Andy’s Golden Grill: Swiss Chef Strikes Culinary Gold

Much has been said about Chef Andy Hunziker and his food. He started out a small garden grill restaurant in Cebu City back in the late 80s and gained quite the local following. Years later, the chef made his way to a new home here in Dumaguete City. The space is called Andy’s Golden Grill, which has much of his dishes from his old menu and a few new ones as well. I’ve heard friends say that his dishes were worth the trip to its location at Senor Sto. Nino Drive, Mangnao, so we decided to check it out ourselves.

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Deliciously Healthy and Guilt Free Eating at the Lokal Organic Cafe

“You are what you eat” so they say. If this were so, then most of us here in Dumaguete would probably be tocino, lechon manok, liempo, or some fancy dish from one the restos here. You see, when you roam the streets of Dumaguete almost every corner has a “manokan”, karinderya or “tocinohan” apart from the numerous fancy restos and coffee shops scattered all over the city. However, nestled just 2 blocks away from the Belfry is a food hub that offers something new, unique and oh so fresh. It’s among the few restaurants here that cater to foodies who prefer local and organic meals. The place is definitely a haven for those who like to eat fresh and healthy food, hence its name Lokal Organic Cafe.

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Negros Love Dance East: #BoundForDuma

Surging to the forefront of mainstream music, Electronic Dance Music or EDM, has rapidly infiltrated the Philippines with its catchy tunes and sick beats. For the past few years, EDM Festivals have proven to be an immense hit in the country. Gear up for a night like no other as EVO Philippines, Headrush BCD, Xyndicate Productions, and BLU Energy Drink bring you another electronic dance music festival every Negrense music lover, partygoer, and adventure seeker awaits – the Negros Love Dance East.

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Ember Resto Bar: Pizza the Way You Like It

 

I love pizza. Who doesn’t? From random barkada food trips, any family gatherings, to take out or delivery meals for when our parents got too lazy to cook, pizza has become a staple in our houses and in our bellies. There are plenty of pizza joints in the city, each with their own unique offerings and specialties. But one that allows you to “make your own pizza”? That does not escape me.

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