Tag Archive | Baguio cheap food

Student Fare, Bakakeng: Cafe de Illustradoz and Food Ville

Bakakeng today (yes, I’m fixated on the location at the moment *hihi) is a far cry from the Bakakeng of my memories.  It was one that had an outskirts type of feel to it that was changed with the arrival of a school and its students.  Now, it seems like everything you’ll ever need here is attainable with the barangay residents transforming their garages, front lawns or backyards into businesses.

(This so reminds me of how my best friend, Myrtle used to say how she loved the prospect of relocating to where I lived. On the ‘university belt’, it seemed like barangays with its eateries, convenience stores, laundry shops, PC rooms, etc., could be a city on its own, she said. Big hugs, Myrtle and the kiddies! (“,))

When you need to eat and you need food fast, delicious and easy on the (student) budget (in the Bakakeng vicinity), you have a handful of choices now. Featuring two of Cholo’s recommendations (Thankies, Cholo!): Cafe de Illustradoz and Food Ville. Read More…

Notable Edibles #5 – Mr. Hapi Tinapao/Siopay

Ahh, snacktime. (“,)

Tinapao (or Siopay if you like …) from Mr. Hapi

Allow me to be a girl of a few words today (rarely happens so relish the moment *heeharhar) as I delight in these soft and flavorful little buns.

Mr. Hapi tinapao/siopay bread

A cross between Read More…