Tag: Tagaytay

Laurentino’s Steakhouse: Is it the Best Affordable Steak Resto na Masarap in Tagaytay?

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Laurentino’s is one of the best affordable steakhouses in Tagaytay, offering a selection of US Prime and Australian steaks. We chose to celebrate our son Joshua’s 17th birthday at Laurentino’s because of his love for steaks, and the timing was perfect—the steakhouse had just opened, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Here’s what … Continue reading Laurentino’s Steakhouse: Is it the Best Affordable Steak Resto na Masarap in Tagaytay?

180° by Chef Sau: Modern Filipino with Awesome View.

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

180° by Chef Sau in Tagaytay offers a delectable fusion of Modern Filipino and Western/Mediterranean cuisines, all against the breathtaking backdrop of a 180-degree view of Taal Volcano Lake. Chef Sau’s innovative take on Filipino cuisine never fails to delight, complemented by impeccable service from the culinary team and expertly crafted cocktails from mixologist Gabriel … Continue reading 180° by Chef Sau: Modern Filipino with Awesome View.

Asador Dos Mestizos Tagaytay Opens in Silang!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Asador Dos Mestizos has finally opened its doors in Tagaytay, much to the anticipation of food enthusiasts. The brainchild of the same owners behind Boracay’s beloved Dos Mestizos, led by Chef Patron Binggoy Remedios, who now calls Tagaytay home with his family. Specializing in Spanish-Filipino heritage cuisine, Asador Dos Mestizos brings to the table the … Continue reading Asador Dos Mestizos Tagaytay Opens in Silang!

The Fatted Calf Reopens in Tagaytay! (2023)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Tagaytay

The Fatted Calf is the best new chef-driven restaurant in Tagaytay! Slow Food champions Chef Jay Jay and Rhea Sycip have reopened The Fatted Calf in the ancestral lot of Senator Loren Legarda’s family along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway (before Breakfast at Antonio’s). It is best known for its 10-hour whole roasted local grass-fed beef shank, … Continue reading The Fatted Calf Reopens in Tagaytay! (2023)

Girasol Tagaytay Escape

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels, #Philippines, Staycation

Girasol is one of the latest small hotels in the Tagaytay area that opened right before the lockdown and continues to be resilient in the face of the pandemic. Its name, inspired by the sunflower, is a reminder to always look towards the sun—focus on what’s positive and life-affirming. We recently went to Tagaytay to … Continue reading Girasol Tagaytay Escape

NANAY CIRILAS’ Kapeng Barako: The Best Local Restaurant in Tagaytay? (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, #Restaurants, Tagaytay

We are always on the look out for first places to bring our balikbayan friends to eat in Tagaytay. Sometimes, we would search TripAdvisor to cross-check recommendations. We were surprised to find that Nanay Cirilas’ Kapeng Barako is a highly rated private dining, local cuisine restaurant destination. We were skeptical about the reviews but decided … Continue reading NANAY CIRILAS’ Kapeng Barako: The Best Local Restaurant in Tagaytay? (A Review)

RIBCHON: Have you Tried Tagaytay’s Baby Back Baboy? (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

RIBCHON is a Filipino Restaurant in Tagaytay that specializes in not-your-usual baby back ribs, incorporating the flavors of the Pinoy favorite lechon, hence the name. The concept is the brainchild of Ham and Lucy Katipunan, in partnership with Chef Tristan Bayani. It’s been a while since we got excited about trying a new restaurant in … Continue reading RIBCHON: Have you Tried Tagaytay’s Baby Back Baboy? (A Review)

Piccolo Mondo’s Pizzas

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

Piccolo Mondo is now located in Tagaytay for some time now coming from its humble beginnings in Aguirre St and Casa Susana in Alabang. It is owned by celebrity Chef Mervyn Whitfield’ s whose claim to fame is being the chef of the Beatles at one point of his career.
…We ate at Piccolo the day after Valentines so you can still see some decent attempt to have a romantic atmosphere using cut out hearts.

Hotel Kimberly and Little Souls – A Peaceful Escape in Tagaytay

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Hotels

Away for a Quiet Weekend I would recommend Hotel Kimberly if you are looking for a quiet escape in Tagaytay away from the hustle and bustle of the Tagaytay Ridge. … Overall, the food is just OK so you would see people only eating in the restaurant because of the free breakfast included with the stay. … (See here for the location map ) Little Souls Convent and the Sacred Crucifix from Belgium Little Souls Sisters Order of Little Souls of the Merciful Heart of Jesus ( Healing Holy Oil from the Sacred Crucifix is available at the convent) Telephone Number: +63 46 860 1619, +63 2 809 2409 Mon to Friday 6pm Sunday 10am Saturday 10am and 6pm www.littlesoulssisters.com Hotel Kimberly Brgy Kaybagal, Amadeo Road, Tagaytay City (632) 521-1888; (632) 526-4957 www.hotelkimberly-tagaytay.com

Tootsie’s Tagaytay

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

I’m sure you must have seen Tootsie’s banners along the Tagaytay ridge inviting you to try them during their dry run. … I was happy to see an alternative Filipino restaurant other than Viewsite, Josephine’s, Leslie’s or the grill restaurants along the ridge.
… As Rache said in her blog post, Tootsie’s Patootsie , we’ll give it a try after a few more months.