Instagram Foodie Photo Dump

I can't deny my love for food. A part of me wanted to someday experience cuisines of different cultures around the globe, or just explore what we have here in my hometown Davao. I blame all these for watching too much of food shows, maybe Gordon Ramsay influenced me a lot. Not into cooking but eating haha.  Just like everyone else who were hooked to Instagram doing their frequent food posts, I am no exception. It's not about the hype, but I do consider Instagram as my virtual diary, where I can capture memories in real time and share it with everyone else. And through hastags, I also learn a lot of things from other cultures as well.

Some of the blogs that I have been following did their very own photo dump, just so I thought since I have already have a number of posts on Instagram, I thought of doing my very own as well. And mine is all about food and some for photography and random daily activities. 

So here's a few indulgent activities that I have been doing lately (guilty):

Upper most Photo From Top (Left to Right)

1. Hollywood Burgers: Di Caprio Burger, Italianni's, Yellow Cab

2. Lindt: Cresta, Hanoi, Mediterranean cafe

Upper Photo From the Top (Left to Right)

1. Nestle Vanilla Zero Fat Ice Cream, Claude's : Cheesecake, Claude's : Osso Buco

2. Mcdo : Big N' Tasty, Leylam Shawarma Rice,  Coffecat: Smoothie and Pancakes

3. Bigbys': Fish Wraps, Dulcinea: Paella and Eclairs, Coffee Bean: Pasta Salad

4. Cinnabon: Cinnamon Rolls, KFC: Fully Loaded, Krispy Kreme: Doughnuts

Top Photo (From Left-Right)

1. Moon Cafe, Sinuglaw @ Roxas, Gino's Burger

2. Bigby's, Yellow Cab @ work, Coffee bean : Tea Latte and Biscotti

I hope I can always have a dose of good food without gaining a few pounds. 

You can follow me on Instagram for more food posts.

@issairasga

My Boracay Food Trip - Part 1

Boracay is best known for its pristine blue waters and powdery white sand. But, when you get to visit the island on a stormy season, better widen your horizons and know your options. Well we can always have our fall back and enjoy what the rest of the island has to offer, aside from their water sports activities, we can always sinfully indulge to different places to eat and hang out 'til the wee hours in the morning .

DECO'S ORIGINAL LA PAZ BATCHOY 

After a long trip from Iloilo to Boracay, we deserve to have a warm island welcome despite the strong rain and winds outside and have a taste of an Ilonggo specialty, the La Paz Batchoy.

Located @ Station 2

Regular Batchoy 85 Php
Puto 7php

ASTORIA BORACAY 

 

But of course we're not satisfied with our light La Paz Batchoy snack, so we headed further towards the end of Station 2 and discovered a scrumptious buffet at Astoria Boracay, per head costs around  420 php, we had a tour after wards. The hotel was endorsed by Mr. Abunda, and during the summer season, a lot of events are being held in this resort, one of which was the Century Tuna super bods 2012, and the place as well is being graced by many Philippine Celebrities. sar!

EPIC BAR

 

Situated at the Heart of Station 2, Epic Bar was said to be one of the hip places to hang out. Thank God it was a Tuesday night (Girl's Night Out), at least we get to have a hint of Boracay night scene. I know it's better during summer days here, but we had fun though and danced the night away!

We just had a few drinks and a serving of Nachos enough for 5. Clean fun. Epic Experience indeed!

The crowd partying inside the bar

Nachos! Yum!

 

Father's Day at Claude's le Cafe de Ville

 Very rustic interior with a hint of Filipino design

We celebrated father's day yesterday without my Tatay (father), it's sad because we're not celebrating it with him, but I am glad that we had a quick chat the day before greeting him advance happy father's day. He may be miles away, but he's always with us in spirit. 

  

We spent a very lovely time at Claude's le Cafe de Ville, located at Rizal Street, Davao City. It used to be an ancestral home of the Oboza Family, a prominent family in the city, that turned into a landmark dining destination here in Davao. It is nice to know that there are several structures such as old homes here that are preserved so as to be appreciated by the new generation at present time.  The wooden structure reminds me of my grandparents home in downtown before, though not as nice as this, there's this nostalgic feel because I used to hang out at my Lola's wooden house, unfortunately it was torn down in the early 90's. Old photos of the couple and antique items are decorated the restaurant interiors.

I don't get to eat here often, so I took at lot of photos of their interiors hehe They used to be situated in front of Rizal Promenade, they used to have a small area that can only accomodate a few diners, but their new location is more spacious that they even have exclusive rooms, garden and parking space inside the compound. When I was a kid, I used to wonder what's inside this house, so here it is turned to be a beautiful place to dine. 

Me goofing around with the painting, gigutom na. Anyway's I am posting the food we had from appetizers, main entrees to dessert. This has been a great dining experience. The food might take long before it us served, but they are also serving complimentary appetizers while waiting (the first photo below). 

APPETIZERS

Main Entrees

and lastly....

DESSERT

Creme Brulee

Claude's Cheesecake 

(With blueberry, mango and strawberry topping)

Their serving size is just right and may be shared for two. It may be pricey but it's worth to experience good food and dining at time during special occasions. Here's the whole gang during our father's day celebration. Until next food blog post!