Tuesday, November 10, 2009

25 years of Love


The wedding day is just a beginning, couples then need to continuously work at their marriage because it takes time, commitment, respect, tons of love and a host of other factors to make it work.

So, reaching 25 years of marriage is a reason to celebrate what life and love has offered.

And to celebrate they did last October 27 as family and friends paid tribute to the 25th wedding anniversary of lovely couple Jon and Connie Dela Cruz.
Love is still as sweet 25 years later

The lovely cake to celebrate the silver wedding anniversary. On the background is a picture on their wedding day.

The family is bigger! Son-in-law Sylvan renders a song for the couple

Congratulations Jon and Connie! You inspire us with your love.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Brian Matthew Apasan: The First Birthday

The little boy was all decked in blue, he was clearly the star and it was his first birthday party.


Brian Matthew Apasan had a party last September 21 as he turned 1.

The whole family was there to make sure everyone had a fun time. Daddy,mommy and big brother entertained the guests who trooped to Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe.

And what's a birthday without the cake? The chocolate cake was topped with a single clown candle, fitting for the fun celebration and even matching the jester hat worn by the emcee, Shirley's Coffee Shop Dining-in-charge Macoi Aguda.



The Apasan family will surely treasure this day as it was spent in the company of family and friends.



Happy Birthday, Brian!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Maxine @ 6: From the Heart

It is a year not generally celebrated with big parties, but when Maxine turned 6, her papa, mama ang baby sister Kyla threw her a celebration just the same.

Friends flocked to Shirley's to be with the birthday girl for some food and a whole lot of fun.

What could be more fun than dancing to the tune of "Spaghetti"?


Maxine seemed to be thanking her guests heartfully here.


Of course,no birthday seems to be complete without the traditonal blowing of the candle on the cake.


A close up of the simple but yummy cake. Look at those flowers.


Happy Birthday, Maxine. Hope you had fun!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

New Offerings

Try these new menu offerings at Shirley's Coffee Shop.

Pork in Tamarind Broth. Enjoy the comfort a bowl of steaming Pork in Tamarind broth brings.



Chicken Adobo. Miss home cooking? Why not try the Chicken Adobo and be transported back to the kitchen of your childhood.



Eggplant and Ground Pork Omelette. The goodness of pork and egg, mixed together bring you the simple but filling Eggplant and Ground Pork Omelette.


Ground Beef Fried Rice. Bits and pieces of ground beef goodness in every bite of this special friend rice.


Daing na Bangus. Boneless milkfish (bangus) fried to golden perfection. Match it with fried rice and sunny side up eggs and you have a meal good for breakfast,lunch or dinner.



See you at Shirley's Coffee Shop!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Aislinn Laxamana: A Double Celebration

July 26 will be a date memorable to a certain little girl. It was Aislinn Laxamana's christening and first birthday. As it was a double celebration, the Shirley's Coffee Shop team pulled all the stops to make sure the guests will have double the fun, too.

Below are some snapshots of the event.

First, a close up shot of our birthday girl

The celebrator with mommy before the arrival of guests

Guests lining up to get their food

Cute souvenirs for the guests to bring home


Thank you for choosing Shirley's Coffee Shop.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Gracie Reign's 3rd Birthday Party


Sweet and cute Gracie Reign turned 3 with a party attended by family and friends at Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe last June 16, 2009.

Some snapshots of the birthday girl entertaining her guests



The cupcake tree


Top view of the wonderful, colorful cupcakes


Guests having a good time


And kids (and kids at heart) having fun with the games




And what's a party without yummy food?

Food that is enjoyed by guests



Getting ready to blow her candle


It was indeed a fun afternoon. Happy, happy birthday Gracie from all of us here at Shirley's Coffee Shop!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Celebrating 16 great years!


There are a lot of things to be thankful for, now that we just turned 16!'

You're reading this right. We turned 16 years last month (May) and if we may borrow a line from the song "what a journey it truly has been".

We were granted the franchise to operate a Shirley's Coffee Shop here on Saipan in 1993. Since then, we've kept our hands busy churning dish after dish of home-cooked meals. It's not always smooth-sailing but our priority is clear: we want to give our customers the best dining experience. We continuously think of ways to improve- by offering new products, packages and service innovations. This is our way of saying thank you for your patronage.

One other way of saying a BIG THANK YOU is coming up with a specal newspaper supplement to celebrate this great milestone. We thought long and hard to come up with the theme for this year's supplement. At the end though, it boiled down to one thing- we want it to focus on you, our dear customer. Your loyalty, patronage, support and feedback made us who we are today.

In the pages of the supplement you will find the 16 milestones in our operations that we chose to represent the years that we are on business here on the island. We also feature 16 of our customers and their own reasons why Shirley's rank high on their list of favorite restaurants.

Do visit our main site or click here to read the supplement.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Inaugural Shirley's Coffee Shop Invitational Basketball League







The Inaugural Shirley's Coffee Shop Invitational Basketball League opening ceremony was held at the JP Center basketball court in Garapan. Six teams joined the tournament namely G4S Security, Micronesian Brokers Inc., Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan, Pacific Trading Company, Advance X-Terminators and the host Shirley's Coffee Shop.

Mr. Jerry Tan was the guest speaker and tossed the ball to signal the start of the game. There are two games every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with double round robin and finals on July.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Cassidy




Cassidy Aleighn Lizama's 5th birthday party at Shirley's Coffee Shop in Susupe.

Shirley's Love Kids!







On March 30, 2009, Ladera International School of Saipan once again visited Shirley's Coffee Shop in Susupe fo another memorable trip. Joining the twenty five students were teachers Genevie Angeles and Christina Sakaziro from K4 to 1st grade classes.

The kids made a tour of the kitchen and dining area and witnessed how pancakes are being made by Shirley's Susupe's Chef Roding. They also took a glimpse of Shirley's "giant freezer" and the "giant washing machine" as the kids call it, which is actually a Hobart dishwashing machine.

After the tour, Shirley's management gave each kid a free plate of Kiddie Nuggets and Smiley Fries and a glass of fruit punch while watching their book project Charlotte's Web movie in a 50 inch television mounted at the dining area of the coffee shop.

And that's not all; a how to make a halo-halo dessert was demonstrated and shared to the kids for tasting. Asked one of the students again what was the dessert called, she answered "fruit shake". Kids, we really love them!

General Manager Susan Macario was so delighted with the students' eagerness to learn and explore the restaurant's world of operation. A trip that even the kids' parents would remember.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Shirley's On Wheels




Shirley's van has a new look - APPETIZING! Leading the road on its way to Shirley's Coffee Shop.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Michael's Christening





Michael Fitipol's Christening celebration at Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe. February 28, 2009.


Saturday, February 14, 2009

Love Is In The Air





Couples from Christian Bible Fellowship As Perdido Chapter celebrated their Valentine's Day in a unique way.

A special table set-up with candles and hearts all over the place that creates a warm ambiance that will certainly melt your hearts again with your loved ones was carefully planned by the Shirley's master artist - Mcoi.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Super Bowl Mania




Students from Mt. Carmel support their team.




This is the first time Shirley's Coffee Shop hosted the most awaited Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers. With four big screens, $7.95 all you can eat breakfast buffet, $1.50 Miller Lite beers and cool raffle prizes from Docomo and Pacific Trading Company, customers need not ask for anything more.
One of the biggest events that happened at Shirley's that rocked the house, literally. Can't wait for next year's!

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Manuel and Janice



Cheers!

Manuel and Janice Bobadilla's wedding reception at Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe on December 30, 2008.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

IFC Rules!





Pictures taken during the 2008 Youth Football Festival at Hopwood Junior High School field.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Mission Accomplished!





Mom and son teamwork.





Shirley's Coffee Shop staff once again gathered together to accomplish a common mission, to "Beautify CNMI" with their new adopted beach at Chalan Lau Lau, Beach Road.

The clean up started from 5pm until 6:30pm, with 33 volunteers including the staffs' most supportive family members. Food wrappers, cigarettes, discarded food, plastic and glass bottles, were some of the litters found and disposed of that afternoon. A total of 45 lbs. of garbage were collected.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Tony Mordaunt




This welcome lunch was hosted by Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe for the Oceania Badminton Confederation Regional Development Manager Tony Mordaunt. Check his visits and coaching on different islands at http://www.oceaniabadminton.org/.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Frank and Mel








Snapshots of Frank and Mel Dela Cruz's wedding on September 10, 2008

Friday, September 5, 2008

Mark and Lily






See why people choose Shirley's Coffee Shop as part of their special events:

Mark and Lily Bagang's Wedding. September 5, 2008.

If you want a memorable, worry-free way to celebrate any occasion--visit us at Susupe branch. Our accomodating staff will be more than willing to entertain your queries.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Maverick's 7th Birthday



Pictures taken during Maverick Irang's 7th birthday party at Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Kyle's Christening




Snapshots from Kyle Alla's Christening party. August 3, 2008.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Sei





Bresies Ann "Sei" Guiab's 1st birthday party on August 2, 2008.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Shirley's Goes Smoke Free




Shirley’s Coffee Shop took their pro-environment stand to yet another level as they joined the campaign to promote cleaner and fresher air. Though Shirley’s believes in each individual’s right or freedom to smoke, it also believes that smoking is one freedom that should not encroach on other patrons’ freedom for cleaner air, too.

Beginning June 2008, Shirley’s adopted and supported the campaign against second-hand smoke by banning smoking in their premises.

Hesitant at first at how the smoking crowd will respond to the move, Shirley's General Manager Susan Macario conducted a survey among the loyal patrons, both smoking and non-smoking. Some patrons gave hints of opposition early on although much to her suprise, a lot of smokers also expressed that they would still be loyal patrons of Shirley's regardless of the ban, simply because of the good food.
A complete ban of smoking inside the coffee shop therfore was put to place. Considering their smoking patrons, they have provided an area outside the coffee shop facilities, to accomodate them.

True to Shirley’s advocacy, a cleaner air isn’t just a way to enjoy a truly relaxing ambient environment. Everything else at Shirley’s simply comes down to what a second home truly should be. With a place like Shirley’s where you can enjoy excellent food, a friendly staff atmosphere, a steaming cup of coffee, and with wisps of clean, fresh island air to go with your dining experience to boot, what would you not give? With all these, it’s definitely priceless!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

15 Years




Al says, "ready to eat!"



Shirley's celebrated its 15th anniversary last May 2008.

Here at Shirley's, we are a one big happy family sticking it through the good and the bad. The management and the staff are grateful that YOU, have remained LOYAL to us throughout the years. YOU, our guests, are the reason why we keep striving year after year.

Friday, April 11, 2008

NMC Charter Day









Pictures taken during the Northern Marianas College Charter Day on April 11, 2008.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

The IFC

Independent Football Club
(Sponsored by Shirley's Coffee Shop)

Coach Eli Torgeson for the U6 team (front row), Coaches Michael Thomas and Lois Dewitt for the U8 team (back row).

Coach Jersh Angeles for the U12 (team1)

Coach Norman Camacho for the U12 (team2)

Coach Joel Punzalan for U12 (team 3)

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Go IFC, Go Shirley's!








Shots taken during the Youth Football Festival held at Saipan Southern High School on April 5th. The Youth Football Festival started last January 2008 and consists of 4 zones namely, Matanza (zone1), MP United (zone2), Paire (zone3), and Shirley's Coffee Shop's sponsored club - Independent Football Club (zone4).

Thursday, April 3, 2008

The A-Team



Shirley's Coffee Shop Basketball Team of the Friends of the Marianas League. Pictures taken before the Shirley's vs. GEC Pawnshop game last night at the Ada Gymnasium. After trailing by 19 points, Shirley's got the victory 88-84. Ryan Sanciangco the hero, who stole the ball and made a crucial lay-up in the last minute of the game.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Jayden's Christening









Jayden Jean Pangelinan's Christening party held at Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Boboy's 1st Birthday Party


With Daddy and Mommy



With "Hapi" the clown

Francisco Dennis "Boboy" Villagomez celebrated his first birthday on February 6 at Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Year-Ender Beach Clean-Up



It has been a conscious effort one desire for Shirley's staff and management to involve themselves helping the community that has given them so much during this past year. Shirley's Coffee Shop didn't let the year end wihout doing another beach clean-up on December 13, 2007. These clean-ups have been an integral part of Shirley's and will continue to take part in these events to, as they say; Beautify CNMI!

Sunday, November 18, 2007

The Concert King at Shirley's


Shirley's Susupe staffs posed with Martin Nievera.

Martin gladly posed with some customers of Shirley's Susupe, taken a day before his concert.




After a record breaking crowd concert at the American Memorial Park on Nov.18, the Concert King Martin Nievera together with his band and some volunteers went straight to Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe for an exclusive party. A party to congratulate him for a great concert he had. Shirley's Spaghetti is one of his favorites, we had to serve him a second plateful of spaghetti just to fulfill his cravings.
The concert was made possible by Tan Holdings in celebration of their 35th anniversary.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Shirley's At It Again









Shirley’s are at it again!

We at Shirley’s don’t just serve the best food on the island, have the friendliest staff and the best service—we also give back to the community by playing an active role in the Beautify CNMI campaign. Shirley’s continues to participate in providing that much needed tender, loving care of our island beaches as its simple way of saying “Si Yuus Maase CNMI!”

On August 27, 2007, Shirley’s management and staffs together with their family members gathered to clean its adopted beach at the Saipan Community School area. This event was highlighted by remembering the birthday celebrants of the months of July and August. This just proves that Shirley’s is indeed an all-around partner in good times, community awareness and great food.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Now Showing at Shirley's


Non - Stop Cravings ............. mmm, mmm, mmm!

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Third Time and There's No Stopping





For the third time, Shirley's Coffee Shop clean up warriors cleaned their adopted beach on March 28, 2007 and there's NO STOPPING THEM!

More clean up sweeps will be done for the next few months, a commitment made by Shirley's Coffee Shop with the Department of Environmental Quality to help "Beautify CNMI". After the clean up, they had a little celebration party at the beach for the birthday celebrants for the months of January, February and March. Birthday songs were sung, candles were blown, food and drinks were shared; of course, hands were sanitized first.

T.G.I.T.







T.G.I.T

Thank God It’s Thursday!

Street market is the well deserve break from our weekly routine. When you go to street market you will see all sorts of food from different ethnicity and different people from all walks of life. You let your guard down sitting on the street side walk which truly adds appeal of Thursday's Street Market.

Among all the exciting and food filled kiosks in street market, Shirley’s stall certainly hits the spot when it comes to food and great service. The good food that is always served hot and fresh tied in with the service that goes beyond expectations, Shirley’s truly stands out among the crowded streets of Garapan. Although almost always Shirley’s will get busy all throughout the night, the staff tirelessly offers great service, great food suggestion and delivers orders meticulously.

Hence, if you have not experienced the great food and first class service for a very affordable price, come by Thursday and make sure that Shirley's is your FIRST and LAST stop.

Some of the food that Shirley’s offers are beef steak, siomai, pancit palabok which are Filipino favorites. Sweet and sour, chopsuey, grilled mahi (local favorites) and our specialty the Shirley’s fried rice just for an affordable price of $5 for 5 choices.
Then quench your thirst with our blended drinks, made with high grade flavored powder, finely shaved ice, creamy milk with a generous portion of tapioca pearls topped with yummy whipped cream. Blasts come in these delicious flavors – mocha, cappuccino, chocolate, cookies and cream, white chocolate mocha, vanilla and caramel latte for only $3.00
Slush flavors are mango, taro, watermelon and strawberry for only $3.00

Keeps you coming back Thursday after Thursday!

LISS Students Exploring the World of Shirley's





On March 28, 2007, as part of the outside learning process, some twenty four (24) students from Ladera International School of Saipan, together with their teachers visited Shirley's Coffee Shop in Susupe.

The purpose of the tour was to give the students an idea on how a restaurant operates, see its facilities and equipment and observe how actual cooking is done and how food is prepared and served.

After the tour, the students experienced the taste and excitement of the Shirley's Smiling French Fries - one of the items on the Kiddie Meals menu - which they found to be very enjoyable.

According to Genevie Georfo-Angeles, one of the teachers from LISS, "Service at Shirley's is good. The food were served hot. Request for the group of kids who are not allowed to drink anything with caffeine, were attended to immediately. Servers were quick to offer alternatives."

She added, "We are very thankful that Shirley's Coffee Shop accomodated our students during the tour. We will definitely include Shirley's on our field trip itinerary in the future."

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

We Did It Again!







Volunteers from Shirley's Coffee Shop again rose up early wearing their new "Beautify CNMI" uniforms to clean up the beach behind the Saipan Community School and Church on Feb. 20, 2007. Leading the clean-up was Susan Macario, the General Manager of Shirley's Coffee Shop. 155lbs. of trash were collected that day, GREAT JOB!

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Helping the Community






Volunteers from Shirley's Coffee Shop pose with the bags of trash they collected at the beach behind the Saipan Community School and Church on Jan. 24,2007.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

The Past

The very best of Chamorro, Filipino and American cuisine – in large servings – all blended into one menu. That’s the very heart of Shirley’s Coffee Shop.
Through such a combination, Shirley’s set out to delight Guam patrons in its very first outlet at the Agana Downtown Hotel on January 1983. Through its signature dishes, like the fried rice and pancakes, Shirley’s quickly grew and opened three more outlets (Airport, Harmon and Tamuning).
On May 1993, Dynamic Core Group, Inc, through a franchise granted by Shirley's Guam, established the very first Shirley’s Coffee Shop outlet in the island of Saipan. The coffee shop located at Chalan Lau Lau area quickly became a favorite place for families looking for that wholesome dining experience at a reasonable price. In a matter of a few months, Shirley’s captured the local appetites of the island. From breakfast to lunch to dinner, customers from all walks of life went through the doors of Shirley’s for their favorite dish.
On September 1997, a second outlet opened at the lobby of the newly-renovated Century Hotel, which became a 24-hour diner that caters to the island's growing nightlife. Thanks to its growing customer base, Shirley’s expanded once more on February 2005 by opening its third and largest branch located across Mt. Carmel Church .
As a way of giving back, Shirley’s added free wireless internet service in its third branch so customers can surf the Net or check their email while enjoying their favorite meals or coffee.
With these little extras and their commitment to providing the best service, Shirley’s Coffee Shop strives to continue giving its patrons a dining experience that is memorable up to the last bite.