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.
Dumaguete is home to a lot of students, artists, writers, and professionals constantly looking for a place to meet, chill or work in. And since the opening of the newest commercial center in the city, people are already raving about the new Milk Tea shop in town, Infinitea, perfectly situated in the vibrant and scenic Boulevard strip. The new place has everything you need for a good drink and a good time. It’s the new haven for Milk Tea and Coffee lovers alike.
“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.
Along with the rise of the Korean tourist population in the country is the fad over K-Pop Culture. But it seems to me that K-Pop is here to stay because the Filipinos have embraced their way of life in terms of fashion, communication, technology and most of all, food. Here in Dumaguete alone, Koreans have established themselves as the extended family of the City of Gentle People. And the best part of their stay is getting a taste of their cuisines that burst with flavor and that signature spiciness.
Food Trip Dumaguete 