Happy Foodies

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WseWTSbTpJXAxTHqGfwaxHrv4JT0corkGucMbaV5SNcsysjD3g39UzQmNCsqY5th5sWQYWKHY9No6bFkmmmvEmHUM8NxhPX_7IXFQd7w0R78XRrZF3OQzQWczCeW886RwhMTReW6KsJe7m1POA47lVDMJNHmHO6xhRVm7uy_dnwbWfuYyVyr3mMv_7U/s1023/cafe-cueva.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1023" data-original-width="682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WseWTSbTpJXAxTHqGfwaxHrv4JT0corkGucMbaV5SNcsysjD3g39UzQmNCsqY5th5sWQYWKHY9No6bFkmmmvEmHUM8NxhPX_7IXFQd7w0R78XRrZF3OQzQWczCeW886RwhMTReW6KsJe7m1POA47lVDMJNHmHO6xhRVm7uy_dnwbWfuYyVyr3mMv_7U/s16000/cafe-cueva.jpg"></a></div><br>It’s always a welcome treat to find young entrepreneurs like Laydeh of <strong>Cafe Cueva</strong> to add to the growing favorite eats in Baguio. Also housed in the surreal <strong>Ili-Lika Artist Village</strong> in Baguio and also a member of the <strong>Kiwing na Kahoy Food Community</strong> is <strong>Cafe Cueva</strong>. Adding to the variety of food offered in the village, Cafe Cueva has some delicious crepes, filling Chao Fan, and refreshing smoothies.<p></p>

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkzzIvEqmex-Vde49gq8FNWnFSps5tLNdj4umVD6MNLHPJpnHqQDJG40zJ4MzT4i7UZsqpyRXBAPrdNOfB5G3S3nrxux5mfBd_5CAnbGC_JQuF2_UDptij-obWNHWkzLIVTn_w-XWWBmaBgYDDuNwX0J8g5hCih-4-p4K1dTe-YsrvyCQgqFQlSYbDBM/s1024/urban-kamote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="685" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkzzIvEqmex-Vde49gq8FNWnFSps5tLNdj4umVD6MNLHPJpnHqQDJG40zJ4MzT4i7UZsqpyRXBAPrdNOfB5G3S3nrxux5mfBd_5CAnbGC_JQuF2_UDptij-obWNHWkzLIVTn_w-XWWBmaBgYDDuNwX0J8g5hCih-4-p4K1dTe-YsrvyCQgqFQlSYbDBM/s16000/urban-kamote.jpg"></a></div><br>It must be the cool weather, the bountiful freshness of greens in the region, and the creative vibe the city of Baguio exudes that makes food tripping in Baguio so fun. A recently opened creative space called Ili-likha Artist Village, is getting quite an attention from foodies and artists alike. A hub for healthy eating, they have a <strong>Kiwing na Kahoy Food Community</strong> and each member establishment offers something different. One we tried is <strong>Balbacua at Urban Kamote</strong>, bringing a famous Southern Philippines dish to the highlands of Baguio.<p></p>

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41GKQfEtLv2Fj11s9N_y4sIPMWS6ONMsM1VVkifsxXhnkh5YOl-Shzhq6zfgeHIX1GPoTi2r-BgFN2Y-ivdiO5_zrncN9-KPApV-cTNjbK3OX4ysOpUkGmK-DsceOPMs8dna5t-gTZwcDstphwKfjbD3cwEGcwjzgUxG58VkdpTMyqM7w8tqO1XO31XA/s1024/ogetsu-hime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41GKQfEtLv2Fj11s9N_y4sIPMWS6ONMsM1VVkifsxXhnkh5YOl-Shzhq6zfgeHIX1GPoTi2r-BgFN2Y-ivdiO5_zrncN9-KPApV-cTNjbK3OX4ysOpUkGmK-DsceOPMs8dna5t-gTZwcDstphwKfjbD3cwEGcwjzgUxG58VkdpTMyqM7w8tqO1XO31XA/s16000/ogetsu-hime.jpg"></a></div><br>The "Goddess of Food", <strong>Ogetsu Hime</strong> is offering their Best of Japan selection for a <strong>Special Half Price</strong> until the 16th of November 2014. Ogetsu Hime is found at the Skypark of SM Aura Premier. It's hard not to miss its warm cozy interiors and the sushi bar easily seen by the entrance. Upon entering, the restaurant is spacious with teppanyaki stations at the center while the sukiyaki-ready tables on the sides. Happyfoodies got to sample the selection of half-priced offerings and more.<p></p>

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiP-qbgTmxpTnkCb1uK4nXnHGL-zQngj2Js7l9QSCxVs_k5nePPbHvbw46Smr23dy3N8FBPvvMX6J_GP29Brpq1NQHyDxFw-5C6EuVe3flwBjyQrNPV-XV4qxto53zY7bJN1IigyxYhhl0DTHcfRv-hBrhGVqu00OFsHgyRm9LQ_q9BiAuTdMvvPSb2k/s1024/goldfish-cafe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiP-qbgTmxpTnkCb1uK4nXnHGL-zQngj2Js7l9QSCxVs_k5nePPbHvbw46Smr23dy3N8FBPvvMX6J_GP29Brpq1NQHyDxFw-5C6EuVe3flwBjyQrNPV-XV4qxto53zY7bJN1IigyxYhhl0DTHcfRv-hBrhGVqu00OFsHgyRm9LQ_q9BiAuTdMvvPSb2k/s16000/goldfish-cafe.jpg"></a></div><br>It became my temporary office in Bontoc. The cozy sofa and chairs, the tasteful interiors heavy on the travel theme coupled with beautiful photos of the rice terraces and people of the Cordilleras is truly inviting. My almost weeklong stay in Bontoc finds me at <strong>Goldfish Cafe</strong> catching up on work and the online world. For Bontoc standards, <strong>Goldfish Cafe</strong> is the fanciest cafe in town. For a town whose local coffee culture is quite predominant already how does Goldfish Cafe's specialty coffee offerings fare?<p></p>

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-l6lSMNgenGZTvOLZjlxtr2exbG2xM8SEtxWkAM57eLnA0EQR4OdXJyiEMM6kO17kFlVs2dyrJfvNaXTnZ1pwFO8cHVXDAJawRadADJas9dDMl8an_RrcrMIvGPZC_SlJG5I_w0kAFJumBAYCiE14XcloQ2QmByysIl2HAzSfJwkOc-Wj-HaqpAXa1a4/s1280/sagada-brew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-l6lSMNgenGZTvOLZjlxtr2exbG2xM8SEtxWkAM57eLnA0EQR4OdXJyiEMM6kO17kFlVs2dyrJfvNaXTnZ1pwFO8cHVXDAJawRadADJas9dDMl8an_RrcrMIvGPZC_SlJG5I_w0kAFJumBAYCiE14XcloQ2QmByysIl2HAzSfJwkOc-Wj-HaqpAXa1a4/s16000/sagada-brew.jpg"></a></div><br>As repeat visitors to Sagada, we at Happyfoodies were both overjoyed and saddened during our recent visit.  Saddened because a) <a href="http://www.happyfoodies.com/sagadas-misty-lodge-and-cafe-food-worth-walking-kilometers-for/" title="Sagada’s Misty Lodge and Cafe: Food worth walking kilometers for">Misty Lodge's restaurant</a> is closed as Chef Bogan is attending to her mommy duties in Manila, b) <a href="http://www.happyfoodies.com/masferre-country-inn-and-restaurant/" title="Chicharon with Kamatis & Bagoong and other much-missed eats at Masferre">Masferre Restaurant</a> has taken off our favorite Kamatis Bagoong at Lechon Kawali in favor of a menu more oriented towards foreign guests.  But on a bright note, we chanced upon a new, welcome addition to the eateries lining the town's main street:  <strong>Sagada Brew</strong>.  It was actually the recommendation of Wanda, our kind hostess at Rock Inn Farm, to try out the new place (talk about very friendly competition).  It was also a blessing to come on an off-peak season when a lot of eating places are closed for repairs, which helped directed our feet to this shop.<p></p>

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEB10u1Oq6Gwhbyrw5h17inZv1_4hA6OTWSGfHpCyDIA-9sJam1KM-jbbmtotViUKT_ZxHSyEUmDcZSDeKj_RD45NVtPfsXU6WyeNZ_BUbk47O4p5GGplPrYzfn64jQaAfqL1PxFXqCKvqCAGYQjm76y0ohE3Rtxy-xcK5okvCOah0HhIHegIlaecg6as/s1280/buffalo-swing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEB10u1Oq6Gwhbyrw5h17inZv1_4hA6OTWSGfHpCyDIA-9sJam1KM-jbbmtotViUKT_ZxHSyEUmDcZSDeKj_RD45NVtPfsXU6WyeNZ_BUbk47O4p5GGplPrYzfn64jQaAfqL1PxFXqCKvqCAGYQjm76y0ohE3Rtxy-xcK5okvCOah0HhIHegIlaecg6as/s16000/buffalo-swing.jpg"></a></div><br>It's always nice to discover non-commercial establishments run by young entrepreneurs hoping to make it big in the food business. One such establishment in the heart of Pasig is <strong>Buffalo Swing</strong>. This family-ran hole-in-the-wall resto has been serving excellent buffalo wings and more for more than two years already. Enjoyed mostly by nearby residences like the Riverfront and offices in Ortigas, people who knew about <strong>Buffalo Swing</strong> may have kept the existence of this wonderful little resto to enjoy it for themselves. But something this good would likely be known in the foodie world eventually. Join happyfoodies with guest foodie Jen as we sample their house specialties.<p></p>

<p><em></em></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9sFRB7PiUJDLU6mEbDARaSkAS_088yGbTYxmHnDhYdvm2ykYuCmOH2Fb3xaB_xQIu4NYDykUVYbo1-rB1Ree50sLVFJvLoOzvWfojwALqW4hYq27orc7RMwV9NNQRHfSBMoUAZBBZKPN_hZZgcQfRILs27l2dVTibytXSibs7jnptvKGvQRse11OC2A/s1280/kainan-sa-dalampasigan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9sFRB7PiUJDLU6mEbDARaSkAS_088yGbTYxmHnDhYdvm2ykYuCmOH2Fb3xaB_xQIu4NYDykUVYbo1-rB1Ree50sLVFJvLoOzvWfojwALqW4hYq27orc7RMwV9NNQRHfSBMoUAZBBZKPN_hZZgcQfRILs27l2dVTibytXSibs7jnptvKGvQRse11OC2A/s16000/kainan-sa-dalampasigan.jpg"></a></em></div><em><br>Dalampasigan</em>, a tagalog word which means "seashore" and it was something I was expecting to find when we arrived at <strong>Kainan sa Dalampasigan</strong> in Nasugbu, Batangas. There was no seashore nor a view of the sea but we weren't disappointed. Instead, we found a gem of a restaurant, like a secret garden, breezy and exuding with Filipino hospitality and charm.<p></p>