Excerpt from Oodles of Noodles — And More by Teodoro Montelibano, Food + Wine Review section of Indulge October-November 2011
“I stepped inside the restaurant recently — was this, perhaps an upscale panciteria (noodle house) that opened in this part of Makati?”
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Excerpt from a food and wine supplement feature of Indulge October-November 2011
Blu Bar & Grill: Dining with a View
“Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s Blu Bar & Grill towers over the city. This rooftop bar at 1,000 feet above sea level that overlooks Metro Cebu is a perfect spot to enjoy a drink at sunset. The electric blue lighting tints the whole place blue at sun down, creating a “chill out” ambience”
Uno Restaurant: Cozy Candle-lit Enclav
“WaterfrontAirport Hotel & Casino Mactan’s Uno Restaurant is in a Spanish inspired setting surrounded by colored glass panels with hanging colorful lamps. A long and spacious bar leads to the buffet stations. The open kitchen at the far end displays a rotisserie and grill. The long hall seats 120. Marble-topped tables are accented with glass-and-wood candle holders. It is overall cozy. There’s a lobby lounge for nightly performances perfect for a romantic dining experience.”
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“A Special 10th Year Anniversary Issue”
Art direction and design by Jocas A. See
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Skybox Sports Bar & Grill: Units 4 & 5, Mercado de San Miguel, National Highway, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Mobile: +63918/ 923 9394, +63917/ 831 9394
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Excerpt from Secret Places by Ces Rodriguez for InFlight October-November 2011
“Jo Mitra, our insider guide for Puerto Princesa said, he recommends the Marina de Bay as a place to more than just park your bags. Twenty minutes from Puerto Princesa Airport, Marina de Bay has 12 air-conditioned villas surrounded by mangroves and landscaped gardens. Each room has a balcony with a view of the Puerto Princesa Bay. There are eight executive villas (P2,780/day). Two of the executive villas are suitable for families as they have lofts with three additional single beds. Junior suite villas (P2,180/day) have one queen-size bed with a pull-out and a single bed. All rooms have a TV and WiFi access. The resort is known for its cabana on an overlook, a “nice spot where you can have afternoon tea while watching yachts in the distance,” Jo says.”
“If you’re feeling adventurous, stay overnight on Starfish Island, one of several small islands that are part of the Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour. On his honeymoon, Jo and his bride spent the night in a hut on the island. “The accommodation is rustic,” he says. But what makes the stay both romantic and adventurous is the fact that at high tide, the island submerges, leaving only the hut and the stilts it’s perched on visible.”
“KaLui specializes in fresh seafood, says Jo. It’s an informal sort of hangout, where shoes are checked into lockers at the entrance to keep the highly-polished wooden floors the way they are. KaLui serves only seafood and vegetables and the menu varies according to the catch of the day. Possibilities include sashimi, tempura, shellfish soup, sinigang (a hot and sour soup) and baked mussels. There’s also a vegetarian option.”
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Excerpt from Manila, Manila, InFlight October-November 2011
“Join performance artist and tour guide Carlos Celdran’s (www.carlosceldran.com) walking tour and see the capital’s old quarters as well as the Hispanic walled city of Intramuros, while enjoying Celdran’s lively commentaries. A “Living La Vida Imelda” tour takes you to controversial landmark buildings the former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos championed.”
“Via Mare Oyster Bar (Tel: +632/ 757 4020). Best known for traditional Filipino dishes. Also serves Filipino snacks such as bibingka (with Laguna cheese and salted duck egg or with Edam cheese), and pancit luglog or noodles in shrimp based sauce.”
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