Makati Ave

SHAWARMA GUYSAddress: The Fort Strip

AGAVEAddress: Bonifacio High Street

CHIHUAHUA MEXICAN GRILLAddress: Greenbelt 2, #: (02) 625-0106

ORALEAddress: The Fort Strip

BARCINO WINE RESTO BARAddress: Unit 101 Forbeswood Heights, Rizal Dr., Fort Bonifacio, #: (02) 900-0726

BESOModern Spanish Kitchen serving comfort food by Chef Carlo Miguel, Address: East Superblock, 30th St Corner 7th St., Bonifacio High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City (Across 7th High Club and R.O.X.)(0917) 819-5831,

CASA ARMASAddress: Greenbelt 2

COVA Address: Jupiter Street

RASTROAddress: Burgos Circle

MANILA’S FINEST GRILLAddress: Baypark, Malate

YAHATA STEAKHOUSEAddress: Jupiter Street


Trinoma and A-Venue, #: (02) 729-0134, (02) 916-6979

WU! Manila’s Trip Blip Feature

HOURS IN CLARK48

Find yourself far far away right in Manila!

WU! TRIP BLIPS

OUR HOME IN

CLARK

WIDUS RESORTLocated right near an American Air

force base, Clark was meant to be a place with it’s sole purpose of being a positive influence on the American soldiers who stay in the Philippines. Being that, Clark is a family friendly place that boasts a fine display of humble quality shops, a safe atmosphere, and comfor table living.

We made our home that weekend at Widus Resort and Casino and were so impressed with what we found. Never has staff been so warm and attentive. Their newly renovated restaurant, Salt, had a wonderful breakfast freshly cooked in their open kitchen. Their pool outside had a waterslide and a bar in the pool, perfect for our crazy antics. The casino

was filled with happy visitors and their convention center was breathtaking. The goodies in Widus didn’t seem to stop there since plans are to increase the number of hotel rooms with a new tower and create an outdoor area for events and weddings.

Widus Resort is found in the northern part of Clark, on the main road of Manuel A. Roxas Highway. It’s conveniently located next to Mimosa Resort, an area with a collection of restaurants, bars, and friendly people that also made our stay enjoyable. Farther north from Widus is Nayong Filipino, Clark Racetrack, and Paradise Ranch.

From Left to Right: Cafe Mesa, Yats Wine Shop, Deca Wake Park, Korea House, Zen, Korea house grounds, Widus Hotel, Yats Roof grass field, waterslide at Widus, Rainbow Cocktail at Prism, Chefs at Salt, Widus rooms, Kousi House, Prism floor, The casino conference room, Widus Casino, Widus Rooms. Buffet at Salt, Fish and chips at Salt, Courtyard at Ngay-on Philipino, Bottle pathway at Paradies ranch, Chef at Zen, Mesa Cafe Patio, Deca, Deca wakeboarder, Yats Wine Celler, Crab at Korea House, Kouzi Cafe Parlor, Kouzi cafe Staff.


DAY 2Day Two started as Day One, enjoying the buffet. This time I went for Asian specific choices, having Korean pickles and noodles to fill myself up. Then off we went to Deca Wake Park, a circular lake that had long cables for wakeboarders and knee bor-ders to enjoy. The sun was hot, making a nice burn for myself..

Four hours of enjoyment and back we went to have lunch at Yatz, a steakhouse with a large selection of wine, supplied by the Yatz Wine shop down the road. In the same area, We found a cute cafe/massage shop called Kouzi Cafe. Jason Kim has a wonderful staff that did the best massage I ever had with a coffee for after. Dinner was on the go to make our way back to Manila, but seeing that it only took and hour and a half to get there, it would have been a better idea to stay and enjoy Clark for a longer time.

DAY 1After waking up from the queen size bed, we made our way down to Widus Resort’s Salt Restaurant., where they served a breakfast buffet of Asian and European choices from 6 to 10 a.m. Getting up at 9:00 a.m. was no longer a problem. Once filled and satisfied, we took a ten minute drive to Nayong Filiino, a miniature version of the cultural wonders in the Philippines.

We had a delicious Japanese lunch in Zen, enjoying their fried noodles, beef bowls, and Dragon Rolls. We then drove to Paradise Ranch, a wonderland of animals, a zipline, and random sculptures. This area is a conservation center who employs PhilAms from the Pampanga area. We watched the sun go down from our panoramic view and headed down the hill to enjoy dinner at Salt and drifted the rest of the night in Prism, Widus’s lounge, enjoying the live band that played.


THE WU! LISTWidus Resort5400, M.A Roxas Highway, [email protected], #:+6345 499 1000

Clark International Speedway#: 0922 858 8414

Clearwater Country Clubwww.clearwaterphilippines.com#: +6345 599 5949, #: 0917 520 4403

Korea [email protected], #: 045 599 3032

Kouzi Cafe#: 0926 710 4084

Puning Hot [email protected]#: 0919 339 2795

Paradise Ranchwww.paradiseranchinclark.com, #: 045 890 0223, #: 0922 860 0317

Yats Resturauntwww.yatsresturaunt.com, #: 045 955 5600, #: 0917 520 4401

Yats Wine Centerwww.clarkwinecenter.com, #: 02 633 1566, #: 0917 520 4403

Nayong [email protected], #: 0949 768 1893

Zen Resturauntfacebook.com/zenresturauntclark, #: 045 599 6625

MAP OF CLARK


RAW FOOD COURSEThis class Provides information on how to cook your favorite raw veggies into fabulous dishes.

Aileen Gloria de Guzman has been the leading expert in the Philippines with her knowledge of raw food, healthy living, and general know-how on wellness. She has practiced a diet of raw food and additional supplements for many years, giving her the energy and radiance of someone much younger than her age. In the past, she had suffered from some ailments and health problems and found raw food as a solution to her issues. Since then, she has been promoting the lifestyle of healthy eating in Philippines, not an easy task given the traditional diet of meat, sauces, and rice.

However, Manila is evolving to become a very health conscious city. Now more than ever, gyms are gaining more and more popularity and markets are growing their choices of organic produce. It’s a wonderful time for the knowledge gained by Aileen to be shared with all of Manila.Recently, Aileen and Sugarleaf Cafe have star ted a series of seminars

promoting the raw lifestyle. It is the healthiest cooking class you can find and the dishes that come out are incredible. Aileen strives to show that raw food does not only limit ourselves to smoothies and salads.

While cooking the dishes, Aileen is very specific about the vitamins contained in her ingredients and how to get the most out of what we consume. All that is on her cooking table is her high speed blender, Matstone Low Speed Juicer, and A LOT of produce. Through the three hours, Aileen chops and peels through the fruits and vegetables and creates masterpieces of a complete meal. From breakfast to dessert, The tastes are incredible as Aileen uses herbs and spices to perk up dressings. Included in each meal are small secrets that powers up the meal. For example, chia seeds in the smoothie, chlorella powder in the cilantro dressing, and holy basil in the noodles. Aileen’s seminars are meant to take the fear out

of the raw food movement and educate everyone on how to enjoy their next healthy meal. The series are individual, so it is not meant to be followed with the others to make sense. If interested in joining the seminar in May 25 refer to

angelo@sugar leafph.com to sign up for the next class and begin living the healthy life.

START HERE: RAW FOOD COURSE- G/-2/F MEDICARD LIFESTYLE CENTER, 51 PASEO DE ROXAS COR. GIL PUYAT AVE. MAKATI CITY. #:(02) 812-7323

Photo credit by Mie Mo


Find out what’s going down. RIGHT NOW. Here we feature Manila’s events, music, and highlights.

WU! MY MANILA

A SCHOOL FOR COOLThe place where style is born.From the clothes you want to wear to rooms you want to sit in, this school makes it happen.

As the first specialized design college in the Philippines, they’re the place to go to take your creative ideas and translate them into real life. What makes them so cool, aside

from their designs, is that there is something offered for anyone who wants to get into the world of design. From weekend workshops to degrees, you can learn about fashion design for clothing, interior, make-up, photography, journalism, and illustration.START HERE: SOFA DESIGN INSTITUTE- HTTP://SOFADESIGNINSTITUTE.EDU.PHHEARTFOUNDATION.ORG


THE SOLE PROJECTBorn and raised in the islands of the Philippines, SOLE is as unique as every individual flip flop design they create.These guys only make 300 flip flops for each style, so if you find someone with the same design as you on their flip flops, they might just be your “sole” mate. I was told that each design has been fused with a meaningful messages that tugs at your soul to induce smiling.

The sole guys have gone beyond dressing up summer feet, they’re helping out the world. For each pair sold, a pair of flip-flops is donated to

child in need. Every Sole Flip Flops come with a box which can fit a 13” laptop or can be used it to store your stuff, cds, dvds, WU! magazines, photos, kitty litter, receipts etc. Every pair also comes with a hang tag which you can use as a ruler or as a book marker. BUT wait, there’s still more... Every pair also comes with a free draw string bag. Use it for clothes or toiletries when you’re traveling. From helping children in need, the environment and even your feet, these guys are doing great things. ..

START HERE: THE SOLE PROJECT- STALL 64-C CUBAO EXPO, ARANETA CENTER, QUEZON CITY, MYSOLEPROJECT.COM

A new breed of flip flops just in time for summer!

POETRY IN MOTIONSong and Art in Real Time

Need some inspiration? Come to Time on Makati Ave. Watch Live Art. Listen to Live Music and feel alive on Tuesday nights.

If you’re in need some liquid inspiration, they offer “Buy one

Take one” local beers to help you cool off and have a chill time. You don’t have to be on time to be at TIME, but things do start kicking off around 10.

START HERE- TIME- 7840 MAKATI AVE. IN MAKATI, METRO MANILA, (632) 519-8903

If it’s time to beef up your Facebook profile, here is a simple math equation. 3D Art + Camera + friends = Awesome photos! Play with the Mona Lisa, fight with a T-Rex and even steal pa-pers from Forest Gump. Seriland is seri-ously a cool concept worth a check out.

START HERE- SERI FANTASY WORLD- 2ND FLOOR MANILA OCEAN PARK, BEHIND QUIRINO GRANDSTAND, LUNETA PARK, MANILA, PHILIPPINES 1000

TRICK ARTLiving breathing 3D art

Every Thursday Night at 121 you’re going to find a great group of people listening to live Jazz. Friendly atmosphere, quality live Jazz, and P99

Smooth Jazz

If you’re an art enthusiast and want to support the underground art scene A Space offers awesome art shows every month to showcase Manila’s budding talented artists.

A SPACE SHOWCASEOn top of A Space being a place to showcase talent, this venue is also known for being Manila’s few and proud co working spaces for entrepreneurs, designers, artists, and people who

generally want to socialize with each other. Come down if you want to get your creative juices flowing!

START HERE- A SPACE- 121 VALERO STREET, 1200 MAKATI, #: +632 544 4417, [email protected]

A collaboration space turned into a facinating art show

THURSDAY’S JAZZsingles of Whiskey, Vodka, or Tequila. The musicians are talented and they’re sure to get you all Jazzed up to kick off the weekend a little earlSTART HERE- 121 BAR- 2ND FLOOR 2284 ALLEGRO CENTER PASONG TAMO EXT., 1200 MAKATI, E-MAIL: [email protected],#: 8560529/6212677

OUR GOOD FRIEND PJ SKETCHES ON THE ROOFTOPS OF TIME.


START HERE: LA BAMBA- #: (0917) 568 8238, E-MAiL: [email protected]

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Mothers Day:Best places

She gave you life, fed you, clothed you, and supported you when you felt down. Mothers are truly

something to cherish. Good thing we have Mothers Day. A day to appreciate the little things your mom does for you. Show her how much you appreciate

her by taking her to a family brunch! Here’s a list of places we made that will make sure you mom knows

she’s appreciated!


REVIEW:MANILAFASHIONOBSERVER.COM

As her profile states, Christine Dychiao gets all sorts of ideas and thought in her head all the time and she shares them with her readers.

Since we decided to go with a “stay cool” theme for our summer issue, who better to follow than a fashion blogger. Ask anyone who knows me and you’ll find out quick that I am fashion illiterate. So this blogger stocker was a personal challenge for me, but after scowering the blogosphere I found Manilafashionobserver.com.

With little to no interest in fashion, I found myself trolling through this blog like a raccoon in a trashcan. Meaning, I loved it. It didn’t overload me with a million pictures of clothes, up close shots of shinny dangly things or out of this world prints made to stay on the runway. Instead, I found the almost daydream like thoughts of a girl whose found some cool shop, great concepts and some contests worth taking part in.

I guess I would have to say that this blog isn’t the scary abstract fashion world I thought I would have to write about, its the practical world that even this jeans and a t-shirt guy could get interested in. I even made my way to Super Dry T- Shirt Shop and got an awesome shirt out of it.

Blogger StalkerWU! Manila Magazine

BRASSERIE BOHEME BY THE GUSTAVIAN119 LP Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati, #: (02) 403-4774, (02) 828-1506

CHATEAU CUSINEG/F Greenbelt 5, Greenbelt, Makati, #: (02) 729-9760

DUO STEAKHOUSESerendra Piazza G/L Mc Kinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, #: (02) 856-

1200, (02) 856-1300, (02) 9095210

EL CIRKULOG/F Milkyway Bldg. 900 Arnaiz Ave. Cor. Paseo de Roxas, Makati, #: (02) 810-

8735, (02) 810-2763, [email protected]

ZUNIG/F Greenbelt 5, Greenbelt, Makati, #: (02) 467-3931, (02) 757-0361 to 62

STELLA, WOOD FIRE BISTRO7th Ave.Cor. 29th St. South, G/F East Superblock, Bonifacio, High street

Central, BCG, Taguig, #: (02) 621-3222

CHUBBY’S RIB SHACK

(Known as Buffalo’s Wings N’ Things

in Foursquare)

If you’re in L. Village and have a hankering

for some delicious chips and salsa, check

into Chubby’s rib shack for a free basket

of their nacho chips with salsa! You won’t

regret it! I know we sure didn’t! Also,

support them (and yourself) by having

some of their buffalo wings. SO GOOD.

START HERE: CHUBBY’S RIB

SHACK- G/F SOLARIS ONE BLDG,

DELA ROSA ST, LEGAZPI VILLAGE,

MAKATI, #:(02) 552-1103

2ND’S

This place is a hidden gem of sorts. Just on the side of

bonifacio street up 3 flights of stairs lies 2nd’s, a charming

place with a beautiful atmosphere and really great ser-

vice. To add to their already wonderful experience is...

You guessed it. Foursquare. Check in this place to receive

a FREE ICED TEA. And they’ll even serve you with a smile.

START HERE: 2ND’S- 2/F QUADRENT 3 WUMACO

BLDG 1, 9TH AVE, FORT BONIFACIO, TAGUIG,

#: (02) 846-5293

PREMIO

Aside from being an excellent bar with the most accomidating chef around, Premio has the most delicious Brookies around. What are brookies you say? Well.. as the Chef puts it. “It’s a love child between a brownie and a cookie.” Get a free plate of them for free when you check in!START HERE: PRIMIO- 32ND ST. (BTWN 5TH AVE & 7TH AVE.), BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY, MANILA, #: (02) 869-7142

SKINNY MIKE’S SPORTS BAR

You’ve worked hard. You’re tired. Maybe even a little sweaty.

You just want to chill out. That’s where Skinny Mike’s deal

comes in. Use Foursquare and get a FREE BEER on them.

It’s time for you to stop thinkin’, and start drinkin’.

START HERE: SKINNY MIKE’S SPORTS BAR- 32ND AVE

FORT BONIFACIO, TAGUIG, #: (02) 823-9499

BREWKUS CAFE RESTO BAR

Another hidden gem. Located in Salcedo Village, Brewkus

serves everything from milk tea to a fantastic burger. If you

manage to find this place and check in, you have the ability

to get 1/2 off of any tea based drink. It’s not free. But it still is

very awesome!

START HERE: BREW-KUS CAFE RESTO BAR- UNIT G-02,

139 CORPORATE CENTRE, 139 VALERO STREET, SALCE-

DO VILLAGE, MAKATI CITY, #: (02) 856 7656

Every night Manila is alive with live music - from electronica to indie to pop to rock to you on the videoke! There are a ton of places to find out about cover bands, but only one space with a comprehensive list of the best local artists - signed and unsigned. It’s called Pindiemusic.com and it serves up the most comprehensive live music listings in the Metro, plus detailed profiles on all the bands you are likely to see, the venues you’ll need to visit, the backstage talent, and the neighbourhoods you’ll uncover along the way. Not only is it easy to navigate on your phone or computer, but It’s got great eye candy and smarts too, with video, photography and deep conversations with the music heroes that rock our nights out.

For OPM fans and newcomers to the local music scene, if it’s not on Pindiemusic.com/, it probably isn’t happening.

Just like the WU! Team, Carlos Garchitorena is constantly prowling the local scene to see whats going on and sharing it on heygarch.com.

The great thing about Carlos “Garch” is that he’s been using connections to local artists and his passion for the local music scene to host lively proformances all around the manila area.. Heygarch.com is set up much like a blog that showcases all the spots that Carlos wants to share to fellow music lovers.

The Guy Who Loves The Manila Indie Scene. A site dedicated to finding all the sensational bands playing.

Pindie Editor, Bel Certeza with Pindie VJ, Idy M.

“This is a rock concert, you don’t need to sit down, come on up to the front” – so said Franco, the opening cry this April for the packed our Music Museum (Greenhills) to rise up and rock on. And why not? The sound was imposing, the stage was stroboscopic with multi-colored lights and smoke and a massive video backdrop; and Franco is just too f***** cool, striding on stage with his guitar slung over his shoulder, a cool beach cowboy in a freshly-laundered white tee, and that big wide smile...”

Franco on local music: “I really wish that there would be more people who would write their own stuff instead of singing revival stuff. Some artists can do it and revive it and do a really good revival, or after a couple of years, and then some [other] artist would do it. What the f*** is wrong with you guys? It’s really sad, though. Because there are so many Filipino musicians out there who can really write, but record labels would much rather get a pretty face and have them do a revival, and then some months later, it’s multi platinum. What the f***. It’s really insulting.”

-Motorman Writhes

We love music at WU! Manila, thats why we asked our friends from Pindie music help us find the most rocken' venues and most talented artists. Manila has never been so Alive!

B-SIDEAddress: The Collective 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio Village, Makati City,

BLACKBIRDAddress: 9815 Kamagong Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City,

GWEILOAddress: G/F, F&M Lopez Bldg., 109 C Palanca St, Legaspi Village, Makati City,

SAGUIJO CAFE BARAddress: 7612 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati City,

HANDLE BARAddress: 31 Polaris St., Bel-Air Village, Makati City,

ROUTE 196Address: 196 A Katipunan Ave. Blue Ridge A, Quezon City,

CRAFT ROCK & GRILLAddress: Unit E- The Fort, Entertainment Complex, Taguig City,

TAGOAddress: No. 14 Main Avenue corner Real Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City.

LRI GALLERYAddress: N Garcia St. Makati

MOPPU CLEANING SERVICEAddress: UG 24 Cityland Dela Rosa Condominium, Dela Rosa St. Makati#: (02) 403-7959

AMERICAN EYE CLINICAddress: Greenbelt 5

DR.LEE’S CHINESE ACUPUNCTUREAddress: Polaris St. Makati

MABUHAY CHIROPRACTICCLINICAddress: San Antonio Plaza

REHAB EXPERTSPhysical Therapy home service in Metro Manila. #: (02) 513-8025, www.rehabexperts.com.ph

ASIA TOWERAddress: Legaspi Village

ETON PARKVIEWAddress: Legaspi Village

ETON RESIDENCESAddress: Greenbelt

LPL CENTERAddress: Salcedo VIllage

MANHATTAN SQUAREAddress: Salcedo Village

ONE LEGASPI PARKAddress: Legaspi Village

ONE SALCEDO PLACEAddress: Salcedo Village

TWO SALCEDO PLACEAddress: Salcedo Village

THREE SALCEDO PLACEAddress: Salcedo Village

ONE ROXAS TRIANGLEAddress: Roxas Ave. Manila

REGENCY AT SALCEDOAddress: Salcedo Village

TIFFANY PLACEAddress: Salcedo Village

THE COLUMNSAddress: Legaspi Village

THE RESIDENCESAddress: Greenbelt

TWIN TOWERSAddress: Legaspi Village

AMERICAN EMBASSYAddress: 1201 Roxas Blvd, Manila, #: (02) 301-2000

AUSTRALIAN EMBASSYAddress: Level 23- Tower 2 RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave, #: (02) 757-8100

BRITISH EMBASSYAddress: 120 Upper McKinley Rd, Taguig, #: (02) 858-2200

CANADIAN EMBASSYAddress: RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave., #: (02) 857-9000

FRENCH EMBASSYAddress: 16th Floor Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat, #: (02) 857-6917

GERMAN EMBASSYAddress: RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave., Makati, #: (02) 702-3000

JAPANESE EMBASSYAddress: 2627 Roxas Blvd, Manila, #: (02) 551-5710

KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS EMBASSYAddress: 26th Floor, Equitable bank tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, #: (02) 786 6603

KOREAN EMBASSYAddress: McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Upper McKinley Road, Taguig, #: (02) 856-9210

MAKATI MEDICAL CENTERAddress: Legaspi, Makati, #: (02) 888-8999

ST.LUKE’S MEDICAL CENTERAddress: Rizal Drive, BGC, #: (02) 789-7700

BEST WESTERN PLUSThree distinct towers, one remark-able experience. Branded by Best Western International as the “Super Hotel” in Manila, Merging three existing hotels into one exciting, all-encompassing destination. Address: 7829 Makati Ave., Makati, #: (02) 403-0888, www.antelhotel.com

BERJAYA HOTEL MAKATIAddress: Makati Ave

HOLIDAY INNAddress: Glorietta Mall, Makati

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL-MAKATIAddress: Ayala Ave. Makati City

MNL BOUTIQUEAddress: Valdez Cor. Santiago, Makati

PINK HOSTELAddress: Pablo Ocampo, Malate SHANGRI-LA HOTEL- MAKATIAddress: Ayala Ave. cor. Makati Ave.

TUNE HOTELTUNE HOTEL- ANGELESAddress: Don Juico Avenue, Malaba-nias, Angeles City, Pampanga, #: (45) 459-0888TUNE HOTEL- CEBUAddress: 36 Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City, Cebu, #: (32) 232-0888, TUNE HOTEL- ERMITA, MANILAAddress: 1740 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila, #: (02) 708-9888 TUNE HOTEL- MAKATIE.Mercado corner, F. Calderon Streets, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City #: (02) 817-0888, www.tunehotels.com

HEIMAAddress: N. Garcia Street, Makati City

SHELTERAddress: Jupiter Street

GOETHE MUSEUMAddress: Salcedo Village

OK ECHE OPTICAL SHOPTo See is to believe. 2nd Floor A. Venue Mall, Makati, #: (02) 756-0661

REPUBLIC GLASSAddress Legaspi Village

BAYANI BREWwww.Twitter.com/bayanibrew

THE SOLE PROJECTwww.mysoleproject.com

THEO & PHILOwww.theoandphilo.com

BRIGHT SYSTEM ENTERPRISEAddress: 654 Wellington Bldg. Binondo, #: (02) 242-5895

TINOFirst-Class Service of made-to-or-der and made-to-measure business and formal men’s clothing. Address: 114 G/F Herco Center, Benavidez St. Legaspi Village, #: (02) 782-7160, [email protected]

BUDDHA-BAR MANILAAddress: Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue Makati City, #: +632 856-6859/ 856 6719, www.buddhabarmanila.com

IMPERIAL ICE BARAddress: The Fort Strip, 1633 Fort Bonifacio, www.facebook.com/pages/Imperial-Ice-Bar

PURGATORYAddress: Second Floor Concorde Building, Salcedo St. cor. Benevidez St. Legaspi Village, #: (02) 331-5346

TIMEAddress: 7840 Makati Ave. Makati City

Our WU! Directory will grow each month to show spots that will make living in

Manila easy and enjoyable.


INSPIRATION!

Our awesome dad Butch Okeya Circa 1978.

Surfing philosophy from a lifetime surfer, a friend, and father.

We at WU! believe in the steady balance between work and play.

Join us next time as we explore all the different ways to maximize your work life by having an awesome play life! Don’t just settle for ANY sort of

play. Find the things that make you most happy! Don’t work hard, play hard. Work hard and play RIGHT!-8-bit


In my opinion, the aerobatic possibilities being demonstrated by the newest surfing superstars of today is absolutely mind blowing! Water and air maneuvers never thought possible during my surfing days nor words could describe the amazing feats in, over or under the breakers being accomplished today.

Some observers might state it’s because of the technological advancement in the surfboards, newer and better equipment. But a more important human affect can be said to have contributed to the great changes over the years, the evolution of wave sciences and the creative mind of the surfer. Other changes can also be found in the language that wave maneuvers are spoken. Surf terms such as get radical, rip and slash, getting air, are the now in-terms giving the sport it’s new identity awareness and public excitement.

Surfers of my generation shared the same set of terms to describe the wave vehicles we rode on those same waves many years ago. Such terms as the nose, tail, kick, deck, fin, taper and so on are still universally accepted today. And yet there were other words that spoke of the actual experience on the wave itself. This is where the biggest differences of the old and new surf generation can be heard.

The ride always

ended in either

a kick-out or a

wipe-out. Either

way, the ride was

always considered

“bitch-en”!

The most creative terms were the ones given to the actual wave ride so that a surfer could describe to his surf buddies the exact feelings he felt at certain specific locations on the face of the wave. Word like take-off, drop-in, bottom-turn, kick-back, tubed, and of course the most famous term that surfing founded, the wipe-out. The ride always ended in either a kick-out or a wipe-out. Either way, the ride was always considered “bitch-en”!

Don’t let the visions of the new wave riding styles scare you from experiencing one of the best water

sport and cultures ever invented. Try it before it’s to late, it’ll be an unforgettable memory of moments you will ever have and it may perhaps turn into another life addictions. You

are now a surfer, welcome to the club!

My suggestion is to enter the sport on a longish surfboard, maybe about 9 feet. Find your body-balance point were your

boards nose is about 2 inches off the water ; paddle straight out to meet the approaching swells; sink the tail, turn your board towards the beach and stroke with all your heart...stroke, stroke, stroke and take-off. Jump to your feet quickly in one continuous movement, take the drop, make that bottom turn, set your rail and go for it...and get tubed dude. You just might come out on the other side totally stoked.

-Butch Okeya WU! Father

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