Baguio’s CAFE BY THE RUINS Opens Again!

Baguio’s well-beloved restaurant, Café by the Ruins, has finally reopened! Now you can enjoy your favorite breakfast items like champorado, home-made bacon, Ruins coffee and signature camote bread in the original location. A year after a fire hit the iconic restaurant, the next generation of owners decided to make a comeback. While the signature facade remains … Continue reading Baguio’s CAFE BY THE RUINS Opens Again!

LE MONET HOTEL: Awesome Baguio Family Staycation!

My weekends in Baguio, always bring back childhood memories. Baguio’s cool weather, pine trees, and classic activities such as horseback riding and strawberry picking make it our favorite family retreat. One of our go-to hotels is Le Monet, located inside Camp John Hay, it is one of the high-class hotels in Baguio managed by Artstream … Continue reading LE MONET HOTEL: Awesome Baguio Family Staycation!

CAFÉ BY THE RUINS DUA: Best Breakfast in Baguio 2016!

CAFÉ BY THE RUINS DUA on Upper Session Road is the newest extension of the original establishment in front of the Baguio City Hall. While it still keeps many of the old favorites from the first branch, Dua’s menu is more dynamic and seasonal. The restaurant’s reputation for great breakfasts is unintentional, says Feliz Perez, … Continue reading CAFÉ BY THE RUINS DUA: Best Breakfast in Baguio 2016!

HILL STATION: Revisiting an Old Favorite of Baguio in 2016!

Over the years, HILL STATION has established itself as one of the top restaurants in Baguio (via Trip Advisor). Awarded as one of Asia’s Finest Restaurants by the Miele Guide in 2011-2013, Hill Station is celebrated for its eclectic array of Asian and Continental cuisine. Owner Mitos Benitez-Yñiguez is no stranger to the restaurant business. She got her … Continue reading HILL STATION: Revisiting an Old Favorite of Baguio in 2016!

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

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….

C BOUTIQUE HOTEL and the Flavors of Baguio Food Tour

C BOUTIQUE HOTEL is a homey 17-room boutique hotel by Charley Antonio. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near Wright Park and is walking distance from the Mines View area. You can think of it as a nice home away from home when you are in Baguio. One of the things I like … Continue reading C BOUTIQUE HOTEL and the Flavors of Baguio Food Tour

HILL STATION: One of the BEST Restaurants in Baguio! (Revisited)

Read First: HILL STATION & Mt. Cloud Bookshop, Baguio HILL STATION is one of the best restaurants in Baguio showcasing the different flavors and influences of Mitos Benitez-Yñiquez’s  travel all around Europe, America and Asia. It won back-to-back recognition in the Miele’s Best Restaurants in Asia awards. It’s one of my favorite restaurants in the Philippines because you … Continue reading HILL STATION: One of the BEST Restaurants in Baguio! (Revisited)

TAM-AWAN: Baguio’s Artist Village and Gardens in the Baguio Sky

TAM-AWAN Village is a reconstructed Cordillera village showcasing the traditional Ifugao Huts, and Baguio’s art and culture scene. It was established by National Artist BenCab in 1998 together with Chanum Foundation to promote the local Baguio Artists. Tam-awan is a local word which means “vantage point”.  You can check out the permanent and occasional art … Continue reading TAM-AWAN: Baguio’s Artist Village and Gardens in the Baguio Sky