Tag: Food
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Dine In: Corner Tree Café
[UPDATE, May 2025: Corner Tree Café has reopened in Poblacion, Makati after closing in 2024. The new location, at 5782 Felipe Street above El Chupacabra, maintains the cozy atmosphere of the original. The café had its soft opening on May 14, 2025, and encouraged reservations while still welcoming walk-ins. The café looks forward to reconnecting…
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Dine In: Netong’s Original Special La Paz Batchoy
Iloilo City was honored as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2023, a recognition that celebrates its rich culinary heritage and innovative gastronomic scene. Iconic dishes like La Paz batchoy and pancit molo highlight the city’s commitment to preserving its culinary traditions while newer restaurants giving their spin on these dishes show how it…
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Dine In: The Ruined Garden
Fes is the culinary capital of Morocco, so it’s well worth centering a trip here revolving around food. The medina has countless stalls serving cheap Moroccan street food, and it takes a significant amount of willpower not to keep on stopping to have a taste. Some say, though, that the best Fassi dishes are those…
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Dine In: Giordano’s
Chicago has become a hotspot for travelers with particular interest in food, but perhaps no dish has become more synonymous with the city than the deep-dish and stuffed pizza. The history on the origins of the pizza is murky, but most sources do agree that this particular presentation and style originated in the city. So…
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Dine In: Wholly Grounds BCD
Bacolod is a food-tripper’s paradise, with a number of restaurants representing different cuisines dotted around the city. Of course, there’s the famed chicken inasal, but for vegans or those simply looking for healthy or environmentally sustainable alternatives, the city also has a couple of plant-based restaurants. One such is Wholly Grounds, located along Lacson Street…
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Dine In: Third Eye
Part of the joys in exploring Kathmandu is deciding where to eat, especially in the tourist center of Thamel. Thamel is known for its bustling streets and narrow alleyways, which are lined with restaurants, cafes, and eateries. These establishments offer a rich tapestry of flavors, allowing visitors to indulge in global cuisines. Whether you’re craving…
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Weekend in Quezon: Tayabas-Lucban Road and Food Trip
Quezon Province, with its charming towns and stunning views of Mount Banahaw, is a treasure trove of cultural, historical, and culinary delights. Whether you’re visiting for a short weekend or an extended getaway, this province offers plenty of must-see destinations. On a February Sunday, after checking out of our hotel in Lucena, my family and…
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Dine In: Small Talk Cafe
Bicolano cuisine is one of the most popular regional cuisines in the Philippines, so part of the fun of going to the Bicol region is getting to sample its dishes. One of the most famous restaurants serving Bicolano fare is Small Talk Cafe in Legazpi, Albay. This cozy little place in the heart of the…
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Dine In: Bellini’s
I’ve been to Cubao a lot of times before but not in the area behind the Gateway Mall. It takes a weird idea to just do that. Since movie theaters are not yet allowed to operate in Metro Manila (probably in the whole country as well), I and a friend decide to watch Luca on…
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Of Al Fresco Dining and a Sushi Cake
About nine months ago, I didn’t think that the quarantine would extend until my next birthday. I was feeling kind of lucky that I spent my birthday last year dining out with my former coworkers. The coronavirus was already a bubbling issue then, but it was still mostly at the back of our collective minds,…
The Tourist Gaze 