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Showing posts with label cebu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cebu. Show all posts
CEBU: Hukad
My trip to Cebu was really more on a foodtrip than sightseeing. Well, I've been to Cebu several times already and I've seen the popular landmarks so this time around, the thrill is in finding new restaurants. Luckily, my former officemate whom I haven't seen for more than a decade (close to two decades actually), also happen to be in Cebu. So we were suppose to schedule a dinner date, but because he's there on official business, we agreed to have late lunch instead.
CEBU: Michel's Deli + Cafe
Michel's Deli + Cafe is managed by the same owners of La Vie Parisienne. Unlike La Vie Parisienne, Michel's has a much more casual appearance compared to its sister. I chanced upon this deli because it is just beside the restaurant where we ate a very late lunch.
CEBU: Cos Cafe
Another kawaii discovery. Cos means cosplay and Cos Cafe which located in JY Square in Cebu is a haven for anime and manga-lovers. My friend introduced me to this cafe since her daughters always visit this place.
CEBU: Cafe Tiala
My last foray to Cebu was in 2012 and there are so many new things and restaurants and coffeeshops to discover during my trip last September. I've made a list of the restaurants I wanted to visit but my friend suggested Cafe Tiala. It also happens that she haven't tried dining at the place yet. Yey!
CEBU: Pino Filipino Cuisine
This restaurant in Lahug, Cebu City is fast becoming the favorite place of buffet lovers. Pino, which means "fine," offers diners an elegant buffet experience.
FOOD FINDS: Dried Mango Chocolate
These lovelies came all the way from Cebu and lovingly hand-carried by a friend who indulges my foodie cravings. Actually, she is also a foodie-at-heart so she knows what its like to be on the lookout for new food products, delicacies, restaurants, etc. And since Cebu is known for its dried mangoes, there's a new craze in town and these are the chocolate covered dried mangoes. My friend got these from the airport before flying to Manila. Thanks much!
Dessert Factory Is LOVE
Years ago, when daughter was just 7 years old, I tasted this delicious cake from Dessert Factory in Cebu City. I am not really fond of strawberries except that I like its color but eating strawberries is not my thing. But this cake was one of the few exceptions that I really enjoy strawberry. The cake is called Strawberry Surprise.
Fast forward ... and daughter is now eleven. We had a day to spare in Cebu and one of the places on my list is Dessert Factory. It is located in the posh Ayala Mall in Cebu City.
I know I have to eat this cake. And it is still called Strawberry Surprise but it looks different now. But it still tastes oh so good! Moist cake with strawberries. Never mind that yellow thingy. I'm tempted to hand carry a box but it needs to be refrigerated.
The other cake, the one that daughter ordered was Oreo Something. Actually, she loves anything with oreos.
Daughter is excited to eat her oreo cake! :)
I don't think I will tire of eating the Strawberry Surprise Cake. Looking forward to our next visit to Cebu because I'm going to eat my dessert there again.
Btw, Dessert Factory also serves other dishes like rice meals and pasta, and other sweet goodies.
Dessert Factory
3F Ayala Center
Cebu City
Fast forward ... and daughter is now eleven. We had a day to spare in Cebu and one of the places on my list is Dessert Factory. It is located in the posh Ayala Mall in Cebu City.
I know I have to eat this cake. And it is still called Strawberry Surprise but it looks different now. But it still tastes oh so good! Moist cake with strawberries. Never mind that yellow thingy. I'm tempted to hand carry a box but it needs to be refrigerated.
The other cake, the one that daughter ordered was Oreo Something. Actually, she loves anything with oreos.
Daughter is excited to eat her oreo cake! :)
I don't think I will tire of eating the Strawberry Surprise Cake. Looking forward to our next visit to Cebu because I'm going to eat my dessert there again.
Btw, Dessert Factory also serves other dishes like rice meals and pasta, and other sweet goodies.
Dessert Factory
3F Ayala Center
Cebu City
Moevenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Cebu, Philippines- The Moevenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence last May 22, 2013.
TripAdvisor.com, presently considered one of the most popular travel websites among online netizens around the world, is renowned for providing its readers with key travel information. It features reviews and opinions of individuals who aim to share their unique travel experiences with the rest of the world. TripAdvisor showcases wide-scale reviews about hotels, restaurants , and mush more.
The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is awarded annually to the top performing 10% of all hotels worldwide, and is given to establishments that consistently earn high ratings from TripAdvisor travelers.
TripAdvisor.com, presently considered one of the most popular travel websites among online netizens around the world, is renowned for providing its readers with key travel information. It features reviews and opinions of individuals who aim to share their unique travel experiences with the rest of the world. TripAdvisor showcases wide-scale reviews about hotels, restaurants , and mush more.
The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is awarded annually to the top performing 10% of all hotels worldwide, and is given to establishments that consistently earn high ratings from TripAdvisor travelers.
Torta De Argao
After our Dumaguete trip, we were supposed to go straight to Cebu City but since Tita N and Tita M joined our trip, they convinced me that a short stop to Argao to visit the church and museum won't change our schedule drastically. O-kay.
Ngo-Hiong
This food is not for the faint-hearted. Just kidding! Hehe.
I'm not even sure if this is available here in Manila. It was my friend's mom who introduced me to this weird-tasting lumpia look-a-like food. Its either you love this food or you hate it. Luckily, I belong to the love-it group. It's made from labong which is one gets from the trunk of a coconut tree, then added with tons of weird tasting spices and maybe some meat. I was told that the ones being sold in Guadalupe, Cebu was the best in that area. And now, I'm smitten!
I've also tried the ngo-hiong being sold by CNT but it tasted different from the ones made by the seller in Guadalupe.
I'm not even sure if this is available here in Manila. It was my friend's mom who introduced me to this weird-tasting lumpia look-a-like food. Its either you love this food or you hate it. Luckily, I belong to the love-it group. It's made from labong which is one gets from the trunk of a coconut tree, then added with tons of weird tasting spices and maybe some meat. I was told that the ones being sold in Guadalupe, Cebu was the best in that area. And now, I'm smitten!
I've also tried the ngo-hiong being sold by CNT but it tasted different from the ones made by the seller in Guadalupe.
Chicharon Cebu
I love chicharon from Cebu. And from time to time, I buy Chicharitos or Nunie's from the grocery. The one on the pics however, were given by a friend who hails from Cebu. It's a bit malansa compared with Chicharitos and Nunie's and the ones that i've tasted from Carcar- the town of lechons and chicharons!
I love chicharon from Cebu. And from time to time, I buy Chicharitos or Nunie's from the grocery. The one on the pics however, were given by a friend who hails from Cebu. It's a bit malansa compared with Chicharitos and Nunie's and the ones that i've tasted from Carcar- the town of lechons and chicharons!
Larsian Cebu
This is a big ihaw-ihaw place in Cebu with lots of ihawan resto choices. Located near Fuente Osmena Circle in Cebu. People visiting (especially first-timers) Cebu are encouraged to eat here.
So hard to choose which resto to go to. Luckily, my friend and I saw this pink tablecloth with pinkish flowers.
Aside from the grilled longganisa (sorry, can't find the photo), I ordered this interesting mix of salted egg, tomatoes and vinegar. Quite good even if it doesn't look appealing. Hehe
This is our ihawan choice. Nice 'no?
Guapa! She's our cheerful server. I'd love to send her this picture but still haven't find the time to print it. Sorry!
This is a big ihaw-ihaw place in Cebu with lots of ihawan resto choices. Located near Fuente Osmena Circle in Cebu. People visiting (especially first-timers) Cebu are encouraged to eat here.
So hard to choose which resto to go to. Luckily, my friend and I saw this pink tablecloth with pinkish flowers.
Aside from the grilled longganisa (sorry, can't find the photo), I ordered this interesting mix of salted egg, tomatoes and vinegar. Quite good even if it doesn't look appealing. Hehe
This is our ihawan choice. Nice 'no?
Guapa! She's our cheerful server. I'd love to send her this picture but still haven't find the time to print it. Sorry!
Alavar's De Cebu Part I
A friend who invited me, my daughter and two teachers from my daughter's school treated us for dinner at Alavar's Restaurant. I've heard about this restaurant from my parents way, way back. I think they have a branch in Quezon City in the olden days.
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