Food Ingenuity - SARSÁ Kitchen+Bar

Post-diet craziness brought me to a lot of questionable food choices. From gobbling down one pack of Choco Mallows the day after my Biggest Loser final weigh-in; to going on a sisig pursuit in Pampanga (soon on my blog ;)). Wasn't my proudest of moments but in my defense, I deserved it! Going on a diet (and successfully sticking to it for two months) is no picnic! During the diet, I was already contemplating this particular restaurant. Finally, after being freed from the shackles of winning-the-Biggest-Loser pressure, I finally get to re-visit SARSÁ Kitchen+Bar.

SARSÁ Kitchen+Bar

Hungry and Hooked -- A La Preciosa Story

My mind was reeling from exhaustion. Behind my eyelids I can still see the bright and white sky background of the Paoay Church. It was mid-afternoon and the brunch I had at the Hidden Garden seemed oh, so distant; I can no longer remember the supernal taste of okoy in my mouth.

And then the van stopped; it parked and we went out. This graceful vintage diner-like restaurant stood out in the center of Laoag City. An unlit neon-sign at the front of the edifice says "La Preciosa." Inside were fancy wrought-iron chairs, simple and clean linens, and vintage furniture and frames of Ilocos tourist spots. The room was devoid of other patrons. It looked intimiditangly expensive. After all, the website says "La Preciosa: Fine Dining and Catering Services."

La Preciosa, Laoag City

A Nibble of Ilocos: Hidden Garden of Vigan

True to its name, the Hidden Garden is located deep within the heart of Brgy. Bulala of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. From Baluarte, it took a while before we got to the restaurant. They weren't kidding when they said it was 'hidden.' :P

Hidden Garden

Favorite Date Spot: Elar's Lechon!

It is no surprise that my boyfriend and I love to eat and discover food--as evident by the exhaustive list of the restaurants, bistros, and cafe's we've eaten at (will post about that some other time). Although, quite a few restaurants on our list are special enough for us to frequent on. One of those few restaurants is my favorite lechon place in Manila: Elar's Lechon.

Elar's Lechon

 

Cozy and Cultural Solibao

Solibao is a homegrown food establishment which serves Filipino food since 1972. Currently, Solibao has five outlets in Baguio City. One branch stands out due to the cultural ambiance it presents, as it is located within the esteemed and homely walls of The Heritage Mansion. And this place was our first food stop when we arrived in Baguio. 

Solibao Restaurant