I grew up in Surigao del Sur, it’s located in the southernmost tip of the Surigao province, about a 6-hour bus ride (and 3-hour ferry boat ride) away from the northernmost part which is Siargao Island. People in Manila always confuse the two. They hear Surigao, they mean Siargao. “Oh so you grew up surfing?” … Continue reading Siargao, the island I will now recommend to anyone who asks
Hello ots! Who am I and why am I writing another food blog? (Or even just another “blog” for that matter… because hello it’s not 2003, right?) And since I don’t know how to vlog, like I’m supposed to in 2019, I’ll just write a gratuitous post on moi. I did not intend for this … Continue reading Hello Ot! An introduction of sorts
Tadeo is my current favorite restaurant. At first I thought I just liked it. After four visits in the span of three months, I think it’s safe to say I’m in love with it. And here’s why. Tadeo is straightforward yet FUN. You come for Filipino-Mexican food and that’s exactly what they give you — … Continue reading Tadeo (Tomas Morato)
The first time I joined a food tour, I was in Amsterdam. It was also my first time in Europe, and I wanted nothing more than to experience what food and specialties Amsterdam had to offer. At first I disliked the idea of going at it alone; I’m the type who loves to chat with … Continue reading a Hong Kong food tour
I don’t know much about Indian food. I have eaten at exactly three Indian restaurants in my life, all of them in the Philippines. All those times I ate Indian food, I loved how the flavors and the spices were right in my face. Thus I was excited to hear about this new Indian restaurant … Continue reading Ricksha Streetside Tandoor: A taste of Indian homecooking (Pasig)
Maldives who? I have found the one. Of all the beaches I’ve been to in the Philippines —I’ve had my humble share (come to think of it, probably my only achievement)— Balabac is one of the finest, if not the best. Before this trip, Calaguas in Camarines Norte held my number one spot if we’re … Continue reading Balabac, Palawan – that time I visited the “best” islands in the Philippines
I was on a high after eating this course meal. The kind of high that peaks and then ebbs slowly as the hours pass by. I was in awe. I enjoyed every bite of food served, even the stinky cheese we’ve had (more on that later). I took a gazillion photos to my heart’s content. … Continue reading Bistro Manuel (Makati)
The first time I read about this place, I already wanted to go here. That was 2017, I think. Now, two years after, I have finally eaten at Ikomai, and it did not disappoint. Ikomai have silently swept me off my feet. The place looks elegant but understated. For me, that’s the best kind. Soft … Continue reading Ikomai & Tochi (Makati)
In rare times that I want to go out at night and drink, I look for a place that’s laidback and cozy, somewhere I can actually hear my own voice and my date’s. I love ‘ambiance’ just like the next person, and I also want good booze. WYLD Kitchen x Bar in Tomas Morato meets … Continue reading WYLD Kitchen x Bar (Tomas Morato)
Japanese food, particularly sushi, once upon a time, never appealed to me. I always thought it was too slimy, too fishy. Even maki. My mouth did not understand it. I did not like it. Very ignorant, I know. Then one day, as I was meeting the family of my current boyfriend (for the first time … Continue reading Teppanya (SM North Towers)
