Saturday, April 18, 2009

My First Impressions of the 2 New National Chain Restaurants on Guam




  1. Chili's Grill & Bar - I've been seeing their commercials on TV for quite some time so I was really excited to visit this Resto. We waited 2 weeks after it opened to finally visit it so it isn't TOO busy and we went early, about 1130am on a Saturday, let's just say that we were there early enough to see tables available just waiting for customers to sit down, or so we thought. We walked in and there was a line forming already from inside because we didn't particularly look like they were ready. We were 3rd in line and we ended up watching the staff run around like chickens with their heads cut off for about 30 minutes. Even the obvious "Manager" was just their talking to their staff looking at clipboards, papers, monitors, completely ignoring the fact that their customers were right behind them waiting to be seated while seeing that there were tables available. When we finally sat down it took awhile before anyone came over to take our orders. I was listening in and observing the tables around us and on the table behind us there was a family that waited awhile for their drinks, and to my right was another family. To make a long story short, it was TOO obvious that the personnel at this Chili's had biased treatment towards "certain" people based what? I don't know but I was the brownest individual in the area and I pretty much got ignored while the table behind us got asked 500 times (exaggeration) by 4 or 5 different staff how everything was and if they needed anything then they would proceed to walk by us totally ignoring us. Wow. Toward the end, the only positive was that me man PJ who brought out our food and talked to us saved the whole experience for me. So if you're not the Preferred type or form factor, PJ will take care of you of that I'm sure. So here it is: Overall First Impression Grade: C-


  2. Hooters Guam - I was excited to go here for obvious reasons, the Wings! ;) Seriously though I appreciate the female form and their symmetry as much as I appreciate good food, so you can imagine how excited I was that Hooters was coming to Guam. When a bunch of friends asked me to meet them there even before the place was 2 weeks old I was like, .. uhh.. OK! =) You could tell I was hesitant. When we got there, there was a long line outside but boy was I glad I was late, which meant my friends already had a table and were already inside, yes! A couple of things that noticed were that the ventilation of the resto was not too good. First of all it was hot inside which could mean the aircon is weak or the lighting is too hot (we had to turn some lights away from us), and their sound system was an iPod connected to a cable hopefully temporarily placed up above our table on some piping.. things that make you go hmmm... The Wings were pretty good and the girls were OK but I do want to say something about the girls outfits. 1 word: Upgrade. Well that can also be considered 2 words but hey, I'm trying to make a point here. The Hooters Girls outfits are Not flattering, well,.. maybe to the "Hooters" but not much anything else. I think the problem is that the outfits have not been updated since the inception of the Restaurant and it no longer has the same effect as it did in the olden days. Their outfits remind me of Roller Disco, Farah Fawcett and Daisy Duke. Again, time for an upgrade. Overall First Impression Grade: B

These of course are not my final grades, these are merely based on 1 visit, and I'll let you know if anything changes. I'm actually making a 2nd trip to one of them on Monday so let's see if anything changes.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Pssst... I'm Back!!!! =) - NΘYPï GuAM



Yup, I'm back, and yes I'm ok thanks for asking! ;)

I'm not going to make a lot of excuses for my extended absence, I will just say that 2008 was a really bad year for me especially during the latter part of the year, so let's just say that I had very important things to tend to, .. yeah let's just say that and hopefully you'll understand. =)

Well it's been awhile since I've posted obviously but I want to assure you that I will try to post at least once a week if my schedule will permit it.

A lot has happened since I last posted, the price of the dollar and the price of gas has gone up and down and unfortunately the only thing going down consistently lately seems to be our 401K! =P' Someone wise once told me that you are not supposed to watch your 401K and that eventually it goes on an upward trend, over the long haul. I try not to look at it and think about it too much but sometimes I can't help it, and in this market,.. Holy Cow I feel like I had better chances of making money by buying a couple thousand Lottery Tickets! Then again,.. I'll just let it be cuz whatever will be will be right?

Recent happenings on Guam that I would like to note are the recent openings of 2 National Restaurants that I would like to share my thoughts on with an honest review from yours truly the next time I post.

A pinoy of note to me would be the NBA's Miami Heat Coach Eric Spoelstra. I had mentioned him on this blog even with a picture when he was first announced Coach and here we are approaching the Playoffs and it looks like the Miami Heat are going to the Eastern Conference Playoffs! Go Eric! Mabuhay ka! If you read this can you bring me over for a playoff game or two? ;) Sige na Pare koy! =)

Again, it's good to be back I hope to get some good comments from you guys soon! Keep checking back for updates!

NΘYPï GuAM

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Boston Celtics appreciate Filipino Boxer too!!

Unang una, Go Pinoy!! =D

Ok, obviously you all already know about Manny moving up to another division by gaining 5 pounds and beating the Champ and all that Jazz, what you might don't know that I think you'll find cool is that the NBA Champs Boston Celtics are Manny fans too!! THAT IS STRAIGHT SICK, in a good way of course. Manny is putting Filipinos on the Map fo Show!! This says a lot about the Celtics too, I think more and more Filipinos are going to become Celtics fans after this. There are still a lot of people in the world that look down at us, but the fact that these NBA Champs are showing appreciation for our boy Manny,... WOW. SWEET. ;)



GMA NEWS ARTICLE:

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/103959/Boston-Celtics-meet-Pacquiao-after-Vegas-victory

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Pinoy Sensation Arnel Pineda Guests with Journey on Ellen's Show

As you've seen in my earlier posts, we've been following Arnel Pineda since his video with his Philippine band the Zoo on the video that was posted on youtube. Well since then a lot has happened since then but just recently he was featured in Ellen's show wherein she wanted to have them on her show a couple of weeks ago. Ellen did also mention that there are a lot of talented singers in the Philippines. You know what, she is right. ;) I salute her for admitting so, and on behalf of all of the talented singers / performers (don't forget the guys from the jabbawockeez) of Filipino blood, Thank You.

Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

A message to Arnel: Pareng Arnel, ngayong na-approve na yung Visa mo, baka naman pwede ka mag concert dito sa Guam, USA? Marami ding Pinoy dito na gusto ka makita. Kung hindi ka masyadong big time for us, let me know! =D Noypi

Enjoy! Go Journey! Go Pinoys! Rock the World! =)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Pinay Madonna Decena on Britain's Got Talent

Well, I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Filipinos are natural performers. Yet another filipina singer Madonna Decena is on the Talent show with American Idol Judge Simon Cowell, Britain's Got Talent. Madonna made quite an impression with the judges and seems to have a clear path to the finals, let's hope she wins it all!

Here is Madonna:

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Half Filipino Erik Spoelstra named NBA's Miami Heat Head Coach




Another Pinoy-Blood makes it into the Big-Time. With Coach Pat Riley stepping down and retiring from coaching, he announces that the new Head Coach will be 13 Year Miami Heat Associate and Assistant Coach Erik Spoelstra.

Here is the Story from Inquirer.net:

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino-American Erik Spoelstra has replaced Pat Riley as the new head coach of Miami Heat after the latter announced his resignation on Tuesday.

"I just want to let everybody know how excited and honored I am to be the next coach of the Miami Heat," said Spoelstra, who has worked for the club for the past 13 years. "I want to thank everybody for having the confidence in me to lead this team on the court and in the future."

Before he assumed his new post in the 2006 National Basketball Association champion team, the 35-year-old Spoelstra served as Riley’s assistant, training young players such as Dwyane Wade.

Spoelstra’s mother is a Filipino, the former Fe Celino of San Pablo City, and his father Jon is of Dutch-Irish origin.

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Make us proud Erik, make us proud.

Mabuhay ang Pinoy!

Noypi