Category Archives: Dining101

Beyond Gildas & Pintxos En Donostia-San Sebastián

Posted on March 29, 2017 by lifeisacelebration

Donostia-San Sebastián. I knew I’d be back for more of you. Those pintxos lure me, and your txakoli and gildas keep me craving for more. I may upset some friends who think I travel for food alone, forgetting or dismissing … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining101, Europe, Family Travel, Travel | Tagged Atari Gastroteka, Basque, Birds Berri, Casa Urola, Donostia, La Cuchara de San Telmo, Mount Urgull, Mt. Igueldo, Pais Vasco, Peine Del Vuento, San Sebastian, Txikiteo, Txuleton | 1 Comment

Paradise Island in Samal

Posted on February 17, 2017 by lifeisacelebration

If you have the time, there’s Pearl Farm and Malipano Island in Samal. But if you want a quick escape, Paradise Island is just a 10-minute boat ride from the jetty in Davao City. You still get the same sun … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Dining101, Family Travel, Travel | Tagged Davao, Durian, Mindanao, Paradise Island, Paradise Usland Park, Philippines, Samal, Samal Island | 2 Comments

Going Gaga in Gaggan

Posted on December 12, 2016 by lifeisacelebration

Bangkok. Here for a wedding. And a dinner. And what a magical dinner! Everything is a piece of art and a wonder of science. A genius play on creativity, ingenuity, art and technique. Gaggan Anand. The Asian Czar of Gastronomy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Dining101, Lifestyle, Musings and Ramblings, Travel | Tagged Asia's best restaurant, Bangkok, Best Restaurant, foodie destination, Gaggan, Gaggan Anand, Indian Cuisine, molecular cuisine, must experience in Bangkok, travel | 4 Comments

Miyajima’s Oysters & Eels

Posted on October 23, 2016 by lifeisacelebration

And more. We were drawn to Miyajima because of that iconic floating Torii Gate off Hiroshima Bay. At low tide, you can approach and walk around the gate. Took the 1 1/2 hour train ride from Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima and … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Dining101, Family Travel, Musings and Ramblings, Travel | Tagged Asia, Conger eels, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Mandarin Orange, Japan, Miyajima, Momiji, Oysters, Sake, travel | 3 Comments

Osaka’s Kitchen

Posted on October 21, 2016 by lifeisacelebration

There wasn’t much we did in Osaka. No trips to USJ planned. Osaka Castle checked. Day trip to Nara and Hiroshima done. Ferry trip to Miyajima enjoyed. Shopping nearly done, bags stretched to the max. And so what’s the next … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Dining101, Travel | Tagged craft beer, Dotonbori, Food Trip, Japan, matsusaka Beef, Minoh beer, okonomiyaki, Osaka, takoyaki, wagyu | 2 Comments

Empanada, Bagnet, Poque-Poque at iba pa

Posted on October 1, 2016 by lifeisacelebration

We discovered new places to visit in ILOCOS. Swell. But ate the same food. Ilocano dishes rock. Beyond longganiza, empanada and bagnet, we feasted on poque-poque, sinanglao, pancit ilocos, dinardaraan, Pinakbet, dinengdeng, inabraw, dinakdakan and more. We had bagnet, poque-poque … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Dining101, Travel | Tagged bagnet, cafe Herencia, dinakdakan, dinengdeng, eagle nest, Ilocano food, ILOCOS, inabraw, Java hotel, la Preciosa, longganiza, Pinakbet, poque poque, saramsam, sinanglao | Leave a comment

CHILLING @Mayfield Garden

Posted on August 20, 2016 by lifeisacelebration

Take that literally. Tops of 5 Celsius. We were even welcomed with a light shower (hail, actually) as we dined in the Mayfield Garden’s Kitchen Café. Located about 10 kms from Oberon, NSW, we thought the place would be empty. … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Dining101, Family Travel, Musings and Ramblings, Travel | Tagged Day Trip from Sydney, Flower Garden, Hawkins Estate, Kitchen Café, Mayfield Garden, New South Wales, Oberon, Water Garden | 1 Comment

Cupitt’s Winery & Restaurant

Posted on July 31, 2016 by lifeisacelebration

Here’s one gem of a place in Ulladulla, New South Wales. A boutique winery, vineyard, micro-brewery, growers’ market and restaurant with traditional French and English influences. The restaurant and vineyard sit on a lovely slope overlooking Burill Lake and Pigeon … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Dining101, Family Travel, Travel | Tagged Australia, chef Russell Chinn, Cupitt's winery, fine dining, New South Wales, Ulladulla | 2 Comments

Casa Vallejo of My Childhood

Posted on March 12, 2016 by lifeisacelebration

Large chunk of my excitement going up to the summer capital of the Philippines is enjoying good, cool weather, eating fresh vegetables and strawberries, and a stay in Casa Vallejo right in the heart of Baguio City. But for many … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Dining101, Family Travel, Travel | Tagged Baguio, Casa Vallejo, Hill Station, Philippine Travels, Philippines, Upper Session Road, Vallejo Inn | Leave a comment

RICK’s PHLOG ON NARAI’s CULINARY DELIGHTS

Posted on February 9, 2016 by lifeisacelebration

I was too busy eating I failed to take a single photo of the gastronomic side of our Narai holiday. Rick took these shots that now leave me drooling. While I sat in one long table near the … Continue reading →