Author: Abigail Javellana

GELATO LAB: Matcha Choco Chip, Coffee Stracciatella and Bailey’s Irish Cream Gelato #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay)  Foodies love Gelato Lab’s gelato for it’s extra smooth and creamy texture. Gelato lab uses only natural and  high-quality ingredients to create their yummy concoction. We liked their interesting flavors like their Matcha Choco Chip, Coffee Stracciatella, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Mango Pudding gelato. Congratulations … Continue reading GELATO LAB: Matcha Choco Chip, Coffee Stracciatella and Bailey’s Irish Cream Gelato #UTT2015Winner

POCO DELI: The Best Artisan Sausages and Smoked Bacon Slab in Manila! #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay)  Poco Deli is home to one of our favorite artisan sausages and comfort food in Kapitolyo Food Street and Ayala Triangle. Poco Deli’s mission is to craft the finest premium quality specialty meats, condiments, and comfort foods. They are committed to serving only the … Continue reading POCO DELI: The Best Artisan Sausages and Smoked Bacon Slab in Manila! #UTT2015Winner

BACOLOD: Food & Festival Guide of Masskara Festival! (VIDEO)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals

Bacolod Series in Our Awesome Planet: • BACOLOD FOOD TRIP: Eat Like a Local in Bacolod! • MASSKARA: Our Awesome Guide to Bacolod’s MassKara Festival! • SILAY FOOD GUIDE: What to Eat in Silay & KAON TA! Food Festival? • LAKAWON: Negros’ Secret Paradise Retreat & TawHai Floating Bar! • 10 Awesome Places to Visit Around Bacolod! • White Hotel … Continue reading BACOLOD: Food & Festival Guide of Masskara Festival! (VIDEO)

MANILA CREAMERY: Mango Suman Latik Gelato & Bacio Gelato! #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay)  Manila creamery is one of the newest brands to hit the Gelato Market, concocted by gelato specialist Jason Go and Paolo Reyes both with degrees at a respected gelato school in Italy. Foodies loved their creative flavors and modern take at crafting Italian gelato, … Continue reading MANILA CREAMERY: Mango Suman Latik Gelato & Bacio Gelato! #UTT2015Winner

THE BEEF BARN: Roast Angus Beef by Sultry Chef Ivory Yat! #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay)  Ivory Yat is the 3rd-placer of Masterchef Pinoy Edition known as “Kusinera Fashionista“, owner of The Beef Barn and The Sultry Chef in Mezza Norte. Foodies loved the flavors and juiciness of the meat from Roast Angus beef. It’s the same original sultry roast … Continue reading THE BEEF BARN: Roast Angus Beef by Sultry Chef Ivory Yat! #UTT2015Winner

BACOLOD FOOD TRIP: Eat Like a Local in Bacolod! @TourismPHL

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, Bacolod

By Abigail Javellana Bacolod is a foodie haven and food is central to the MassKarra Festival experience. Check out our list of favorite local finds… Bacolod Series in Our Awesome Planet: • BACOLOD FOOD TRIP: Eat Like a Local in Bacolod! • MASSKARA: Our Awesome Guide to Bacolod’s MassKara Festival! • SILAY FOOD GUIDE: What to Eat in … Continue reading BACOLOD FOOD TRIP: Eat Like a Local in Bacolod! @TourismPHL

TARLAQUENA: Callos Ala Tarlaqueña & Chicken Croquettas #UTT2015Winner

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

About UTT 2015: Most Remarkable Ultimate Taste Test Ever @AyalaMalls! (Photo Essay)  Tarlaqueña is a family catering and services owned by Ms. Dinna Tolentino. Their best-selling dish is the Callos Ala Tarlaqueña, a recipe passed down by her grandmother from Tarlac. Callos or Ox tripe stew was introduced here in the Philippines during the Spanish Colonial … Continue reading TARLAQUENA: Callos Ala Tarlaqueña & Chicken Croquettas #UTT2015Winner

MASSKARA: Our Awesome Guide to Bacolod’s MassKara Festival! @TourismPHL

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals, Bacolod

By Abigail Javellana Experience 20 days of merry making with street parties, endless food, and wonderful masquerade costumes that make up Bacolod City’s MassKara Festival. It is considered by the likes of CNN and National Geographic as a must do experience when visiting the Philippines. The celebration starts between Oct 1 to 19, with the … Continue reading MASSKARA: Our Awesome Guide to Bacolod’s MassKara Festival! @TourismPHL

TOURIST SPOTS: Essential Heritage Sites to Visit in Bacolod! @TourismPHL

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Bacolod

By Abigail Javellana THE RUINS Visiting Bacolod City won’t be complete without having a trip to The Ruins of Talisay City. Built by the Sugar Baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson in 1911 as a testament to his ill-fated love Maria Braga. The Mansion’s history is comparably similar to the Taj Mahal of India.  Our Awesome Guide … Continue reading TOURIST SPOTS: Essential Heritage Sites to Visit in Bacolod! @TourismPHL

PASALUBONG: What to Bring Back Home from Bacolod? @TourismPHL

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Bacolod

By Abigail Javellana Your Bacolod trip wouldn’t be complete without bringing a piece of Bacolod. From freshly baked pies and desserts, local delicacies and famous colorful MassKara Mask. Our Awesome Guide to Bacolod City and the Masskara Festival BACOLOD: Food & Festival Guide of Masskara Festival! (VIDEO) BACOLOD: Our Awesome Guide to MassKara Festival! BACOLOD … Continue reading PASALUBONG: What to Bring Back Home from Bacolod? @TourismPHL