So once again, work has given the opportunity to see a place that i full of history, like those one-day trips to Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, or that back-breaking one-day trip, which resulted to a visit of the historic Hill Station in Baguio. This one has been on the sights since it is considered the largest Catholic church in Asia. St. Martin of Tours Basilica in the town of…
The town of Bauan, Batangas really has this strange fondness for tucking their desserts in brown unsuspecting boxes. Up on the plate now is this unique, soft, crumbly and sugar overloaded bread called Londres. In a previous post, I mentioned that Ka-Idro makes some quality bread, and this includes Londres. This one, however, comes from Yan’s-Yan’s Food Shop near the Bauan Public Market that specializes in it and apparently ships…
Hiding inside an undecorated and unassuming box is a fluffy treat that induces jolts of happiness reminiscent of most gastronomic indulgences that make you sigh in contentment. This area of Batangas is known for various cakes and pastries, but our frequent visits to the town of Bauan, Batangas have made us fall in love with a version of pianono. A quick Google search of pianono reveals a definition from a…
We all know that when it comes to the food business, if you don’t get the food right the first time, you’re basically setting yourself up for ruin. On the flip-side, if you hit gold with a recipe and let a customer base know about it soon enough, you can definitely make it. And last. Take the example of Johanna’s Grille. What started out as a very small shack has…
Well, it was more of a spirited morning sprint towards a hidden hill range full of twisted turns and less-traveled paved roads in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. We have always been fans of road trips and journeys by car. From planned surfing trips to La Union to delightful detours like accidentally discovering Route 66, and purposeful drives from Las Vegas all the way to the Grand Canyon, open roads allow you to reflect on things…
More great food joints opening up in the surf spots in San Juan, La Union! It’s been a long time since the last visit here, and so many things have sprouted thanks to the popularity of the place… and not just to the local tourism market. A Greek man decided to settle down here and shared the flavors of his home-land, and Gefseis Greek Grill was born. Like most house-converted…
Help spread the word of this cause. For every Facebook “Like”, Tweet, and “+1” of this post, LYNNE-ENROUTE.COM will give PHP 10.00 to the Philippine Red Cross. This effort will run until 9:00pm of November 17, 2013. In response to the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda, major players of the Philippine food industry have gathered under one cause: Yolanda Action Weekend On November 16-17, participating restaurants have pledged to give a…
After some reflection over a previous post, it does come out a little too “Negative” for what is normally placed in this blog. And so, with a change of heart, the whole thing will be changed to highlight the food that makes our lives all the better, even for that one second when it meets our taste buds. This actually might be a regular thing here, probably updated on a…
Metro Manila seems to be experiencing a ramen craze over the past few months. Restaurant concepts are difficult to come by, and sudden opening of home-made and franchised ramen joints with at least one per week may even look like a conspiracy by restaurateurs. Ironically, something so original in ramen concept has been in the scene since 2011 and the approach feels more refreshing compared to the newer installed establishments….
This year of 2012 seems to be especially focused on the re-discovering of the identity, culture and pride of the Filipino. What with the appreciation of craftsmanship like that of Wilson’s Shoes in Cubao, and then the creation of Katipunan Craft’s Indio Pale Ale for the growing market of the discerning craft beer industry, and for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, an epic production of the film El Presidente,…
You know how some road trips to Tagaytay might end: You stay there with your friends, with endless merry-making over beers and bulalo overlooking the Taal volcano at night, even if you don’t see a thing anymore due to the obvious darkness. Or that you want to enjoy the cool breeze for the weekend and just need a place to crash for the night. Or it can be the wedding…
As of August 19, 2012, a response has been given here. Thank you! The Internet sure has made it easy for people to steal or illegally borrow other photos and works of art, and then claim it as their original creation. We see it a lot. People brandishing artwork or photography as their own. They would normally get some image, erase watermarks, and sometimes place theirs in exchange. However, it’s sad…
It has been over a year since the last visit to this place. And back then, it was still a concept being contemplated on. Now it is all ready for the diners of Manila. This post is dedicated with big thanks to the people of Autoindustriya.com, the Philippine’s premier automotive news website. It’s been one of the leaders in bringing autmotive news to the Philippines. Check them out and join…
If you live in a bustling metropolis, chances are you will encounter so much vehicular traffic that can make you scream in frustration (And here in Manila, it can be caused by notorious buses, street markets, and most recently, water utility expansions). The solution concocted by modern civilization was giving birth to the traffic enforcer. Now, their presence is always a subject of heated debate on whether they really…
After sorting through the rips of waves in Calicoan Surf Camp and charmed by the simple life of its host town, Guiuan, it’s back to Tacloban to hitch on the plane back to busy Manila. With only a few hours to spare, little token treats, or pasalubongs, was mandatory for Filipino culture. A fellow food tripper who had roots in Leyte suggested to get two famous rice made desserts to…
Normally, an afternoon of succulent and smoky baby back ribs from Johanna’s Grille would be enough for most people. This day proved to be strange as the ribs craving came again for dinner. Being in the Glorietta area for errands, The red hot sign of Tony Roma’s beckoned. Tony Roma’s has been known for their baby back ribs. It is proudly lighted up in a badge that greets…
As mentioned in Part 1 of our Saturday tour of Mercato Centrale, we sampled some of the unique finds that we loved and would be worth a second trip. This second part actually has more. Let this video made by Troy Monsod show you 🙂 Check out our Digital 2.0 article to know more about his photography and videography classes Ribbed Out Baby Back Ribs has a soft…
It’s no secret to those who have read my entries that food is one of the things I love. It’s even better that I have someone who enjoys food just as much and also has a keen interest in all things alcoholic. 😛 To vote, check out Ray’s profile on the myfoodtrip.com site. He’s a definite foodie but what sets him apart is his love for mixing drinks with food…
I have a word I always use: interesting. Because that’s how life is and that’s why I love it. I consider myself very lucky and very blessed to be where I am right now. But I also give myself a pat on the back because I feel the year has been more fruitful because I was more open to so many things. Here, I share with you some of the…
I have always viewed the world as this big, vast place that I will never ever get the chance to see. If you have read some previous entries, you would have seen that I dream of one day going to Paris. But like any dream, it is fueled by passion. I have a natural love for travel…and everything that goes with it. What is travel? Well technically, it’s just about…
June 18, 2010 (Friday) Five years down the line, First Bay Power Corporation puts up their own substation to better power the town of Bauan, Batangas. Aptly so, they also celebrated their fifth year on that same month. A milestone for all the hard work everyone has put into it. Congratulations, First Bay! In the cover photo I am staring up in awe at all this technical and engineering stuff…
It’s embarrassing that I’ve seen so little of my own country especially when I supposedly love travel. (Okay, need to save a LOT more.) Well I’m going back to Bohol for a close friend’s wedding in August… That counts for something. My favorite local destinations so far are Bohol, Cebu and Boracay (pre-moss invasion), plus a town in Batangas. 🙂 My Lakbayan grade is C! How much of the Philippines…
