Lantaw Native Restaurant: The New Home of the Family of Gentle People

Lively Filipino music, rich and boisterous laughter and the clanging of utensils were in perfect harmony during the blessing and grand opening of Lantaw Native Restaurant Dumaguete. It seemed like one giant feast that brought together families from all over the city. And as the night progressed and the moon steadily lit the restaurant’s skyline, the crowd excited to taste the savory native delicacies unique to this new restaurant just kept getting bigger and bigger.

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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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Flavors of Dumaguete: A Taste of the World on a Single Plate

In the midst of a giant crowd, the sweet aroma of delicious food filled the air, as the 1st cooking extravaganza was about to take place in the City of Gentle People. The Rizal Boulevard was bursting with life, with both locals and tourists excited to take part of the event that would make culinary history and place Dumaguete, yet again, on the map of the world’s best places to be in. Then as dusk drew nearer, the stage lights lit up and beamed across the sea of faces and the celebration of international cuisine and Dumaguete’s rich cultural heritage began.

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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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