Denmark’s Porc Sandwich photo from: World Street Food Congress The good news is I’m off to Singapore to attend the World Street Food Congress through the invitation of the Singapore Tourism Board. I won’t be able to update my blog for a while but do follow me on Facebook and Instagram to see all the delicious street food I will beContinue reading “The World Street Food Congress 2013”
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Melbourne – Brunetti
Deb and I went to Myer department store on Burke Street in Melbourne. While the merchandise was beautiful it was too expensive for me if I compare the prices to Manila and the USA. Since I was about to leave the store empty handed I decided to console myself with goodies from Brunetti located onContinue reading “Melbourne – Brunetti”
Melbourne – Borek Bakehouse
If I could eat borek everyday I would, well, maybe for a week. I was introduced to borek, a Turkish pastry stuffed with delicious fillings, at Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne. There’s just something so satisfying about biting into warm savory pastry and hearing the audible crunch and tasting an explosion of flavors. Walking toContinue reading “Melbourne – Borek Bakehouse”
Melbourne: Market Lane Coffee
When I found out I was going to Melbourne I was so excited because of the vibrant coffee scene in Australia. They take their coffee seriously and I was ready to try as much as I can. The first place I tried was Market Lane Coffee right across Queen Victoria Market. I was amazed atContinue reading “Melbourne: Market Lane Coffee”
Melbourne: Coconut House
I had dreams of eating lamb and other Aussie food when I went to Melbourne instead I ate a variety of international cuisines. Staying in Melbourne CBD (central business district) we were surrounded with a lot of Asian, Greek and Italian restaurants. I love milk tea and their teh tarik was strong and authentic. hotContinue reading “Melbourne: Coconut House”
Melbourne: The Moat Bar and Cafe
My first meal in Melbourne was also one of the best during my entire trip. The Moat was located underneath the State Library of Victoria. I like the paint job on the walls. We met up with Deb’s pretty mini-me, Sam, who’s studying in Melbourne. me and Sam Terrace Edge Riesling Smokey, salty and butteryContinue reading “Melbourne: The Moat Bar and Cafe”
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
One of my favorite places in Melbourne is the Queen Victoria Market. These are black oranges by the way. Luckily the apartment we stayed at was less than 5 minutes walk from Queen Vic as the locals call the century old market in the heart of the city. The market occupies two whole blocks. WeContinue reading “Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne”
Philippine Airlines to Melbourne
Last March I went to Melbourne, Australia with my friends. We took Philippine Airlines since it’s the fastest way to get there. The direct flight took a mere 8 hours. Because I used my mileage and flew on business class going to Melbourne and economy back to Manila. I had enough miles to fly onContinue reading “Philippine Airlines to Melbourne”
Fiesta Cheesecakes from Cheesecakes by Guy
Remember the green tea cheesecake I featured a few months ago? The GUY behind that is on a roll and he created 5 new fiesta flavors. Guy sent me a slice each to try. The first one I tried was the queso de bola (Edam cheese) cheesecake and it’s my favorite among the five variants.Continue reading “Fiesta Cheesecakes from Cheesecakes by Guy”
Churrasco at Ibiza Beach Club, Mövenpick Hotel Mactan
I’ve eaten churrasco twice in my life. The first time was decades ago at Fogo de Chao in Dallas. I wasn’t much of a meat eater then so I was overwhelmed and didn’t quite enjoy it. The second time was a few years back at a restaurant in Rockwell where all the meats were marinated inContinue reading “Churrasco at Ibiza Beach Club, Mövenpick Hotel Mactan”
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