Abaca Baking Company (ABC) opened its new branch at the Base Line Center in Juana Osmeña Street, Cebu City with two distinct spaces to serve its growing clientele in the area.
COFFEE SHOP
The 45-sqm coffee shop serves handcrafted pastries made fresh every morning from croissants, savory and sweet treats, and tasty coffee blends against a backdrop of artworks featuring different sets of local Cebu artists.
Operating hours: 6AM to 12MN daily
Daily sale of 50% off from 10PM to 12MN
ALL DAY DINING
Breakfast Buffet
Buffet: 6AM to 10AM daily
Price: ₱595 per head
All-day Breakfast
Operating hours: 6AM to 10PM daily
Start the day with a selection of classic and signature dishes: Filipino Breakfast Bowl with eggs, garlic rice and beef tapa, chorizo or bangus, ABC Omelette with three cheeses, ham, onion, tomato, bell peppers and mushrooms, American Breakfast with eggs, sausage or bacon and herb potato has, Eggs on Toast or Omu Rice featuring an omelette filled with kimchi and spam fried rice.
A spread of breakfast pastries and other staples plus free flowing brewed coffee are also available on the buffet spread.
Other information
Offering branch: Base Line Center, Juana Osmeña Street, Cebu City (in between Mango Avenue and Capitol/Escario)
Nature has always been refreshing for the soul. When we need to go soul searching, we would often hike on mountains, go the wilderness, or to the chilling waters of the beaches of Cebu. Nature is a good therapy for your mind and body, and Brgy. Adlaon in Cebu City has a lot of that to offer.
Thus, here are three nature spots in Adlaon you should visit the next time you lose yourself amidst the busy city life.
These attractions are just 5-15 minutes away from each other.
1. Don Meon Garden
Don Meon Garden is full of beautiful sculptures and sceneries. The flowers will surely capture your heart and the vibrant colors of the place can wake up the creative soul within you. Definitely come and take a pic or two.
Rates & Other
Information
Entrance
Fee: P50 per head
Operating
hours: 8:30AM to 6:30PM
daily
Corkage
Fee: None; they also
have a canteen inside.
Overnight: NO Overnight accommodations
Contact
Number: 0919-610-6845 /
0915-867-0988
How to get there?
Exact
Location: Sitio Camandricacawan, Brgy. Adlaon, Cebu City — uphill
travel going to Busay / Sirao. 20-30 minutes away from the main road.
BY
JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Pit-os. You can ride a 62B
jeepney from Cebu City (Ayala Center Cebu Terminal). Tell the driver that you
are heading to Don Meon Garden in Sitio Camandricacawan. Fare is ₱100 per head
(one-way).
BY
CAR: If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze
or Google Maps and search for “Adlaon Cebu City”. Then ask around where you can
find “Sitio Camandricacawan” or Don Meon Garden.
2. Adlawon Vacation Farm
Want to experience a European wilderness vibe? Because that is what you get in Adlawon Vacation Farm. The place is teeming with wild life of different kinds and the fogs of the morning sky will captivate you in every way.
Out of the three featured in this article, this is only attraction that offers an overnight accommodation. So if you wish to stay longer and be able to experience more of Brgy. Adlaon, this is the perfect place to stay.
Rates & Other
Information
Entrance
fee:
P150 per head (P50 is consumable for food
& drinks)
P100 (children below 12 years old)
FREE of charge for infants and toddlers below
3 years old
Overnight
rate: P3,500 per
night/2pax with free breakfast for 2 (₱4,000 per night on weekends)
How to get there?
Exact
location: Sition Proper, Adlaon, Cebu City — uphill travel going to
Busay / Sirao.
BY
MOTORBIKE: From J.Y. Square Mall, take a habal-habal that will take
you directly to Adlawon Vacation Farm for ₱400 roundtrip, good for 2 persons
already. The driver may ask you for additional waiting fee of ₱100-200 per hour
depending on your haggling talent. The ride will take 30-45 minutes to get
there.
BY
OWN CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to
“Adlawon Vacation Farm”. Ample parking space is available.
BY
CAR / VAN FOR RENT: For van or car rentals, or to book an
uphill tour (9 destinations in 1 day for only 999 pesos per person), book with
our trusted travel partner SquadPH
Tours and Travels.
BY
TAXI: Hiring a taxi cab is possible but that can be very
expensive (NOT recommended). Most of them won’t give you a metered reading
system – hence, they’ll be offering you an estimated fare in going there.
3. Neri’s Ville
Neri’s Ville is a beauty in the mountain landscape. With varying sculptures that comes to life along with the vibrant colors, it is a worthy place to go to. The place itself is inspired by the Hobbit Houses from the famous Lord of the Rings series, so nerd geeks would also find this place adorable.
Photo by Maria Altheia Echavez-Canoog Casiño
Photo by Maria Altheia Echavez-Canoog Casiño
Photo by Maria Altheia Echavez-Canoog Casiño
Photo by Maria Altheia Echavez-Canoog Casiño
Rates & Other
Information
Entrance
fee: P50 per head
Operating
hours: 8AM to 7PM,
Mondays to Sundays
Overnight: No overnight accommodations yet
Contact
number:Not yet available
How to get there?
Exact
location: Sitio Bombil, Barangay Lusaran, Cebu City
BY
JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Talamban via Pit-os. Or, 62B or
62C jeepney from Cebu City. Drop off at the Flying V gasoline station in Pit-os
where you can find many habal-habal. From there, ride a habal-habal going to
Sitio Bombil in Barangay Lusaran. Fare is ₱80 per head (one-way).
BY CAR: If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Lusaran Cebu City”. Then ask around where you can find “Sitio Bombil” or Nora’s Ville.
It is without a doubt that Cebuanos are obsessed with chicken. Fried, grilled,
or flavored, regardless of whatever way it is cooked, chicken will always be
one of our food choices.
What is more inviting than our favorite chicken recipe? When they are paired with side dishes, given in unlimited servings, in short, when they are offered with our favorite word, Promo!
Here we’ve enlisted for you our top picks for the best chicken deals ‘In The City’!
1. SEASIDE SALOON BY THE SOCIAL
Get the chance to dine in a modern cafe and be serenaded with great
music while devouring their Vietnamese Chicken Curry.
What actually made me include Seaside Saloon by the Social is their
affordable Unlimited Chicken Wings with Fries and Potato Chips. So, make sure
you try it too!
BEST CHICKEN PROMO
₱199 – Unlimited Chicken Wings, Fries and Potato Chips
OTHER INFORMATION
Contact number: (032) 233 1356
Operating hours: 10AM – 9PM daily
Offering branch: 3/F Sky Park, SM Seaside City Cebu
2. BURROW
What makes them stand out from the other chicken houses is your chance
to choose from the 5 chicken wings flavors, you also get to choose your own
dip.
Aside from their Unli chicken wings, Burrow currently offers their
Unlimited Rice Meal – Unlimited Rice, 4 pcs. classic chicken wings, with 3
choices of sauce only for P99. This is reason enough to pack our bags and head
on to Burrow.
BEST CHICKEN PROMO
₱99 – Unlimited Rice Meal (2PM to 5PM except holidays)
Unlimited Rice
4 pcs classic chicken wings
3 choices of sauce
OTHER INFORMATION
Contact numbers: 0922-738-5067 / 0932-125-1967
Operating hours: 10AM – 10PM
Offering branch: 2/F SM City Consolacion
3. RIBPUBLIC DINER
Who here wants unlimited flavored chicken wings? Aye! I got it noted, we
all do!
It really shouldn’t shock you if Ribpublic made it on the list because
UNLIMITED chicken ‘delicious’ wings is what Ribpublic yells. With a variety of
flavors to choose from – Honey Soy Garlic, Buffalo Style, Garlic Parmesan,
Honey Mustard, Sweet and Spicy, Garlic Butter, and Taco Express, – we all
should never miss a visit at Ribpublic.
It’s one of my most favorite diners too.
BEST CHICKEN PROMO
₱198 – Unlimited Chicken Wings
OTHER INFORMATION
Contact number: (032) 263 1560
Operating hours: 10AM to 9PM
Offering branch: 3/F SM City Cebu, just beside IMAX Theatre near the Bowling Center
4. FOWL MOOD DINER
With 16 flavor offerings for unlimited servings, why won’t Fowl Mood
Diner make it on the list?
Chinese BBQ, Hawaiian, Mango Jalapeño, Teriyaki, and Spicy BBQ to name a
few, Fowl Mood Diner offers your flavor of choice with a free glass of iced tea
and a round of pasta or mojos.
BEST CHICKEN PROMO
₱199 – Unlimited Chicken
OTHER INFORMATION
Contact number: 0942 453 8264
Operating hours: 10AM – 9:30PM
Offering branch: 2/F SM City Cebu — beside Leylam Shawarma and across Republic of Gamers. Right below S&R Pizza, SM City Cebu
5. PORTO’S DINER & GRILLE
Serving authentic and unique Cebuano cuisine, Porto’s Diner and Grille
is definitely one of the restaurant that serves gastronomic food choices.
Being one of the best restaurants in Cebu City, Porto’s Diner doesn’t
only boast unlimited chicken wings because they also serve unlimited palabok
and unlimited rice. What else could you ask for?
BEST CHICKEN PROMO
₱299 – Unlimited Wings, Unli Palabok, and Unlimited Rice
OTHER INFORMATION
Contact number: 0922 818 6828
Operating hours: 10AM – 9PM daily
Offering branch: 3/F Sky Park at SM Seaside City Cebu
6. BONCHON CHICKEN
To someone who has a thing for anything Korean, Bonchon will surely make
it on the list because their Korean fried chicken has surely taken the town by
storm.
With a wide array of chicken choices in different flavors – Soy Garlic,
Spicy, Honey Citrus, Crunchy Garlic, – it is without a doubt a must to try all
these flavors because they have Boxed Meals at affordable rates.
BEST CHICKEN PROMO
₱172 – Chicken Boxed Meal
OTHER INFORMATION
Contact number: 032 266-0488
Operating hours: 10AM to 10PM
Offering branches:
SM City Cebu
SM Seaside Cebu
7. MAX’s
This famous chicken house deserves a spot of course!
With finger-licking good grilled chicken choices, you get to enjoy this
with a FREE chicken pancit canton too when you present your Cebu Ocean Park
Ticket.
BEST CHICKEN PROMO
TICKET TREAT (for a minimum dine-in purchase of ₱1,500)
Present your Cebu Ocean Park Ticket and get a FREE Chicken Pancit Canton
Offering Branch: U/GF, Mountain Wing, SM Seaside, South Road Properties, Cebu City
9. MY JOY
One of the most classic restaurants, My Joy has been spreading joy in
Cebu for a long time now.
One of the reasons is their famous Crispy Chicken Chicharon that is
unlike any other. I have tried it myself hence, I really recommend it.
BEST CHICKEN PROMO
₱95 – Crisp Chicken Chicharon (Solo)
OTHER INFORMATION
Contact numbers: (032) 254 7979 / (032) 254 7979
Operating Hours: 10AM to 9PM daily
Offering Branch: Ground Level, SM City Consolacion
10. CLASSIC SAVORY
Serving Chinese and Filipino cuisine for decades, Classic Savory doesn’t
only boast their lomi because, they also take pride in their chicken too.
Make sure that when you dine in Classic Savory, you order their Classic
Savory Chicken. True to its name their chicken is one of the most delicious
chicken so make sure to order a whole lot of them or better yet have the whole
chicken.
BEST CHICKEN PROMO
₱425 – Classic Savory Chicken (Whole)
OTHER INFORMATION
Contact numbers: (032) 233 7331 / (032) 268 4756
Operating hours: 10AM to 9PM
Offering Branch: Ground Level, SM City Consolacion
WANT MORE?!
SM Supermalls in Cebu — SM Seaside, SM City Cebu, and SM Consolacion — got over 100 chicken deals as a holiday treat!
If you’re here in the Queen City of the South for business meetings, a quick layover or a short vacay, Vivien’s Hotel is your place to be.
Vivien’s Hotel by RPHGI is a newly opened boutique hotel that is smart and sleek in its ambiance, minimalist design and, of course, comfort.
It’s the perfect spot for the busy schedules ahead especially if you’re a traveling on business for it is just 15 minutes away from the airport. This is also a great find when those cancelled flights comes in as unfortunate as it is.
A quick shopping spree is also not a problem for it is also neighbors with The Outlets which has all of your favorite brands from shoes to clothes to food and many more.
Beds, Baths and Breakfast with Fast Wifi
Vivien’s Hotel has very comfortable beds. In all 52 modern rooms, each bed complements the overall motif of the hotel which is nature’s color, green. The soft sheets and relaxing color invites you to take that much needed rest.
They also have modern toilet and baths
designs and accessories so you really aren’t missing out on that awaited
washing off of all that travel dust.
The best thing about is that complimentary
buffet breakfast to deliciously cap off that most enjoyable stay.
They have comfortable couches facing a glass
wall overlooking the road. A lounging
area that is just perfect for the peace and quiet you’ve been craving.
Services Offered
Fast Wifi up to 100 mbps
Airport transfers for pick-up
and drop-off
Parking area
Refrigerator, kettle and TV in
each room
PROMO ALERT!
ROOM CATEGORY
REGULAR RATE
PROMO RATE
Superior Twin
₱3,800
₱2,920
Superior Queen
₱3,800
₱2,920
Deluxe King
₱4,200
₱3,300
*All rooms are good for 2 adults with free breakfast for 2 and free airport transfers (pick-up and drop off). Standard check-in is 2PM and check out is 12NN the next day.
Note:All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Rates are inclusive of 12%vat and 10%service charge.
Exact Location: Marigondon road, Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — only 15 minutes away from Mactan Cebu International Airport. Walking distance to The Outlets.
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One of the annual holiday traditions in Cebu City is back!
Formerly known as Kasadya sa SRP, Boom na Boom Sa Sugbo 2019 is a (relatively smaller) amusement park that aims to bring joy and fun throughout the holiday season for the families and barkada, especially those living in Cebu City. It is open until January 19, 2019 only.
Our team recently visited the annual carnival fair. Here are some of the photos and rides you can expect here:
Fees, Schedule & Location
Entrance fee: ₱20 on weekdays and ₱25 on weekends or holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year.
Rides: ₱30 to ₱50 per ride
Schedule: 4PM to 2AM daily (November 28, 2019 to January 19, 2020)
How to get there?
Exact location: Filinvest at South Road Properties (SRP) along IL Corso Lifestyle Mall
BY COMMUTE: For public commute, it’s best to ride the MyBus going to/from Talisay City. You can also hire a habal-habal from Mambaling Flyover or Plaza Independencia for ₱20-30 per head (one-way).
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Boom na Boom sa Sugbo”. Parking space is available.
Mountaineering and trekking aficionados have surely surmised Osmeña Peak, but what a few don’t know that an hour of hike from Osmeña Peak is another peak that will surely enthrall all adventurers’ hearts – Casino Peak in Dalaguete.
Thirdy Mercado
Casino Peak is a relatively new trail and only a few avid trekkers have reached this peak. Certified adventurers must be ready to brave the rocky ridges that must be trekked, as getting on top is not really easy.
Upon reaching the peak, amazing viewpoints
of Cebu can be seen. The entire experience of seeing the overlooking view is
more than just a rewarding experience after that tiring trek.
Thirdy Mercado
Thirdy Mercado
Em-em Monceda Salonoy
Incredible hill formations would make you
think that you’re seeing the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, when actually it is just
the hidden beauty that lies in Casino Peak.
More scenic and Instragrammable views can
be found in Casino Peak. You just have to be creative enough with your angles.
Mel Jun Mendoza
Mel Jun Mendoza
Mel Jun Mendoza
Fees:
Fare (South Bus Terminal to Dalaguete Proper): ₱120 per head (one-way)
Motorbike Fare (Dalaguete Proper to Kandungaw Peak): ₱150 per head (one-way)
Entrance Fee: ₱30 per head
Tour Guide: ₱200 per group
How to get there?
Exact location: Sitio Lugsangan in Barangay Tabon, Dalaguete, Cebu, Casino Peak can be trekked if you’re from Osmeña Peak. Hiring a tour guide is encouraged as this peak is new.
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound to Dalaguete where the travel time is roughly 2 to 3 hours and the estimated fare is at ₱120. Ask the conductor to be dropped off at the Dalaguete proper, where you can hail motor taxis or habal-habal that can take you to Casino Peak in Sitio Lugsangan. Average fare is ₱150 per person (one-way) with a travel time of 15-20 minutes.
BY CAR: Metered taxi is not possible. If you’re bringing your own car, just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Casino Peak”. Park at the nearby gym for a minimal fee. You can also rent a car via SquadPH Travels.
Adventure surely awaits in Casino Peak.
Gather up the gang and plan that next trekking trip!
Asturias itself is a peaceful and quiet municipality located in the north of Cebu. It has its own unique traits and secrets waiting to be discovered. Whether it be the festivals or the people, many people are attracted to this side of the island. One of the places to look out on when visiting the place is Policios Waterpark Resort & Spa.
The resort is as
peaceful as Asturias filled with colorful wildlife and two refreshing pools for
the children and for the adults. If you find pools not to your liking, then you
can also visit the beach nearby.
Policios Waterpark Resort & Spa Cebu offers open cottages for rent to put your things upon safely and securely. You can also use chairs and tables if you think cottages are too much.
If you plan on staying
overnight, then they have rooms to offer as well. Fan rooms contain electric
fans to summon in the cool winds and can accommodate 4 to 6 people.
Air-conditioned rooms are also available for those seeking for a chill room; it
can accommodate up to 10 people. The rooms offer a great scenic view of the sea
in the distance.
Seeking for a dainty
place to stay? Policios got you covered.
Rates & Other Information
Rates
Entrance fee: ₱120 per adult, ₱60 per kid
Open Cottages: ₱800 per day (max of 10pax)
Fan Rooms: ₱1,500 per night (max of 10pax)
Air-conditioned rooms: ₱4,000 per night (max of 10pax)
– Take a V-hire from the Ayala terminal going to Tuburan. Ask the driver to drop you off at Sangi, Santa Lucia, Asturias (an intersection). Fare is ₱130 /head (one-way). From there, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) to Policios Waterpark Resort – fare is ₱40 /head.
– If you are renting a private van or driving your own vehicle, take this route. You can then navigate using Waze or Google Maps, just search for “Policios Waterpark Resort”.
2. Via Toledo
– You can ride a bus from the South Bus Terminal going to Toledo/Tuburan. Fare is around ₱100/head. Travel time is approximately 3-4 hours from the terminal. This is only ideal if you come from Minglanilla/Naga/Toledo. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Sangi, Santa Lucia, Asturias (an intersection). From there, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) to Policios Waterpark Resort – fare is ₱40 /head.
Your favorite cute penguin, Pororo, has come from Korea to Cebu!
Pororo Theme Park is a new kid-friendly attraction opened in Mactan, Cebu. The indoor amusement theme park is based on the famous Korean children’s television show “Pororo the Little Penguin.”
Located at JPark Island Resort in Mactan, the play park has
two floors with over 20 fun games and activities dedicated to definitely charm
kids and kids-at-heart.
The park has different locations across Asia including 11
in South Korea. Currently, this is the brand’s 18th park in the world.
With friends Crong, Poby, Tongtong, Eddy, Rody and Loopy, Pororo the little penguin will bring everyone on an immersive and fun adventure you wish you could have had sooner.
Attractions
and arcade zones:
Jungle gym
Pororo Fishing Zone
Mini bowling alley
Air hockey
Eddy’s Sliding Car
Pororo Train
Pororo’s Aqua Play Zone
Tutu’s 4D Rider
Sliding Ball Pool
Giant slide (extends out of the side of the building that connects the 2nd and 1st floors)
Loopy’s
House Cafe
For guardians, fret not as there is a cafe for you that
serves coffee and sweet treats called Loopy’s House.
Designed and created by the creator of Pororo and the mind
behind all Pororo parks in South Korea and other countries, Iconix
Entertainment assures that the rides and technology are well-curated and safe
for people in all ages to enjoy.
Rates & Other Information
Rates
Pororo Theme Park Access: Starts at ₱1,500 for 2 hours for kids 0 to 12 years old (with one guardian)
All-Day Access (Pororo + JPark Island Amenities): ₱3,750 per head
We Cebuanos take our food very seriously. We want it delicious, we want it fast, we want it clean, and above all we want it to fit right into our budget.
Well, no worries for “Doble sa sarap, Doble sa sulit” Minute Burger is the one for you. And I am not talking about just a normal side walk burger, because this one offers Premium Specialty Burgers at an affordable price, for buy 1 take 1, and is open 24/7.
LAMI NA BURGERS!
All their burgers have ‘Brioche’ buns, a French bread that is similar to a highly enriched pastry with its high egg and butter content. Imagine the rich fluffiness of that bun itself, light to the stomach until the last bite.
The Beef
Their overly beefylicious patty is juicy with just the right tenderness. The beef flavor lingers on our palate along with all the delicious goodness of the filling.
All
burgers are Buy 1, Take 1
Did you know that you can get all these
yummy and tasty burgers for 2? Always.
Yes. All their burgers, regular and premium are in a Buy 1 Take 1 offer which means that it’s perfect for a pair, a great steal for the barkada or family and an extra gift to your hungry self.
Big
Time sandwiches “Premium Burgers”
“Taste of the World“- Travel the world with just a bite of these burgers, each with distinct flavors from different countries:
Bacon Cheeseburger: ₱71 (USA)
Black Pepper Burger: ₱65 (India)
Beef Pizza Burger: ₱69 (Italy)
Baconaisse Chicken Burger: ₱68 (Spain)
*All of these burgers are Buy 1, Take 1. You get 2 burgers for the price of 1.
Regular Sulit Burgers
For those
tummy-filling moments that is perfect for the budget.
Minute Burger: ₱34
Double minute burger: ₱46
Cheese Burger: ₱44
*All of these burgers are Buy 1, Take 1. You get 2 burgers for the price of 1.
New Cheesy Carne Nachos
Alas, our burger experience wouldn’t be complete without the best side dish, the crispy meaty and cheesy nacho chips. Go on. Have those nachos while waiting for your burgers.
Cheesy Carne Nachos: ₱39 (single order)
Ang sarap talaga pag sulit ang kasama. Creating everyday happiness.
Have a minute to awesome goodness with Minute Burger now!
Branches:
Urgello – fronting Seaoil across South Bus Terminal
Guadalupe – V. Rama St., Guadalupe, Cebu City
Colon – Juana Osmena Blvd., Brgy. Kalubihan, Colon, Cebu City
F. Llamas – Labangon, Cebu City
Archbishop Reyes – 2 G Arch Reyes Ave., San Vicente, Brgy. Luz, Cebu City
Centro Mandaue – Del. Rosario St. Centro Mandaue City
TG Basak – Basak Road, Lapu-Lapu City
Opon – G.Y. Dela Serna St., Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City
Minglanilla – Poblacion Ward 2, 16 De Julio St., Minglanilla
