ilocos eats

The Backyard Grill x Coffee Dose

So so so excited to share to all of you this new burger joint we found in San Nicolas! The Backyard Grill serving some gorgeous Angus burgers, buffalo wings, and fries is the place to be on a weekend! Their patties are grilled to perfection! They use quality angus beef, seasoned lightly with salt &Continue reading “The Backyard Grill x Coffee Dose”

Tita Kit’s Ensaymadas – Fluffy & Buttery goodness!

Tita Kit’s Ensaymadas easily became one of the most favourite ensayamadas in the city. Who could resist their soft, and buttery sweet dough that is baked to transform into pillowy buns? It’s not “new”, of course… ensayamadas. But what makes them stand out is how they generously smother these babies with endless choices of frostingContinue reading “Tita Kit’s Ensaymadas – Fluffy & Buttery goodness!”

Lush interiors at the Kamarinn Cafe

Spending time in Kamarinn Cafe felt like a quick get-away from the city. Overlooking the Paoay Lake, dining here also means enjoying it with the most beautiful sunsets. Even on a slightly gloomy day, the lake view was still stunning. It’s also a very well-ventilated area. You get fresh air coupled with the owner’s menagerieContinue reading “Lush interiors at the Kamarinn Cafe”

Food Frolicking in Playa Tropical Resort

On a rainy Sunday afternoon, we found ourselves having the privilege to be the first ones to try out Playa Tropical Resort’s relaunched restaurant and new menu. To be honest, the food was already good way back. Most were very homey Ilocano dishes and I believe most of their guests were tourists so they’d totallyContinue reading “Food Frolicking in Playa Tropical Resort”

Unli K-bbq satisfaction at Jinjeonghan

Let’s face it. The Korean Bbq craze is rapidly making it on the list of our comfort food cravings and there is no doubt that Korean cuisine is so good! I live in a small city so when there is something new, it easily blows up like a wildfire as people are talking about itContinue reading “Unli K-bbq satisfaction at Jinjeonghan”

Quick R and R in Villa Manuela

So it’s summer and travelling up to Ilocos Norte to hit the beach is always on the list. If there is one thing I can recommend this season, amongst all the pretty resorts we already know, food finds along the road, or grabbing some cold brew just in time for sunset watching, make it aContinue reading “Quick R and R in Villa Manuela”