Category Archives: Food

Where I talk about food. These are mostly places where I enjoy eating or places where I’ve been invited to eat as a part of my blogging adventure.

[VLOG] How To Survive A Food Market/ Sugbo Mercado

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My friends and I have always been fans of local food markets and have been flocking to almost one for the following reasons:

[1] We can never decide where to eat so food markets give us the freedom to eat what we want, with who we want… even if we don’t want what they want.

[2] It’s a nice breather from the commercial restaurants that have been popping up lately. Plus, because you never know when you’re going to catch them again, it also adds to that hint of excitement.

[3] There are sooooo many choices

[4] Food markets are a good place to run into people, meet new ones and get ideas for future probably businesses and ideas.

[5] It’s great if you’re on a budget!

As an avid food market visitor, my favorite so far has got to be Sugbo Mercado which is located at the Garden Bloc of the IT Park. They’ve been around since 2015 and have finally made their permanent residence at the Garden Bloc complete with tables, chairs, lights and an awesome outdoor ambiance.

Fun story: I used to have to beg people to come with me to food bazaars to the point where I would have to go alone if I had to. But now my friends (and especially Paolo) has caught on to the idea and now, we’re there almost every weekend.

For someone with quite an experience I decided to show you what a Sugbo Mercado experience is like along with some tips and tricks to getting around, what to do and some common sense etiquette that should be practiced while enjoying the place and the food.

So I hope you enjoy this video- like, subscribe and feel free to share this with ALL of your friends! ❤

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Food is love; Food is life,

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Semi Old but Still Equally Awesome News : I’m Now On Youtube

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Never really made a formal introduction or a welcome heads up on Youtube and I figured it was only right to do so. (That, and it was highly suggested by my account manager. Love you, Rai!) So here’s an introduction into my life, my channel  and what’s in store for all of you!

Don’t forget to like, subscribe and tell your friends about me ❤

Mixed Materials @ District 53rd, IT Park

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I like to mix food and fashion, with food being an unknown and completely new passion of mine… until I gained 10 lbs. But believe me, I have been trying to work it off. (I am soo close!)

I especially love it when my look matches the interior of a restaurant making it completely relevant to take advantage of a beautiful establishments interiors like the one’s at District on 53rd.

Their long list of menu choices might overwhelm you at first but their chilled food section might be a good place to start especially if you’re a more visual person.

Plus, their selection of ice cream is heavenly so if you plan to skip dinner, at least consider dessert!

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Like District on 53rd’s interior, I decided to mix a few uncommon pieces of my own together for this look. Chiffon and lace definitely make a good combination but what about your decade old favorite pair of Chuck Taylors?

It probably wasn’t the daintiest thing to look at I’ll admit, but it felt good to be able to infuse clothes I’ve been struggling with and something I am familiar with. You can still create something beautiful out of opposites.

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 Top: Abercrombie and Fitch| Sports bra: Old Navy| Lace pencil skirt: Let’s Stylize| Sneakers: Converse

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Mega Life Salad- P 275.00 (Personally, I would opt for the Caesar wrap instead)

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Chicken Caesar Wrap – P 195.00

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Smoked Salmon Sandwich/ Burger – P 100.00++

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Also, Catherine says “hello!” She wants to make guest appearances on this blog. Any suggestions for content?

Don’t Cry Before A Shoot,

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Eat All You Can Sessions for P288.00 @ Chik Chow Food Express

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It has become apparent in the recent years that the Cebuano’s strong love for food has gotten stronger and stronger. With restaurants popping up from left to right and food bazaars every weekend that we eagerly flock to to sample whatever is new in the city, there’s no denying that nothing brings our proud culture closer together like food does.

With all the fancy new restaurants with their modernized and chic interiors or bunk type cafes that we’ve all spent countless afternoons in, sometimes it’s nice to return to our roots and spend our favorite times of the day somewhere cozy that reminds us of home.

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Chik Chow Food Express is a humble and promising establishment that is located along 316 – C Mango Avenue. What was recently the owner’s residence has now been transformed into this cozy restaurant that offers a Filipino- Chinese selection of food in an eat-all-you-can style.

My first impression upon walking into Chik Chow was that it fondly reminded me of Saturday afternoons spent at a friend’s house making projects, homework or just hanging out. Of course, that friend always had the best food which truthfully was always one of the main reasons why everyone loved going there in the first place. The ambiance was so homey and unpretentious that I could not wait to bring my family there to share stories, laugh and just enjoy each others company over great food. My apologies for going on and on about how much I loved the coziness but it’s simple things like this that make me notice a restaurant right off the bat but to address your curiosity- yes, the food was amazing.

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  As mentioned earlier, Chik Chow offers their food in an eat-all-you-can style with most of their dishes being either Filipino or Chinese with a high chance of a menu change every once in a while to spice things up. During my visit there I was able to sample everything except their dugo- dugo (for personal reasons) and although their meals look simple, most of them really did blow me away. Their lengua, meatballs in cream sauce, grilled chicken, seafood, Chinese lumpia and every dish that came with potato wedges were a few of my personal favorites.

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Chik Chow is open on Tuesdays- Sundays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm for lunch at P 288.00 and 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm for dinner at P 388.00. Aside from unlimited meals, they also have an unlimited flow of iced tea and lemonade to quench your thirst and a few Cebuano delicacies and items from their menu such as their lengua, roast pork, chicken feet, meatballs, panga and dinuguan that can be purchased to take home.

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Needless to say, I ended up leaving Chik Chow eating more than I had initially planned but it was a hearty kind of stuffed which was not only from the delicious meals but from conversations with old friends and familiar faces- the best kind by far.

I can’t wait to go back and I hope to run into a few of you there!

For reservations you can contact them at (032) 255 9959 or contact them through Facebook.

Til our next gastronomical adventure,

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SUTUKIL @ Isla Sugbu Seafood City

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SUTUKIL which is an abbreviation of 3 Cebuano terms: sugba (to cook by grilling), tuwa (to stew) and kilaw (to cook raw with vinegar) has always been a local favorite of locals and foreign guests. With the Philippines being blessed with an abundant source of sea life, Cebuano’s have put their resourcefulness and creativity to good use creating wonderful and hearty dishes that perfectly represent our culture.As an addition to Grand Convention’s already impressive dinning options, Isla Sugbu Seafood City is now offering their customers with even better options for customers to enjoy the city’s local cuisine. Their new options offers diners an authentic sutukil experience that is a notch higher with their fresh selections of sea food, a wharf-like ambiance, authentic flavors plus clean dishes.  //embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.jsSutukilSutukil
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 //embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.jsI was able to attend this prestigious establishments launching of their new selection which was graced by other prominent media and people from all over the Philippines and even entertainment personalities Jericho Rosales and Mylene Dizon. It was a funfilled evening which was highlighted by a celebrity cook off where both celebrities and their respective teams showed off their kitchen skills to impress the guests.  In the end, Team Mylene prevaled with their sutukil dishes that they wereable to complete under the allotted time.  Sutukil

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Isla Sugbu Seafood City is located at the ground floor of Grand Convention Center  Archbishop Reyes Ave, Cebu City, Cebu. They are open from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Sutukil packages are at P 1,600.00 with various choices of fish, shrimps and squid.  For reservations contact 032-260-8000 or follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more details and promotions.

See you there,

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Friday Pre Game Sessions at Gibbs’ Hot Wings

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Magic Radio, Issaplease and Silly Hot Sauce brings you Friday Pre-game sessions at our favorite place to hang and pig out- Gibbs’ Hot Wings!

With sick beats by DJ Short, prep yourselves before heading out to the real party at Gibbs’ with your favorite chicken wings and local beer at only P55.

Pre- game sessions are every Friday at 9 PM.

See you there!

Roof Top Gardens and City Views @ Cafe Terraza, Car Car

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Now that Sinulog is over, it might be a good idea to take a break from the heavy partying and the wild traffic from the city and head down South to this beautiful rooftop garden cafe located in the heart of Car- Car city.

I’ve always loved the South because of its beautiful beaches and scenery but we’ve always have a hard time finding somewhere to rest our tired feet and enjoy a good cooked meal. At Cafe Terraza, not only do they offer delicious food but they also serve coffee, blended drinks and desserts.

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Located at the 3rd floor of the RRG Building, on top of 711 & Mang Tinapay, you will find this quaint little hide out that has easily become a favorite hang out and date spot for the local Carcaranions. With their freshly blended drinks and food, you’d be surprised at how little you have to spend for such an amazing view and experience.  It is especially beautiful at night time!

Cafe Terraza is a project of love by one of the most important people in my life, my boyfriend! Being Car- Car based for the past 2 years, he wanted to give the city and the locals a place that they can enjoy and what better way to do that than through coffee?

Cafe Terraza proudly uses the finest brands available in Cebu from the coffee beans, to the syrups and the ingredients used to create each hearty plate served to every customer. I spent an afternoon here one November day and here are my unbiased thoughts about my experience:

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Cafe Latte @ P 60.00

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Beef spaghetti @ P 120.00

Other pastas include: Carbonara, Tuna Arabiata, Chicken Arabiata @ P 120.00

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Warm cookie/ brownie cup @ P 50.00

Also try their sandwiches at P 70.00 & P 80.00

I really did enjoy all the food that I was able to sample during my short trip to Cafe Terraza. The food was freshly made, nothing from the microwave (except the warm brownie cups) and the servings were very generous. My favorite drink so far has got to be the smoothies while I did enjoy the pasta!

Please do drop by and share some love! Cafe Terraza is open from 6:00 am – 2:00 am everyday!

See you there,

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Freaky Fridays with Food Panda

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It’s no lie, Food Panda has been my savior on hungry days when I’m too lazy to go out and look like a human to eat or cook for myself which I cannot do to save my life.

I also know a lot of people who look to Food Panda when it comes to their food delivery needs especially during long nights of playing computer games with friends or while drinking the night away.

If you’re any (or all) of these people then you will surely enjoy Food Panda’s latest promo: Freak Friday!

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foodpanda Freaky Friday Mechanics:

  1. Win up to P100,000 every Friday when you order from foodpanda with a minimum amount of P500 (during foodpanda operational time 10am- 11pm)
  2. November 13, Friday – P10,000
  3. November 20, Friday- P20,000
  4. November 27, Friday- P30,000
  5. December 4, Friday- P40,000
  6. Winner will be drawn randomly by DTI representative every Monday morning
  7. All winners will receive their cash prize upon notification from Marketing Department in foodpanda Head Office
  8. National promotion across Metro Manila and Cebu
  9. Open to all mobile app and web orders
  10. Not in conjunction with any existing foodpanda promotions
  11. Notification and confirmation to winner will be valid until December 15, 2015 ONLY.
  12. No confirmation and redemption from winners until said deadline will forfeit the cash prize.

Per DTI – FTEB SPD Permit No. 16403 Series of 2015.

Download the FoodPanda app on your Android or iOs.

Happy Eating,

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The Best Burger In Cebu

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We are on the look out for Cebu’s Best Burger. Yes guys, this is serious business.

Catch the pilot episode of my new food series focusing on finding the best food in Cebu, The Blind _______ Challenge. And of course I had to start with burgers!

This is just ONE of the many awesome things I have lined up for my new youtube channel so I hope you guys find the time to watch it, like and subscribe to my videos for more stuff like this.

Also, I know the video quality and the background and what not aren’t quite there but I am working to improving my videos in the near future so <3!

Follow Josh (@joshvarelawhut) and Jet (@jetluga) on Instagram!

Eat On,

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Da Vinci’s Pizza, Every Cebuano’s Favorite Pizza

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What does it mean to be a Cebuano? Is it the way we talk, the way we dress or the way we act?

No matter where in the world I am, to me, being a Cebuano is coming home to the things that remind me of home.  And when you ask me what pizza reminds me of home, it will always be Da Vinci’s Pizza, home of the famous white sauce pizza’s.

They recently did a revamping of the entire brand and a few of their changes included updated interiors, new items on their menu (including promos!) and a brand new commercial!

Pause the video at 0:08 for a little surprise!

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Make sure to check out Da Vinci’s Pizza during your next food trip! They have branches located at: Jones Ave., Super Metro Colon, SM City Consolacion, Parkmall Mandaue, Shopwise Mambaling, IT Park Lahug, Marina Mall Mactan, & SM City Cebu.

For reservations/ deliveries, call them up at: 268 8888

Follow them on Facebook for promos

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Check out their latest promotion here:

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xx,

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