Photo contest to celebrate Bizu’s 10th year

When you chance upon any Bizu Patisserie & Bistro branch in Metro Manila, try any of their bestsellers: Macarons de Paris, the artful and decadent chocolate Samba, the delightful dark chocolate with pistachio cream Nirvana and the superb 10-Hour Roast Beef. These dishes have made Bizu become one of the best places to dine in the metro.

To celebrate its 10th year, Bizu invites professional and amateur photographers to join the “Joie de Vivre” photo contest, a photo competition that seeks to capture life’s joyful moments. Interested participants must submit 8R photographs that depict ‘Life’s Simple Pleasures’ and highlight their ‘Joyful Moments of Being Alive!’

Bizu's Joie de Vivre photo contest

“Joie de Vivre”is the French term for “The Joy of Living.” It represents Bizu’s goal of giving its clients the divine joy of eating by its excellent selection of foods that are both savory and sweet.

Winners of the photo contest will each receive P10, 000 worth of Bizu Gift Certificates and a Luxurious Vacation Package for Two for 3 days, 2 nights in Acuatico Beach Resort, a premium leisure resort in Laiya, Batangas. The six winning entries will be showcased in a special Photo Exhibit in Bizu Greenbelt 2 branch.

Participants can submit their entries from August 15 to October 25, 2011 at any of the Bizu Patisserie and Bistro branches. Provincial participants can mail in their entries from August 15 to October 31, 2011 addressed to Bizu Patisserie and Cafe/Bistro “Joie de Vivre” Photo Contest c/o Christine Palma, Marketing Assistant, Bizu Commissary, c/o Marketing Department, 2158 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, Philippines.

Bizu branches are located in Greenbelt 2 Parkside (757-2498), Greenhills Promenade (724-2498), Alabang Town Center (809-2498), St. Luke’s BGC (789-7700) and Glorietta 4 (757-2086).

For entry forms and inquiries, email bizumarketing@gmail.com or check out www.bizupatisserie.com or Facebook Fanpage www.facebook.com/ilovebizu. Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 5847, Series of 2011.

Beyond the Box, Apple premium reseller store, opens at Resorts World Manila

Mac addicts, head no further when you’re at Resorts World Manila. On the third floor is a spanking new store devoted to all things Apple – the complete range of Macbook Pro, iMac, Macbook Air, Mac mini, Mac Pro, iPad, iPod, iPhone and their wide variety of accessories.

Beyond the Box store

We love the store for its clean layout and great design. Looks like I can hang out for hours here just exploring the awesome Mac products on display.

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Plus, I also get to find cute items like a Hello Kitty headset.

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We were able to talk to Mr. Gerald C. Senolos, General Manager for Sales, Marketing and Services of Beyond the Box who said that the personal service they give to customers doesn’t end on the day of the purchase.

“Our service for home and business users includes installation and training.We offer regular in-store demonstrations and training to help customers get the most out of their purchases,” he noted.

The launch of the store at the Resorts World podium area was one of the grandest ever since over a hundred items were raffled off to the night’s special guests.There was also a program hosted by Lifestyle Channel’s VJ Janeena Chan and Philmug chairman Elbert Cuenca as well as models Ornussa Cadness and Kelly Misa.

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My fellow bloggers Iris, Jennifer, Melody and Hannah were huddled in a corner and obviously having fun.

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Also sighted: DJ Vince Golangco and Jeffrey Siy of Boy Kuripot.

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See you at Beyond the Box!:)