The Verdict: The Double Down Experience

The Verdict: The Double Down Experience

                Today was such a wonderful day; just two classes [which ended at 1 pm], a warm breezy afternoon [I love warm breezy afternoonsJ], and a delightful fellowship with friends. This afternoon I was able to have great time with my friends at U.P- Ayalaland TechnoHub. This is a great place for anybody since there are restaurants that cater to all ages.  Flapjacks, Seafood Island, Pizza Hut, Reyes Barbecue, and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf are just some restaurant and food places found inside TechnoHub. Clearly there are different types of cuisines available.  TechnoHub is not just about the dining experience but also the entertainment and shopping experience since one can find Timezone, National Bookstore, and CDR King inside the place. This place is also great for people who just want to walk around and experience nature. J

Now back to my day today… As I have said earlier I had lunch with my friends. We ate at The KFC store inside TechnoHub. Finally! I had a Double Down for lunch today! [well not just me but all of my friends] And here is the verdict:

It was smaller than what my friends and I expected [looks can be deceivingJ].  i was at first puzzled on how to eat this no bun sandwich… so I decided to use my spoon and fork [haha XD]. First bite was good. It tasted just like an original recipe KFC chicken. A couple more bites [here comes the cheese and bacon].  It tasted like KFC original chicken with cheese and bacon. For me, the bacon looked pale; unlike the bacon shown in the picture. I thought it would taste like something new. I imagined tasting a wonderful unique blend of chicken bacon and cheese. But I think it was the KFC advertising that got that idea in my head.

The Double Down

Writer and friends

      

I enjoyed tasting this new concept of KFC. Now I can say I’ve tasted it. I realized that good marketing can really make a differenceJ. I think I won’t go gaga over DD but I do appreciate it.

So now that I had my DD experience… what’s yours? J

-DOT-

Photos from: Cathe S. J thanks cathe



Jab! Jab! Uppercut! Double Down!

Jab! Jab! Uppercut!  Double Down!

                Hooray! Congratulations Manny Pacquiao! He truly is a great fighter, another win for the Filipinos. It was so fun watching the fight because of the interesting throw of punches. It was entertaining and exciting.

Pacquio vs. Margarito

                I was able to watch the fight on television and not on pay-per-view places via direct satellite, which meant commercial breaks. And men! The commercial breaks were really commercial breaks. Most, if not all, of the commercial ads shown were either sponsors of the fight or endorsements by Manny Pacquiao and his motherJ.

                One of the new commercials was KFC’s new product the… DOUBLE DOWN! The ad was shown every after round, therefore causing a lot of intrigue to viewers. Well let me tell you this… it sure was effective. Nice one KFC! :p I would hear stories from my friends that in some KFC outlets  it would be sold out early in the morning. I myself have experienced it. It’s crazy but I bet KFC likes all this craziness :D.

                As of now, I have not yet tasted this new buzz [due to high demand and little supply]. But let me describe to you what it is based on how KFC describes it.  Double down is a one-of-a-kind sandwich features two thick and juicy boneless white meat chicken filets (Original Recipe® or Grilled), two pieces of bacon, two melted slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese and Colonel's Sauce.[information from http://www.kfc.com/doubledown]. Yes! No buns... and yes all meat [with a cheese and sauce]. SO far I have heard of mixed feedbacks some say it’s salty … while others go gaga over it.

                For now that’s the verdict… I soon will grab a double down to see [taste] for myselfJ.

                You? What’s your Double Down Story? :D

-Dot-

Photo from: http://www.facebook.com/kfcphilippines?v=wall#!/kfcphilippines and                  http://i.cdn.hbo.com/assets/images/sports/boxing/fights/2010-11-13-pacquiao-vs-margarito/pacquiao-margarito-fight-1024.jpg