Few months ago, Pokemon Go, a mobile game application was launched here in the Philippines and people went crazy. It was the topic of every Netizens which gave them ideas on who or what to wear during Halloween. Just like in Crown Regency Hotel and Towers, Kids dressed up in their favorite Pokemon characters such as Pikachu or our fave trainer, Ash Ketchum during their Halloween Party. It was an afternoon full of Treats, not just Tricks!

Baby Pokeball!

Halloween Party Host in a Pikachu Outfit

Crown Regency Hotel and Towers Halloween Party Stage

Crown Regency Hotel and Towers Halloween Party Dancers

The event started with an introduction with participants and a short dance number from Crown Regency Staff. "Cutie Patoties" were all around the room - you cannot handle their cuteness! And to add some spice, Crown Regency Chef designed a delicious and pokemon-themed snacks and sweets over the buffet table. After lunch, exciting games were introduced such as "Who's that Pokemon" where the host flashed a picture of pokemons and cuties rushed to the stage to name them. All I thought millenials won't know about this stuff but I was amazed to know these kids even know the Pokemon names! After such, an educational live bird show was performed. Indeed, kids and "kids at heart" were entertained.

Cutie Pikachu Baby!

Pikachu Girl with the Knight

Pokeball kid and Ash the trainer

Pokemon Trainer, Ash

Pokemon Trainer, Ash with Bird

Pokemon Gastly

FaceCebu Author Mark Monta and Lyssa Amor and her kid, Shin - the Pokeball!

The event ended with a "Trick and Treat" from different areas in Tower 1 or Crown Regency Hotel and Towers. Some kids were not tired and even went up to use Crown'sVivo Playroom. For further inquiries and reservations of events, visit www.crownregency.com or call at (032) 418-8888 / 418-7777 or email us at marketing@crownregency.com.

Live Bird Show!

Pokemon Go Centerpiece

PHOTOS Credit: Raddish Radburn

Our last Cebu Food Crawl Dinner was amazing! With partnership of Ayala Center Cebu, a progressive dinner in a "Pokemon Go" theme was prepared for all participants. But before we started, we were surprised by Jollibee Team's visit in their Barong and Saya outfits as it was Philippines National Heroes day. Then the showtime began! Food Crawlers were group to three and FaceCebu was part of team Pink, we called ourselves PINKachu!

PINKachu Team ready on their feet!

Cebu Food Crawl "Pink Group" for their final and last course of the night #cebufoodcrawl2016 enjoying La Tegola. #bisayanafood #smartalloutsurf #zomatoph

A photo posted by Cebu Food Crawl (@cebufoodcrawl) on Aug 29, 2016 at 5:46am PDT

Our Clearance Form! Exciting!

Members of Cebu Food Crawl during the special appearance of Jollibee Team

So, the closing event was basically divided into 4-courses from different Restaurants! We were given a clearance form which we needed to get a stamp from Ayala Center Cebu team. All we needed to accomplish were to eat the dish, post it in social media with hastags #AyalaCenterCebu and #FoodPorn. Here's a summary of PINKachu's foodventure!

APPETIZER (Noun) - Food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)



A Focaccia was served in Italian Resto La Tegola, it's their signature appetizer! The cracker-like flat bread used to be salty but this time, it was just good and less salty which best paired with their tomato dip. For inquiries, call 032- 419 2220

SOUP (Noun) - Liquid food especially of meat, fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food



Then we headed to Chika-an in Terraces branch. Chika-an sa Cebu is famous on their Crispy Pata and some seafood dishes. This time we were treated with fave soup, Pochero With Meat. Their Pochero is so perfect for this coming cold weather! Cebu Food Crawlers loved it very much! For inquiries and reservations you may call 410-6319 or log on to www.creativecuisinegourmetgroup.com.

MAIN DISH is the featured or primary dish in a meal consisting of several courses. It usually follows the entrée ("entry") course. In the United States and parts of Canada, it may be called "entrée".

From the Grill Dishes at Casa Verde

And then the main dishes were served. PINKachu team was so lucky to experience dinner at Cebu's fave Resto, Casa Verde. It was just near from our previous restaurant so we came excited! Their signature and best seller dishes were prepared in our table. We got a really juicy Brian's Ribs, The Dax (Round steak) , David Dean's Tenderloin ( steak on top of a mound of mashed potatoes and topped with cheese) and the giant Mighty Ton (12-inch bun with all the trimmings of 125 grams of bacon, an overload of american cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sauteed onions and mushrooms and paired with choice of barbecue, cheese or sour cream fries.)

Casa Verde Dishes are delicious and juicy!!!

Casa Verde's Mighty Ton Burger

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The Mighty Ton of @casaverdeph #ayalacentercebu #bisayanafood #foodporn #cebufoodcrawl2016 #smartalloutsurf

A photo posted by Cebu Food Crawl (@cebufoodcrawl) on Aug 29, 2016 at 5:34am PDT

DESSERT (Noun) - A dish served as the last course of a meal

It was heavenly fudge! We ended our progressive dinner at Brique with their signature dessert, Fudge Smores. Best served when hot, Fudge Smores can best paired with coffee. The Fudge wasn't the sweet but I love it.

Pokemon Mania is still dancing in the air as Pokemon Go gives Cebuanos no space for rest in catching them all! When you're living in the historic city of Lapu-Lapu, "Oponganons" have been asking, "Where can we find more Pokémons?!" No need to worry, more than 20 Pokémons are currently lurking around the 30-hectare The Mactan Newtown. Prepare to catch Caterpie, Weedle, Pikachu, Rattata, Voltorb, Electrode, Pidgey, Spearrow, Nidoran, Zubat, Paras, Meowth, Poliwag, Magikarp, Eevee, Exeggcute, and many more!



The Mactan Newtown has one Poké Gym at the Dolphin Fountain, and is near four Poké Stops namely the Mactan Brgy. Hall, Magellan's Battleship Wood Sculpture, Fr. Jules Chevaller Statue and Sto Nino de Cebu Mactan. What’s more, The Mactan Newtown is very pedestrian-friendly so you don’t have to worry about your safety while you’re busy trying to catch as many Pokémons as you can.

While there, you can even grab a quick bite at The Mactan Alfresco, a hawker-style establishment featuring various culinary dishes. You can also check out the newly-built Lechon Pit, where the famous Lechon Cebu is roasted right before your very eyes, then maybe satisfy your Lechon cravings while at it.

The Dolphin Fountain area at the entrance of The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City is a major PokeStop in Mactan Island.

The Mactan Newtown is real estate giant Megaworld’s very own township with a beach. Currently, the Mactan Newtown’s masterplan includes 10 luxury condominium towers, five to ten more office towers by 2021, five business and leisure hotels overlooking the Hilutungan Channel and a bustling cyberpark. Soon, it will be home to the Plaza Magellan, a three-level retail and commercial hub with structure inspired by rich Spanish architecture; and The Newtown School of Excellence, headed by the Lasallian Schools Supervision Office

Pokemon Go has been the talk of the town since its launching on August 6 here in our Country. And Cebuanos were very eager to join this phenomena that trended in Social Media worldwide. This coming weekend, everybody is invited to lure and catch them all! Check this list of events that will be happening on August 12-14 in different giant establishments here in Cebu.

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SM CITY CEBU
Philippines' BIGGEST LURE PARTY is happening this Friday!
SAVE THE DATE and be part of Pokémon Go history!



Mechanics: Present a photo or screenshot with the specified Pokemon. AR should be enabled and its should be clear that it's within SM City Cebu.

Note that the Friday Lure Party will be simultaneously launched nationwide on over 50 SM malls. For those who are not in Cebu, make sure to check with your nearest SM mall if they are participating.

Per QueencityGuide.com, Lures will be dropped in the locations mentioned below:
“Hallway Photo Installation” – near Dave’s FunHaus, 2F NW
“SM Northwing” – near Breadtalk
“Yellow Gems Ceiling Art” near Uniqlo
“Movie Film Ceiling Design” Cinema A
“Bowling Strike Wall Art” – Bowling

AYALA CENTER CEBU
It's a Pokemon Lure Drop Party. Check Pokemon Go Ayala Malls!



CROWN REGENCY CEBU
Insider Tip: There have been sightings of Scyther, Rhydon, Clefairy, Polywag, Polywhirl, Weepinbell, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Gastly, Horsea, Staryu, Paras, Krabby, and many more, based on guest feedback. Check out Pokemon Go Crown Regency!



CAFE LAGUNA
Do you know you can capture at least 15 Pokémons in one seating? Increase your Pokémon GO level as you relax and dine in Café Laguna!