The grocery store that has grown with Cebuanos is now closing after 19 years as Fooda Saversmart holds a “closing out sale” for all their branches in Cebu and “everything must go at low cost.”
The closing sale is up to September 22, 2021 and until supplies last.
Fooda currently has 5 stores built in Cebu. One of it is their largest store in Consolacion.
Fooda Saversmart Mango
Fooda Saversmart Guadalupe
Fooda Kasambagan
Fooda Saversmart-Talisay
Fooda Hypermart Consolacion
A little background, Fooda started in 2002 in Gen. Maxilom Avenue offering basic household needs such as food and beverage, snacks, cooking ingredients, fresh meat, seafood, and produce to personal care, home care, apparel, houseware, hardware, appliances, and school and office supplies.
But it wasn’t Fooda until 2002 for it was known as Foodarama for the people in the 70’s until early 2000. A hang out place after school for our parents known for their siomai, chinese lumpia and siopao
Although it is a sad news that one of our favorite stores is closing out, the sale might just be a gift for us shoppers.
So what are you waiting for? Ready your eco bags now and buy all your grocery needs and other basic necessities for the last time at Fooda Saversmart.
Cebu has a giant reserve of creativity that shows in the province’s culture, art, and of course food. Cebuanos are known to cook up creative dishes like the sour-savory combo sutukil and the signature puso or hanging rice, which comes in various shapes and is cooked without even the use of a pot.
Creativity in Cebuano cuisine does not stop at meals and rice, this also extends to snacks and desserts. One local favorite is the masareal.
Masareal is a beloved delicacy that originated in Mandaue, Cebu. It comes in the form of rectangular bars made from a mixture of finely-ground boiled peanuts, sugar or coconut syrup (latík), and water.
The bar is traditionally packaged in paper and tied with twine and when eaten, the texture is initially soft and chewy. After a second or two of chewing, it melts into a rich paste with a pop of peanut flavor. It’s easy to eat and hard to get enough of!
Photo by Salve Caparida
Photo by Salve Caparida
Indeed, most Cebuanos are already familiar with the peanut product. Even long-time visitors and frequent tourists sooner or later come to know it. While the snack is simple, it’s a clever combination of boiled peanut and sugar that creates a unique tasting treat.
Peanut is a flexible legume that is widely used, however, its common forms like pulutan, garnish, and peanut butter are all toasted or roasted and then processed. Masareal takes an unusual form of the legume – boiled! – and turns it into something outstanding.
Now, boiled peanuts are mild in taste and has a hint of earthiness that not all people appreciate. At the same time, sugar syrup can be overbearingly sweet. The ingenuity behind masareal is that these incomplete flavors are cooked together to marry their best qualities while removing their undesirable traits.
The result of this marriage is a moderately sweet snack with a distinct peanut flavor that is highly addictive!
The masareal is now known as a consistent snack without complex or confusing flavors. It always delivers that same rich flavor and can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere. Its convenient portioning also makes it appreciably quick to eat, so you can satisfy your cravings whenever.
Photo by Kuhrina Ruth
Masareal can now be found in most souvenir stores and even in supermarkets. You can also place orders online on markets on the web.
NOTE: Manding Beach Resort will be temporarily closed until further notice due to the implementation of MECQ in Cebu. Updates will be posted on their Facebook page.
The beach is always a great place for some quality time with family and friends. While there are plenty of beaches in the island of Cebu, not all can be so accommodating or affordable.
Manding Beach Resort is one of those beaches that makes it easier to spend that quality time with your loved ones!
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo by An Gie
Photo by An Gie
Manding Beach Resort is an accommodating and accessible resort in thriving Bogo City. Like the city, the resort is a charming combination of natural beauty and human development. The premises are lined with lush and verdant trees that provide shade over the resort facilities.
Their main amenity is a clean and safe seawater pool inside a patch of flourishing mangrove trees. The pool is connected to the sea but is fenced by a concrete boundary, creating a safe space for swimming where you don’t have to worry about urchins or sharp rocks. That alone is a big plus for any beach!
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
The resort also has accommodation for both day visitors and overnight guests. Picnic tables and cottages are available within the resort that can cater to big groups. Set up your boodle fights and your potlucks just a few meters away from the shore. With proximity like that, the good times can keep rolling.
Air-conditioned rooms can also be rented for both day use and overnight. The rooms are modest, but come with their own toilet and bath for your privacy and comfort.
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
Photo from Manding Beach Resort Facebook Page
With their low price point, anyone can enjoy the beach. For below ₱1,000, any event is sure to become more memorable. Whether it’s baby’s first swim, a family reunion, or a weekend trip with the barkada, Mading Beach Resort is a great place for a good time.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Day Use:
Entrance fees:
₱20 for adults
₱10 for kids
Table rental: ₱150, good for 10 persons
Cottages:
₱250, good for 10 persons
₱350, good for 20 persons
₱450, good for 20 persons
₱500, good for 30 persons
Room rates (air-conditioned):
Day/Night use: ₱100 per hour, minimum of 3 hours.
Overnight use: ₱1,000, good for 2 persons per night
You can rent an extra bed at ₱150
Check-in time is 2PM and check-out is 12NN
Other information
Reservations for accommodation must be made beforehand.
On Wednesday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of August 25, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 800 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 613 new recoveries, and 50 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 88,433, while the active cases increased to 13,827 (from 13,682).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 36,727 (+200 new) – Total recoveries: 30,984 (+169 new) – Total deaths: 1,126 (+3 new) – Active cases: 4,617
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 11,532 (+137 new) – Total recoveries: 9,649 (+98 new) – Total deaths: 300 (+4 new) – Active cases: 1,583
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 10,425 (+38 new) – Total recoveries: 8,153 (+71 new) – Total deaths: 300 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,972
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 29,749 (+425 new) – Total recoveries: 22,675 (+275 new) – Total deaths: 1,419 (+42 new) – Active cases: 5,655
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,827 (from 13,682)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 88,433 (+800 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 71,461 (+613 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,145 (+50 new*)
A total of 5,080 laboratory results were released for today.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
On August 16, 2021, a memorandum to all BIR officers was released to remind them about the clarification of the proper taxation for social media influencers.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released a memorandum about the taxation for social media influencers. This was done after the reports received by BIR of these influencers’ huge income.
Reports were sent to BIR about some social media influencers not paying their taxes. Furthermore, reports about them not being registered with BIR and not declaring their earnings. Hence, a memorandum was released to discuss their obligations with their taxes.
The BIR, in 2020, urged the online sellers to have their businesses registered until July 31, 2020. Thereafter, a reminder was also sent to bloggers, filmmakers and content creators earning from their advertisements to register as a business entity.
BIR, on the memo released, as identified the possible sources of income by these influencers and has provided sample computations of their possible income tax, if applicable.
Food has always been a thriving business in Cebu City, and during these inconceivable times, we witnessed an eruption of startups and food entrepreneurs. One can imagine it would be hard to stand out among the dozens of budding businesses.
That isn’t the case for Outback Servo! The restaurant is rising above the competition with splendid food, a classy atmosphere, and a grand scenery.
Photo from The Camps Facebook Page
Photo from The Camps Facebook Page
Photo from The Camps Facebook Page
Photo from The Camps Facebook Page
Officially opened in July 14 this year, the newly opened mountain café offers a refreshing dining experience that you normally won’t find in the city. Their stylish interior, incredible view, and delightful food have made its name known among hungry Cebuanos.
Within just one month of their grand opening, their official Facebook page has amassed 4,700 likes and 5,000 followers – a testament to their quality of food and service.
Located in the mountains of Ipil-Ipil, Babag 2, Outback Servo serves up divine dishes inspired by Australian brunches and Filipino breakfasts. Their unique spice is the mountain view that you can savor with any meal or snack!
Photo from Outback Servo Facebook Page
Photo from Outback Servo Facebook Page
Photo from Outback Servo Facebook Page
Photo from Outback Servo Facebook Page
Photo from Outback Servo Facebook Page
Of course, that doesn’t mean that their dishes aren’t already delicious. Your tastebuds will be in for a treat with their upgraded takes on favorites such as:
Scrambled Avocado Toast: the savory tastes elevated with feta cheese, tomato salsa and pistachio;
Croffles: a croissant and waffle mix with flaky layers beneath a crispy exterior topped with sumptuous vanilla ice cream; and
Servo Corn Ribs: ribs of corn cooked and glazed in their own special toppings. It is unique, but definitely stands out. You simply have to try it!
While the food will have you licking your lips, the coffeeshop design will have you sighing with contentment. Their choice of modern designs built with rustic components and colors makes an absolutely easygoing atmosphere.
Outback Servo is family-owned, and their dream is to create an ambiance to connect, an atmosphere to regenerate one’s mind away from ones’ norm. The idea of opening this café is to serve customers with Aussie brunch selections with the comforts of Filipino breakfasts all served with your favorite coffee.
Photo from Outback Servo Facebook Page
Photo from The Camps Facebook Page
Photo from The Camps Facebook Page
Photo from The Camps Facebook Page
Photo from The Camps Facebook Page
Photo from The Camps Facebook Page
Photo from Outback Servo Facebook Page
Photo from Outback Servo Facebook Page
Schedule your next brunch with Outback Servo and discover firsthand what’s made the young café suddenly famous!
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Specials and Best-sellers:
Smashed Avocado Toast
Servo Corn Ribs
Servo Big Breakfast
Dalgona Latte
Mango Ceylon Iced Tea
Boozy Butter Beer
Menu:
Other Information:
Open hours:
9AM to 9PM Mondays to Thursdays
8AM to 9PM on Fridays
7AM to 9PM Saturdays and Sundays
Outback Servo recommends guests to make reservations before visiting.
On Tuesday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of August 24, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 744 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 972 new recoveries, and 19 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 87,634, while the active cases dropped to 13,682 (from 13,932).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 36,527 (+252 new) – Total recoveries: 30,816 (+316 new) – Total deaths: 1,123 (+10 new) – Active cases: 4,588
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 11,395 (+77 new) – Total recoveries: 9,555 (+95 new) – Total deaths: 296 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,544
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 10,387 (+129 new) – Total recoveries: 8,083 (+59 new) – Total deaths: 299 (+0 new) – Active cases: 2,005
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 29,325 (+286 new) – Total recoveries: 22,404 (+502 new) – Total deaths: 1,376 (+8 new) – Active cases: 5,545
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,682 (from 13,932)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 87,634 (+744 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 70,858 (+972 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,094 (+19 new*)
A total of 4,053 laboratory results were released for today.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
Have you done something exemplary to deserve this?
Madam’s Lechon has come up with something new and buy-worthy. Instead of your typical golden brown to perfection, it is now a golden lechon.
Photo from Madam’s Lechon Facebook Page
Photo from Madam’s Lechon Facebook Page
Photo from Madam’s Lechon Facebook Page
Though it does not look like it, this lechon is 100% edible. You can devour it like our normal Cebuano lechon because it has no chemicals and no added preservatives.
I guess it is not only tattoos on lechon this time around? They are leveling it up a bit and golden lechon is being served on your next event.
Make your next occasion extravagant and order this fancy lechon. Do not forget to tag us on your gold lechon photos!
If we’re talking about food, nothing beaths fresh! When fresh ingredients are used, the food is flavorful, rich, and aromatic. That’s exactly the kind of food Chesanyama café serves!
Chesanyama café is an ecotourism farm café lodged on the hills of Adlaon, Cebu City. They cook up mouthwatering meals made with farm-fresh ingredients that guests can enjoy along with a splendid view of Mt. Manunggal and Mactan Island.
Photo by Niel Sorela
Photo by Niel Sorela
Photo by Niel Sorela
Photo from Lost in Purpose Facebook Page
Photo from Chesanyama cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Chesanyama cafe Facebook Page
Photo by Niel Sorela
Photo by Niel Sorela
Photo from Chesanyama cafe Facebook Page
Photo by Niel Sorela
The café serves a scrumptious selection of meals, snacks, drinks, and desserts all for a reasonable price. You should definitely try their crowd-favorites such as tomato-pesto-mozzarella, focaccia cestini, and their special lasagna all prepared upon order and with ingredients from their very own farm.
You can also enjoy local delicacies like biko and budbud. Guests often get an order of sikwate and puto maya combo, which really hits different up on the mountain café!
“Chesanyama” is derived from the Zulu slang Shisa nyama, meaning ‘burnt meat’ or braai, barbecue in South Africa. This expression is also used to describe a popular ‘buy-and-braai’ venue style in South Africa, where people choose their meat and have it grilled to preference. In Japanese, Shisan means ‘local production’ while Yama means ‘mountain’. Both contexts inspire Chesanyama’s concept of farm-to-table dining in a mountain-life experience.
Photo from Food Craving Reviews Facebook Page
Photo from Food Craving Reviews Facebook Page
Photo from Food Craving Reviews Facebook Page
Photo from Food Craving Reviews Facebook Page
Photo from Food Craving Reviews Facebook Page
Photo from Food Craving Reviews Facebook Page
Photo from Food Craving Reviews Facebook Page
Aside from fresh, flavorful food, Chesanyama also offers an array of adventure activities. They can arrange river swimming, camping and glamping, horseback riding, farm tours, and many others. Their highlighted activity is a guided trek going through the hills of Adlaon, passing by the Adlaon river with the café as both the starting and ending point.
Whether you’re going up for a relaxing day or a day of outdoor activities, Chesanyama is ready to accommodate you. Have we mentioned that the café employs a faithful Cane Corso? The darling of a dog, Athena, welcomes guests and makes sure everyone gets cozy and comfortable in the café.
Chesanyama’s passion is to serve delectable and affordable food while their customers enjoy the spectacular view. You’re sure to have a great time at the mountain farm café!
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Best-sellers:
Gooey cheese sticks
Tomato-pesto-mozzarella panini
Focaccia Cestini
Tuna Carbonara
Lasagna
Tropical Iced tea
Mango panna cotta
Menu:
Photo from Chesanyama cafe Facebook Page
Photo from Chesanyama cafe Facebook Page
Trekking package:
Introductory price of ₱190 per person for the first 6 people in a group.
Each person in excess of 6 is ₱250 per head.
For groups smaller than 6, the minimum fee of ₱1,140 applies.
Inclusions:
One guide (per group of 6)
Light snack and a choice of juice or water (not applicable to introductory price)
₱50 consumable for food and drinks in Chesanyama café (not applicable to introductory price)
Environmental fee
Free use of restrooms
Add-ons:
Additional guides: ₱500 per guide
Authentic walking pole rental: ₱80 per pole
Indigenous bamboo walking stick rental: ₱30 per stick
Use of showers: ₱30 per person, per use
Additional food can be pre-ordered upon arrangement
Other Information:
Chesanyama café is open from 7AM to 7PM, and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
On Monday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of August 23, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 654 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 987 new recoveries, and 53 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 86,890, while the active cases dropped to 13,932 (from 14,310).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 36,275 (+206 new) – Total recoveries: 30,500 (+294 new) – Total deaths: 1,111 (+12 new) – Active cases: 4,664
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 11,318 (+132 new) – Total recoveries: 9,459 (+220 new) – Total deaths: 295 (+2 new) – Active cases: 1,564
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 10,258 (+114 new) – Total recoveries: 8,024 (+29 new) – Total deaths: 299 (+3 new) – Active cases: 1,935
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 29,039 (+202 new) – Total recoveries: 21,902 (+444 new) – Total deaths: 1,368 (+36 new) – Active cases: 5,769
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 13,932 (from 14,310)
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 86,890 (+654 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 69,885 (+987 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 3,073 (+53 new*)
A total of 2,971 laboratory results were released for today.
NOTES from DOH-7:
*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.
