Bigg's Diner at Robinsons Place Naga

Naga City - One of the Best of Bicol brands, Bigg's Diner has opened their 16th branch at the newest mall at the Heart of Bicol, Robinsons Place Naga.

Though this may be the 16th branch, I really miss the old Advent Branch and the branch at the second floor of the now South Star Drug along Gen. Luna Street. Talking about memories, restaurants become memorable because of the place itself. When you also have friends, relatives and batchmates coming home for a vacation in Naga, "Bigg's parin ang hinahanap hinahanap" when it comes to local restaurants. Even though I have been featuring many new concepts and new restaurants here on my blog, I usually ask them, "Why still Bigg's?". My friends and relatives can't give me a definite answer as to why, but I guess our palates will always look for the local flavors of home, the memories with our barkadas during lunch/night outs and the likes is irreplaceable. There might be other personal answers as to why we go back to our local favorites, it's like, "basta, hirap explain, basta Bigg's parin".

(Photo on the left may not be a Baby Back Ribs, but this Fish Creole will definitely have your back too)

I'm sure you also have your Bigg's Diner favorites and even I have the tendency to order the same kind of food every single time I dine at Bigg's. My usual? Cordon Bleu, been addicted to their Beef Salpicao lately or perhaps the Tenderloin Tips, Goto, or Bigg Deal and yes Cordon Bleu again haha.

Here's the latest Bigg's Diner store at the Ground Level of Robinsons Place Naga. Yet again, Bigg's never fails to impress us with their interiors.

 This area at the back is a perfect place for  foodies and oh even your selfies will look great because of the natural lighting. During noon don't you worry because there are blinds that you can pull down to at least lessen the humidity. Hello climate change!

 The store, prior to the opening day.

Bigg's Cordon Bleu with Mashed Potato

*NEW* Bigg's Sizzler's - Herb Crusted Fish

 Congrats again Bigg's for your new branch at Robinsons Place Naga! 

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Olivan Home Depot, Your Home, Your Style

I was looking for a flat bar and decided to go around hardwares here in Naga. Below are photos of Olivan Home Depot which I was so much amazed of! Why? For or a long time this homegrown brand has been serving many Bicolanos for home construction and improvement needs and dai ko akalaon na dakulaon palan ang depot ninda located sa Magsaysay at the back of Sea Oil with enough parking space pa.

After their store beside Sea Oil was razed by FIRE few years ago, sa totoo lang dai ko hunaon na nasa likod na palan sinda and this time even more organized, presentable, not to mention comfortable din because its air-conditioned.

Changing times indeed and being an adult now brings me to these places and I'm glad that the depot's staff were very patient and accommodating hehe.

I really admire our Bicol Brands improving for the better and it is a must for us Bicolanos to patronize them. My post doesn't end here, will share more about my experience in this depot in the next days to come. For the meantime, below are contact details that you might find helpful.

At the back of Sea Oil Magsaysay
Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City
Contact Numbers: (+63) 917.545.8051 or (+63.54) 472.2828
Store Hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Facebook Page: Olivan Home Depot

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RCD Wax and Candles for All Occasions Proudly Made in Naga City, Bicol

In a few days Undas nanaman po, just a few tips before you buy your candles. A tip for us to support a Bicolano brand. Are you familiar with RCD Candles? I'm sure you have seen their logo. It's a shame that I didn't know that the brand I'm seeing in supermarkets is actually made in Naga.

RCD Wax & Candles is the FIRST and OLDEST large-scale commercial brand for candles in Bicol, developed in Naga City. RCD candles are made from premium, all-natural, eco-friendly and smokeless wax. They have a wide variety of sizes, colors, style and uses that are very affordable considering its quality. They also offer souvenir packages, retail or wholesale especially this coming 'Undas'.

They also have newly improved scented candles that are sure to delight your moods starting only from 95.00. Just to share my personal experience, I left the RCD Scented Candles in an ecobag in my office overnight and when I opened my office the following day, the whole room had a delightful aromatic smell because of the candles. A first impression that will really last long, that made me say "what more if I already light them on". No kidding, the candles will really set you in a mood to work or when you are at home to just relax.

Let's support RCD Wax & Candles! #Supportlocal #BicolBrands Visit them at Cathedral st., Ateneo Avenue for displays and retail offers. Call 473-1852 or sms 0917 7272639 for more inquiries.

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LCC Supermarket Con. Grande Branch

Naga City - Liberty Commercial Center Inc. (LCC), one of Bicol's pioneer commercial establishments has made it a point to reach each and every Bicolano by setting up stores in almost every province / municipality or city in the region. In Naga City, LCC has one community mall located at Felix Plazo Street, one Supermarket along Igualdad, an Expressmart along Magsaysay Avenue and now the latest addition will be a Supermarket along Concepcion Grande right at the entrance of Villa Grande Homes.

The location of the supermarket was the former First Naga Bank, which also transferred along Panganiban Drive at Deca Corporate Center.

LCC Supermarket Con. Grande Branch IS NOW OPEN
March 28, 2015

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