Taiyaki Fishing in the Streets of Tokyo
It is a cold, rainy April night in Tokyo and my hands are freezing! What a perfect night to go ‘fishing’ for Taiyakis to warm my hands and belly. Armed with my umbrella, I followed my nose which led me to a long line of people patiently standing under the rain with their umbrellas just to get their hands on this favorite treat. Taiyaki is that popular street snack in Japan shaped like a fish. But nothing smells or taste fishy at all with this treat. On the contrary, it smells heavenly and tastes sweet because it is a pancake/waffle … Continue reading Taiyaki Fishing in the Streets of Tokyo
Mendokoro Ramenba
It is 11 o’clock just an hour shy of lunch time. I know it’s pretty early for lunch but I have attempted many times in the … Continue reading Mendokoro Ramenba
Coffee Time at Marisse Patisserie
After a filling lunch at sister restaurant Kayu, my colleague and I walked a few meters away and beyond the very inviting pool to Marisse Patisserie for a cup of cappuccino and dessert. We were the first ones there and … Continue reading Coffee Time at Marisse Patisserie
YAKSKI Barbecue
There are days when I crave for a good old-fashioned chicken or pork barbecue whenever I’m in Cebu City and I know just the perfect barbecue … Continue reading YAKSKI Barbecue
Delicious, Different OOMA
OOMA means “good” in Japanese and that is exactly what you can expect when you dine in any of the three branches of OOMA in Manila. I have my usual Japanese food favorites like California roll, ebi tempura and salmon … Continue reading Delicious, Different OOMA
Pig & Palm
Late November, I was invited to dinner at Pig & Palm restaurant in Cebu City partly for a send off dinner for my dinner host from … Continue reading Pig & Palm
Sagada Pottery
I’ve visited Sagada a few times in the past and I’m stumped that I’ve only been aware of the Sagada Pottery during this recent visit. How I found out about it is an amusing story. I was having breakfast outside … Continue reading Sagada Pottery
HILL STATION : A Restaurant on a Hill Top
Casa Vallejo, Upper Session Road, 2600 Baguio City I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to visit Hill Station Restaurant up in Upper Session Road and after a hectic morning of walking around, this was in my mind, the … Continue reading HILL STATION : A Restaurant on a Hill Top
Discovering Mt. Cloud Bookshop
Casa Vallejo, Upper Session Road Baguio City, 2600 I found this charming bookshop in Upper Session Road right below SM Baguio. I was eating lunch at … Continue reading Discovering Mt. Cloud Bookshop
Breakfast by the Ruins!
Cafe by the Ruins, 25 Shuntug Rd. Baguio City 2600, Benguet Cafe by the Ruins is a pretty popular dining place judging by the many reviews and posts I see online. I have heard many good reviews about it so … Continue reading Breakfast by the Ruins!
Weekend Staycation at Marco Polo Ortigas: A Hotel Review
I had a grueling week and wanted to get out of Manila for the weekend for some rest and relaxation but just did not have enough … Continue reading Weekend Staycation at Marco Polo Ortigas: A Hotel Review
Drink Traditional Hot Chocolate at Choco-Late de Batirol
May 2016, Baguio City This summer has been so hot in Manila that no one can blame me if I got on a Victory Liner bus on a whim and headed north to Baguio where temperature goes down to 17 … Continue reading Drink Traditional Hot Chocolate at Choco-Late de Batirol
