(c) La Magdalena Bakers

(c) Merci Pasalubong

Started as a small bakery, this pasalubong shop is named after a French word for “thank you.” Mr. Jonathan Lo labelled their family venture when he was studying abroad. Merci is one of the strong-growing pasalubong stores in Bacolod. They have two shops in Iloilo City and promise to spread more branches soon. It offers also a lot of pasalubong treats to keep customers satisfied.

Branches:

• Singcang
• SM City
• Mayfair
• Bacolod Silay Airport

Facebook: Merci Pasalubong Treats

Website: Merci

Are you waiting for an affordable and savory Chinese-themed restaurant? The wait is over! Cebu-based Dimsum Break is finally now in Manila!

Last November 17 at SM North Edsa Annex, Dimsum Break has officially opened to the public with their 23 selections from steamed to fried dimsum. I was blessed to be there and relished their delectable treats. Well, I fell in love with their distinct dim sum dishes like stuffed taro, stuffed shrimps, crab pincers, and more than any other, the bacon shaomai. Shaomai, Dimsum Break’s version of siomai. 

Photo thumbnails:

1. Dimsum Break’s crab pincers, bacon shaomai, stuffed taro, and stuffed shrimps
2. Dimsum Break’s quail’s egg shaomai, mushroom shaomai, empress rolls, fried fried wanton, shaomai, shrimp balls, sweet and sour chicken, and steamed hakao
3. Dimsum Break’s ribbon-cutting
4. Dragon dance on opening ceremony
5. Dimsum Break’s interior
6. Dimsum Break’s coconut cream and mango custard
7. Dimsum Break’s yangchow friend rice and beef steak
8. Dimsum Break’s staff / crew
9. The Harbour City Dimsum House Co. Inc. (HCDHCI) and VIPs

Locations:

Cebu

• Colon, Colon St., Cebu City
• GMC Arcade, Lapu-Lapu City
• Gaisano Fiesta Mall, Tabunok, Talisay
• Banilad Town Centre, Banilad
• JY Square, Lahug
• General Maxilom Avenue, Mango Square Mall

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DimsumBreak

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DimsumBreak

(c) Carayan Resort Pt. 2

For less than P1,000 pesos, no maximum number of people, you can afford to stay in a relaxing and nature loving resort. Also, there are types of food to offer here – from exotic to easy. The resort’s buffet lunch is available at minimum of P150/person. Carayan Resort has the feel at home vibe, pleasantly decorated rooms, clean pools, and amazingly made from junk equipment to help maintain its wonderful environment.

Website: http://www.carayanresort.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CarayanResort

(c) Itlog ni Kuya Atbp

Balut, penoy, pulang itlog na maalat… heaven! Along with my #TheRoadTrippers pals, we indulged in these thrilling yet tasty eggs located in Victoria, Laguna. Thumbs up!

(c) 1st Colonial Grill Express

LakadPilipinas and I went here just to taste the famous sili ice cream(pink one). And we did! How was it? Fierce savor aftermath. Haha! I don’t want to spoil it so I’ll let you be the judge. Anyhow, we also tried their other ice cream flavors such as coffee, kalamansi, melon, vanilla, bailey, malunggay, tinutong, and of course, pili. My fave is tinutong or toasted rice ice cream. So addictive! Aside from ice cream, authentic Bicol dishes are also available in this cafe/restaurant. Hopefully next time, I’ll try to nibble them all! *takaw mode*

Branches:

• Villa Amada Building, Rizal St. Sagpon, Daraga, Albay
• Ground Floor, Pacific Mall, Landco Business Park, Legazpi

(c) Baluko

You want baluko? It’s a fleshy shellfish, an exotic food from Bicol.  It has a very distinct bitter taste at first but when you chew it up even more, it isn’t as bad as you think it is. So meaty! You should also try this with vinegar dip. ;)