Tapsi ni Vivian Official Launch Today

While along Marcos Highway earlier, I saw a huge searchlight in the sky. I wasn't sure where it came from. Then after making the u-turn along Marcos and heading to Gil Fernando, I finally saw where the searchlight was originating from... the 2nd floor of the new building where Tapsi ni Vivian is situated.

It's their official launch today (even if it was softlaunched last month). They're celebrating from 5pm up to 3am the next day. Being a 24 hour restaurant, it's not unusual. There were lots of cars parked there and it looked like there was a disco or party going on at the top floor.

Due to limited parking space, if you do happen to pass by Tapsi ni Vivian and spot a vacant parking space, don't even have 2nd thoughts about dining. That's your chance to sample and taste the fine bulalo and tapsi they have.

Bon Apetit !

24 Hour Fastfoods

If you're coming home late night to Marikina or passing through, there are couple of places you can have a late meal, a quick midnight snack, or take home food.  Aside from the usual convenience stores, there are a few 24 hour fastfood joints.  

If you're coming from Quezon City or Pasig City and cruising along Marcos Highway, you can get a quick bite at Burger King.  Contrary to popular belief, this branch is not located in Cainta or Antipolo.  It's just at the very outskirt of Marikina City.   Aside from the standard menu of Burger King, this branch also serves breakfast meals as early as 12 midnight.   They also serve a huge cup of coffee when you order their BK Joe coffee.    They have a drive-thru road for those who wish to take out their food. What's unique about this branch of Burger King is that there is an internet cafe on the 2nd floor, which is also open 24 hours.  A lot of people spend the wee hours of the morning here equipped with their laptops enjoying the free wifi when you order.  

When you take the immediate u-turn after Burger King, you'll instantly see McDonalds to your right.   McDonalds is also 24 hours open and has a drive thru for convenience.   Unlike Burger King, they only start serving breakfast at 6am.   Their standard menu though is available any time of the day.   What's convenient about this branch is that just outside is a taxi stand where taxis as always available during the night and early morning.

If you're not too keen on fastfood, you can turn right to Gil Fernando Ave and not far is the famous Tapsi Ni Vivian.  Here, you can dine and select from a vast menu.   Their specials, bulalo and tapsi are always available.   If you're the type who would like your meal served on a plate instead of a styrofoam container or wrapped in plastic, then this is the place for you.

Naval Dental Clinic

There's a new dental clinic in Marikina and it's the Naval Dental Clinic.  It just opened a few days ago.  It's located along Gil Fernando Ave. and across the newly transferred Tapsi Ni Vivian restaurant.

I don't know much about this clinic yet.  What I find weird though is the name.  Why is a Naval clinic in a city with a river being the closes body of water there is to the ocean ?

Nevertheless, I have to say that the newly opened clinic looks pretty classy from the outside.

Update: We got word that it's only the building that is new.  It used to be located beside the "Tindahan Magdamag" store across near the corner.  Thanks for the update !

Tapsi Ni Vivian Relocates to Bigger Lot

If you're familiar with the infamous Marikina restaurant Tapsi Ni Vivian, it has moved from its original location along Gil Fernando Ave. to a new building across and a few lots further along the same road. 

Tapsi Ni Vivian is now situated at HDR Building and sporting a new look with a bigger area. They officially helf their Grand Opening last January 15, 2009.

D' Original Tapsi Ni Vivian has been serving their special tasty tapa and bulalo since 1984. You can visit them any time of the day since they are open 24 hours.

Tapsi Ni Vivian At Bulaluhan is located at 32 Gil Fernando Avenue with telephone numbers 645-0125.