Food and Restaurants
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Top Places to Eat in Sagada
What could appease a wandering soul who just came back to población, tired and famished from a journey through the scenic trail? I’d say it would be a heavenly plate of food. If you find yourself in such a situation in this cool, tranquil place in Mountain Province, here’s the list of the top places to eat in Sagada and the food that you shouldn’t miss in each. A Glance into Sagada’s Gastronomy On the Traditional Plate The Igorots (mountain dwellers) of the Cordilleras are largely carnivorous or meat lovers. They have developed their own unique ways of preparing or cooking their food, especially the meat; which made their dishes…
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Dine Under the Stars in Tagaytay City by Taal Vista Hotel
There are two things about Tagaytay City that the tourists love the most: the view of Taal volcano and lake and the chilly weather. In the day, they would crowd those places by the ridge to get a good view of it. There really are lots of places to be and activities to do around in broad daylight as one enjoys that majestic view. At night, on the other hand, they would enjoy the cool breeze and the city lights from below. There’s not a lot to do but let time pass by in oblivion while exchanging stories and food in one’s favorite café or restaurant. Just recently, we found…
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Noon Cafe: Minimalist Coffee Shop near Tagaytay
In a pursuit of a pretty space with coffee for some catching up, my best friend and I looked for a local coffee shop away from the touristy parts of the city since the traffic in here is honestly worst on holidays. Despite the fact that I’ve been based in Tagaytay City for several years, I could still hardly answer the questions like “Where is the best place to eat in or near Tagaytay?” and “Where is the best place to get some coffee?” Having no answers to these most of the time, I then searched on the internet for a nearby coffee shop. That’s when we found out about…
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Purple 7 Cafe: A BTS-themed Cafe in Quezon City
It’s been a year since we started fangirling over Bangtan Sonyeondan or BTS. My friends and I have been crazy about them that when we heard about Purple 7 Cafe opening, we planned a date in there as soon as we have time to do so. After months of planning and waiting, we finally had a time just this July. Since we’re all coming from the south, we decided to make the most out of our trip to the Metro by visiting the BTS MOTS Pop Up Store in SM Megamall and this BTS-themed Cafe in Quezon City. About Purple 7 Cafe Purple 7 Cafe is a fan-owned BTS-themed Café…
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Hello K-Kit: A New and Fun Way to Enjoy Korean Food at Home!
My love for Korean food and culture grew even more especially during the lock down as I spent too much time watching Korean dramas and fangirling over K-Pop idols that I even wanted to try their food, too! I have always loved Korean barbecue but I wanted a whole new authentic Korean gastronomic experience. That’s when I learned about Hello K-Kit! About Hello K-Kit Hello K-Kit is the Korean management of Art in Island Museum’s way of introducing the Korean food and culture to everyone in a fun and trendy way. It is actually a Korean meal kit, a cooking kit or recipe box, that contains fresh ingredients, delicious seasoning…
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Best Japanese Restaurants in Tagaytay City
Everyone who would visit Tagaytay City would always go for Bulalo to warm them up in a cold foggy day. Though it is indeed a top choice for the visitors, a portion would still go for something else to try. With that, here are the best Japanese Restaurants in Tagaytay City (with an honest review) that you must try on your next visit in the town. Aozora Japanese Restaurant Aozora Japanese Restaurant has three branches in Tagaytay City. One is located near Southridge Village along Tagaytay-Calamba Road, at the Country Club in Tagaytay Highlands and the other is located across Country Suites. The Food For the food, I’d give Aozora…
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Coffee at the Hill: Mountain Brew Coffee Shop
We arrived at dusk – just in time for the sun to get fully tucked behind the mountains. The end of a dramatic sunset happened before us. The sky was a shade of pale blue and gray with few streaks of gold and pink. City lights near Manila Bay and Bataan can be seen coming to life across the ocean. The air was fresh and cool on our skin. It was such a breathtaking scene and moment which made the brew in the cup between our hands tasted even better in every sip. Mountain Brew Coffee Shop gave us quite a welcome. Location and Ambiance Mountain Brew Coffee Shop is…
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Char’s Garden Cafe in Tagaytay City
Cool climate, a unique and breathtaking view of a lake with a volcano at the middle of it, an array of restaurants with both local and intercontinental taste, coffee shops with great vibes and strong aroma coming to life on weekends – this is what Tagaytay city is all about. A surge of tourists from anywhere would hit the road to this city every weekend to unwind. In the long list of the things to do, one that would always stay on top is the gastronomic adventure. Sure there’s a lot of restaurants out there and in the list with the view but crowded by famished sojourners. If a local taste…
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Aozora Japanese Restaurant: A Must Try Japanese Restaurant in Tagaytay City
After a long day of exploring the nearby cities at the south, we found ourselves running through the rain in a cold evening towards a Japanese restaurant in Tagaytay City to satisfy our cravings. Aozora Japanese Cafe + Bistro got us more than satisfied. To go in details, here’s an honest review of Aozora Japanese Restaurant. The Place It was pretty warm and it made us mindless of the rain outside. The moment we got in, that’s when I noticed how minimal their interior is. It has a rustic atmosphere. There are no extravagant Oriental wallpapers, murals nor the usual Japanese restaurant store banners but a few Japanese warrior dolls…
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Metro Eats: Finally Tried Denny’s Diner (A Review)
Looking for a place to dine is always a challenging one in the Metro as there are indeed a lot of choices out there. There goes the ones with new taste and new twists – a fusion of everything. They look enticing that a gastronomic adventure sounds a very good idea. While some are into a food exploration, some have already confined them selves into restaurants where their taste buds are familiar and in favor with already. I am a picky eater which makes me part of the latter. I don’t like trying new tastes that much as I don’t want to end up disappointed. However, word of mouth and…