DENLIM’S KITCHEN: Hipster-Inspired BYOB Secret Private Dining in Pampanga!

It took me 3 months just to get a reservation at Denlim’s Kitchen. We travelled 3 hours from Manila just to experience the most raved about (but hush-hush) private dining resto in Pampanga.  Was it worth it? Check this out…

TACLOBAN: 140 Days After Typhoon Yolanda (A Photo Essay March 2014) #TindogTacloban

I visited Tacloban with my friend Spanky to create an ongoing Voluntourism Program in partnership with Operation Santa, to help the people of Leyte affected by Typhoon Yolanda.  As donation fatigue sets in, the artificial economy created by International aid is removed, and the media starts to focus on 2016 politics, the Yolanda-affected areas will … Continue reading TACLOBAN: 140 Days After Typhoon Yolanda (A Photo Essay March 2014) #TindogTacloban

BAGUIO CITY: The Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Baguio 2013! #AwesomeBaguio

UPDATE June 17, 2016: BAGUIO: Top 10 Most Awesome Best Restaurants in Baguio (2016 Edition)! #AwesomeBaguio Here’s a wrap-up of our Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Baguio for your memorable Baguio Adventure with your family and friends: 1. MAMA’S TABLE (L-R: Rache Diaz, Chef Vicky’s Mother, Chef Vicky’s brother Gaby Tinio, Pat and Marivic … Continue reading BAGUIO CITY: The Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Baguio 2013! #AwesomeBaguio

KETCHUP: Canto + Green Pepper + Happy Tummy + Rancho Norte + Rumah Sate

KETCHUP is a Food Community composed of Baguio home grown Food concepts which includes Canto, Happy Tummy, Rancho Norte, Rumah Sate, and Green Pepper. We love the outdoor feel under the pine trees, the affordable food and it’s a nice food stop after visiting Wright Park, Mines View Park, and The Mansion. This will be … Continue reading KETCHUP: Canto + Green Pepper + Happy Tummy + Rancho Norte + Rumah Sate

CHAYA: Yummiest Homey Japanese Resto in Baguio!

Update June 8, 2016: CHAYA: Still the Best Japanese Restaurant in Baguio! (Revisited 2016) In my search for the best restaurant in Baguio, I asked Mitos, the Hill Station owner, on where does she eat good food in Baguio. She shared me this secret home-based Japanese place called Chaya. CHAYA stands for “authentic Japanese cuisine, … Continue reading CHAYA: Yummiest Homey Japanese Resto in Baguio!

A MANOR at Camp John Hay Baguio Christmas! (A Photo Essay) @TheManor_CJH

MANOR at Camp John Hay is one of the best places to spend Christmas in the Philippines. You get the cold December weather, log wood cabin accommodations, actual pine Christmas trees, and a romantic restaurant, Le Chef, to complete the festive experience. Here’s a photo essay of our MANOR at Camp John Hay Baguio Christmas….

YUAN’s Original Chicken Wings! (UTT Rating: 3.94)

  UTT XI: Rockwell Winner #1: (Main Dish) YUAN’S CHICKEN WINGS 3.94   206 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!   173 foodies rated 4- I love it!   131 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.     42 foodies rated 2- It is OK.       8 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. In most features for Ultimate Taste Test, Yuan’s … Continue reading YUAN’s Original Chicken Wings! (UTT Rating: 3.94)

THE SULTRY CHEF’s Sultry Roast Beef with Saucy Gravy (UTT Rating: 3.81) @MissIvoryEats

  UTT XI: Rockwell Winner #2: (Main Dish) THE SULTRY CHEF 3.81   163 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!  166 foodies rated 4- I love it!  130 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.     53 foodies rated 2- It is OK.       9 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. I remember Ivory going to one of the … Continue reading THE SULTRY CHEF’s Sultry Roast Beef with Saucy Gravy (UTT Rating: 3.81) @MissIvoryEats

GOLDEN DUCK’s Premium Duck Burger (A Product of Gawad Kalinga’s Enchanted Farm!) (UTT Rating: 3.81) @GawadKalingaHQ

  UTT XI: Rockwell Winner #3: (Main Dish) GOLDEN DUCK BURGER 3.81   117 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!  119 foodies rated 4- I love it!  160 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.     75 foodies rated 2- It is OK.     17 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. GOLDEN DUCK BURGER is one of our best discoveries … Continue reading GOLDEN DUCK’s Premium Duck Burger (A Product of Gawad Kalinga’s Enchanted Farm!) (UTT Rating: 3.81) @GawadKalingaHQ

GENERAL’S LECHON: The Best Lechon in Manila! (UTT Rating: 3.79) @GeneralsLechon

  UTT XI: Rockwell Winner #4: (Main Dish) GENERAL’S LECHON 3.79 120 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it! 104 foodies rated 4- I love it! 79 foodies rated 3- We had a good time. 32 foodies rated 2- It is OK. 17 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. GENERAL’S LECHON is the winner of the Battle of Lechons in the recent … Continue reading GENERAL’S LECHON: The Best Lechon in Manila! (UTT Rating: 3.79) @GeneralsLechon