The Hungry Ilocano

21/08/2024

Hop Inn Hotel Philippines x Fly AirAsia Aaaah.. so our plans to go to Japan just got even better! As a budget traveller, excited na ako sa mga upcoming promos nila! Wooh!

18/08/2024

Later na muna food reviews. Ang gulo namin dito but I hope you enjoy yung vibe namin with family while enjoying good food 😁

I miss my faaam! This quick dinner date in Eagle’s Nest Bar & Resto Java Hotel, (also our mom’s favorite resto) was so nice. Nothing fancy, just good food and good times with the pamilya. 🥰

14/08/2024

As an iyaking foodie, watch this cafe reco na may konting drama! 😅 Coffee Dose Ilocos

13/08/2024

Eating where the locals eat because what’s the purpose of going somewhere and not allowing yourself a sense of discovery?

For me, ito yung core memory ko in every bakasyon. Yung experience ko sa food sa isang lugar. Also, you get better stories & experience from eating local. Almost all the time, the food tastes better too!😎

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11/08/2024

Himala sa Buhangin this November is going to be exciting! Abangan na natin!

Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte Ilocos Norte Tourism

We're shifting the season but not the spirit!

Say goodbye to a summery festival because Himala is coming alive in the cool, refreshing month of November!

Stay tuned for more updates as we count down and warm up the windy season in the sand dunes of Ilocos Norte!

11/08/2024

Kain ulit tayo! This is what makes me happy. 😊 Eating while my mouth is full! 😆 MITSUKOSHI BGC Tenya Philippines THE MATCHA TOKYO PH

07/08/2024

Happy to see Cha Tuk Chak finally in Laoag. The place has nice vibes. Sana mas malaki yung space nila tho. As a tsaa person, yung Royal Thai Tiger nila is one of my ‘matic’ na inoorder. 😊

📍Brgy. General Segundo Ave., Laoag City, Corner Samonte St. (Near Dunkin’ Donuts and Isabel Suites).

Cha Tuk Chak - Laoag

06/08/2024

Kain tayo. 🙂 7-Eleven Philippines Chef Creations: CURRY PARTY Let's Eat Pare approved! 🙌

03/08/2024

Just me talking while my mouth is full. 😅 Sorry naman! Sharing a few favorites na palagi naming inoorder sa Moon Bar & Cafe 😋

03/08/2024

Hey everyone! Happening now!!!
Aug 3, 2024

BDO Fiesta at the Centennial Arena, Laoag City! Get a hold of exclusive promos and discounts on BDO’s amazing services & products!

SAVE, BORROW, GROW, PAY, PROTECT - Sa bangko, sigurado with BDO


May concert din mamaya!!!

31/07/2024

Hehe! 😅 Bean Brewyage is our saviour during these ‘trying times’ aka - basta past 11PM na and gusto namin lumabas para mag-kape! ☺️ They also deliver until 11.30PM 😱

27/07/2024

For the love of asian cuisine, this hidden Vietnamese resto in Quezon City called Banh Mi Manila was a good find! Dami pa din hindi namin na try kaya babalikan talaga namin dito. Super thank you again, Mihn (the owner) and Sir Jay for accomodating us and our last minute requests and for our pa-take home. :D Yay!Share or tag ninyo sa baba who you want to dine here with!

22/07/2024

Nakapag entrance exam na rin para sa Din Tai Fung Philippines.

Grabe, nakaka stress naman! Stocked knowledge lang kami pero nabusog kami ng sobra!

16/07/2024

Salamuch Bakers PH for these snacks! Grab yours na, daming pagpipilian sa stores nila!

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📍Ilocos Norte
📍Ilocos Sur
📍Abra

14/07/2024

Last Friday (July 12), na-invite ulit tayo to spend a day with the BDO Unibank BDO Network Bank PH team, this time with the company heads sharing what’s to look forward to with BDO.

I had the opportunity to join the in Hotel Luna along with Ilocos Sur’s press & media personalities and a few of us all the way from Laoag.

Such an honor also to be able to meet and listen sa mga insightful talks and testimonials from Mr. Jesus Antonio Itchon - President of BDO Network bank
Ms Genie T. Gloria - Senior VP & Head of BDO Remit
and Sir Jaime Nasol - Head of BDO Banking Cash Agad.

Looking forward for BDO's upcoming events this year:
BDO Fiesta Ilocos Sur
Vigan Convention Center
July 27, 2024

BDO Fiesta Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena
August 03, 2024

28/06/2024

Nakaka happy talaga when we get to try good food na highly recommended by someone who knows good food 🥰 Short meet-up with Coun. Janina Medina-Fariñas and her “barangay” 😅 sa IKAN DAMPA 💕 Salamat sa pa-treat & reco na Buko pie ng THREE Masters' Pastries. Naimas amin! 🥹 No fail!

13/06/2024

These handcrafted & personalized inabel brooches of my doggos, Emigo & Emilia are definitely my favorite accessories! ☺️

Got these from Artritos, a bespoke local brand selling statement pieces from Ilocos Norte owned by Ms Angelie Maranan Banaag, a renowned international visual artist & painter. Booogsh!!! 🙌

08/06/2024

Selene Private Villas

Family staycation on this gorgeous Bali-inspired villa not too far from Vigan, Ilocos Sur. We loved it here! 🙌

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23/05/2024

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21/05/2024

Weekday POV: Bold coffee & gourmet brunches at .ph / Dylan Patisserie

📍PARQAL Mall
Aseana City, Parañaque

Watch my experience here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/oWgDKCqAjcX7Fhbq/?mibextid=WC7FNe

16/05/2024

Intimate gathering for the blessing & soft opening of The Spot (cafe) by Serene Bed & Breakfast.

Congratulations! Can’t wait to visit again to come and dine for more of the food offerings, their crowd favorite na unlimited wings, and yung pastries nila masasarap din! Heard cocktails will be served soon too! 😍

📍The Spot
Brgy Casili, Laoag City
along bypass Road (fronting Burg n’ Go)
Open daily 9am to 9pm

11/05/2024

I’ve never had this much grilled food in one afternoon! Grabe! 🔥The GrillIN’ Food Festival in Municipal Government of Pasuquin (particularly in Sexy Beach) was one fun food adventure once again.

In celebration of the province’s fiesta, La Milagrosa Festival, I was super excited to be a part of the taste testing committee 😋 aka judges of the event that was participated by all the LGUs of Ilocos Norte.

Tapos hindi lang basta-basta ‘tinuno’ (grilled) food ang tinikman namin kasi it was a feast of flavor, creativity, culinary fusion, and ilocano food culture - thanks to the initiative of Ilocos Norte Tourism Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte 🙌

It was so much fun and grabe, busog kaming lahat na judges. Congratulations to all the LGUs who participated and of course, to the winners of the GrillIN’ Food Festival 2024.

11/05/2024

🙌 your hummus & pita bread is so so so soooo good! 😭 Will def try all the other artisanal breads you make. 🥖

The baker & cafe is from Pagudpud pero if you follow their page/accounts, they announce what is available for pre-orders and the schedule din kung kelan sila magdedeliver. They frequent Laoag so best to check out their dates!

Also, order their hummus! Well seasoned, herby, smooth, and generous yung olive oil drizzle! Yung malaking tub inoorder ko for 280 pesos, tapos the homemade pita is 20/pc lang. It’s fluffy and spongy too!

Brgy Tarrag, Baog 1
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

08/05/2024

Excited to taste all the grilled food during the cook fest this weekend. 😁 See you on Friday! 🔥

Get fired up for GrillIN!

Join us at Sexy Beach Pasuquin on May 11 at 4PM for an unforgettable BBQ & Food Festival!

Let's sizzle and taste the best of Ilocano healthy meat recipes, along with exciting fusion dishes. Plus, groove to live acoustic band performances while you indulge in mouthwatering treats! Discover delicious twists that celebrate rich flavors and healthy cooking!

Are you in for some BBQ?

08/05/2024

Mr. Coffee Bean just opened their 2nd branch in the heart of Laoag City. 🥰 They will be serving their usuals - all your favorite waffles, breakfast meals, pastas, pastries, sandwiches & snacks, fun drinks, and of course COFFEE!

📍Mr Coffee Bean
Dap-ayan Center, Laoag City
Open daily 7am to 11pm

06/05/2024

Monday blues it is. 😅 Have a great week, everyone! I started mine at Villa Manuela Ilocos Beach Resort 👌

PS: Please lang orderin ninyo yung sisig pag nagpunta kayo dito. 🤤 Naimas!

03/05/2024

Part 2: Short weekend stay in Veranda Hotel and a fun-filled food trip in Kusina Valentin 😋

Part 1: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/eDdtktbgdvgs3R3j/?mibextid=WC7FNe

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02/05/2024

Always a pleasure supporting events ng MMSU College of Business, Economics and Accountancy Association of Tourism Management Students - ATOMS Association of Hospitality Practitioners Mariano Marcos State University

This time, the PinangEATpateg (Pinangipateg) event featuring a very informative talk about Ilocano Culture, Food Customs, and Cultural Identity by Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero, a culture vulture & aficionado. 😁

Kudos as well to the students who nailed the amazing Food Exhibit. Was too overwhelmed how do we taste all of your beautiful platings! 🥰

Congratulations! 🙌 Ang saya!

28/04/2024

Gui 😚🤌🙌👌

Always worth it when we go back here. I kennat!

Ultimate fave from this set was the Salmon & Tuna Crudo. Lord!!! 💣and the Spicy Salmon + Caviar with Flatbread (wasn’t able to take a photo kasi duuuuh!!! Kinain namin agad! 😅)

Margherita + Burrata
Salmon & Tuna Crudo
San Guillermo Pasta
Vodka Rigatoni
Salad with Vinaigrette
Tres Leches

27/04/2024

Welcome to Ilocos Norte, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar

as your favorite 🐔 finally made its way to Robinsons Ilocos 👌 Go na!

Watch my experience here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/wDRVunE5EPk9ZBTJ/?mibextid=WC7FNe

📍Robinsons Ilocos
Main Mall, Level 1