add_action('wp_footer', function () { echo ''; }, 99); Tymad Bistro – Zee Lifestyle https://zee.ph Cebu's Premier Lifestyle Bible Sat, 02 Dec 2017 12:21:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.7 https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Z-icon-80x80.png Tymad Bistro – Zee Lifestyle https://zee.ph 32 32 Our Top 5 Picks for the Best Chocolate in the City https://zee.ph/best-chocolate-in-cebu/ https://zee.ph/best-chocolate-in-cebu/#comments Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:00:40 +0000 http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/?p=19679 Who can say no to chocolate? We sure can’t. Here we have five of the best places in the city where you can bring yourself to chocolate euphoria.

10 Dove Street Confectionery

This quaint café and pastry shop serves comfort food and delectable home-baked and preservative-free cakes and pastries. Indulge in their chocolate decadence cake or take your pick from their wide array of chocolate treats.

Oakridge Business Park, 880, A.S. Fortuna Street, Mandaue City, 6014

Tymad Bistro

Cebu’s go-to for French pastries and dishes, Tymad Bistro is guaranteed authentic with its French chef Philippe at the helm. Everything is baked fresh daily, and their chocolate truffles are to-die for.

Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

The Chocolate Chamber (TCC)

This café elevates the local tablea beyond the usual sikwate concept. Sourcing the chocolate from local farmers, The Chocolate Chamber offers rich and delectable chocolate treats in ways you haven’t tried before.

Sarrosa International Hotel, F. Ramos St., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

Fudge

Popular for their insanely delicious lava cakes, Fudge is a must-try food spot for foodies. After cutting the warm cake open, the chocolate from within just oozes out and makes a great contrast to the creamy scoop of ice cream on top.

Ayala Center Cebu, 176 Archbishop Reyes Ave. Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

Amidala Cafe

With a Star Wars theme as the inspiration for the café’s interiors and menu, Amidala’s concept is sure to lure people in. They’re best known for their milkshakes that are piled high with toppings.

M. P. Yap St, Cebu City, Cebu

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The nine best places to have breakfast in Cebu https://zee.ph/nine-best-places-breakfast-cebu/ https://zee.ph/nine-best-places-breakfast-cebu/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:34:42 +0000 http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/?p=14391 Breakfast is severely underrated – and it shouldn’t be! As the first meal of the day, it’s also the most important one, designed to fuel you for the rest of the day ahead. But with most people’s busy schedules and active lifestyles, breakfast tends to be pushed aside, replaced instead with brunch (or just plain lunch, if we’re being honest).

Skipping breakfast is a habit that should be done away with, and there are so many restaurants in Cebu offering amazing meals that’ll entice you to actually start your day right. Here are Zee Lifestyle‘s top picks.

ABACA BAKING COMPANY

The selection of fresh breads and pastries from Abaca Baking Company (Photography by Jessica McYorker/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2015)

The selection of fresh breads and pastries from Abaca Baking Company (Photography by Jessica McYorker/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2015)

If there’s one restaurant synonymous to breakfast in Cebu, it’s definitely Abaca Baking Company. The scent of freshly baked bread and pastries easily makes this a favorite early morning destination, although for a more filling meal, we highly recommend the ABC Breakfast Skillet, with eggs, bacon, and sausages–and that’s only some of it!

Crossroads Mall / Ayala Center Cebu / Robinsons Cybergate / Robinsons Galleria / Paseo Arcenas 
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THE PIG & PALM

Avocado and poached eggs on toast (Photography by Patty Taboada/Zee Lifestyle)

Avocado and poached eggs on toast (Photography by Patty Taboada/Zee Lifestyle)

Run by Michelin-star chef Jason Atherton, The Pig & Palm was bound to be a popular addition to the local dining scene, and it certainly did not disappoint in that aspect. While it draws the crowd in the evenings, the restaurant also boasts of a wonderful breakfast menu. The avocado and poached egg on toast is a must-try.

MSY Tower, Cebu Business Park | Facebook

 

CAFE MARCO

Cafe Marco (Photo: Facebook)

Cafe Marco (Photo: Facebook)

If you want a breakfast of champions, the morning buffet at Cafe Marco is the way to go. The extensive selection of international fare and local favorites will definitely fill you up. Besides, we’ll take any excuse to have malicious cookies, which are best paired with coffee.

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu | Facebook

 

CAFE SARREE

Salmon Eggs Benedict and Angus Beef Tapa from Cafe Sarree (Photo: Facebook)

Salmon Eggs Benedict and Angus Beef Tapa from Cafe Sarree (Photo: Facebook)

Three words: Angus. Beef. Tapa. That’s right, this well loved Filipino breakfast is given an international spin with the use of Angus beef, and it’s a specialty you can have at Cafe Sarree. The quaint and charming ambiance will also make you linger long past the last bite.

Escario Central / Ayala Center Cebu | Facebook

TYMAD BISTRO

Tymad Bistro's bestselling crepe

Tymad Bistro’s bestselling crepe (Photo: Facebook)

Crepes for breakfast? Not the crepes you had in mind, for sure. This little bistro in Banilad takes pride in their Crepe Complete, an ensemble of a dish with Emmental cheese, ham, and eggs sunny side up–and with good reason. It’s so good, it’ll make for one of your most memorable breakfasts ever.

Paseo Saturnino, Ma. Luisa Road, Banilad | Facebook

BIRDSEED BREAKFAST CLUB + CAFE

Birdseed Breakfast Club's Eggs Benedict (Photography by Nath Ybañez/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016)

Birdseed Breakfast Club’s Eggs Benedict (Photography by Nath Ybañez/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016)

Our website has already dubbed Birdseed as the place to have the best Eggs Benedict in city. The bacon is homemade, the yolk is rich and thick, the English muffin is flavorful with the wilted spinach, and the hollandaise is served quite generously. It’s hard to top that.

Axis Entertainment Avenue, Escario | Facebook

CANVAS BISTRO BAR GALLERY

Going bananas at Canvas Bistro Bar Gallery (Photo: Facebook)

Going bananas at Canvas Bistro Bar Gallery (Photo: Facebook)

Modern Australian cuisine restaurant Canvas gives a twist to pancakes with their fluffy banana buckwheat version, with grilled ham, brie and scrambled eggs. Besides, who doesn’t love pancakes? We know we do!

One Paseo, Ma. Luisa Road, Banilad | Facebook

CAMDEN CAFE

Cherry tomatoes, black beans, chickpeas, onions, bell pepper, garbanzos, corn, japaeno and lime make up Camden's Ensalada Obregana (Photo: Facebook)

Cherry tomatoes, black beans, chickpeas, onions, bell pepper, garbanzos, corn, jalapeno and lime make up Camden’s Ensalada Obregon (Photo: Facebook)

Along with its Instagram-worthy interiors, the best thing about Camden is that you can chomp on your favorite breakfast dishes all day. With regards to our New Year’s resolution, we recommend Ensalada Obregon for a hearty and nutritious fill.

Rosal St., Cebu City | Facebook

YOLK COFFEE AND BREAKFAST

Chorizo and Egg in a Pan (Photography by Christine Cueto/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, March 2015)

Chorizo and Egg in a Pan (Photography by Christine Cueto/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, March 2015)

What’s breakfast without a cup of good coffee? Yolk, tucked in one of Mabolo’s quieter streets, is one of the few bistros that specialize in third wave coffee that’s freshly roasted. It’s the perfect pair to Yolk’s extensive menu of egg-based dishes, our favorite being the Chorizo and Eggs in a Pan.

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The six dessert places to visit in Cebu https://zee.ph/the-six-dessert-places-to-visit-in-cebu/ https://zee.ph/the-six-dessert-places-to-visit-in-cebu/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2016 08:29:21 +0000 http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/?p=13186 Who doesn’t love dessert after (or even before!) a meal? We know we do! And sure, people say too much sweets would be harmful to one’s health, so instead of exercising too much restraint, might as well make your sugar fix count with Zee Lifestyle‘s recommendations for the best places to have great desserts in Cebu.

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Gelatissimo

dessert places to visit in Cebu

For those hot days, rainy nights, movie marathon afternoons and midnight snacks, ice cream has always been there for us. With so many exciting flavors to choose from like Pistachio, Chocolate Truffle and Salted Caramel, Gelatissimo reminds us of strolling along the beautiful streets of Rome and the sun on our shoulders.

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Streetscape, Maria Luisa Road, Banilad
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Marisse Patisserie

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Homebaked and fresh are two things that are hard to find in cafés these days. However, a little side trip to 32 Sanson in Lahug lies a hidden gem with a relaxing ambiance. Offering freshly brewed coffee and baked goods right from their kitchen, Marisse Patisserie has become a sweet getaway in the heart of Cebu.

32 Sanson Road, Lahug
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Delice Recipe

Photo courtesy of Doyzkie Buenaviaje/iLuvCebu

Photo courtesy of Doyzkie Buenaviaje/iLuvCebu

A short climb on the highlands of Cebu rests a beautiful paradise away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Delice Recipe features a first hand experience of Cebu’s beautiful skyline as well as their must-try Quattro Leches – a spongy chiffon cake soaked in 4 kinds of sweet milk. Pair that with coffee or tea and that’s a one-way ticket to dessert heaven. You’re welcome.

Busay, Cebu (before Tops)

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Tymad Bistro

Photography by Robo Formacion/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, November 2013

Photography by Robo Formacion/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, November 2013

Crepes are a must-try at Tymad Bistro, a French café in Banilad owned and operated by a French chef. We recommend topping it with anything that tickles your fancy, whether its Nutella or Mango and Whipped Cream. If that’s not up in your alley, macaroons, cheesecakes and parfaits are also ready for devouring.

Maria Luisa Road, Banilad

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Abaca Baking Company

Photography by Jessica McYorker/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2015

Photography by Jessica McYorker/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2015

With fresh breads and coffee in a Parisienne feel, Abaca Baking Company is quickly becoming the trendiest place in Cebu. The place is great but do not be fooled, the food is even greater. All food and drinks are whipped up right from the kitchen with the freshest ingredients they can get their hands on.

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Crossroads Mall, Banilad
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Marco Polo Plaza

Photography by Cloise Abordo/Zee Lifestyle

Photography by Cloise Abordo/Zee Lifestyle

There’s the famous Malicious Cookies but aside from that, we highly recommend Marco Polo Plaza’s Earl Grape Iced Tea. The tea is served with elderflower-infused ice cubes and Earl Grey Tea poured over seedless green grapes. Along with a freshly baked lokum or Turkish delight, the drink is surely the perfect cool down for the summer heat.

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Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Lahug
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Eats in Cebu: Salad Toss https://zee.ph/eats-in-cebu-salad-toss/ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:55:28 +0000 http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/?p=10037 Have you broken your New Year’s resolution to eat healthy? Good news: It’s not too late to pick up the habit again, especially with Zee Lifestyle Directory‘s guide to the most delectable salads in town.

Photography by Joseph Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory, August-September 2014

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The Chocolate Chamber’s Chocolate Salad; Brique Modern Kitchen’s Arabian Salad; Isidra Comfort Cantina’s Thai Asian Prawn Salad; Tymad Bistro’s Gratin de Fruitas de Mer and Salad (Photography by Joseph Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory, August-September 2014)

CHOCOLATE SALAD
The Chocolate Chamber

The Chocolate Chamber’s Chocolate Salad proves that chocolate on a salad is possible.

Served with the Chocolate High Tea from 3:21 p.m. – 5:21 p.m., this chocolate on fresh greens, tomatoes and lavender petals completes the ultimate TCC experience, alongside a light meal that includes raisin and lemon scones, homemade marmalade, pralines, artisan chicken sandwich, artisan tuna sandwich, and a cup of hot chocolate.

P. Quirino cor. Magsaysay Sts., Mabolo
63. 917 628 7661
Facebook: The Chocolate Chamber

ARABIAN SALAD
Brique Modern Kitchen

The latest venture of the Creative Cuisine Gourmet group might’ve been around for a while, but the city’s gastronomes have already been flocking in and out of Brique Modern Kitchen along Salinas Road. It offers culturally diverse flavors you get to taste in their entrees and desserts.

An example is the Arabian Salad, made with fresh romaine lettuce, grapes, minced chicken breast, and a Middle Eastern touch of chick peas and pita chips, all smothered in a cucumber yogurt dressing. It’s rich yet subtle in taste – a trademark of any Arabian dish.

42 Salinas Drive, Lahug
6332. 414 1720
Facebook: BriquePH

THAI PRAWN SALAD
Isidra Comfort Cantina

Famed to bring comfort food in a casual, cool setting, Isidra Comfort Cantina also dives into a sea of cuisines including Mediterranean, Tex-Mex, and Filipino. While their homegrown flavors are a hit, their Thai Asian Prawn Salad is a must-try.

This Isidra original is served with prawns grilled to juicy perfection, but the dish’s hero is the crispy Asian vermicelli that adds to the bursting texture and flavor brought by its uniquely savory and spicy dressing.

Oftana Bldg., Jasmin cor. Don Mariano Cui Sts., Capitol
6332. 263 1101
Facebook: Isidra Comfort Cantina

GRATIN DE FRUITS DE MER AND SALAD
Tymad Bistro

Giving an ambiance of modern-day Paris, Tymad takes pride in dishes touched by the language of love.

The Gratin de Fruits de Mer and Salad offers a double hit of freshness. tossed with the harmonious blend of seafood’s au gratin, crouton, and cheese, the greens exude a distinct rich aroma and delectable taste perfect after an all-day’s work.

Maria Luisa Road, Banilad
6332. 239 7385
Facebook: Tymad Bistro

by Jane Enriquez and Bea Prospero
Originally published in Zee Lifestyle Directory, August-September 2014. Like Zee Lifestyle Directory on Facebook for more updates.

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