Last Friday I attended my first ever Sun Star Best of Cebu party. After being unable to attend in the past years, I decided that I needed a Friday off (while I still could) and dressing up to go to a party was the best way for me to blow off some work related steam. It was raining hard that night so I figured that a nice thick overcoat would do the trick, it was so chic, I had only worn it once, I was dying to take it out again and tonight felt like the night.
Have I drawn your attention away from that stupid gold choker necklace I’m wearing? God, I hope so.
Honestly, I hate myself for not taking something off before leaving home. I always said I would. Ugh, I hate myself so much. More so that I let myself be photographed in it before finally deciding to take it off before heading to play BINGO with my grandmother. I’m so stupid sometimes.
No lessons to give here, only lessons to be learned.
Frustratedly Yours,
Issa P. & Miguel, the dinosaur
I interchange morning & mourning loosely because I mourn mornings except when I’m on the beach, out camping or when I need to deposit a check so it clears the next morning. I haven’t done a fashion blog in a minute and whilst I am waiting for revisions for a company profile I am currently working on (I also write when I have extra time), I felt like it would be nice to actually blog for once.
Maybe it’s the bride in me or because Paolo always likes it when I wear white but I’ve noticeably been sporting a lot of whites in my looks lately. I find myself constantly picking only 3 pairs of white bottoms out of our laundry delivery more frequently than usual and I’ve over worn my Uniqlo polos so much that they might actually be turning yellow. ew.
There’s just something about an all white outfit that is so easy and yet so difficult at the same time. While underwear selection (seamless and strictly NO LACE) can be a bit of a challenge, choosing articles that’ll make your outfit pop are both easy and exciting at the same time. It’s a roller coaster ride. Simply leaving the house in an all white ensemble is a challenge- I am more brave more than fashionable these days.
But horror stories aside, it seems to have a nice effect especially when you’re trying to impress a client by power dressing, stand out in a crowd without actually trying or you’re just too lazy to actually think of something to wear. Either way, whatever reason; it always seems to work for me.
Trick of the trade: let your shoes, bag and/ or eye wear do the talking.
Pancake House is a household name when it comes to hearty breakfast themed food that anyone can enjoy at any time of the day.
Having been around since 1974, Pancake House has an array of Filipino- American favorites not only limited to pancakes, as the name suggests, but also other filling dishes.
In my first ever food crawl, I, along with some foodie friends, were able to experience the best of the best that Pancake House and their sister companies have to offer. It was a morning filled with laughs, stuffed bellies and even OOTD opportunities which I took full advantage of! Enjoy the video:
If you’re a little low on mobile data or if your internet is a little slow for comfort, don’t worry, these photos will suffice (although, nothing beats the real thing!).
There are currently 4 branches located in Cebu- Ayala, BTC, SM Seaside and at the Oakridge so if you ever get hungry in between, you know where to go!
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce with Garlic Bread (Reg) P199.00 / (Large) P307.00 A childhood favorite you always go back to, moms spaghetti with meat sauce
Choco Nut Pancake P150.00 Choc nut pieces in mini pancakes, whipped cream spread in between the pancakes and drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with a whole choc nut.
Special Salisbury Steak P267.00 Premium 1/3 lb salisbury steak topped with creamy mushroom gravy and bacon bits
Pan Chicken With Gravy (2pcs) P210.00/ (3pcspc) 275.00 Our popular and well-loved crispy and succulent chicken served with steamed rice and flavorful homemade gravy
Classic Pancake P150.00 / P185.00 The homey goodness of plain golden pancakes served with whipped butter
Golden Brown Waffle P 185.00 Classic and crispy delicious golden brown waffle
Best Taco in Town P120.00 Colorful South of the Border Mexican treat! Ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese in crispy taco shell
And if breakfast isn’t really your thing, Terriyaki Boy & Sizzlin’ Steak House are always good alternatives to settle your never ending hunger pangs. With culinary choices of Japanese specialties or sizzling, hot meat served fresh at your table- the point is, you can never really go wrong with a good meal and that’s definitely what these establishments have to offer.
Everyone’s favorite chicken wings place has finally built a new home, one easier to access at that! Gibbs’ Hot Wings, a homegrown business that has steadily been growing since they first opened in 2014 (in their house, at that!), is now moving on to their second branch (technically their third but their home branch has been turned into their commissary).
Within an easier reach from the metro, snugly situated at the Central Bloc of the IT Park, Gibbs’ Hot Wings’ newest branch has so much to offer their eager patrons such as new menu items, an awesome new ambience, 24 hour operating times with the same great taste that we all know and love!
They’ve also recently partnered up with Honestbee, making it easier to get our hands on their awesome dishes even in the comforts of their own homes.
check out their new look:
Their newest offering: level 6 wings!
Sausage Mac & cheese
new item: nachos
I also want to take this moment to brag. :p My business, H&S Clothing, also co- designed and produced their uniforms for not only their newest branch but their existing branches , as well. I am so so proud!!
Find out more about Gibbs’ in the following links:
A couple of months ago, I had a quick chat with Hans Andres’ podcast to talk about what’s hot in Cebu, what I like about the place I call home, stuff to do and etc!
Make sure to check it out if you’re planning to drop by and just looking for something new to do.
Special Salisbury Steak
Issa Talks... Alot 