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Breakfast at Antonio's

When it comes to birthday celebrations, my family prefers to have a simple and intimate family meal rather than throw a big party. So when my Dad recently celebrated his birthday, we decided to head up to Tagaytay for a much needed change in scenery and a lovely brunch at Breakfast at Antonio's.

Pearl River Cafe

Coffee Splurge

One of the things I love about small towns is the fact that everyone seems to know each other. Imagine walking into a coffee shop, bumping into your classmate or neighbor, and having a friendly chat with them. It's something we seldom experience in the city, but in quaint towns such as Cardona, Rizal, the neighborhood cafe feel is still very much alive.

Simplé Lang

It's always fun trying out unique dishes, but there will always be days when we just want to enjoy familiar Filipino dishes. Well, you don't actually have to choose one or the other because Simplé Lang offers well-loved Filipino dishes that are presented in a way that will still excite the adventurous eater in you.

Frankie's New York Buffalo Wings

Vlog: 8 Cuts Burger Blends

Señor Pollo

I've heard a lot of raves about the Latin restaurant, El Chupacabra, and I've always wanted to try it but I just don't find myself in Makati very often. When I found out that the guys behind it opened a Latin restaurant in Tomas Morato, I couldn't be more thrilled since that area is very accessible to me. If your idea of Latin cuisine is simply nachos or hard shell tacos topped with ground beef and loads of commercial melted cheddar cheese, then you better hit this place up and get things straight.

Wing Stop

When I was a kid, my family would always tease me that I might eventually grow wings because of the copious amounts of chicken I consume. I love fried chicken so much I could literally eat it for weeks on. While I now delight in a more varied array of food, my love for chicken hasn't changed. I still wouldn't mind growing wings from eating chicken, especially if it's from a place that proclaims themselves as The Wing Experts.

8 Cuts Burger Blends

Most burger places allow you to customize the toppings of your burger, but did you know that there's a restaurant where you can customize as well as what cut of beef your patty will be made of?

Teppanyaki Brothers

It's very common to find Teppanyaki dishes in Japanese restaurants, but having it cooked right in front of your very eyes is something you don't see everyday (pun intended). I was lucky enough to try out the newest restaurant addition to the SM Aura Food on Four scene even before it opened, and let me tell you, it's definitely a feast for the senses.

Shi Lin

The first time I heard of Xiao Long Bao, I couldn't wrap my head around it. How can you put broth inside a dumpling? Wouldn't it spill? How do you eat it? After trying some Xiao Long Bao a couple of times, I now understand not only its anatomy, but also why people love it. I recently got to have some again at Shi Lin and it was such an exciting moment for me!

Earth Kitchen

My boyfriend, Martin, and I love to eat out, and we've shared a lot of great meals together, but our dinner at Earth Kitchen has to be one of those experiences where we can say we ate well. We had absolutely amazing food that's not only healthy, but helps provide sustainable livelihood for farmers and indigenous communities as well (and y'all know how much I love these kinds of restaurants).

Enchanted Farm Cafe Part II

With so many restaurants to try, I usually opt to try something new than go back to a restaurant I've already eaten at. After trying Enchanted Farm Cafe once, I recently went back and actually ate there two days in a row to try the other dished I haven't had yet. That should give you an idea on how much I genuinely love the place! The dishes I included here are just ones I haven't blogged about before (I didn't include the ones I've already written about). If you're curious about their other delicious dishes that I've already tried, go check out my first Enchanted Farm Cafe post (which you can read here).

Robinsons Magnolia City Food Picks

I’m a big fan of hole-in-the-wall kind of restaurants that serve straight up delicious food when it comes to eating out. I’ve had this idea that you can’t really find unique restaurants in malls because of its commercial nature. However, that mindset of mine seemed to have changed recently. Last Tuesday, I got to join the Robinsons Magnolia City Food Picks together with other bloggers where we got to sample the unique dining spots the Magnolia Mall has to offer. The tour was organized with the help of the man behind the Mercato Centrale Group, and well-known food blogger, RJ Ledesma and Anton Diaz, respectively.

Big Better Burgers

I've done a lot of burger posts on this blog, but for some reason, I haven't blogged about my favorite go-to burger. A lot of the burger joints I've blogged about are ones I've tried out of curiosity, but there's one that I've literally been eating at at least once a week because it's so darn good (and because of its proximity to my workplace)! I'm talking about Big Better Burgers.

Red Onion Cafe

I’ve had a lot of Chinese food in my life, but Taiwanese, not so much. Xiao Long Bao and milk tea are basically what’s at the top of my head when I think of Taiwanese food. The universe probably thought it was about time that I get educated about the wonderful world of Taiwanese cuisine because I was recently invited to a bloggers event where we got to sample Red Onion Cafe’s specialty Taiwanese dishes. We were joined by our gracious host, Mark, co-owner of Red Onion Cafe.

BonChon Salads

Everyone knows BonChon chicken is delicious, but have you tried their salads? If you haven’t, you definitely should. Whenever I want a light lunch, I usually go for their salads. What I love about them is that their vegetables are always so fresh (Trust me, I’ve had a lot.). Not once have I ever been served veggies that weren’t fresh and crisp. Also, even though they're just salads, they are surprisingly filling which of course, is a good thing. They have two kinds – Oriental Crispy Chicken Salad and Caesar Salad.

Rustic Mornings

Hello everyone! I apologize for the lack of posts lately. My family and I recently moved to a new house so all I've been doing has been packing and unpacking cardboard boxes. Now that we're pretty much settled, I finally have some free time to blog again. Boy, did I miss it!

GoodFellas Steaks and Burgers Part 2

My high school friends and I recently met up for a long overdue get-together. When we were talking about where to meet, my friend Sarah, suggested that we try one of the restaurants that I've blogged about. (Phew! At least I know someone reads my blog.) I suggested they try GoodFellas Steaks and Burgers (you can read my first blog post about it here) since it's the nearest to where we'd all be coming from. My friend, Jo, is also a big fan of this place so she highly recommended it.