Our holiday getaway consisted of a week by the sea and stuffing ourselves with good food. Last December, we stayed at the White House Beach Boracay to attend the wedding of two dear friends. We decided to make a trip of it and explore the island tourist traps and gastronomy. Hotel Breakfast The White House Beach offers a deluxe room for two with a quaint … Continue reading Objects of My Ingestion: Boracay Edition
My journey from the US back to the Philippines was a rough one. I tested positive for COVID (possibly a false positive) and had to push my flight out a week – that was a week of hotel quarantine and at-home tests. The silver lining was some extra albeit unplanned time with my mom and awesome take-out food. Little Lucca offers crab sandwiches on Fridays! … Continue reading A Layover in Waikiki
We headed down Loakan Road early in the morning for post-breakfast coffee and snacks at M&N Viewdeck Cafe. It was a long but pleasant ride coming from the city center. There’s a sharp, awkward turn entering the parking area, so if you’re the one behind the wheel, drive carefully. Although it doesn’t look that big from the outside, there are actually three different levels from … Continue reading Hot Drinks and Cool Views at M&N Viewdeck Cafe
Tucked away in the aptly-named Tiptop, Arca’s Yard offers a cafe experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s quite the journey getting there, especially compared to other, more convenient spots near the city center, but it’s well worth it once you arrive. If you’re looking for a quiet place where you can enjoy a meal and a hot drink surrounded by … Continue reading Late Lunch on a Foggy Afternoon at Arca’s Yard
Looking for part one? You can find it here. Come back when you’re done! Or just read this one first. The order doesn’t really matter. Food markets and street stalls Sit-down restaurants in Japan tend to be quite expensive. A nice alternative is buying food from food markets and taking it to your hotel, hostel, or AirBNB. Most of the foods listed here came from … Continue reading Objects of My Ingestion, Japan edition: part 2
UPDATE: Unfortunately, Pi Breakfast & Pies has shut down permanently. However, you can still enjoy their breakfast specials at Pino Restaurant in Quezon City – more info on their Facebook and Instagram. Once in a while, I get an extremely specific, can’t-be-ignored kind of craving. And sometimes, that craving is for pancakes. I got exactly what I needed at Pi Breakfast & Pies. The branch … Continue reading Pancakes for All Your Cravings at Pi Breakfast & Pies
UPDATE: Unfortunately, Meat Yard shut down permanently on October 15, 2021. Thanks for the great meals over five awesome years, Meat Yard! Meat Yard is a casual dining joint that boasts “Traditional Comfort Food”. They prepare all of their food fresh, so anticipate a bit of a wait when you eat there. Meat Yard is set up in a way that makes the most of … Continue reading Heavy Meals for Hungry People at Meat Yard
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