The ShutterCracker

Chicken Deli of Bacolod Comes to Manila

chinkychinky — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:17:47 +0000

Being a huge fan of Bacolod’s Chicken Deli, I was really excited to visit Chicken Deli which was newly opened here in Manila! I remember eating there with my friend during our 3 day stay in Bacolod. We ate there from breakfast to dinner knowing that we will miss how Chicken Deli is really different compared to the other Chicken Inasal’s out there.

The Chicken Inasal’s special status in the hearts, mouths and bellies of the Filipino people is something that Bacolod’s Chicken Deli, which stands for “Chicken delicious,” was born in 1983 in the sunny city of Bacolodm which is itself the home of Inasal. The idea came about when Chicken Deli’s founder, Mamang, felt the need and the desire to feed people with the dish they so loved: Inasal.

After being the Rockstar of Chicken Inasal in Bacolod, Chicken Deli has its sights set on conquering the Manila crowd. The low prices, sinamak, awesome taste and speedy service will surely jive well with us city dwellers.

The restaurant opened its first Metro Manila branch at the SM City North Edsa Annex just last July and is now open for franchisers to continue Chicken Deli’s time honored tradition of serving delicious Inasal that’s been cooked with as much love and care as Mamang used to cook it in the old days.

Chicken Deli also serves other parts of the chicken that are flame grilled to perfection namely atay (liver), baticolon (gizzard), liog (neck), isol (butt) and pakpak (wings). All delicious meals are served with Kanin All You Can! garlic rice, soup and special sinamak or “sawsawan”

Chicken Deli’s Manila branches are located at SM North Edsa Annex Building, 3rd floor and another branch will open next week at the G/F of Tutuban Center Mall, G/F of Cartimar shopping center and soon at Rosal St. Brgy. Uno Calamba Laguna, Pedro Gil adn Recto Avenue.

Chicken Deli see you soon!

Meeting the Rockstars of Franchising

chinkychinky — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:44:14 +0000

“Is franchising for you?” This was one of the questions Linda and Butz Bartolome asked us during a very rare interview that we have with them during the Bloggers’ Night at Fresca, Makati in RCBC. I went there without any huge expectations, but I left with tons of knowledge about how franchising works, and what it takes to succeed in business here in the Philippines.

Who’s Butz Bartolome? To those who just heard of his name, he is dubbed as the Franchise Guru of the Philippines. He continues to help entrepreneurs and wannabe entrepreneurs by giving them a chance to showcase their business in the Philippine SME and Franchise Expo 2011.

Now on its 3rd year, this well attended event will be held at the PICC forum of the Philippine International Convention Center (CCP Complex) Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Manila on October 27-29, 2011 with 120 SME and Franchise Business on display targetting over 8,000 visitors during the three day expo.

During our mini press conference with them, they talked about how they started and what are the challenges they faced during the journey to success. I was deeply amazed at how the couple, Linda and Butz slowly paved the golden road to success. Being an OFW in Saudi, Butz felt the need to start a business so that he can be close to his family and to get better income. Upon hearing this, I can’t help but think about how most of the Filipino families here experience almost the same plight. But this two really made a difference through monster perseverance and passion to succeed.

Fiorgelato, Chicken Deli of Bacolod and Uniload owners also shared their amazing stories. Truly, franchising requires a lot of discipline and hardwork in order to succeed.

Do you want to know more about how to start a business? Go to the Philippine SME and Franchise Expo 2011 and educate yourself by attending the battery of seminars they have in store for all the attendees. Members of the FIP such as Fiorgelato, Potato Corner, VCargo, Lay Bare, Generika, Cut, Bibingkinitan, Julie’s Bakeshop, Freshka, Baliwag, Chicco di Caffe, Baliwag Lechon Manok, El Bono Pizza, Unigosyo, Chichariffic and the newest member Chicken Deli of Bacolod will be joining the roasters of participants and exhibitors of the Philippine SME & Franchise Expo 2011. To know more about the 3-Day event and to register for free visit http://www.smexpoph.com and don’t miss the chance to know about the business of starting a business through their seminars and activities that might bring you the long term success you’ve been dreaming of.

My Shirt Story

chinkychinky — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:41:45 +0000

I’ve been browsing through my photos so I can join Electrolux’ newest contest about your shirt story. It was not an easy feat to find a particular shirt that is best for the contest, until I came across this photo:

I'm the "sexy" girl in blue

This is a photo of our first Company Bowling-Movie-Dinner Night out!

I remembered how fun it was, we were able to watch Cowboys and Aliens in IMAX 3d that day and then had a bowling tournament.

The Communication Coaches and Quality Advisors department in our call center were merged during that time, and our manager felt the need for us to bond because we will be working closely together. We all had a blast, the highlight of that day is when we all went to the SM MOA Bowling Center, my very first time to try bowling. My officemate turned great friend Erik taught me how to bowl correctly. But as expected, I sucked big time! Luckily I have very skilled and competitive :D bowler team mates. We bagged second place during the mini tournament, no thanks to me! hehe. We do not have any prize that time, but bragging rights is enough compensation for the award we’ve got.

The boys prepping up for the bowling tournament of the year

Proud second placers

What made it funner is that I am with the best officemates in the world!

This baby blue shirt may just be a shirt, but it is forever part of my capsule of memories. I hope that the next person who will own this shirt will have good, if not better memories.

I love this shirt! Now I want someone else to love it too! I support the Electrolux Wash-athon Clothes Donation Advocacy.