Before dropping by Excelente Chinese Cooked Ham, we passed by Master Hopia Factory first. We were told that the hopia (Chinese bean-filled pastry) here had been toted as the “Krispy Kreme of hopia” by another blogger. That pretty much upped everybody’s expectations… which isn’t really a good idea because the higher they are the harder…
Category: Food
Excelente Chinese Cooked Ham in Quiapo, Manila
We visited Excelente Chinese Cooked Ham in Quiapo as part of a food tour. It was the first time I had heard of the brand. Little did I know that it’s super popular and sought after that people would actually venture to this small hole-in-the-wall in Quiapo. Excelente Ham is legendary especially during Christmas season….
The relaunch of Zong Restaurant BGC
I trooped to Zong at The Fort through the stormy weather with a couple of blogger friends last June 9, 2011. I’ve never eaten at Zong before, although it’s been around for 9 years already. I couldn’t say no because a friend whom I had not seen in a long time invited me to Zong’s relaunch….
Bag of Beans Coffee Shop, Restaurant, and Bakery in Tagaytay City
We made a pit stop at Bag of Beans Coffee Shop, Restaurant, and Bakery in Tagaytay City on our way back to Manila from Punta Fuego last Sunday. It was our friends’ birthday treat! Bag of Beans is a quaint place which seems small from the outside. Inside though, it’s actually like a garden maze…
Tapella by Gaudi at Greenbelt 5
I was invited to a cooking demo by the renowned Chef Alexandra Cacho at Tapella by Gaudi last May 16, 2011. The cooking demo was held at the al fresco area of Tapella by Gaudi. It was a hot and humid night but there was no choice as Chef Xandra (as she likes to be…