Year: 2016

MIGHTY QUINN’S: New York’s Award-Winning Slow-Cooked Barbecue Now in Manila! @MightyQuinnsBBQ

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants

As featured 10 Most Awesome NEW (Franchised) Restaurants in Manila 2016! Finally, New Yorks’ famed barbecue joint is now open in Manila! Mighty Quinn’s is iconic for their New York-style Barbecue cooked the old school way–with wood and time. While they aim to honor their Texas roots, they break away in their use of non-traditional … Continue reading MIGHTY QUINN’S: New York’s Award-Winning Slow-Cooked Barbecue Now in Manila! @MightyQuinnsBBQ

MAKANSUTRA MANILA: Foodie Date Guide to @Makansutra (A Review) @SMMegamall

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Family

As featured 10 Most Awesome NEW (Franchised) Restaurants in Manila 2016! MAKANSUTRA, the famous Singaporean Hawker Market by K.F. Seetoh, has finally re-opened in Manila together with local partners J.J. Yulo and Chef Him Uy de Baron. It first launched in Manila Ocean park in 2009 and re-opened after the successful 2016 World Street Food Congress held … Continue reading MAKANSUTRA MANILA: Foodie Date Guide to @Makansutra (A Review) @SMMegamall

FOO’D /fú-dō/: Accessible Italian Pop Cuisine by Chef Davide Oldani!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, Bonifacio Global City

As featured 10 Most Awesome NEW (Franchised) Restaurants in Manila 2016! FooDee Global Concepts (the same people behind the successful Tim Ho Wan, Todd English, Mesa, and Sunnies Cafe) has brought Michelin Star Chef Davide Oldani‘s pop cuisine concept FOO’D (/fú-dō/) to Manila. Chef Oldani defines “pop cuisine” as accessible luxury cuisine with Italian roots, taking … Continue reading FOO’D /fú-dō/: Accessible Italian Pop Cuisine by Chef Davide Oldani!

BIYAHEROES: The Best Online Bus Booking Platform in Manila! Try it!

By Sheila
Topics: #Travel

One of the toughest predicaments travelers face is how to get from Point A to Point B in the least stressful way possible. Deal breakers include the cost of travel, time convenience, and accessibility of transport. Biyaheroes, an online booking transportation solution, is easily a DIY Traveller’s best friend. With the sheer number of people taking … Continue reading BIYAHEROES: The Best Online Bus Booking Platform in Manila! Try it!

Sagada Orange Picking Guide at Rock Farm Inn (Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Travel

Orange Picking in Sagada has always been on the bucket list for our kids ever since they tried and enjoyed the Strawberry picking experience in Benguet. Some people think it’s corny and a tourist trap, but for children, tactile experiences like this can be unforgettable. Learning first hand where Sagada oranges come from also gives them a better appreciation of these … Continue reading Sagada Orange Picking Guide at Rock Farm Inn (Photo Essay)

BLUEWATER SUMILON: South Cebu’s Eco Luxury Private Island Getaway!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Hotels, #Travel, Cebu

Bluewater Sumilon Beach Resort is one of Cebu’s high-end resorts situated on the 24-hectare Sumilon island off the tip of Southern Cebu. The word Sumilon comes from the word “sumilong”, which means to take refuge, as the island’s caves serve as shelters for fishermen from incoming storms. The island itself is filled with history and … Continue reading BLUEWATER SUMILON: South Cebu’s Eco Luxury Private Island Getaway!

Cebu Food Trip: Eat Like a Local in Cebu! (2016)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Restaurants, #Travel, Cebu

Cebu, the country’s oldest city, has so much more to offer than the famed Sinulog Festival, with century-old churches, long white sandy beaches, world class diving, unspoiled countryside, and a rich culinary history – Cebu City has something for everyone! Food is central to the Cebuano experience! Your trip wouldn’t be complete without tasting the best … Continue reading Cebu Food Trip: Eat Like a Local in Cebu! (2016)

GAIA Sagada Cafe: That Famed Cafe in “That Thing Called Tadhana” (Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

GAIA CAFE is a community-based Kankanaey cafe by Gawani in Ambasing, Sagada. Its tree-house-inspired cafe made from scraps is located on a cliff with a 270-degree view of the valley on the way to Sumaguing Cave.  The name means “Mother Earth” in Greek, and they only serve organic, community-sourced ingredients from around Sagada. The menu is … Continue reading GAIA Sagada Cafe: That Famed Cafe in “That Thing Called Tadhana” (Review)

YOGURT HOUSE SAGADA: Best Breakfast Place in Sagada! (2016 Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

YOGURT HOUSE has been voted the #1 restaurant in Sagada that every local or foreign tourist must visit as part of their Sagada experience. It’s famous for its yogurt, which is even better than the ones here in Manila. It’s been very consistent in terms of quality over the years, but its price keeps increasing. … Continue reading YOGURT HOUSE SAGADA: Best Breakfast Place in Sagada! (2016 Review)

LUMIANG TO SUMAGUING CAVE: Conquering Sagada’s Cave Connection!

By Sheila
Topics: #Travel

Aside from its coveted weather and otherworldly landscapes, Sagada is blessed with stunning limestone caves filled with millennia worth of history. The most popular locations for caving activities are in the Sumaguing, Lumiang, and Balangagan Caves. Here, adventurers can test their limits while exploring ancient burial grounds and magnificent rock formations. Most tourists opt for … Continue reading LUMIANG TO SUMAGUING CAVE: Conquering Sagada’s Cave Connection!