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First of all, we would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to all the GRADUATES!

For this momentous event, the Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com have made a list of  the best family restaurants in Cebu Philippines for a Graduation blowout.

Our recommendations are mostly mall-based Filipino or Chinese restaurants because they are more affordable and convenient for the whole family.

See our much anticipated and highly coveted list here: Best Family Restaurants in Cebu Philippines

Recently, I had to transfer work locations and had to leave a most loved business district for another. To celebrate (or rather mourn) our last day in Makati, my friends and I headed to Greenbelt 5 to dine and soak in the memories of the nearby Malls, funky restos, and everything within an arm’s reach.

At the ground level of Greenbelt 5, you will find a bright and snazzy place called Madison. We entered and I took in the sleek white furnishings and the posh interiors. It made me feel like I shouldn’t spill anything so that I don’t mess anything up. Maybe it was the new-ness of the place which causes this but it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It just made me sit up a bit straighter.

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Last week the Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com featured Filipino Restaurants and Pizza Parlors here in Cebu Philippines.  This week it will all be about the Chinese food and Chinese restaurants in Cebu.

Visit DiningCebu.com to read our review of the following Chinese restaurants in Cebu:

• Manila Foodshoppe at Parkmall
• Dimsum Break
• Wang Shan Lo at Club Ultima

The new bistro resto in the city is one of the talk about dining place in Negros Oriental. It is owned by Chef Gabby del Prado.

More details here.

Pls. visit Obnoxious Queer as well.

For someone who often eats pancakes for breakfast, you would think I would decline an invitation to eat more of the same type of food for snacks or lunch. But come I did as I looked forward to something more interesting than what my non-stick pan cooks up every morning.

At the 4th floor of SM Megamall in Ortigas, at the hallway entrance to the new Atrium, is a colorful place that offers crepes and cream. No, it is not a dessert place. It is not only a dessert place. They also offer savory crepes which are filled with meats, seafoods and vegetables mixed and seasoned to produce a delectable concoction that could definitely pass for a heavy meal and not just a snack.

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“If I only knew Sushi was this easy to make” … bragged my hubby. He said this as he proudly rolled the sticky rice to make it into a California Maki. Honestly, everything about Sushi making screamed – easy! But our Sushi making class held at Sakae Sushi at SM Mall of Asia showed us just how mistaken we were. Oh yeah the concept was very much doable but producing neat, compact, consistent and delicious looking maki is an art.

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Last week the Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com showed you a different mix of dining establishments in Cebu from a food court Majestic Express at Robinsons Mall, a pizza restaurant Handuraw, and the classy Cafe Georg.

This week the Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com will feature home-grown Filipino Restaurants in Cebu.

First up is Tsiboom Native Restaurant, a Filipino Restaurant in Parkmall Cebu Philippines and then followed by my favorite restaurant Golden Cowrie.

Read our review here: Tsiboom Filipino Restaurant in Cebu Philippines

There are two types of cake I am trying to become an expert at making, the perfect cheesecake, and the perfect chocolate cake. I am on that journey right now and I must say, I have had more successful chocolate cakes than cheesecakes. I have been asked many times if I could share my many recipes for chocolate cake and here is one where the result is what I call chocolate cake ala Polly’s Chocolate Cake.

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Not so long ago, the only pizza restaurants here in Cebu are the familiar and somewhat expensive international brands like Pizza Hut & Shakeys, and of course the unforgettable Mom’s Pizza (or Yummy’s).

But now there are a lot of pizza places in Cebu that have found their own niche by offering something different yet attractive to the discriminating taste of the Cebuanos.

It is like one big pizza revolution out here in Cebu but I am not complaining because now we get to enjoy good quality and innovative pizzas within our budget.

In the coming weeks, DiningCebu.com will review some of the fast-growing and much raved about pizza restaurants here in Cebu. From the famous Alberto’s and their very affordable pizzas, the gigantic 30″ pizzas from Calda Pizza, and other pizza places like Handuraw, Da Vinci’s, Amicos, Jersey’s, JCA, and much much more.

So far the Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com have reviewed the following:

Da Vinci’s Pizza
Alberto’s Pizza
Handuraw Pizza

Click on the individual links above to read our review and do keep visiting DiningCebu.com for more pizza updates. Enjoy!

They say that the island of Bohol sinks about an inch in May due to the thousands of Bol-anons who come home to attend the many town and barrio fiestas celebrated during the month.

You can almost feel this once you disembark from those overloaded ships docking at the Tagbilaran Port in May.

Read the full post at Bol-anon.

It’s less than a week before Valentines Day! I’m sure most of you guys have already prepared months before for this romantic day of the year.

To those haven’t planned things out or to those who are looking to even spice up that well-planned day, the Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com have listed down some unique and romantic places and restaurants to spend Valentines Day. Whether you are on a budget or looking to splurge on that special day, we have it all!

See the highly coveted list here: Places and Restaurants on Valentines Day

By now, many may already know that Breakfast at Antonio’s can no longer be found in the old location (Bagong Tubig, Tagaytay). It is now co-located at the equally famous Antonio’s restaurant that many people also love. My family and I discovered a couple of months ago when we decided to take sweetie’s new ride for a spin. The spin took us south of the Metro and face to face with the old abandoned green and white house.

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The Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com once again visited dining haven the Terraces Ayala Center Cebu to experience Thai Cuisine at Siam.

Pakalista Shel gave it an average rating 9.33 for excellent food, service, and ambiance.

Read here to know more about this Thai restaurant in Cebu: Thai Food at the Terraces Ayala Courtesy of Siam

The Pakalistas of DiningCebu went to SM City Cebu for some window shopping and discovered this new Cebu Restaurant – The Old Spaghetti House.

The Old Spaghetti House boasts of a very inviting, dimly lit, and classy interiors. This pasta-based restaurant in Cebu serves exceptional food at affordable prices.

Read the full review here: Restaurant in Cebu – The Old Spaghetti House

I always told myself that if I had to master the art of baking, my creations would mainly focus on chocolate. Even if I do like other kinds of desserts and pastries, it would certainly benefit my husband for me to practice my skills on chocolate.

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A dessert with such a name can only elicit curiosity and interest in me. It may sound like something that would drive you crazy but I was definitely game to try it. I chanced upon the dessert when I was researching for my article for Table For Three Please.

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This is an awfully late post but I have to share my not so nice experience dining at Fire Lake Grill located at Cliffhouse, Tagaytay.

During the holidays, I was so excited to bring my husband and our friends to the place I have been so raving about, Buon Giorno. We took sweetie’s new ride and traveled to Tagaytay for dinner. We embraced ourselves as we walked across the chilly parking lot of Cliffhouse to the cozy Italian restaurant. To our dismay, the place was bright, not to mention packed. Waiting time for a table was approximately 45 minutes.

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I do not have a lot to say yet about this recent discovery but I could not pass up the chance to let the world know that… Cupcakes by Sonja is selling Barack Obama Choco cupcakes!

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Isang araw na mag-isa ako sa bahay, instead na tumambay sa sala ng hubo’t hubad ay nagluto—recycle—na lang ako ng ulam ko for lunch.

Basahin ang recipe…