Cafe Malmo, A Fusion Restaurant

I believe in food therapy and that food feeds "positivity" in our character. I for one resort to eating my favorite food when I am sad or feeling blue. It goes without saying that food makes me happy.

It was one Sunday morning when I decided to visit Malmo, Sweden by going to Cafe Malmo. It is a Swedish-themed restaurant conveniently located beside Gaisano Grand Mall. They are open daily  from 9:00 am to 3:00 am.

The patrons of this restaurant are mostly Europeans, Koreans and Japanese. However what they usually order are Filipino dishes that satisfies their palate.

I must admit I am a Food Lover, a Food Enthusiast, a Food Connoisseur and that Cafe Malmo meets all these. I simply love their rib-eye steak and their mouth-watering cheesecake.

rib-eye steak

angus beef steak

Malmo Cheesecake

All of their wines are directly imported from France.

Cafe Malmo is the best place to hang out for people who love fine dining, excellent service and great ambiance.

Their walls are adorned with photos of European places and tourists spots.

Contact Details:

Address:Beside Gaisano GrandMall, Basak Agus
6015, Lapu-Lapu City
Tel. No.: (032) 520-7670

Civet Coffee, Shangs Island Town Center

It is said to be one of the world's priciest if not the most expensive coffee. But what makes it more interesting is that it is supposedly the "dung" of the civet cat or a type of a cat-like species.

The civet cat eats the coffee beans and the processing starts while it is inside the animal's abdomen. When it is released from the insides of the cat, the "poop beans" remain intact. It is then processed by separating the untouched coffee bean from the stool, wash it then sun dried. And voila, the pricey coffee is then made.

Coffee and Tea are best served with mouth-watering cakes, cupcakes and doughnuts.

                                                           Most Expensive Poop Drink

Kopi Luwak as it is also known worldwide is the most expensive cat-poop drink. It will definitely awaken your senses not just because of its bitter, sharp and minty taste but also because of its price. This cup of coffee costs P750 per cup. On the other hand, the Korean Barista of this Coffee Shop is at the same time the owner and personally prepares this distinctive coffee.

       Caramel Macchiato

Mexican Cheesecake @ P135

Peach Danish

This coffee shop is very near the Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa, so head on to Civet Coffee if you want to try an alternative way to satisfy your coffee cravings.

Contact Details:

Coffee Civet

Barista / Owner: Jinny Kim

Address: Shang Island Town Center, Datag, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City

Tel No: 032-2362117

Mobile No.: 09278658329

Email Add: coffeecivet@hotmail.com

Chocolate Makes You Kiss

It was one Sunday afternoon when friends got together and decided to go on a sugar rush. There is this new place very near the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug which offers a delightful array of sweets. It seems that the objective of this place is to awaken one’s gustatory senses from a deep slumber of the traditional way of preparing desserts.

Aptly called Chocolate Makes You Kiss or simply CMYK, sweet-toothed patrons are in for a treat from tasty appetizers to delectable main courses down to mouthwatering desserts.

It is conveniently located along Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Lahug Cebu City.

                                                            Banana Coffee Frappuccino

                                                                      Fresh Lumpia

Doing away with the usual style of wrapping a fresh lumpia, clients are given a different but still soft lumpia wrapper.

                                                                      Mac and Cheese

This is another creative way of serving mac and cheese. Macaroni pasta serves as a filling inside a lumpia wrapper, cooked then served with a cheesy dip.

                                                           Fube Cake (Fresh Ube Cake)

                                     Pavlova (Meringue with slices of mangoes and mango syrup)

                        Sizzling CMYK (fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce)

                                     Forever Alone (eggless custard baked in an empty egg shell)


CMYK
481 Archbishop Reyes Avenue
Lahug, Cebu City
Mobile No.: 09228577657
Landline: 2602182
Email: leaannvd@gmail.com

DOLCE BELLE FLEUR

La DOLCE Vita

Life is sweeter when shared with true friends because they fill us with happiness and joy. It goes without saying that friends are like great food when savored it brings out satisfaction.

Usually what makes a food great is the mood of the place where it is displayed, sheltered in an atmosphere of pure consummation and of course the people we get to share it with.

                                                                                Mango Brulee @ P110/slice

a wide selection of yummy cakes but i must say mango brulee and red velvet cheesecake top the list. 

the place is perfect for family gatherings or even an avenue for friends chitchats

Even with a myriad of local restaurants, deli houses and pastry shops, Dolce Belle Fleur stands out from the rest because of the overlooking ambiance that tells of a busy street and city.

They also have their own version of milk teas called TEAsers which can be bought at their al fresco outlet. They offer several possibiliTEAs like the Cheesy Blue Milk Tea and the Taro Milk Tea.

red velvet cheesecake and japanese green tea

cheesy blue milk tea and taro milk tea with red velvet cheesecake

Contact Information:

DOLCE

coffee/ sweets / light bites

D' Address

Panorama Heights

Nivel Hills, Lahug

Cebu City, Philippines 6000

Tel. No.: 2313973 local 107 / 5127263

Mobile No.: 09209510108

Email Address: cafe.dolce@yahoo.com

u. kitchen

An Edible U-Turn at U. Kitchen

It was indeed a delicious U turn for us friends while sharing a good laugh and great food. The food is given per course from appetizers to soups down to the main menu. 
                                      
If you are fond of Filipino cuisines served in premium style, then u. kitchen is your option. Although the restaurant serves a fusion of oriental and western dishes, they aim to please the palate of locals.

And while you are waiting for the food to be served, a complimentary pandan tea is supplied for the paying guests and patrons.

complimentary pandan tea

The place is best describe as a dainty restaurant.

It is spacious and even has a separate venue for meetings and seminars

The ambiance is favorable and pleasing to the eye.

Their decors speak of kitchen utensils but the "u" is derived from the first letter of the owner's surname which is Urbina.

You have to try their lumpiang ubod in crispy cups. a distinctive taste and a different touch of the usual lumpia wrapper.

lumpiang ubod in crispy cups @ P195

also a must try is their laksa berde which is inherent to a singaporean/malay dish

laksa berde @ P245

The Paella de Verdura was not how I expected it to be but still it was tasty. It has shells, chorizo bilbao, veggies and other toppings.

Paella de Verdura @ P350

The fried pugo which can serve up to 3 persons was delectable but because of the small bones of the bird, you really have to be careful while eating.

Fried Pugo@ P285

For dessert, indulge on their guinomis sorbet. Although it's quiet expensive for a meager serving.

Guinomis Sorbet @ P175

How to get there:

The restaurant is conveniently located before the gate of Camp Lapu-Lapu in Lahug, Cebu City. It is at the Ground Floor of Laguna Culinary Center.

Via Taxi:

So, if you are going there via taxi, just tell the driver to bring you to the gate of Camp Lapu-Lapu and you will already see it once you enter the Veterans Drive. Approximate Fare from the Uptown Area P80-P100.

Via Jeepney:

Just ride a jeepney headed for Camp Lapu-Lapu and pay a fare of P8.00 only.

u. kitchen

Ground Floor LAGUNA CULINARY CENTER

Veterans Drive corner Torralba Streets,

Lahug, Cebu City (near Camp Lapu-Lapu)

Tel: (+6332) 2683627 Cel: (0929) 2197425

Email add: ukitchen@cafelaguna.com

Schedule: 10am – 10pm daily except Mondays

10 Dove Street Restaurant

Most of the time, these unplanned gatherings are the one that comes off. Spontaneity is the key to this food spree. What serves as the driving force is the desire to come together, share good food and great laughs. 

A very good friend is said to be overly fond of this restaurant which happened to be located on an exclusive village in Talamban, Cebu City. She has been raving over this eating place for so long now that she has been bringing friends and families to enjoy the food. It has been awhile that she is looking for a place selling gourmet sandwiches that are authentic and will surely satisfy her craving. Suffice it to say, she found it!

10 Dove Restaurant is named after the owner's house street no. The place has a homely atmosphere despite its limited space and area. This however did not stop riveted patrons from coming over. It is best though to call them for a reservation before going there to save time and of course to ensure that you have a table to sit on once you enter their cafe.

For P200 you have the option to choose from their menus that include house specials which is divided into 3 categories of sandwiches (a choice of wheat and white bread), 2 categories of salads plus soups and cakes. The drink though is separately billed.

 

If you want a no-nonsense tummy-filled gourmet sandwich dining experience, head to this restaurant. Surely you will come back for more.

                                                                 Extra Ordinary Carrot

                                                                    Mango Ube Cake

                                                                    Decadence Cake

                                                                         Italian Cake

                  Fruit Medley (cake topped with chunks of kiwi fruit, strawberries, mango and cherries

                                                                  French Onion Soup

                                                                    Fresh Asparagus

                                                               Chicken and Asparagus

                                                                      Crab and Corn

                                                                          Hot Tea

         German Potato Salad (potato, onion, bacon medley, lettuce strips, cooked in light vinegar dressing)

Crab Salad Louie (lettuce, crab kani, cucumber, tomato and creamy French Dressing)

Shrimp Salad (pasta, shrimps, diced cucumber, pineapple chunks in honey mustard mayo dressing)

Awesome Burger Steak (choice of toasted wheat/white bread or rice)

 Chef's Choice (Beef Pastrami, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, sliced pickles, cheese)

Roast Beef Dylan (tender roast beef with sauteed onions and mushrooms topped with melted cheese)

 Sausage and Slaw (Hungarian sausage with coleslaw and choices of rice or bread)

How to get there:

No problem for those with own transportation because you can always ask the guard for the direction in going there. Besides, the restaurant is named after the owner’s house street no. so definitely it is not that hard to find.

If you will ride a taxi from the downtown area, approximate fare is P170 to P180. If you hail from Ayala Center Cebu, the taxi fare is P80 to P100. 

But you can also go there via jeepney, just take the jeep bound for talamban and tell the driver to drop you off at Sto. Nino Village and then ask the guards for direction. It may take a while before you reach the place but the neighboring houses will surely not bore you while walking towards the restaurant because of their beautiful designs inherent to a rich owner.

Contact Information:

10 DOVE RESTAURANT  

10 Dove Street, Sto. Nino Village

Talamban, Cebu City 6000

Tel. No.:3460618
Mobile Nos.: 09223323793, 09167185082

Schedule: Open Daily Except Sundays 11:00am to 9:30pm