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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A refreshing drink or two never hurt, most especially when winding down after work hours. Which is why we hand-picked (guaranteed tried and tested) the best cocktails in Cebu YOU must try &#8211; if you hadn&#8217;t yet.&nbsp;</p>
<h4>Dill or No Dill from The Pig and Palm</h4>
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<p>Their signature and most popular cocktail comes in a perfectly refreshing mix of sweet and sour. Ideal for summer nights in the city.</p>
<p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepigandpalm/">The Pig &amp; Palm</a></p>
<p>Location:&nbsp;MSY Tower, Pescadores Road, Cebu Business Park</p>
<h4>Mojitos from Maya Mexican Restaurant</h4>
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<p>When it comes to Mojitos, Maya does it best. Served two ways &#8211; iced or blended, Maya&#8217;s Mojitos could easily be the perfect cocktail to start the night. White rum, sugar, lime juice and soda water are shaken, and mint leaves are added for garnish. Excitingly, every Wednesdays for Salsa Night, you can get two for the price of one Mojito. Score!</p>
<p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayacebu/">Maya Mexican Restaurant</a></p>
<p>Location: Crossroads Mall, Banilad</p>
<h4>Mimosas from Camden Cafe</h4>
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<p>Brunch at Camden Cafe is best, especially when paired with Mimosas. An all-day breakfast cafe, tucked in the city center, Camden offers a refreshing drink of juice and fizz. It&#8217;s really just an equal mix of Orange Juice and Champagne yet somehow, this little cafe&nbsp;is doing something right in this cocktail.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/camdenxcafe/"> Camden</a></p>
<p>Location:&nbsp;Unit 3 Rosal Apts. Rosal St. Capitol Site</p>
<h4>Gin Fizz&nbsp;from Ampersand</h4>
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<p>Another fizzy drink is brought to you by Ampersand. This time, a mix Beefeater Gin, Fig Syrup, Lime, Tonic Water, Egg White and Bitters flourish. Gin and Fizz is a must-try!&nbsp;</p>
<p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmpersandCebu/">Ampersand</a></p>
<p>Location: Banilad Town Center</p>
<h4>The Punyeta&nbsp;from Morals and Malice</h4>
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<p>In their most popular cocktail, Punyeta is a drink&nbsp;made with tequila, herbs, lime and their very own Espada Capsicum liqueur, blended exclusively in house. Day in or day out, this is a drink you definitely should try.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/moralsandmalice/">Morals and Malice</a></p>
<p>Location:&nbsp;2nd floor of the Tinderbox, Governor M. Cuenco Avenue Corner Bauhinia Drive</p>
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		<title>This restaurant in Cebu brings the &#8216;and&#8217; game</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2016 07:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before <strong>Ampersand</strong> opened in Banilad Town Center last year, it was already garnering many curious queries. Its site had been covered with a sign simply bearing an ampersand, with a notice announcing its farm-to-table concept.</p>
<div id="attachment_13867" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13867" class="size-full wp-image-13867" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand2.jpg" alt="The façade of Ampersand (Photography by John Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, May 2015)" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand2.jpg 1000w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand2-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-13867" class="wp-caption-text">The façade of Ampersand (Photography by John Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, May 2015)</p></div>
<p>When its doors were finally flung open, everyone was raring to check it out, easily validated by the always-full dining room. The name itself was enough to make me a fan—it’s one of my favorite words, loving how it just rolls off your tongue. “We went with Ampersand because we’re bringing together three concepts—the deli, the restaurant and the bar,” explains owner Chandra Mercado, with partner Chef Tom Hines. Together, they also own Lulu and Hooch in Makati.</p>
<p>These three concepts effortlessly merge in an elegant space that mingles rustic country charm with homages to old world speakeasies. Mismatched dining room chairs—tufted classic shapes, large leather seats—are arranged around wooden tables with weathered metal legs, while spherical chandeliers that look like they belonged in an old English dining hall hang from the ceiling.</p>
<div id="attachment_13868" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13868" class="size-full wp-image-13868" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand1.jpg" alt="The entire place has a rustic country charm (Photography by John Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, May 2015)" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand1.jpg 1000w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-13868" class="wp-caption-text">The entire place has a rustic country charm (Photography by John Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, May 2015)</p></div>
<p>The backlit shelves and refrigerated display boxes on one end comprise the deli side, showcasing a selection of cheeses, cold cuts, desserts and other condiments. Behind the counter, the brick wall serves as a backdrop to a chalkboard displaying what’s available—which include childhood staples like pan de coco and Spanish bread, that fondly bring back memories. “It’s sort of a gourmet version of old favorites,” says Chandra, adding that all the breads, cakes and pastries are made in Ampersand’s own kitchen.</p>
<p>Running the length of the restaurant is the show kitchen, where the team led by Chef Fortune Fulgar prepares an array of dishes for the most discerning palates—made all the more tempting with the occasional whiff of sautéing vegetables and simmering sauces. The ingredients used are locally sourced, save for some items like the Chilean sea bass, of course. A hanging herb garden is in one corner of the kitchen for easy picking.</p>
<div id="attachment_13871" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13871" class="size-full wp-image-13871" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand5.jpg" alt="(Photography by John Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, May 2015)" width="1000" height="1500" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand5.jpg 1000w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand5-200x300.jpg 200w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand5-683x1024.jpg 683w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-13871" class="wp-caption-text">Ampersand&#8217;s red wine-braised ox tongue. (Photography by John Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, May 2015)</p></div>
<p>“Everything is my favorite,” Chef Fortune laughs when asked if he had a particular favorite dish. He did recommend some of the new additions to their menu though. The black seafood cake with golden mixed seafood in cuttlefish ink velouté gives a spectrum of flavors, the panko crust giving way to the soft meat inside, while the seafood bouillabaisse’s creamy tomato crustacean sauce perfectly complements the chunks of fish, squid and shellfish. For those looking for something heartier, the red wine-braised ox tongue is perfectly cooked—tender, full-flavored and accompanied with a rich creamy sauce that’s soaked up by the olive oil mashed potatoes.<br />
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<p>It’s hard to imagine you’d still have space for dessert after that, but I assure you, their selection deserves some room. The citron-green tea cheesecake is light and refreshing, the green tea-infused and lemon-glazed homemade yogurt giving the sweetness the perfect touch of tang. A true star, though, is the chocolate ganache cake, layers of decadent chocolate that’s so delectably good.</p>
<div id="attachment_13870" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13870" class="size-full wp-image-13870" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand6.jpg" alt="Chocolate ganache cake. (Photography by John Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, May 2015)" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand6.jpg 1000w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand6-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ampersand6-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-13870" class="wp-caption-text">Chocolate ganache cake. (Photography by John Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, May 2015)</p></div>
<p>At the other end of the room sits the bar, where subdued warm lighting casts an inviting glow. Incandescent bulbs hang in varying lengths from industrial-grade pulleys give it that utilitarian chic look. The open shelving that line the brick wall displays an impressive collection of liquors. “We want Cebuanos to try more cocktails, to show them much more than the mixed drinks that are usually offered,” Chandra says. Ampersand pays just as much attention to the cocktails’ flavors as they do with the food, with a list of signature drinks that explore a more unique side of inebriation. The Salcedo Ave. is a drink usually served at Lulu and Hooch, but has also gained popularity for its cool combination of Grand Marnier, Grey Goose, lemongrass syrup, caramelized lemons, pineapple juice, cilantro and ginger ale. Representing Cebu, the K8 is also being served in Manila, its calamansi flavors giving the Bacardo 8 Años Rum a nice kick. A wide selection of craft beers is regularly shipped in from Manila, with more variations to be offered soon.</p>
<p>It’s easy to understand why those who have visited Ampersand are now singing its praises—and it’s clear I’m soon going to be one of them. More than the charming décor and excellent selection of food and drinks, it’s about how they are pushing the local dining standard to another level by adding bold new flavors to the familiar, and doing it with the best ingredients and a great amount of style.</p>
<p><strong>AMPERSAND</strong><br />
<em>Banilad Town Center</em><br />
6332. 416 1233 | 63. 915 774 8308 | 921 410 7763<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmpersandCebu/">Facebook</a></p>
<p>photography <strong>John Ong</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2015 10:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Zee Lifestyle, Cebu’s premiere lifestyle bible, celebrates good design with the Home Design issue, out this month. &#160; &#160; Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell graces the cover. The beauty queen talks about her environmental responsibilities and how she shares Megaworld Corporation’s vision of preserving Mactan’s natural resources and cultural heritage. Jamie joins in a roster [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Zee Lifestyle</em>, Cebu’s premiere lifestyle bible, celebrates good design with the Home Design issue, out this month.</p>
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<p>Miss Earth 2014 <strong>Jamie Herrell</strong> graces the cover. The beauty queen talks about her environmental responsibilities and how she shares <a href="http://www.megaworldcorp.com"><strong>Megaworld Corporation</strong></a>’s vision of preserving Mactan’s natural resources and cultural heritage.</p>
<p>Jamie joins in a roster of women who are role models in society. Cebu’s pillars of education—the <a href="http://www.uc.edu.ph/">University of Cebu</a>’s Candice Gotianuy, <a href="http://www.swu.edu.ph/">Southwestern University</a>’s Maris Aznar Holopainen, and the <a href="http://www.uspf.edu.ph/">University of Southern Philippines Foundation</a>’s Lourdes Jereza—share their dedication in raising industry standards and keeping up with technological advances in order to provide quality education to Cebuanos.</p>
<p>Meet <a href="http://www.jamesdoranwebb.com/">Jamie&nbsp;Doran Webb</a>, Yvonne Quisumbing and <a href="http://happygaraje.com/">Happy Garaje</a>’s Mark and Johanna Deutsch, who comprise the new wave of personalities in Cebu’s thriving design industry. Get inspired by the aesthetics of new restaurant <a href="http://ampersandcebu.com">Ampersand</a>, the office of plastic surgeon Fremont Base, Rockwell Land’s <a href="http://www.arugabyrockwell.com">Aruga Serviced Apartments</a> in Manila, and more.</p>
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