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Rai Rai Ken: Re-acquainting with Gyudon
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Rai Rai Ken: Re-acquainting with Gyudon

I love rice toppings. I love the convenience of having the rice and viand in one bowl. And though, I…

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Little Quiapo Restaurant’s Pancit Palabok and Hamburger, one of my favorite Filipino merienda
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Little Quiapo Restaurant’s Pancit Palabok and Hamburger, one of my favorite Filipino merienda

It has been a hectic Christmas week of family reunions and as I'm writing this, I’m also busy preparing for…

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Breakfast at The Boutique Hotel Tagaytay
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Breakfast at The Boutique Hotel Tagaytay

Back in August, we checked in at The Boutique hotel after our Tokyo trip was cancelled due to a typhoon.  It…

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Modern Shawarma Counter- Shawarma with a twist
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Modern Shawarma Counter- Shawarma with a twist

  I miss traveling. If there’s one thing that’s driving me restless and at times depressed are the lockdowns and…

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Cafe Mediterranean: An Eating Adventure in the city
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Cafe Mediterranean: An Eating Adventure in the city

I love to eat exotique food. I wish I can be Anthony Bourdain or any of those lucky bastards circling…

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Chic-Boy, it’s in the details
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Chic-Boy, it’s in the details

Chic-Boy came into my life in a styro, cold and unflattering. What’s this? I ask myself, one of hubby’s untouched…

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Sisig House: Going back for their tofu sisig
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Sisig House: Going back for their tofu sisig

There is a food stall I come back to when I go to Shopwise Sucat and this is Sisig House.…

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My favorite holiday treats, Tya Belinds embutido, macaroni and fruit salad
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My favorite holiday treats, Tya Belinds embutido, macaroni and fruit salad

If there was one thing I looked forward to these past holiday season it would have been Tya Belind’s embutido,…

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Tanabe Japanese Restaurant: Dining in the sunset
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Tanabe Japanese Restaurant: Dining in the sunset

My husband and I have different tastes in food. He loves noodles and dimsums and I adore kebabs and curries.…

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EmpanadaMΆS:  A filling and savory take on empanadas
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EmpanadaMΆS: A filling and savory take on empanadas

I’ve always wanted to write about this small empanada stall in Pergola mall in BF Homes Parañaque. But somehow, I…

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Rose and Grace Restaurant: Some food reminders from my childhood
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Rose and Grace Restaurant: Some food reminders from my childhood

Sometimes those that are worthy of being written about comes in the most unassuming places. I have taken photos of restaurants…

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BonChon, a different kind of Fried Chicken
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BonChon, a different kind of Fried Chicken

I have passed by this Korean chicken fastfood restaurant many times and it’s always packed. And I wondered, is this…

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Tito Chef – one to try for special occasions
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Tito Chef – one to try for special occasions

I have passed by this restaurant often and its parking is always packed. But one Sunday, we were able to…

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French Baker, one of my comfort food source
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French Baker, one of my comfort food source

I usually find myself in French Baker when I want to reward myself. Mind you,I don't go here for the…

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Chooks to Go, a sweet roasted chicken alternative
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Chooks to Go, a sweet roasted chicken alternative

My son doesn’t eat the white meat portion of a fried chicken or roasted chicken, only its outer, more flavorful…

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Aboy’s Fresh Lumpia: A healthy and tasty alternative
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Aboy’s Fresh Lumpia: A healthy and tasty alternative

Sometimes good food doesn't necessarily come with the most enchanting exteriors with bow-tied waiters and crystal chandeliers, sometimes it’s just a small…

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Ibaan, Batangas Tamales
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Ibaan, Batangas Tamales

Ibaan, Batangas may not be a well-known as tourist spot but it holds a special food gem that mostly people…

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Mexicali’s Chicken Taco Salad, more than a salad to me
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Mexicali’s Chicken Taco Salad, more than a salad to me

Who would have thought that a salad can hold so much memory? An aunt who now resides in Canada introduced…

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Papa John’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza: One guilty pleasure
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Papa John’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza: One guilty pleasure

In our busy life sometimes we ease our stress by having some kind of guilty pleasure. Some have their massages,…

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Bale Capampangan, one unhurried buffet
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Bale Capampangan, one unhurried buffet

I found myself in the northern part of Manila two weeks ago, going to Pampanga. It was my Mom’s birthday…

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The Learning Center’s (TLC) Choco Crowns, a unique and engaging take on chocolate
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The Learning Center’s (TLC) Choco Crowns, a unique and engaging take on chocolate

The Learning Center’s (TLC) TLC Gift Shop is offering their choco crowns this Christmas. It is a special gift you…

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Reliving childhood memories with Goldilocks Dinuguan and Puto
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Reliving childhood memories with Goldilocks Dinuguan and Puto

I feel bothered that I have a blog called Pinay Foodie and haven’t featured any Filipino restaurants yet. So for…

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Dexter’s Shawarma Pizza: Shawarma in a crust
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Dexter’s Shawarma Pizza: Shawarma in a crust

Dexter’s Shawarma Pizza could be one of my favorite pizza flavors. Honestly, I haven’t tasted something similar to this in…

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Lorenzo’s Way BGC, where taste does matter
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Lorenzo’s Way BGC, where taste does matter

If there’s one restaurant I would like to go back to, it would have to be Lorenzo’s Way in Bonifacio…

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Cake Planet & Cafe: For Specialty Cakes & Designer looking coffees
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Cake Planet & Cafe: For Specialty Cakes & Designer looking coffees

I’m not a cake lover, a dessert lover nor am I a coffee lover. So what am I doing featuring…

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Gotti’s: Unassuming, affordable and good Italian food
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Gotti’s: Unassuming, affordable and good Italian food

I have always wanted to write about this restaurant after discovering their Sundried Tomato Pesto. This quaint restaurant tucked inside…

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Ginataang Halo Halo with palitaw on the roadside
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Ginataang Halo Halo with palitaw on the roadside

I haven’t tasted ginataang halo halo in a while.  I would love to have some but it is a little…

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Go Greek, a fresh take on fastfood
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Go Greek, a fresh take on fastfood

When we think about healthy food what usually comes to mind are salads, tofu or anything that lacks flavor and…

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Liz Cakes by Liza Dee: Adding fun and sweet anticipation to any celebration
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Liz Cakes by Liza Dee: Adding fun and sweet anticipation to any celebration

(from their Facebook page) I met Ms. Liza in my son’s school. She brought some chocolate chip cookies and told…

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Kasbah, a taste of Morocco at the Fort
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Kasbah, a taste of Morocco at the Fort

If there’s a restaurant I’ve been waiting to try, it’s Kasbah. I have always wanted to try a Moroccan restaurant…

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Afternoon Tea with my son in Raffles Makati
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Afternoon Tea with my son in Raffles Makati

I've always wanted to try afternoon tea. I've always wondered about those scones which I've always read about, the nice…

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Pinay Foodie’s Fourth Year Anniversary Post, a list of my favorites
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Pinay Foodie’s Fourth Year Anniversary Post, a list of my favorites

It will be my fourth year blogging for Pinay Foodie and for this post, I would like to share some…

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New Bombay Restaurant (Glorietta 3) and Chariya Thai Kitchen Restaurant (168 mall): A taste of India and Thailand I’d like to revisit
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New Bombay Restaurant (Glorietta 3) and Chariya Thai Kitchen Restaurant (168 mall): A taste of India and Thailand I’d like to revisit

New Bombay Restaurant I have passed by New Bombay Restaurant enough times to finally try the place. Its interiors are…

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EL BUONO PIZZA: a pizza worth waiting for
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EL BUONO PIZZA: a pizza worth waiting for

Yes, I’ve missed writing last month’s blog entries. Things have been hectic at home I was too tired to write.…

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Sen Lek Thai Noodle Better Living Paranaque, more than simple eating
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Sen Lek Thai Noodle Better Living Paranaque, more than simple eating

It has been raining on and off for more than two weeks now. I miss the sun. I would hate…

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Rosalie’s suman and other sweet treats
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Rosalie’s suman and other sweet treats

Rosalie’s in Marilao, Bulacan is the home of my favorite suman and the home of other sweet Filipino delicacies. But…

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Paulino’s Cassava Cake, a delectable sweet surprise
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Paulino’s Cassava Cake, a delectable sweet surprise

I was supposed to write about a buffet lunch of a hotel, the one with my husband I had after…

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Pizza Hut P99 meal, a real deal
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Pizza Hut P99 meal, a real deal

P99 for one appetizer, main course  and one drink. Not bad. And it’s from Pizza Hut. Seriously? Yep. Passing by…

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Harbor View Restaurant- Dining with an ocean view
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Harbor View Restaurant- Dining with an ocean view

I have been in this restaurant before and what I especially remember here is the view of the ocean while…

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A gastronomical and visual feast at ESKIMO BOB by Icebergs (back of  Mall of Asia
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A gastronomical and visual feast at ESKIMO BOB by Icebergs (back of Mall of Asia

Have you ever wondered what it would be like eating a big bowl of ice cream while looking at the…

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Craving for Banana Cue, Kamote Cue, Turon and Fried Mani
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Craving for Banana Cue, Kamote Cue, Turon and Fried Mani

It’s merienda time and I’m famished.  I want to eat some banana cue, kamote cue, turon or some fried peanuts…

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Razon’s of Guagua: Stop and Savor
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Razon’s of Guagua: Stop and Savor

It’s been awhile since I've savored my food again. I had been used in eating at fastfoods or eating inside…

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Chef Jessie at Rockwell Club: My initiation to Foie Gras
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Chef Jessie at Rockwell Club: My initiation to Foie Gras

I've always wanted to try foie gras, most especially to try French cuisine. I’d pester my husband for years to…

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Fish & Co. Mall of Asia, a quirky and tasty take in seafood restaurants
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Fish & Co. Mall of Asia, a quirky and tasty take in seafood restaurants

Walking inside Fish & Co. in Mall of Asia you immediately notice a large fish hanging in the counter, the…

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Acuatico’s Arrowroot Cookies: More than your usual uraro
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Acuatico’s Arrowroot Cookies: More than your usual uraro

I’m not here to review Acuatico in Laiya, Batangas which is a photographer’s delight by the way, but to tell…

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Celebrating our anniversary at Villa Escudero
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Celebrating our anniversary at Villa Escudero

I had been in some daytrips in Villa Escudro before but it was my first time to try an overnight…

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Chakra Cafe, a focus on healthy eating
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Chakra Cafe, a focus on healthy eating

Imagine taking a bite of from your mushroom burger panini while waiting for your past life therapy session. Or maybe…

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Sugi, a taste of Japanese fine dining
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Sugi, a taste of Japanese fine dining

This restaurant can be intimidating.  Located in Greenbelt 2, you are initially greeted by kimono clad waitresses who will usher…

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Dagat Cusina Gubat Restaurant: An unexpected food detour in Candelaria, Quezon
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Dagat Cusina Gubat Restaurant: An unexpected food detour in Candelaria, Quezon

We were supposed to go to Lucban, Quezon that weekend but the rains stopped us. I felt disappointed because I…

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Lunch in Venice: Leone D’ Oro 1888 Ristorante
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Lunch in Venice: Leone D’ Oro 1888 Ristorante

It was a short stay in Venice on our Italian trip last year but I can still remember this restaurant.…

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Burger Delights:  Bun on the Run’s Choriburger and Burgercraft’s Steakburger
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Burger Delights: Bun on the Run’s Choriburger and Burgercraft’s Steakburger

I’m not a very big fan of hamburgers but there are some I don’t mind going back to given the…

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Guernica’s, another sampling of good Spanish food
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Guernica’s, another sampling of good Spanish food

We were quite tired that Sunday afternoon coming from the National Museum so we left the kid at home to…

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Sonya’s Garden: A dreamy food oasis outside the city
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Sonya’s Garden: A dreamy food oasis outside the city

The restrictions have been disheartening during this pandemic. You can’t visit many places you want to without going through some…

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A relaxing dining experience in Stilts Calatagan, Batangas
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A relaxing dining experience in Stilts Calatagan, Batangas

This resort is almost always fully booked that I was so happy when I got a slot even if it…

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Beso Cucina Vinoteka: Living up  to the hype
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Beso Cucina Vinoteka: Living up to the hype

I had been in fancy dining restaurants where the ambiance is great but the food is lousy. And I don’t…

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Luscious Baked Mac in a café beside Big C Supermarket
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Luscious Baked Mac in a café beside Big C Supermarket

There are other restaurants I could write about, popular ones I already have pictures of, those that can elicit higher…

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Vietnamit: Small & delightful Vietnamese resto find
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Vietnamit: Small & delightful Vietnamese resto find

I find the restaurant’s name unique and amusing. Vietnamit. Perhaps a combination of  Vietnamese and the word namit which means…

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Bocaue’s Emong Malunggay Pandesal
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Bocaue’s Emong Malunggay Pandesal

One of the stops we have before heading back to Manila from Bocaue is this small panaderia, churning a different…

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A.C. Rumpa Restaurant and their tender steaks
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A.C. Rumpa Restaurant and their tender steaks

I was wondering why my Mom had been so persistent in hauling us to this place. I mean Angeles is…

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Kamayan sa Palaisdaan: A hearty and open air lunch in Tayabas, Quezon
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Kamayan sa Palaisdaan: A hearty and open air lunch in Tayabas, Quezon

I’ve always wanted to see Lucban church after seeing it from afar one time we passed that town. When we…

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Barbara’s in Intramuros dining in old grandeur & stepping back in time
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Barbara’s in Intramuros dining in old grandeur & stepping back in time

It takes a lot for me to get excited nowadays. Especially in restaurants. And this one made me feel the…

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The Glass House by Coffee Project- A Hidden Gem of a Coffeeshop in the south
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The Glass House by Coffee Project- A Hidden Gem of a Coffeeshop in the south

I found this place when I got lost coming from a service center in Cavite. Frustrated, I asked myself why…

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Antonio’s Kitchen and Lucia’s by LBN -My food destinations in Batangas
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Antonio’s Kitchen and Lucia’s by LBN -My food destinations in Batangas

I often go to Batangas to visit my father and our small farm. And if I can and my husband…

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Meok-ja Golmok Korean Restaurant BF Homes Paranaque- A Korean Food Discovery
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Meok-ja Golmok Korean Restaurant BF Homes Paranaque- A Korean Food Discovery

There’s this simple Korean restaurant I sometimes go to when I want a taste of authentic Korean cuisine. It is…

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Yakimix, definitely fun and different
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Yakimix, definitely fun and different

  The first time I heard the name of this restaurant I found it quite amusing. Yakimix. Yaki. How could…

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Breakfast at Potter’s Ridge after Batangas roadrip
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Breakfast at Potter’s Ridge after Batangas roadrip

Roadtrips are one of the things I look forward to during weekends especially after a tiring week. This time we…

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Ilocos empanada, a delicious memory of childhood
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Ilocos empanada, a delicious memory of childhood

I was accompanying my husband in HLURB in Quezon City when I saw a stand in the corner that said…

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Gloria Maris Restaurant (Araneta branch)
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Gloria Maris Restaurant (Araneta branch)

I’m not a fan of Chinese food. But since my husband loves it, an encounter with it is inevitable. Besides,…

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Excelente Ham, our yearning continues…
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Excelente Ham, our yearning continues…

If there’s something I look forward to every Christmas, it would have to be the Christmas ham. And when I…

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Tokneneng & Kwek Kwek, one of my favorite street food snacks
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Tokneneng & Kwek Kwek, one of my favorite street food snacks

I first tasted these orange-crusted quail and chicken eggs when I was in college. An adventurous friend of mine, one…

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J Co’s Alcapone Donut:  A donut to remember
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J Co’s Alcapone Donut: A donut to remember

There are various kinds of donut, many have colorful toppings, some have zany shapes and sizes while others  have its…

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Inasal Chicken Bacolod (ICB): Remembering and enjoying Chicken Inasal
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Inasal Chicken Bacolod (ICB): Remembering and enjoying Chicken Inasal

This is a long post in the making. So guilty haven’t updated in a while. But nevertheless, I gained more…

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Tea and muffins in Crimson Hotel’s Lobby Lounge
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Tea and muffins in Crimson Hotel’s Lobby Lounge

I discovered these luscious strawberry muffins during my me time in the Lobby Lounge of Crimson Hotel in Alabang. I…

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Tokyo Tokyo’s Beef Misono-  one of the better rice bowls around
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Tokyo Tokyo’s Beef Misono- one of the better rice bowls around

One of my default lunch choices when I’m in the SM Mall in our area is Tokyo Tokyo’s Beef Misono…

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Mercato  Centrale – A Healthy Food Oasis in the Metro
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Mercato Centrale – A Healthy Food Oasis in the Metro

I haven’t been in any weekend market in Makati like the Legaspi or the Salcedo weekend market. So, I was…

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Oyamoto Ramen & Sushi- Stumbling upon a creative Japanese resto in Rosario, Batangas
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Oyamoto Ramen & Sushi- Stumbling upon a creative Japanese resto in Rosario, Batangas

We sometimes stumble upon unexpected places with good food without meaning to. I came upon this place after buying something…

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Harbor View Restaurant: City dining by the sea
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Harbor View Restaurant: City dining by the sea

It was a rare just the two-of us date with my hubby last weekend so I requested to have lunch…

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Bastille Revolutionary Bistro: Grilled Salmon on a leisurely day
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Bastille Revolutionary Bistro: Grilled Salmon on a leisurely day

I miss writing about food. It had been a hectic couple of months and I’m still trying to slow down…

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Cafe Cravings Festival Mall Alabang, a day to remember
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Cafe Cravings Festival Mall Alabang, a day to remember

I haven’t enjoyed a decent meal in a while, so many things happening on my plate lately that having a…

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Lechon and “dirty” ice cream in Tanuan
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Lechon and “dirty” ice cream in Tanuan

I recently attended the 8oth birthday of my husband’s sprightly aunt. It was held in Tanauan, Batangas. And because 80th…

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Zubairih Persian and Mediterranean Restaurant Part 2: Maybe the best shawarma I had…so far
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Zubairih Persian and Mediterranean Restaurant Part 2: Maybe the best shawarma I had…so far

Rolled toasted pita bread with sliced tomatoes, crunchy cabbage strips and marinated slivers of grilled beef drizzled with garlic-infused sauce…

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Bohol Bee Farm Ice Cream – A must try in Bohol
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Bohol Bee Farm Ice Cream – A must try in Bohol

I have always heard of Bohol as a tourist destination but I didn’t expect much of it because Boracay had…

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Some New Food Finds
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Some New Food Finds

Here are some food discoveries that I had lately: When I feel a craving for street food, I go to…

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Chicken  Adobong Batangas or Chicken Adobong Bukid
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Chicken Adobong Batangas or Chicken Adobong Bukid

After so many entries, this is my first time to feature a recipe, our family’s version of Chicken Adobo Batangas…

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Yummy baked salmon and baked prawns in CONTI’S Pastry Shop and Restaurant (BF Paranaque and Trinoma)
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Yummy baked salmon and baked prawns in CONTI’S Pastry Shop and Restaurant (BF Paranaque and Trinoma)

This restaurant is famous for its Baked Salmon and Baked Prawns and really tasty desserts. I remember having this party…

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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf The Great Exchange
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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf The Great Exchange

The unimaginable has happened to us. A supertyphoon has hit the country, destroying homes, lives, demolishing entire neighborhoods. Images from…

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Adarna Food and Culture Restaurant, a magnificent reminder of our rich Filipino culture
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Adarna Food and Culture Restaurant, a magnificent reminder of our rich Filipino culture

It’s easy to leave this place smiling. Why not when it feels like stepping through time when the ilustrados lived…

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Kuya J’s Pochero Bulalo Tagalog – A sumptuous food discovery
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Kuya J’s Pochero Bulalo Tagalog – A sumptuous food discovery

I love Bulalo ever since my bout with pneumonia years ago. My husband brought some of this steaming broth when…

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Little Asia Venice Piazza, feast for the eyes and palate
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Little Asia Venice Piazza, feast for the eyes and palate

I’ve never heard of this restaurant before. So when my brother took the family for a dinner celebration in Venice…

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Jatujak Restaurant
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Jatujak Restaurant

They say looks can be deceiving. Yes, most of the time it’s true like this small Thai restaurant in the…

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Joni and Susan Agro Shop- More than sunflowers
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Joni and Susan Agro Shop- More than sunflowers

We went there for the sunflowers. And it did not disappoint. The sunflowers were enthralling. You feel happy just walking…

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Highlands Steakhouse, a steak to remember
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Highlands Steakhouse, a steak to remember

I admit I’ve lost myself in my Facebook addiction lately and have left blogging in the backseat. But after I’ve…

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Bon Chon’s Salad and Fish taco: Healthy food options from a fastfood chain
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Bon Chon’s Salad and Fish taco: Healthy food options from a fastfood chain

I had been watching my diet lately and I realized how hard it is to find food that wouldn't consist…

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Bizu Greenbelt: More than having a slice of cake
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Bizu Greenbelt: More than having a slice of cake

I am a sucker for ambiance. Sometimes, I go to a restaurant not because I know something about its food…

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Mary Grace: More than just food
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Mary Grace: More than just food

This is one of my favorite restaurants beside Conti’s. The unique décor always draws you in with its vintage lanterns…

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Zubairih Persian Cuisine and Mediterranean Restaurant, an exotic hole-in-the-wall discovery
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Zubairih Persian Cuisine and Mediterranean Restaurant, an exotic hole-in-the-wall discovery

Sometimes food takes you to places you’ve never been before. It may take you to the most cosmopolitan cities and…

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French Baker’s Beef Burgundy, a taste of indulgence
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French Baker’s Beef Burgundy, a taste of indulgence

It was one of those days. Slightly depressed, I rationalized that I need to have a food fix. And one…

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Outback Restaurant: Also a Family-friendly Steakhouse
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Outback Restaurant: Also a Family-friendly Steakhouse

I have been to Outback before with my husband. We didn't have a kid back then when we tried out…

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The Glass House by Coffee Project- A Hidden Gem of a Coffeeshop in the south
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The Glass House by Coffee Project- A Hidden Gem of a Coffeeshop in the south

I found this place when I got lost coming from a service center in Cavite. Frustrated, I asked myself why did this this happen? I thought I’m familiar with this road already. So I looked for a site to make…

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February 28, 2025
Lunch in Venice: Leone D’ Oro 1888 Ristorante
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Lunch in Venice: Leone D’ Oro 1888 Ristorante

It was a short stay in Venice on our Italian trip last year but I can still remember this restaurant. We arrived at lunch in Venice and were looking for somewhere to eat. We sat down in one of the…

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January 4, 2025
Vietnamit: Small & delightful Vietnamese resto find
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Vietnamit: Small & delightful Vietnamese resto find

I find the restaurant’s name unique and amusing. Vietnamit. Perhaps a combination of  Vietnamese and the word namit which means delicious in Ilonggo. I was not able to dine in the first time I saw it in Dona Soledad extension…

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October 31, 2024
Celebrating our anniversary at Villa Escudero
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Celebrating our anniversary at Villa Escudero

I had been in some daytrips in Villa Escudro before but it was my first time to try an overnight stay here and this was to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary with my family. We got a suite for this…

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February 22, 2023
Kamayan sa Palaisdaan: A hearty and open air lunch in Tayabas, Quezon
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Kamayan sa Palaisdaan: A hearty and open air lunch in Tayabas, Quezon

I’ve always wanted to see Lucban church after seeing it from afar one time we passed that town. When we finally had the chance to do so, we opted to have an early lunch in a restaurant that seems to…

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May 2, 2022
Oyamoto Ramen & Sushi- Stumbling upon a creative Japanese resto in Rosario, Batangas
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Oyamoto Ramen & Sushi- Stumbling upon a creative Japanese resto in Rosario, Batangas

We sometimes stumble upon unexpected places with good food without meaning to. I came upon this place after buying something in Rosario, Batangas. And as we were driving around the corner we saw this old house that had a restaurant…

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March 18, 2022
Dagat Cusina Gubat Restaurant: An unexpected food detour in Candelaria, Quezon
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Dagat Cusina Gubat Restaurant: An unexpected food detour in Candelaria, Quezon

We were supposed to go to Lucban, Quezon that weekend but the rains stopped us. I felt disappointed because I was looking forward to a trip to their old church. So we went to Candelaria instead to visit Girasoles farm…

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November 30, 2021
Harbor View Restaurant: City dining by the sea
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Harbor View Restaurant: City dining by the sea

It was a rare just the two-of us date with my hubby last weekend so I requested to have lunch al fresco because we don’t dine in nowadays. It would be nice not to eat inside the car or at…

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October 21, 2021
Sonya’s Garden: A dreamy food oasis outside the city
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Sonya’s Garden: A dreamy food oasis outside the city

The restrictions have been disheartening during this pandemic. You can’t visit many places you want to without going through some testing. But nonetheless, before the restrictions began again, I'm glad to have re-visited Sonya’s Garden on one trip to Tagaytay. …

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April 5, 2021
Modern Shawarma Counter- Shawarma with a twist
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Modern Shawarma Counter- Shawarma with a twist

  I miss traveling. If there’s one thing that’s driving me restless and at times depressed are the lockdowns and the border closing of some beach towns in Batangas. I miss discovering new sights and savoring new food aside from…

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December 3, 2020
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