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Traffic on a Friday night made me decide to eat 20 oysters in 30 minutes. For some, the number 20 might not be a lot but for someone who brings their own supply of antihistamine, it's a feat. Charcoal Boy Cebu made my challenge a reality. That experience became my own version of Man vs Food. And I didn't spend more than 300 PHP for this food trip. At the end of my twentieth shell, I felt like the Walrus (or maybe the Carpenter) in that Alice in Wonderland story. Craving satisfied! I've heard about Charcoal Boy Grilled and Oysters restaurant from a friend and I was planning to visit next week but when I saw it while being stuck in traffic, I decided to try it out instead. Charcoal Boy Cebu is located in Mahogany Place, Pope John Paul II Avenue (formerly Juan Luna Ave), Kasambagan, Cebu City. It's right in front of San Carlos Seminary. While looking at the menu board, I wanted to order all of their oyster dishes. You can have it steamed, baked, grilled, fried, kinilaw or ...

In honor of the twentieth year anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (UK version: Philosopher's Stone), here are 20 things you need to know when reading or re-reading the book. Please take note that if you haven't read the book or the rest of the books in the series for that matter, proceed with caution since this post is definitely full of spoilers. If you have seen the movie but never read the book, reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a whole new experience. It contains a lot of J.K. Rowling's signature nuances and subtlety. I've read it countless of times since I first came across it in 2000 but I still find new things to ponder on. This is the shortest book among the seven that came out that tell the tale of the Boy who lived. Those who first read it in the 1990's or early 2000's have grown up together with the Hogwarts gang. If Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the rest of their friends were real people living...

Si Kalipay ug ang Kinagamyang Tiktik Brooklyn-based, Filipino-American Christina Newhard pays homage to her Filipino roots by launching three Children's books written in local Filipino languages. The Book Launch will be held on June 26 at Casa Gorordo Museum in Cebu City. The books are designed for children 5 to 8 years old and can be used as teaching tools. Each book  includes a bilingual glossary and discussion/activity questions. The stories teach core Filipino  values (community, respect for elders, tolerance) and Philippine subjects (weaving, folklore,  migration). The book “Si Kalipay ug ang Kinagamyang Tiktik” is in Cebuano, “Si Melo A Mahakay A  Umang” is in Ivatan, while “Si Amina Y El Ciudad de Maga Flores” is Chavacano. The stories were developed during Ms. Newhard's many trips back to the Philippines. She worked with various talented illustrators, translators, and authors. For the book, "Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik", Ms. Newhar...

In recent years, Thai food has been gaining traction with the Cebuano palate. And we have seen the growth of Thai restaurants in the province.  From June 23 to 27, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu features the creations of Thai Chef Nontra-Udon Buapha from Marco Polo Prince Hotel, Hong Kong. Cafe Marco's Thai Sojourn will include traditional and signature Thai dishes that Filipinos are familiar with.  Brian Connelly, the new General Manager of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, was on hand to introduce Chef Buapha to the guests. Thai Chef Nontra-Udon Buapha and GM Brian Connelly The level of complexity and flavor structure found in Thai food can be attributed to 5 basic ingredients that are essential in the cooking preparation: spicy chilies, lime juice, red curry paste, sweetened cream, and fish sauce. Looks simple but when you pound and mash all of these ingredients together, the result is that unique taste that you can easily identify and savor. There were three things that I highly enjoyed durin...

In this article, there is no mention of Lechon nor pusó nor Utan Bisaya. But it doesn't mean that the various food on this list are not Cebuano.  In recent years, we've seen entrepreneurs create, make, build meccas where good food play an important role. Cebuanos are known for being selective with discriminating tastes and an eye for great deals. Not a lot of folks know that they are also open to new flavors and ideas. Sachi's Tantan Ramen These 15 homegrown Cebu food places are just a drop in the bucket in a long list of restaurants. I might come up with another list to show more Cebuano restaurants. The food business is a thriving inspiration for budding chefs, foodies, and restaurateurs. To help you decide on what your next food adventure will be in Cebu, let my Funko Pop buddies guide you. 1. Red Lizard Taqueria Introducing Red Lizard Taqueria by the Abaca Group. It's a Mexican-inspired taqueria serving quick and fast taquitos, nachos, burritos, tacos and margarit...

Philippine Airlines , the country's first and official airline, has been flying to Tagbilaran, the provincial capital of Bohol, since 1949.  On June 22, Tagbilaran will become PAL's fifth domestic point with international flights, following Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Kalibo. Boholanos will now be able to fly directly to Incheon, South Korea from the Tagbilaran Airport via Philippine Airlines. Travelers, onboard the Tagbilaran-Incheon flights can travel directly without passing through Manila. Flights to Incheon leave Tagbilaran at 5:20 PM, arriving in South Korea six hours later. Returning passengers and other travelers may return to the Philippines through any of the five Philippine gateways.  Incheon International Airport The Tagbilaran-Clark flight route will open daily starting June 23 . The inaugural Tagbilaran-Clark flight will leave at 6:40 AM. Passengers can conveniently connect to seven domestic destinations: Bacolod, Busuanga, Cagayan de Oro, Caticlan, Cebu, Davao, a...