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Last Wednesday night was my first time to experience Marco Polo Plaza Cebu's Sabores de España. I attended the opening of this year's Spanish Culinary Journey and I was excited on what dishes would be served to the guests.  When I saw the sign, Calle de Tapas , my stomach started doing cartwheels. Ceviche. Tortilla. Vinegre. Broquerones. Bunuelos.  My Spanish food and cooking terms have even expanded while munching on the Tapas spread.  For this month's gastronomic spotlight, Cafe Marco's team of culinary experts was led by Cebu's authority on Spanish cuisine, Ms. Gema Pido. They will feature a variety of classic dishes from across the different regions of Spain. Well-loved Spanish food like Jamon Serrano, Paella, Fabadas, and Lengua Estofado will be available during the Lunch and Dinner Buffets from August 17 to 20.  Marinated Manchego cheese with olives During the opening of Sabores de España, the food highlight were the assorted tapas that Spain is known for. Fi...

Quest Hotel and Conference Center For the past few months, I've written blog posts about my unexpected discoveries in some of Cebu's hotels. There were the Jose Rizal drawings , the Miss Universe 1974 winners , and that huge world map on  a lobby ceiling . I had to stop after these posts since I was still on a search for enthralling details about other Cebu Hotels. And it's such a coincidence that I found my new inspiration in Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu. Yesterday was just my second time to attend an event in one of Quest Hotel's Meeting Rooms and on my way to the designated room, I got lost. Instead of going to the 6th floor, I ended up on the 7th. As I was reading the sign where specific meeting rooms were located; I saw a pattern. Hillary, Magellan, Armstrong, Lewis, and Henson --- I repeated the names several times in my mind; Then I had a lightbulb moment. From the North Pole to the Seas to the summit of the highest peak to the vast territory of a con...

I discovered two things that are a must when having Brunch, Mimosas and Bloody Marys. They're the best pick-me-ups especially after a night of painting the town red. Marco Polo Plaza Cebu's Cafe Marco has been hosting their Sunday Brunch Plus since the month of May; I was lucky enough to snag an invite one Sunday morning. Brunch ala Gossip Girl I have a confession to make. I used to be a fan of the hit WB series, Gossip Girl. For me, it wasn't about the intrigues or the romances or the break-ups of the show's characters --- the attraction was all about the place, Upper East Side Manhattan and the privilege life of it's citizens. In episode 2 of the first season, Chuck Bass and his family hosted a Champagne Brunch at their hotel; I was fascinated by that party concept. It got me thinking on how glamorous a Champagne Brunch is; All of this came to my mind while munching a slice of Salmon Sashimi and sipping my second flute of Mimosa. I felt like I was in my own episod...

Heavenly taste of rock sugar honey sauce All that glitters in Brewer's Kitchen is the result of that flavor sauce made of rock sugar honey. It's salty, sugary, and sticky combination is addicting. It's all the craze in the Philippine food scene and I got to sample dishes coated with this Chinese-cooking key ingredient when I got invited to Brewer's Kitchen by Brewery GastroPub. It's one of the restaurants that recently opened at City Times Square 2, Mandaue City.  When I go to a pub, I gravitate towards more to the food than the beer. And if a place serves appetizing and tasty meals, I won't hesitate to spend time and money. Rock sugar honey sauce is more of a glaze rather than a marinade. You normally add this to have that zing to your dishes. It works well with grilled, fried, and roasted food.  If you want to have the full experience of this tantalizing glaze, order the Rack of Skewers which has lime chicken, Thai pork, grilled bratwurst and Hungarian sa...

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...