add_action('wp_footer', function () { echo ''; }, 99); House of Lechon – Zee Lifestyle https://zee.ph Cebu's Premier Lifestyle Bible Sat, 02 Dec 2017 12:32:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.7 https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Z-icon-80x80.png House of Lechon – Zee Lifestyle https://zee.ph 32 32 The five Cebu delicacies you must take home https://zee.ph/the-five-cebu-delicacies-you-must-take-home/ https://zee.ph/the-five-cebu-delicacies-you-must-take-home/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2016 06:41:48 +0000 http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/?p=12189 In order to make the best out of your Cebu trip, bring some of the experience back home. This is the definitive guide to delicacies from the Queen City.

 

DRIED MANGOES

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These sweet and chewy fruit snacks are a favorite among Filipinos here and abroad. Cebu dried mangoes are parched under the perfect Cebuano weather which gives them a sweet and smooth texture. They also come in variety—strips, chunks, bits and even shaped like balls. There are many dried mango brands available in supermarkets.

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DANGGIT

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Danggit is a small and thin sun-dried rabbitfish often called the poor man’s dish. This seafood delicacy is split opened, cleaned, salted and spread out in a dry rack. It is a breakfast food that is best paired with sunny side egg, rice and even atsara (unripe papaya pickle). For a great danggit experience, you must eat them with bare hands. Danggit is mostly available in Taboan Market.

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LECHON

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Lechon is undeniably the center piece of Filipino events. It is crispy, juicy, incredibly appetizing and can also be spicy. What makes Cebu’s lechon the way it is, the secret is its stuffing, basting and way of cooking. It is filled with tanglad, onions, paminta, garlic and soy sauce. Lenchonderos then do basting using cold water sometimes in coconut water 30 minutes before roasting and cooking it over fire to crisp up the pig’s skin. We recommend Rico’s Lechon and House of Lechon.

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OTAP

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Otap is an oval puff pastry that originated here in Cebu. It is a mixture of flour, coconut, shortening and is sprinkled with sugar. It has a flaky and brittle surface due to its two-way baking process: Baking the dough and topping it off with sugar, then repeat but cooking it a little bit over. So it is fragile to eat, but just make sure you eat it with a palm underneath your mouth. Get your fix of otap in leading grocery stores.

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CHICHARON

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Chicharon is a well-loved finger food snack that is a staple among drinking crowds and is sold almost everywhere. Chicharon or sitsaron are fried pork rinds best paired with vinegar. There are two kinds—kubal (pure pork skin) and rinds with traces of meat. It is also used as toppings to native vegetable and noodle dishes. Chicharon can be brought in almost all nooks in Cebu but top of mind is Carcar. It is the home of the best chicharon and lechon is one stall away.

by Cloise Mae Abordo
Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory. Like on Facebook.

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24 Hours in Cebu: Design Destinations https://zee.ph/24-hours-in-cebu-design-destinations/ https://zee.ph/24-hours-in-cebu-design-destinations/#respond Tue, 19 Jan 2016 11:30:40 +0000 http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/?p=11253 One day is certainly too short to see everything Cebu has to offer, but if you know what you’re looking for, one day just might be enough. Zee Lifestyle comes up with an itinerary for the design-inclined—with stops that include some of the most well-designed spots in Cebu, this is definitely a day that’ll offer up some visual inspiration.

 

2015-12 DIR final-1478:00 AM – Breakfast at Yolk

Start your day right with a hearty breakfast, and one at Yolk Coffee and Breakfast will definitely set the tone for a great day. The quirky, Instagram-worthy interiors will charm you once you walk in, but the selection of breakfast items (served all day) will have you falling in love. The Chorizo and Eggs in a Pan are a hearty selection, and the Eggs Benny gives the classic a twist a calamansi-infused hollandaise. Don’t forget a cup of joe—their coffee is some of the best in Cebu.
80 Tres Borces St., Mabolo, Cebu City
(032) 231 0411 | yolkcafeph.com

 

2015-12 DIR final-14810:00 AM – Kenneth Cobonpue Showroom Tour

A designer who continuously gains recognition for his fluid and innovative designs, Kenneth Cobonpue’s showroom is definitely a stop to make in the city for design enthusiasts.
3A General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City
(032) 233 4045 | kennethcobonpue.com

 

2015-12 DIR final-14912:00 NN – Lunch at House of Lechon

A good number of locals will vehemently pronounce Carcar lechon as the best version of the roasted pig on the island—trouble is, tourists would have to drive more than an hour south to try the juicy meat and flavorful dipping sauce. That, fortunately, is no longer the case, with House of Lechon serving up the Carcar delicacy in the heart of the city, as well as original and spicy versions of the famous pig. And served in a cozy space conceptualized by none other than Vito Selma, it’s a pretty, photo-op worthy stop to your tour.
Acacia Street, Cebu City
(032) 231 0958 | Facebook

 

2015-12 DIR final-1502:00 PM – HoliCow

A portmanteau for Holistic Coalition, and a clever play on words, Holicow is a showroom that brings together local talent and celebrates creativity and innovation. The space hosts pieces from Debbie Palao, Detalia Aurora, Hacienda Crafts, Bunso, Neil Felipp, among others. The extensive collection ranges from furniture and home decor, to accessories and even fabric dolls.
Crossroads Mall, Gov. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City
(032) 232 0465 | holicow.ph

 

2015-12 DIR final-1514:00 PM – Coffee at UNOS

The team behind UNOS Design Cafe was actually in the business of restoring vintage motorcycles, but when it came time to find a new place for their workshop, they decided to put in a cafe as well. It turns out to be just our luck, with UNOS decorated with the same attention to detail put into their bikes. From the individually hand-painted stools, the color-washed wooden tables or the mural on the white walls, your eyes will have a great time taking it all in while enjoying a cup of coffee and one of their amazing chicken curry puffs.
A. Del Rosario Street, Guizo, Mandaue City
(032) 520 9225 | unosdesign.com

 

2015-12 DIR final-1527:00 PM – Dinner at Kairos

After a meaty mid-day meal, try something a little bit lighter at the Kairos Culinary Loft. The Pinterest-esque rooftop restaurant is by reservations only and serves delicious plant-based cuisine, with The Lazy Chef Chip Lopez hoping to educate Cebuanos about healthy eating. The menu changes everyday, depending on what’s available in the market or what Chip harvests from her own rooftop garden. With a wide range of flavors using spices, sauces and fresh vegetables, you’re definitely not going to miss the meat.
Mandaue City | Facebook

 

2015-12 DIR final-1538:30 PM – Nightcap at Qube Gallery

What better way to end a day than with a glass of cold beer, and Qube has whatever it is that you may fancy. The selection includes beers from all around the world, as well as locally brewed ones from Cebu Brewing Company. Besides the refreshing brewskies, take time to explore the gallery’s exhibition of the moment, which usually features local artists–both young and old. It’s an artistic answer to the nightcap, and one that’s perfect to wrap up a full day.
Crossroads Mall, Gov. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City
0918 807 4175 | qubegallery.ph

 

by Shari Quimbo
Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory, December-January 2016. Like Zee Lifestyle Directory on Facebook.

 

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