Ricky remembers that cluster of fast food stalls across the street from Glo-ri’s Tandang Sora. There was Burger Machine, of course. But there was also Beef Beep, Joe Kuan, and Elar’s Lechon.
This one’s courtesy of Mr. Archie Uy. Thanks for reminding us, Arch! Pero iba talaga yung Abetamax! Hahahaha, yun ang nabaon na talaga sa limot!
Ricky remembers when Puerto Azul was the premiere beach resort destination for the citizens of Manila. He even remembers that Puerto Azul t-shirt that almost everyone went home with after. It was white, with the Puerto Azul logo at the back, and the logos of the sports activities that you can engage in while you were vacationing there. They had tennis, bowling, golf, swimming, and many more.
Ricky remembers Angelino’s in Katipunan, where many an Atenean has taken their date for dinner before going to a dance or some other event in school.
Ricky remembers that alley behind the Greenhills Theater between Shoppesville and Virra Mall where there were a lot of fruit stands. They also sold fresh fruit juice and castanas all year long.
Ricky remembers those children’s birthday party cakes from Goldilocks with the blue candles, the blue or red toothpaste-like gel that they use to write with, the candy flowers, and the plaster of Paris superhero figurines on top. You can choose from Batman and Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman, and Spiderman.
Ricky remembers when the only popular pet store was Bio Research in Ali Mall in Cubao.
Ricky remembers when all the best local TV shows were taped or aired live from Broadcast City in Quezon City.
Ricky remembers when street parties were cool and mobiles like Audio Compulsion, Exile, Psycho Deco, RSL, Social Distortion, Sonorous, and Sound Fusion dominated the scene.
Ricky remembers Eloy’s Used Clothing.
