Old Town (White Coffee) Now Open at SM Bicutan!

We heard from a friend that "Old Town" is now open at SM Bicutan. Old Town (White Coffee) was one of the cafes we frequented in Singapore and Malaysia. We usually went to the branch in Kallang Mall (just beside the stadium). In Malaysia, I would usually hang out at the KLIA branch while waiting for my flight. I usually also got a box or two of their coffee and milk tea. Eventually though it was available in groceries, getting the beverage at the store was still much better. 

Anyway, we visited the branch at SM Bicutan. The crew said it was just their 4th day of soft opening. It was quite obvious since service took a long time and the shop still smelled very new (a.k.a. construction fumes). We were excited though and ordered some breakfast food. We certainly missed the peanut butter on steamed buns and the soft boiled egg. They serve light soy sauce though, but you can request for dark soy sauce which they will indulge. 

I'm happy they have an extensive menu for this branch. Here's a glimpse of their menu:

They said they will soon be available on Grab/FoodPanda. We hope they'll also eventually sell their beverage packets (good for rainy days when you can't go out!). 

What's New at SM City Bicutan Building C (Tower)

SM City Bicutan or SMB as we Paranaquenos fondly call it opened the doors of it's new building on the last weekend of July. We found out about it from friends, so we immediately planned a visit to find out what's new. 

The new building now has 4 levels. The lower ground level is dedicated for service shops. The upper ground level will have restaurants, coffee shops, a place for your pets, a sports shop etc. The second level is where the Cyberzone is located together with the cinema and a couple of snack shops. Level 3 will eventually have a couple more restaurants and a sky garden.

Here's a list of shops what are already open and will be opening soon:

If you're planning to visit, you can park in the new building (building C) or park in building B. The area is easily accessible through level 2 of either building A or B. We'll write more about our experience in the coming days :)

Paranaque City's New Garbage Pick-up Schedule

The Paranaque City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) announced the new garbage pick-up schedule on their FB page today, August 2, 2024. Below is the schedule posted by the office:

For inquiries, please contact CENRO through the following:

Telephone: 8826-6147  

Email: cenro@paranaquecity.gov.ph 

Facebook: CENRO Parañaque 

Source: CENRO FB

Wendy’s Soon To Open Its Newest Branch In Paranaque City

Wendy’s, the international fast-food chain known for its tasty hamburgers and sandwiches, frosty desserts, and refreshing iced teas, is opening its newest branch in Dona Soledad, Paranaque City. This marks another exciting milestone for the brand as it continues to expand its presence and cater to the growing demand for quality fast food in the Philippines.

finishing touches currently being made in preparation for its grand opening

The new Wendy's Dona Soledad branch will be the fourth to open in Paranaque City. In addition to its current stores in Phoenix, Sucat, PITX, and Phoenix Airport Road, Wendy's Dona Soledad is conveniently located along Dona Soledad Ave., near the intersection of France St. in Better Living, Paranaque City. Up to eight full-size vehicles can park in front of the store, with the possibility of a motorcycle parking as well. We hope to see the full range of Wendy's iconic menu items all day and night, as the store plans to be open 24/7.

According to the Wendy's Philippines website, there are 70 Wendy's stores scattered around the Philippines, with 48 of them within Metro Manila. For Paranaquenos, this is actually a "welcome back" greeting for Wendy's along Dona Soledad, as there used to be a Wendy's branch at SM Bicutan several years ago. The addition of this new Wendy's fast-food store in Paranaque City will provide local residents with more variety and options for in-person dining, takeout, and delivery. 

signs along Dona Soledad promoting Wendy's

As early as June 2023, the first sign of Wendy's coming soon in this location was put up here. And now that the store is opening very soon, we look forward to Wendy's becoming a beloved part of the neighborhood.

About Wendy’s

Wendy’s was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Today, Wendy’s Company is one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, with thousands of restaurants worldwide. 

Visit other Wendy's branches here: 

Wendy's - Phoenix Sucat
2345 Dr. Arcadio Santos Avenue, San Antonio, Paranaque City, Parañaque, 1707

Wendy's - PITX
Level 1 Level 1 143-145 Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), Parañaque, 1701

Wendy's - Phoenix Airport Road
Kabihasnan Ninoy Aquino Ave, Parañaque, 1709

 

Google maps photo of Wendy's undergoing construction in April 2024.