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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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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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Caja Kitchen Cebu: The New Brand of Dining Experience in Bayfront Hotel Cebu
On March 22, 2022, Bayfront Hotel recently opened its in-house restaurant, Caja Kitchen Cebu. For more than seven years, the food department of Bayfront Hotel Cebu was run by a third party concessionaire. This year, the hotel decided to operate its own food and beverage department in both branches, Bayfront Hotel Cebu-North Reclamation Area and Bayfront Hotel Cebu-Capitol Site. Coming up with a new brand entailed months of planning from revamping the menu, creating a cozy interior with a festive […] Read More
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Bluewater Maribago’s Festive Dishes in Allegro Restaurant
FILIPINOS LOVE CHRISTMAS! No doubt about that. Not even the global pandemic had stopped us from celebrating it last year. However the pandemic had changed the way people celebrate the holidays. Most of us stay in our bubble and share the holiday feast via Zoom meetings or video calls with our family and friends on the other side of the screens. And that’s the Christmas spirit among Filipinos. MOUTH-WATERING FESTIVE DISHES Bluewater Resorts believe in the essence of a Filipino […] 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
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Don John’s Hot Chicken: Is It Worth It or Nay?
For weeks, I’ve been seeing in TikTok of people going crazy with Nashville chicken. What makes it so enticing is how they dipped the chicken in hot chicken oil. Then while I was scrolling in my Facebook feeds, I saw this restaurant serving Nashville chicken. So I dropped by Don John’s Hot Chicken in The Greenery Mabolo with my boyfriend for dinner. There was a long line at the counter and most of the tables were taken. Good thing we […] Read More
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Three Ways to Go Loco with Coco
It’s common knowledge that most people are fond of eating chocolates. The aroma, taste, and the effect on people which evokes memories of childhood are what makes chocolates so well-loved. According to studies, chocolates tell our brain to produce feel-good chemicals to soothe our nerves and make us happy. That’s why when everything goes wrong, I always turn to chocolates to perk me up. Imagine how happy I was when I got a special delivery from my former student, James. […] Read More
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#QuarantineDelivery: Sweetness Overload with Daphne’s Homemade Desserts
When I first caught a glimpse of the choco flan from my friend’s profile and learned that she’s baking desserts that I totally love as a kid, without hesitation I ordered her choco flan and brownies. My friend, Gid, even added an extra tub of classic flan and got me so excited. As expected, the dark choco flan has the right cocoa flavor and it’s so creamy! The fudge brownies are so moist, chewy, and rich in flavor, as well. […] Read More
