QC Eats: Chung Choon Yeon Ga
It was our aversion to the holiday restaurant rush that prompted us to visit a Korean barbecue joint in Tomas Morato. Chung Choon Yeon Ga is situated in Il Terrazzo, … Continue reading
QC Eats: Victorino’s
We had been visiting Victorino’s frequently for the past year but it had always been for another reason: Heny Sison’s cakes. This time around, Mr. B insisted on trying the … Continue reading
QC Eats: Alba v3.0
Among the restaurants around Tomas Morato, Alba is one of Mr. B’s favorites. It had been a few months since our last visit and it was time to head back. … Continue reading
QC Eats: Dean & Deluca (An Update)
Shortly before the year ended, the branch in Scout Rallos was finally back in service. Yay! December 22 was its reopening date, but we were informed that only the first … Continue reading
QC Eats: Arya Persian Restaurant
It was a rare errand that prompted us to head to Robinsons Magnolia one Saturday afternoon. As I scoured for places to eat, one stood out: Arya Persian Restaurant. Mr. … Continue reading
My Best Bites of 2022
As the year draws to a close, allow me to share with you my favorite bites from the entire year. Some of these I’ve already shared previously, but others would … Continue reading
QC Eats: Kimono Ken SM North The Block
This casual restaurant was just a week from reopening when we had the opportunity to dine here. The interior looked very fresh and clean, with its muted tones and minimal … Continue reading
QC Eats: Heny Sison Desserterie
It took me several visits throughout this year to finally get to taste most of Heny’s cakes. Her dessert shop is housed in Victorino’s restaurant, a converted space with an … Continue reading
QC Eats: Dean & Deluca (Breakfast Edition)
Of all the places we had breakfasts in, it would be Dean & Deluca that would take the cake. I loved its modern minimalist interior, with the view of either … Continue reading
QC Eats: Prologue
I had meaning to try Prologue for the longest time, but parking had always been a problem. No matter how late we attempted to have lunch at this place, it … Continue reading
QC Eats: Ippudo v2.0
That weekend, I was building up a craving for Mexican food. It was one of the rare times I was visiting Greenhills and I wanted to eat at Tittos Latin … Continue reading
QC Eats: Deo Gracias
We headed to Deogracias without a reservation, hoping that a table was available. The guard who let us park was hesitant at first to let us in, but he told … Continue reading
QC Eats: King Chef SM North EDSA
Having been to King Chef in Banawe, it was a no-brainer for me to try one closer to my home. The branch in SM North The Block paled in comparison … Continue reading
Staying at Sheraton Manila Hotel II
Early on, we knew that Day 2 would be a hectic one. It was, after all, the day of the main event: my friend’s wedding. We did not avail of … Continue reading
Staying in Sheraton Manila Hotel
Honestly, a staycation was something that never crossed my mind. To me, staying in hotels is part of travel, part of discovering something new away from home. But as a … Continue reading
QC Eats: Botejyu
Vertis North It wasn’t until we had a craving for Japanese cuisine that we first had the chance to visit Vertis North’s Japan Town. Here was an array of Japanese … Continue reading
QC Eats: Uncle Moe’s Shawarma Hub
It was binge-watching YouTube videos of doner kebabs in Istanbul that prompted my craving for some Middle Eastern cuisine. Having dined at Behrouz earlier, we opted to try Uncle Moe’s … Continue reading
QC Eats: High Grounds Cafe
I had some difficulty persuading Mr. B to ditch our favorite dessert shop and opt instead for High Grounds Cafe. In all honesty, this rather spacious coffee shop intrigued me. … Continue reading
QC Eats: Romulo Cafe
I must admit that out of all restaurants operating throughout the metro, it is those catering Filipino cuisine I am most unfamiliar with. While I love Filipino food, it is … Continue reading
QC Eats: The Frazzled Cook
I was truly excited to try eating at the Frazzled Cook for the very first time. After all, it belonged to many lists of what to eat around the Tomas … Continue reading
QC Eats: King Chef Banawe
We headed to Banawe after craving for a dim sum meal. It was another late lunch, which was quite frankly a smart penny-pinching move as the dim sum options were … Continue reading
QC Eats: Mario’s Restaurant
Mr. B wanted to have another go at Alba, but I had to put my foot down and asked that we try something else instead. Despite being an odd hour, … Continue reading
QC Eats: Cyma v2.0
Contrary to our previous dining experience, Cyma had suddenly returned to its usual brisk business. It was already way past the usual lunch rush hours but the restaurant was still … Continue reading
QC Eats: Alba v2.0
After having had a great experience on our earlier visit, Mr. B wanted to have another go at Alba. This time around, we opted not to call ahead of time … Continue reading
QC Eats: Ippudo
We arrived at Ippudo shortly after noon and the queue wasn’t too long. While waiting, the receptionist checked our vaccination cards, a step not many of restaurants these days do … Continue reading
QC Eats: Alba Restaurante Espanol
Our next food joint was something of a Tomas Morato classic, Alba Restaurante Español. Since we wanted to have some paella, we called the restaurant while we were on the … Continue reading
QC Eats: Behrouz Persian Cuisine
A craving for Middle Eastern cuisine led us to our next food venue. Unfortunately, the restaurant we were planning to dine at had closed, but the staff at the hotel … Continue reading
QC Eats: Meat Depot
“I want steak” were Mr. B’s exact words. I knew we couldn’t afford a proper steakhouse on an ordinary day, but it was difficult not to yield to his sudden … Continue reading
QC Eats: Cyma Greek Taverna
Admittedly, it had been a while since we last dined at Cyma. Their lamb gyros was my personal favorite, but over the years, their prices just kept climbing (I know, … Continue reading
QC Eats: SGD Coffee Bodega
Mr. B and I often get some coffee after our weekend morning walk around the university. Skipping our usual coffee joint, we opted to drop by one of Maginhawa’s coffee … Continue reading
Rediscovering QC: UP Diliman
Though I would love to go out and explore new places, the ongoing pandemic has put a tight restraint on that. Even if the restrictions have begun easing up, I … Continue reading
A Day Trip to Eden Nature Park
On our last day in Davao, we headed to yet another communion with nature: Eden Nature Park in Toril. Since it was early, the roads weren’t as congested as we … Continue reading
What to See in Davao City
After a quick getaway from Samal, we spent the rest of the afternoon going around the city of Davao. Here’s a list of things to see: Museo Dabawenyo It is … Continue reading
Road Trip: From Malaybalay to Davao City
The road from Malaybalay to Davao wasn’t too long. In fact, it spanned less than 200 kilometers, yet the travel time was around five or six hours according to the … Continue reading
Road Trip: From Cagayan de Oro to Malaybalay
Since our ticket to Mindanao was an open-jaw one (we flew into Cagayan de Oro, but were flying out from Davao), we had to travel by land across Bukidnon, the … Continue reading
QC Eats: Mama Lou’s Vertis North
I was able to visit the Mama Lou’s branch at Vertis North twice over the past two months, a far cry from my last meal which was many years ago … Continue reading
QC Eats: Causeway Seafood Restaurant
It was pouring when we headed to Causeway, a Chinese restaurant specializing in seafood. Despite the weather, the parking lot in their Timog branch was full, and the restaurant floor … Continue reading
QC Eats: Melo’s Steakhouse
We put off having meal at Melo’s for something special, and that wonderful day finally came. We didn’t make any reservations, and boy, there really was no need for one … Continue reading
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