DOWNTOWN CAFÉ: Comforting Kampampangan Flavors Enjoyed Retro-Style!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) Formerly called 1956 DOWNTOWN CAFÉ, this retro-style eatery does not only signify Chef Claude Tayag’s date of birth, but also the era he holds dearest to him. Peace times helped build a bigger middle class and establish businesses and entertainment centers, which Kapampangans would … Continue reading DOWNTOWN CAFÉ: Comforting Kampampangan Flavors Enjoyed Retro-Style!

BALE DUTUNG: Claude Tayag’s Legendary 5 Ways Lechon Degustacion in Pampanga!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016)  Chef Claude Tayag’s proudly Kapampangan food concept, BALE DUTUNG, is one of the most highly acclaimed restaurants in Asia. Ranked as one of the best by the Miele Guide in 2009, Chef Tayag’s humble abode reached celebrity status when he was featured on … Continue reading BALE DUTUNG: Claude Tayag’s Legendary 5 Ways Lechon Degustacion in Pampanga!

Café Fleur, Leh-Leh & Babo: Best Restaurant in Pampanga (2016)!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016)  CAFÉ FLEUR is a 3-restaurant concept reflecting Chef Sau Del Rosario’s passion for food and travel. On the ground floor is the Café that serves cakes, smoothies, and casual food. Across it is LEH-LEH, a Thai-inspired eatery; and on the topmost floor is … Continue reading Café Fleur, Leh-Leh & Babo: Best Restaurant in Pampanga (2016)!

STANDOUT COOK FEST: Getting Together for the Love of Adobo @ILoveFairviewTerraces!

Adobo is one of the most beloved culinary treasures in the country. Feted for its simplicity and flexibility, households all over the nation have developed their own take on this dish through creative heirloom recipes. Ayala Fairview Terraces, in collaboration with Datu Puti,  Manam, La Rouge Products, and Our Awesome Planet, held a cook fest … Continue reading STANDOUT COOK FEST: Getting Together for the Love of Adobo @ILoveFairviewTerraces!

PICCOLO PADRE: Experiencing Venice, Milan, and Sicily at the Best Italian Restaurant in #AwesomeAngeles!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) PICCOLO PADRE is a fine-dining restaurant located at Prime Asia Hotel, Angeles, Pampanga. Its menu and ornate interiors mirror the rich culinary journey and Italian heritage of third generation owner, Chef Danilo Giampaolo. Here’s what to expect at one of the highest-rated Italian … Continue reading PICCOLO PADRE: Experiencing Venice, Milan, and Sicily at the Best Italian Restaurant in #AwesomeAngeles!

CISAN’S: The Underrated Home of Asian Delights in #AwesomeAngeles!

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) CISAN’S is home to a mixture of Philippine, Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese-inspired dishes picked up by the Nepomucenos of Pampanga throughout their travels. Nestled in Nepo Quadrangle, this modest restaurant is a good option if you want to eat “healthier” in Angeles City…because we … Continue reading CISAN’S: The Underrated Home of Asian Delights in #AwesomeAngeles!

B&B: Late-night Barbecue, Beer, and Kapampangan Specialties in #AwesomeAngeles

As featured in PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) The typical Filipino nightlife culture often involves endless rounds of beer and copious amounts of deliciously fatty “Pulutan” or finger food. At Angeles City, Pampanga, establishments like B&B (Beer & Barbecue) have popped up to satisfy our appetites for BBQ, Sisig, and other … Continue reading B&B: Late-night Barbecue, Beer, and Kapampangan Specialties in #AwesomeAngeles

HILL STATION: Revisiting an Old Favorite of Baguio in 2016!

Over the years, HILL STATION has established itself as one of the top restaurants in Baguio (via Trip Advisor). Awarded as one of Asia’s Finest Restaurants by the Miele Guide in 2011-2013, Hill Station is celebrated for its eclectic array of Asian and Continental cuisine. Owner Mitos Benitez-Yñiguez is no stranger to the restaurant business. She got her … Continue reading HILL STATION: Revisiting an Old Favorite of Baguio in 2016!

Foggy Mountain Cookhouse: Have you Tried the Best Restaurant in Baguio in 2016?

Foggy Mountain Cookhouse, a gem nestled in the nooks and crannies of Baguio, guarantees you the most intimate dining experience. As home to the tastiest Mediterranean dishes in the area, this reservation and pre-order only establishment is well worth your time and money. Owner, Marianito “Chef Babes” Reyes, started this humble cookhouse during his retirement … Continue reading Foggy Mountain Cookhouse: Have you Tried the Best Restaurant in Baguio in 2016?

MALASIMBOOO! Transformative Music, Art & Magic @MalasimboFest 2016

The first weekend of the Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival took place last March 4 to 6 on Mount Malasimbo, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. A diverse selection of musicians from various corners of the world showcased their talents at the famous grass-terraced amphitheater, while visual artists used the rest of the mountain as their canvas. … Continue reading MALASIMBOOO! Transformative Music, Art & Magic @MalasimboFest 2016