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Crosswalk Bakery + Cafe: Where Paths Cross and Flavors Unite
Cafes have grown in popularity in Cebu, with many new ones opening and existing ones expanding. It has become a go-to hangout place for coffee lovers and foodies, alike. Days after I got back from Manila, I discovered a new spot, Crosswalk Bakery + Cafe. It has earned a lot of buzz on social media. Perfect timing! The owners, Sir Derwin and Chef Cheryl, invited me and my friends to their cafe at the Capitol Site. According to them, they […] Read More
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Snuggle Up: Indulge in Comfort Food and Cozy Drinks in Voi Cafe + Lounge
The hotel lounge is the perfect place to indulge in some comforting food. If you want a quick bite or a full meal, the lounge has lots of options to satisfy your cravings. Or settle in for a relaxing evening with a cozy drink like hot choco or some cocktails. Diamond Suites Cebu has the perfect spot for you to hang out with your family or catch up with friends in their newly launched, Voi Cafe + Lounge. It is a […] Read More
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Waterfront Mactan Celebrates Filipino Food Month
The flavors of the Philippine archipelago are influenced by various international cuisines and are local, regional, and seasonal. According to the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement, Filipino food is one of the world’s first fusion cuisines, with ancestral cooking influenced primarily by early foreign visitors such as Chinese, Portuguese, Spaniards, and Mexicans who were active in spice trading, as well as Muslims from neighboring countries. The month of April is Filipino Food Month, commonly known as Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino. The […] Read More
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Ice Monkees: Ultimate Ice Candy Experience in Cebu
Who would’ve thought a simple ice treat in New York would be an inspiration for a dream project here in Cebu? Ten years ago, the owners discovered this ice treat when their kids started buying it. Since then, it has become the family’s favorite after-school snacks because it brings good old memories back home. True enough, nostalgia is what drove the owners to make a huge step and bring the ice treat here in Cebu. So in the last quarter […] Read More
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What We Ate at the Carbon Sunday Market
The Sunday Carbon Market is now officially open. And my boyfriend and I happened to be there to witness the festive launch while we were in Carbon for our long-overdue streetfood date. It was by far one of the best Sundates we ever had. Guess what we ate at the Sunday Carbon Market? JAYVIN’S BBQ Balbacua – Php 80/bowl Puso – Php 10/piece PAN-Q PINOY BARBEQUE SANDWICH David Bun Combo 1: Nagmahal Hungarian Sausage + Longganiza – Php 99 SIZZ […] Read More
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Tres Pares Hilton: My first ultimate beef pares experience
When I was in Manila two months ago, I keep seeing food places with Beef Pares on their signages. I was curious of the dish and asked my sister about it. Beef Pares is a Filipino braised beef stew with garlic fried rice, and a bowl of clear soup. It is a popular specialty among roadside eateries in Manila and now is starting to pick up here in Cebu. TRES PARES HILTON Last weekend, I was out with my boyfriend and […] Read More
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The #UnBASTAPpable Growth of The Bastap
The traditionally made delicacies from Carmen since 2012 are more #unBASTAPpable as The Bastap goes global and digital with its new and hip packaging. NEW PACKAGING In its quest for global branding, The Bastap rolls out a new packaging using black and gold color schemes to their pouches. The delicacies that people love now come in premium and standard packs. CGB Foods CEO Charo Gutierez Barro shared to the media during its virtual launch that they not only go for […] Read More
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Sindos in Casuntingan: One Yummy Discovery
Spotted another yummy find in Casuntingan, Mandaue when we passed by looking for something new for dinner. We noticed a long queue at this lechon manok and liempo joint named Sindos. So we decided to give it a try since it’s common knowledge that once you see a long line at a food place, for sure the food is delicious. And we were right! It’s so rare to find a liempo that has juicy lean meat to it and […] Read More
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Dig in some freebies and discounts with Bicester Cafe’s loyalty card
Great news for all the foodies out there! Cebu’s favorite corner and brunch place is giving away freebies and discounts! You read it right 🙂 Homegrown Bicester Cafe gives back to its loyal customers with its recently launched loyalty program. HOW TO GET A BICESTER CAFE LOYALTY CARD For a minimum order of Php300 in-store or via in-house delivery, you get a loyalty card for FREE and enjoy rewards as you go. Every time you order, you get to earn […] Read More
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Solo Dating at IL Corso Food Yard
I spent my Mother’s Day this year by treating myself out to a sunset grill foodtrail at IL Corso Food Yard. Before that, I surprised my sister with her favorite mocha crunch cake from Sans Rival and went straight to Uly’s to surprise his mom with Sans Rival’s Oreo cake and ice cream, too. Then for the first time since the pandemic, I rode a free bus ride to Il Corso. Thanks, My Bus. SUNSET FOODTRAIL JOHN LEMON John Lemon’s […] Read More
