Cafe Racer Goes Full Throttle in Dumaguete

Good food, good beats, and a good time – three things that describe the grand opening of the City of Gentle People’s newest and hippest hangout. Café Racer Dumaguete opened its doors last July 28, 2016. It is the second branch, the flagship restaurant being in North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu. Its jampacked opening night was attended by family, friends, and guests of owner Inaki Yoldi as well as other dining patrons while DJ Arno Van Zanten of Amsterdam delivered the tunes.

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Ersh Cafe

Tucked in the heart of Dumaguete City is Ersh Cafe, a quaint, intimate space along Noblefranca Street that is perfect for lazy days and intimate get-togethers. This cozy space almost feels like being inside a warm, vintage New York apartment and will surely steal the hearts of sentimental cafe goers.

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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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Mamita’s Diner: Lechon at its Best

 
Cebu’s boneless lechon belly, the Philippines’ answer to Italy’s porchetta, was conceptualized by Mr. Marlon Gochan in 2011. Similarly prepared, the belly is deboned, stuffed with spices and herbs, and then slow-roasted over a charcoal fire. Today, the lechon belly experience is no longer limited to Cebu; Dumaguetenos can now enjoy pork prepared in the Queen City of the South’s signature style.

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