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> bagUio dweLLer & Lover
Author: aLmich
Due to pressure, lack of sleep and the new environment [not to mention the paranoia I'm feeling-- I just feel like some of the iPrint people, ayaw sa 'kin] I'm working with, I thought of having a break. I even asked Agnes [my co-QA] for us to at least go somewhere far, maybe out of town. She then suggested that we go to Baguio. To which I immediately agreed to.
I'm a Baguio lover. Volante, Legarda, Nevada, Camp John Hay, Citilights, SM, and the market near Magsaysay - 'yan ang mga paborito ko. I used to visit the place anytime I feel like going. I don't know... there's something about their pasta, the coffee, of course the weather, pizza, omelet, ethnic cuisines like native chicken, mountain rice, strawberry wine presented in creative ways and the people soothe whatever hardships or problems I'm going through.
When I was still in Winsource, I have some clothes rested in my locker. So when the itch of going out of town hits me, It's Baguio straight ahead. This is one sanctuary that is specially reserved as a watering hole when my very good friend Lester invites me to come over. Im really a Baguio dweller... A staple favorite is Ruins' Coffee-- reasonably priced at 25 bucks, I could have a maximum of three servings. I usually go on food quests. The criteria would be [not necessarily in particular order] taste, price [the deal I get], and ambiance... I actually have successfully replicated the same taste as the one in Ruins' coffee. Just looking at the picture makes me want to mix one, right now. To Cafe by the Ruins, may you forever be a staple fixture that distinctly makes life in Baguio all worth it!
Suggestions?
Bliss Cafe - Leonard Wood Road - awesome vegetarian dishes.
Cafe by the Ruins - Otek Street.
Eve's Garden - Lamtang Road - finding it is an adventure in itself and definitely worth the trip with 10 varieties of organic lettuce freshly picked from Evelyn Bond's garden.
Little John's - Camp John Hay - must try their chocolate fondue with strawberries, banana and marshmallows.
O'Mai Khan - Otek Street - the old favorite Mongolian barbecue place with lots of crisp highland veggies.
Palizzata - Porta Vaga - a quaint little Bistro with a great view of Session Road. Their Tandoori chicken is a personal favorite.
Pizza Riccio - Governor Pack - you must try Bob's fantastic lasagna. All I can say is that I can eat his pizzas everyday.
Pizza Volante - Session Road - with 24 hours dine-in and delivery service. Great pizzas and pasta at very good prices.
Rito's - Marcos Highway - cheap bulalo and crispy pata.
Rose Bowl - Harrison Road - One of two great Chinese restaurants with family-style service.
Star Cafe - Session Road - The other great Chinese restaurant famous for their Star Rice and Joey Rufino's personalized service.
