Food Trippings

Category: Filipino

Filipino cuisine is very diverse because of its influences from Mexicans, Spaniards, Arabs, Indians, Chinese, Japanese and Americans.

  • Experience Malolos Heritage Cuisine at Ilustrado

    Inside Ilustrado
    Inside Ilustrado

    Ilustrado is a Filipino/Spanish restaurant located in the heart of Intramuros. I went there for the launching of the Malolos Heritage Cuisine, which they are currently offering and it will run until June 30, 2012 only. The Malolos Heritage Cuisine offering is an outcome of the partnership of Ilustrado with Dez Bautista, an artist, historian and culinary expert from Malolos, Bulacan. Dez Bautista belongs to the well-known Bautista clan who owns the Bautista ancestral house in Malolos. (more…)

  • DFAT 2012 Day 2: Piyesta KTV and Restobar

    Outside at Piyesta KTV and Restobar
    Outside Piyesta KTV and Restobar, SM Davao

    After a long trip from the Kapatagan Valley, we headed to SM Davao to have dinner at Piyesta KTV and Restobar. It was just opened this year. They have rooms for KTV where each room is named after a Philippine fiesta. I like the concept of the restobar because it promotes Philippine fiestas and Filipino dishes too. (more…)

  • DFAT 2012: Ranchero’s Merienda Cena

    Tiboktibok at Ranchero
    Tibok tibok, 70 pesos

    On our first day at DFAT (Davao Food Appreciation Tour), we had our afternoon snack at Ranchero. It was a typical Filipino merienda where we had some pancit bihon, fried and fresh lumpia, dinuguan with puto and some sweet local delicacies. I remember when I was still working in an office in Makati City, I would either have some pancit bihon or fried lumpia as an afternoon snack a few hours before my work in the office ends. (more…)

  • JT’s Manukan Grille: Now Open in Tagaytay

    Pecho with Garlic Rice at JT's Manukan Grille
    Pecho with Garlic Rice

    I first tried the inasal of JT’s Manukan Grille several years ago with Sharlyne and some of our friends. I remember we went to the first branch of JT’s which is located at the corner of Valencia and Granada Streets. For me and Sharlyne, the chicken inasal at JT’s is our favorite. (more…)

  • Jollibee Tuna Pie: Now Available this Lenten Season

    Jollibee Tuna Pie

    Finally, Jollibee Tuna Pie is back! I was really excited about this because I haven’t had Tuna Pie for a long time. I remember when Tuna Pie was a regular part of their menu, I would either order a Jolli Hotdog or a Tuna Pie as a snack. (more…)

  • Some Bacolod Pasalubong Treats

    Napoleones at Virgie's
    Virgie’s Napoleones

    My father has been to Bacolod several times. And every time he comes back to Manila, I’d expect him to be back with several packs of Piaya from BongBong’s which most people buy as a “pasalubong”. If you would like something different, we suggest boxes of Napoleones from Virgie’s. (more…)

  • Taps: Davao’s Breakfast Capital

    Tapsilog at Taps
    Tapsilog

    Taps is said to be Davao’s breakfast capital. Because of its popularity amongst the locals and because me and Sha love breakfasts, we decided to have breakfast at Taps at a branch near the People’s Park (along Palma Gil St.) so that we could also take pictures there. (more…)

  • 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. (more…)

  • El Ideal: Home of the famous Guapple Pie

    Guapple Pie at El Ideal
    Guapple Pie

    El Ideal is a bakery and a restaurant in Silay City, Negros Occidental. El Ideal has been delighting Negrenses and tourists since the 1920s. Before, El Ideal was only a bakery, it was only in the late 1950’s when the restaurant was added. El Ideal has been known for its Guapple Pie which is said to be their specialty. (more…)

  • Manokan Country: The Inasal Mecca of Bacolod

    Outside Manokan Country

    It was our first trip to Bacolod and it won’t be complete without eating Chicken Inasal at Manokan Country. Manokan Country is like a food district that specializes in Chicken Inasal. Thus, all of the restaurants there offer Chicken Inasal. Eric of Byahilo recommended us to try either Aida’s or Nene’s.
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