Buhayin natin ang Pioneer II: Plurk Fiesta at Generals Brew Cafe
Last week, Bariles‘ buddies at Plurk and members of the Soccsksargen Bloggers Group met at Generals Brew Cafe, a new coffee shop located right between Landbank and Kristan Bookstore along Pioneer Avenue, GenSan City.
Owned by spouses Kin and Letty Du, Generals Brew has been around for about three months now on a dry run basis and hasn’t been officially inaugurated yet. Last Thursday though, Letty told Blogger and fellow Plurker Gilbert that they will be ready for our group and will offer free coffee and eats. Gilbert then lost no time in privately “plurking” all his buddies to announce a Plurk Fiesta or EYEBALL at Pioneer Avenue’s newest shop of coffee blends.
By the way, Plurk which is an abbreviation of “people” and “lurk’ was established in May 2008, as a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to send updates (otherwise known as plurks) through short messages or links.
These updates can be read on the plurker’s home page using a timeline listing all the updates received in chronological order, and delivered to other plurkers who have signed up to receive them (and are therefore, friends). Each plurker can respond to other plurker’s updates from their timeline through the Plurk.com website, by instant messaging, or by text messaging.
Let’s just say that “Plurk” is somewhat like YM or Chat for bloggers.
Anyway, aside from the freebies, the group of 12 bloggers/plurkers who came were treated to an acoustic performance by a male duo. This time too, since Generals Brew’s WIFI is up and running, those who brought their laptops and nettops were eating, exchanging stories and plurking at the same time while photographers Leonard, Manoy Hecky, Arnel, Donna Mae and Bariles, himself were taking pictures from all angles.
Also present were Jes, MSU prof Gilbert of course, Samara Fae, DOLE’s Jinky, CMO gals Milette and Myla, NDDU teacher Rammyboi and PBB soon-to-be-famous Tanchi, boutique owner Rosilie, and sweet/sexy Tammyrose.
Generals Brew, obviously named after the people of GenSan has something which the other coffee shops do not have. They are the only ones serving Kafe Balos or Kape Alamid, the most expensive coffee in the world which come from the droppings of the Philippine civet, a mammal which can be found in the forests and coffee plantations of South Cotabato.
Aside from the usual hot and cold coffee mixes, Generals Brew also serve After Dinner Coffee, Letty’s own concoctions which contain few drops of liquour in them. Bariles ordered Spanish Eyes with rhum and boy, was he stumped in no time at all.
Spanish Eyes Coffee with rhum
They also offer sandwiches, using rye bread making it more healthy plus rice meals and pasta, all from Letty’s cookbook. Do not forget the cheesy, long and delectable Stromboli though. Most of the Plurkers loved it.
Cheese-filled Stromboli
Here are the other pictures taken by Bariles during that 6:00pm – 10:30pm Plurk Fiesta at Generals Brew Cafe.
With the opening of Generals Brew, and more of its kind, we can expect a revitalized Pioneer Avenue in no time at all. Thanks to the Du couple for helping make this vision a reality and for giving us, Soccsksargen Bloggers/Plurkers another venue to FIESTA!!!!.
Generals Brew is open from Monday to Sunday, from 10am to 10pm. For inquiries, you may call them at (083) 552-6559.
Related posts:
- Buhayin natin ang Pioneer Avenue 3: Taaz Bar
- Buhayin ang Pioneer Avenue Part 1: the new Dunkin’ Donuts outlet
- Google Mapping Party for GenSan at Cafe Amoree
- Pioneer Avenue’s old Clock Tower and memories of its past glory
- Rediscovering the new Giacomino’s Pizza Resto
This blog post must be worth at least a cup of cappuccino or a bottle of beer. Buy Bariles one now!
Bariles is Tagalog word for “Tuna”, the primary source of income of the people of General Santos City which hosts 6 of the Philippines’ 8 tuna canneries and more than 80% of its tuna processing plants.
chic Says:
nice place jud sir..niadto ko ganina..sarap kau ila pastrami sandwich..di na jud nko need muadto sa Chimes Davao para lang mka eat sa akong favorite na pastrami sandwich..nakurat lang ko sa ilang tall blended coffee..t-a-l-l jud diay..kaya lang kanina hina kau ila signal sa net..mubalik pko ugma ky try nko ila hungarian sausage..another favorite nko..
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Lyle Says:
Looks like the Generals had a grand time at Generals Brew.
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 6:45 PM
bariles Says:
@chic, wow! I love their sandwiches too. Healthy but not pricey. Reminds me of Oliver’s Sandwich at Greenbelt. Next time, join us, ok? On some other foodie adventure again.
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 6:47 PM
donna mae congson Says:
as usual nice pics manoy avel!!! thank you sa exposure hahahaha hingi ako pics ha para may copy ako gawa din me post hehehehe tnx tnx and tnx again and again see you all on March 16 @ Envy Me Salon… mwah!!
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Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 6:49 PM
bariles Says:
@donna mae, the pleasure will always be mine. Just grab any photo you want so that you can blog about it too.
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 6:52 PM
bariles Says:
@Lyle, you’re right on target, Lyle. Too bad, we didn’t have pictures of our Yellow Fin and Basti’s escapades last Monday. Bawi lang tayo sa Saturday. hehehe!
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 6:54 PM
TANCHI Says:
yikes! dakua sa ako headshot did2 ui..haha
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Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 7:01 PM
bariles Says:
@Tanchi, smile! You’re on camera.
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 7:06 PM
dimple Says:
with the help of this blogertisement… am sure mangahan nah ang tao sa General’s Brew.. bossing? may isa pa ka nga wala na feature.. matao baya didto..
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 7:53 PM
gilbertyaptan Says:
Avel, please add jinky and Arnel (Rosilie’s “neighbor”) who were there too.
I agree it was a grand meetup.
Let’s patronize our own homegrown businesses
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Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 9:14 PM
gilbertyaptan Says:
Also present was Raincindy.
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Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Leonard Pe Says:
yay! ang agtang hahaha
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Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Kritiko Says:
Wew…mocha frappe…………..love it…
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 9:48 PM
Kritiko Says:
mocha frappe with matching wifi con..wew..hanep….dle galing 24hrs…
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 9:49 PM
bariles Says:
I hope so. It’s a nice place, right in the heart of downtown GenSan. Will feature more Pioneer Avenue restos soon.
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 10:55 PM
anynomouse :) Says:
@Manoy Avel, nagbrunch ko sa generals brew. Lami og daghan ang serving nila sa tapsilog. Ganahan kaayo ko og kitkit sa ilang tapsilog. ajejeje
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Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 11:12 PM
dimple Says:
kunti palang kasi ang followers peru kung managhan nah mag adto sa general’s brew am sure mag 24hours nah na sila..
Posted on March 11th, 2009 at 11:20 PM
bariles Says:
@anynomouse, wow! That’s nice. Di ko pa rin natitikman mga rice meals nila. Will plan one trip soon
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 12:02 AM
sheng Says:
Kakainggit, hehe… we were so busy that time eh, we were not able to go because of some previous set appointments, anyway babawi kami sa next na Plurkfiesta… I tried their rice toppings and aside from the delish dishes they offer, it was all so mura… surely babalik kami doon.
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Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 9:15 AM
karl Says:
sir..balik kayo ha..thanks for blogging our coffee shop..generals brew would be known for cafe balos specialties!! =)
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 9:42 AM
karl of generals brew Says:
sir..were open pala @ 7am to 9pm..not 10am t0 10pm..
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Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Amie Says:
Spanish Eyes coffee with rhum really looks good! You guys really have great time…inggit na ako niyan, hehehe!
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 10:48 AM
gensanite Says:
soon… hehehe…
had coffee in this place a couple of months back (tung niuli ko)… nice ambience… great interiors… and tasty wall decor…
soon… hehehe…
thanks for getting me into plurking, KUY… i’m learning the “trade”… although i’m still trying to “explore” the “plurking”… kinda busy the past few days, kaya on and off ang “plurking” nako…
well… it’s great to hear that everyone had a blast…
@ hello, DONNA… say hello to BOSS DANNY, MADAME, and your bros for me… regards…
cheers, ya’ll!!!
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Pinkypetals Says:
Thanks for the great mobile news.
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Rhey Bacani Says:
Kainan lang akin, so ill try
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 3:26 PM
ark Says:
Wow, lingaw kaayo mo no? Mabuti pa mga bloggers nio jan, active at nagkikita-kita. Dito? Waahh, muhilak na lang ko.
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Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 3:45 PM
bariles Says:
@Kritiko, matamis lang, di ko kaya. Hehehe!
@Anynomouse, really? I haven’t tried their budget meals. Will go back soon. Sayang! Nahuli sana kita with my mouse trap there.
Posted on March 12th, 2009 at 5:06 PM
rammyboi Says:
wow! kalagum nako sa picture ahhahaha.. nice entry kuya avel. nyc kaau kay tanchi na title ba: PBB-soon-to-be-famous! lolz!
i enjoyed the moment with you guys! 
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Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 12:50 AM
orman Says:
anong kaguluhan ito… hehehehe! sana i can find time to visit the brew… whew! bantay lang gyud ng pastrami sandwich na yan! naa pa gyud hungarian sausage! grrrr!!!!
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Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 3:56 AM
raincindy Says:
lingaw ko view sa pics..Lami mubalik didto…
Posted on March 15th, 2009 at 11:33 AM
TANCHI Says:
grabe! usab-usab!
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Posted on March 18th, 2009 at 3:08 PM
archmykel Says:
hi Bariles,
it is Quin and not Kin Du. Quin is short for Quinciano.
Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 9:29 PM
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Posted on January 6th, 2010 at 8:17 PM
rosilie Says:
Wow! I missed these pics.. Thank you sir avel, got them copied.Hope ok lang.hehehhe! Indeed General Brew is one of the best coffee shops in Gensan! Cheers to the owners and the bloggers.
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