Our dear friend, Elsie Gonzaga, has finally opened Bagels, a coffee shop offering bagels and many more! It is located at the Groundfloor of O Residences at Mandalagan, Bacolod City. It can also be easily accessed thru that small road (Azcona St., I believe) that divides O Residences and Robinsons Place Bacolod.
Bacolod: A Culinary Haven by Maricar Dabao
A tourists' guide on what and where to eat in Bacolod City.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Bagels
Our dear friend, Elsie Gonzaga, has finally opened Bagels, a coffee shop offering bagels and many more! It is located at the Groundfloor of O Residences at Mandalagan, Bacolod City. It can also be easily accessed thru that small road (Azcona St., I believe) that divides O Residences and Robinsons Place Bacolod.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Seafoods at Diotay's
When I was making my own list of places to eat in Bacolod, some friends interjected to include Diotay's. Huh? Where is that? That was when I became curious about it.
One day, when I had a few hours to kill, I decided to make a turn at that area at the back of the Provincial Administration Center. I drove slowly at the narrow street and there were small eateries catering to the employees at the Provincial Capitol. Until I saw the name "Diotay's". They were cleaning up the place as it was a Sunday afternoon. One guy was telling me to come back at 5pm when they open.
I came back the next day when I was able to convince fellow tour guide, Bambi, to try this new find of mine. We had head of fish which was cooked sinigang and half of it was grilled. Since Bambi didn't want to eat pork, I was obliged to order adobong squid. It was perfect for both of us. We paid P520 for 3 kinds of cooked seafoods plus rice and drinks.
One day, when I had a few hours to kill, I decided to make a turn at that area at the back of the Provincial Administration Center. I drove slowly at the narrow street and there were small eateries catering to the employees at the Provincial Capitol. Until I saw the name "Diotay's". They were cleaning up the place as it was a Sunday afternoon. One guy was telling me to come back at 5pm when they open.
I came back the next day when I was able to convince fellow tour guide, Bambi, to try this new find of mine. We had head of fish which was cooked sinigang and half of it was grilled. Since Bambi didn't want to eat pork, I was obliged to order adobong squid. It was perfect for both of us. We paid P520 for 3 kinds of cooked seafoods plus rice and drinks.
a wide selection of seafoods |
Bambi and myself |
This prawn costs P210 when cooked. |
The owner, Diotay Magallanes, was just around the place. In Ilonggo, 'diotay' means tiny or few. The guy didn't look closer to 'tiny' at all. I wasn't able to take a photo of him because Bambi and I were busy feeding ourselves. The eatery has turned a year old last December 2013.
a plate of cooked scallops is P160 |
I failed to ask how much this crabs cost. |
first time I saw a blue fish that could be eaten |
Location: Gatuslao St., Bacolod City
How to get there: Coming from the Gatuslao St. side of the Provincial Capitol Bldg., go straight North, passing by the Sweet Captel (formerly Kadiwa). It is on the right side of the street, a few houses away from the Office of the Provincial Veterinary. If you get lost, just ask around. You won't miss it! Enjoy the seafoods!
Monday, March 24, 2014
Batchoy on a Cold Day
One rainy afternoon, my friend and I were thinking of what to eat after working on a project. Our eyes met and both of us uttered 'batchoy!' together. We laughed our heart out knowing that we were thinking of the same thing.
In times when it is cold and raining, having a hot noodle soup gives comfort to the stomach. But this is one big comfort!
Batchoy is a noodle soup with thin slices of pork organs, green onions and chicaron bits (pork crackling). The broth is simmered for hours extracting the flavor from the pork bone parts. Some orders would have a fresh egg on it which you would mix while the soup is still hot.
In times when it is cold and raining, having a hot noodle soup gives comfort to the stomach. But this is one big comfort!
21 Original Batchoy |
Batchoy originated in a market stall in La Paz, a district in Iloilo City. Concocted by Federico Guillergan in 1938, Deco's La Paz Batchoy proudly says they are the original one.
21 Restaurant, located at 21st St. corner Lacson St., has evolved into a fine dining restaurant from a small space from the house of the owners in the 1980s. Thus, the name 21 because of its location. It was batchoy that made the restaurant popular.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Aboy's Restaurant
Aboy's started as a small carenderia along Burgos St. in 1990s. But now they have grown into a byword in Bacolod when it comes to places to eat in Bacolod. Now, it can seat up to 400 guests at one time.
Aboy's is the only restaurant I know in Bacolod who serves the dish called 'Tinum-an'. It is oyster mushroom with tomatoes and onions, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. You can open it on your table just before you eat. It tastes so good knowing that it has no oil or other food extenders!
And what more! They serve you a complimentary tarragon tea after your meal. Very relaxing after gorging all those tasty grilled choices of pork and seafoods.
Located at Liroville Ave., Bacolod City. They are closed on Sundays. Why? To give their staff rest day to spend with their family and go to church.
Tinum-an |
blue marlin |
Service is excellent! You can see lots of waiters serving food and supervisors are stationed at corners monitoring the flow of food from kitchen to table.
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Located at Liroville Ave., Bacolod City. They are closed on Sundays. Why? To give their staff rest day to spend with their family and go to church.
6 Reasons to Dine at Ading's Pala Pala
Bacolod residents love to try new restaurants where they can
bring family and visiting friends. When Ading's Pala-Pala opened last
December 20, 2013, most evenings had been full house for them.
The entrance during its blessing |
1.
The concept of this
restaurant is for you to choose from their fresh display of seafoods and have
it cooked the way you want it. You can choose all the big prawns
since you also pay for its weight.
ideal for kinilaw |
kinilaw na tangigue |
3. The long tables are just right for big groups. No hassle in moving some tables together to accommodate your whole
gang. Ading’s can accommodate up to 300
guests.
the white tables reflect cleanliness |
4. The high ceilings resemble
space and openness. This used to be an
abandoned warehouse for years that restaurateur Ricky Trinidad would pass by
until one day he thought of renting the place and convert it into a dining
place.
5. The service crew are very warm and they can suggest how to put
variety in your menu. Despite the busy kitchen, Ricky sees to it
that he meets the guests by going from one table to another making sure the
guests are properly served.
blue marlin |
grilled scallops |
chili crabs |
Ricky Trinidad (standing, left) with brother Bobby (standing, right) with guests |
By this time, our table was cleaned except for the dessert which we can hardly touch.
Before we left, we had a souvenir photo with the owner knowing that we had a grateful heart and a satisfied stomach.
Location:
San Juan St.
Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034) 458-1594
Operating Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:00am to 3:00pm
5:00pm to 11:30pm
Monday, February 17, 2014
C's at L'Fisher Hotel
It's almost a year since C's have opened. It's a coffee shop serving cakes, breads, sandwiches and more. Located beside L'Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City, it opens from 7am to 11pm so you can drop by anytime and have a fill from their wide selection.
It is not surprising that they named it C's because it is the initial of the owner's family name. But actually, it stands for Cakes, Coffee & Chocolates. A perfect coincidence!
Bacolod is indeed a Sugar City. Guests who come to Bacolod always make it a point to visit one of our cake houses
Chef Denis Laumone, French pastry chef |
Try their cakes to know which one is good!
@ P80 |
@ P135/P80
@ P90
The calamansi tart is very unique. This flavor is not very popular with us Filipinos despite the its abundance.
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P135 |
@P125/700 |
Labels:
Bacolod cakes,
Bacolod desserts,
C's cafe
Location:
Bacolod City, Philippines
Meet Churros con chocolate
A churro is a fried-dough pastry based snack sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut. This is usually eaten dipped in thick hot chocolate. People in Bacolod do not have to go too far because it is now available at C's by L'Fisher Hotel.
Media people and tour guides were invited at this very intimate launch of C's churros. |
Here is how it is done. |
Enjoy your churros con chocolate for a snack or breakfast at C's beside L'Fisher Hotel. Opens 7am to 11pm.
Labels:
C's cafe,
churros con chocolate,
L'Fisher Hotel
Location:
Bacolod City, Philippines
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