Herencia Cafe – Home of the Pinakbet Pizza

Pinakbet Pizza at Herencia Cafe - 1
Pinakbet Pizza with Paoay Church at the background

Herencia Cafe is a culinary treasure located just in front of the picturesque Paoay Church. Taking a bite of their sumptuous Pinakbet Pizza while enjoying a beautiful view of the church from the cafe should be included in your list of things to do while in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Continue reading “Herencia Cafe – Home of the Pinakbet Pizza”

Nomming at Nomnomnom!

Malinomnom at Nomnomnom!
Malinomnom, 195 pesos per order

Entering inside Nomnomnom! instantly gave us that “homey” feel. It’s something that one would usually look for in a restaurant. Nomnomnom! is for those who have an adventurous taste and gives you a different experience for each familiar dish. We tried their Malinomnom and Fried Ravioli. Continue reading “Nomming at Nomnomnom!”

Solihiya: Filipino and Chinese Fusion

Sizzling Bulalo Steak by Solihiya

We were looking for restaurants to eat around Greenbelt 5 that was not that really expensive. And so, we found ourselves inside Solihiya. Solihiya is a fusion of Filipino and Chinese. We were supposed to try the Lechon Macau Salad but I insisted on the Sizzling Bulalo Steak which is already good for two. 🙂 Continue reading “Solihiya: Filipino and Chinese Fusion”

Fish and Co.’s Platter Design Challenge

Malaysian-inspired fish and chips

Last Thursday, a platter design challenge was held at Fish and Co. Prior to the event, we were asked to send ingredients that we would like to use for the assigned theme. Malaysian-themed fish and chips was inspired and I had a hard time picking up which ingredients simply because of Malaysian recipes are quite similar to its neighboring countries. Continue reading “Fish and Co.’s Platter Design Challenge”

Make your own Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen

Pear and Gorgonzola by CPK
Pear and Gorgonzola

Me and Sha were able to embark on a pizza adventure at California Pizza Kitchen and we certainly deviated from the usual pepperoni and New York style pizzas. The CPK Pizza experience is like a merge of different cultures and different tastes. Aside from the pizza adventure, what has been a challenge to me is the pizza making itself. Continue reading “Make your own Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen”

Honeybear Chicken Haus

Greaseless fried chicken at Honeybear Chicken Haus
Honeybear chicken feast

I didn’t know that Honeybear Chicken Haus was already known in the late 80’s and the early 90’s according to this Sunstar article. It was located at Malvar Street (now Duterte street). After the restaurant’s non-existence for years, it’s back. 😀 Continue reading “Honeybear Chicken Haus”

Lachi’s Sans Rival atbp. in Davao City

Sansrival at Lachi's
Lachi’s famous Sans Rival

Upon reading the name of the sign, one can already conclude that they serve really good Sans Rival and that it’s their bestseller. If I was invited there for merienda, I would have mistaken it as a only cake or dessert haven. Continue reading “Lachi’s Sans Rival atbp. in Davao City”