The Outpost, Cebu’s Local Hangout

There’s no better way to support the local bands in Cebu than going to their gigs. Among the famous places where you can find the local talents playing is in The Outpost. It is located at 975-A Veteran’s Drive Lahug, Cebu City, just less than an hour taxi ride from Cebu’s downtown area. One good thing about this place is not having any cover charge in all its events, so you can just visit the place and listen to Cebuano music free of charge. Here you will find famous bands like Junior Kilat just to name one.

The Outpost is also a nice place to chill, they have food and alcoholic beverages to make the night more fun as you listen to Cebu’s very own talents. Cebu’s Outdoor trekkers also gather here, so if you want to try an outdoor adventure, this is a good place to start. The ambiance is also exceptional for a bar, not to classy, but perfect for anyone who are expecting a great time.

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The Only Grilled Burgers in Cebu Flame It! Burgers

I should say I am a food lover, Burger to be specific with. One day it came to me that the typical fast food burgers were not that satisfying anymore. I began to search for another type of burger, something that could satisfy my hunger as well as my taste buds. When I heard about grilled burgers I thought there’s no such place in Cebu to get one of those, Luckily, I was wrong. One of my friends pointed me to Flame It! Burgers, as soon as I tasted their grilled burger, man I almost forgot my name. The grilled burger patty was topped with mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, tomatoes, and all the famous leafy ones, made up a delicious burger that I have not tasted before.

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Da Vinci’s Pizza, Cebu’s first White Sauce Pizza

There are many Pizza lovers in Cebu. With that in mind, the Lee brothers found their way into a great idea of putting up a Pizza shop in January 2003. The brainchild is Da Vinci’s Pizza and the idea is not just serving the typical pizza, but something new to the taste. They came up with the first white sauce pizza in Cebu and took a very good response from their customers. Since then, Da Vinci’s Pizza has become very popular to customers who were looking for a great treat. It was also able to bag awards as the most outstanding Pizza parlor in Cebu in two consecutive years (2005-2006).

After 5 years in the business it has been able to put many branches around Cebu due to the growing demands of the customers. Aside from Pizza, it is also evident that the design and interior of the Pizza Parlor took some planning in which the result was an exceptional Italian inspired ambiance.

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Affordable Giant Pizzas at Calda Pizza

The Calda Pizza is one of the popular pizza chains in Cebu . It is located at Salinas Drive , Lahug Cebu City (just beside the University of Southern Philippines or USP campus) with a branch in Talamban as well.

Calda’s is best known for their thin crust giant pizza which usually surprises its customers. In their menu are the Regular 10-inch, Family 15-inch, XL 20-inch, and the Super 30-inch.

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Kusina Habana, Their Kitchen to Yours

An extraordinary, elegant, exciting, and creative dining and catering experience is what Kusina Habana offers Cebu and the rest of the world. Not to mention sweet! Kusina Habana is a Cebuano catering and party service company which was established in 2008 and is based in Minglanilla, Cebu.

*images were sourced from the Kusina Habana web site.

Owned by young and accomplished couple, Mark Habana and Therese Crisostomo-Habana, the business promises to provide their clients not only delectable food but also fun and remarkable party packages that suit your budget, taste, and theme. The company lives after all to make your dream party come true.

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Taste Europe in Cebu at The Gustavian

Whether you are a European tourist who misses the taste of your home or a Cebuano who simply wants a foreign gastronomic experience, The Gustavian is that dining destination.

The Gustavian Restaurant & Delicatessen is home for rich and delicious European cuisine with recipes dating as far back as 1803. They boast of their Good Diet menu presenting “good quality, good food at a good price and above all good for the health,” according to the excecutive Chef Robert Lilja. One can also indulge with their home-style, freshly made products from sugar-free jams, European-style sausages, smoked meats, various kinds of cheeses, and different organic food products.

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Chateau de Busay Inn and Restaurant: The Diner’s Destination

A rest from the bustling city just within the city, Chateau de Busay Inn and Restaurant offers its patrons a place of coziness on top of Busay hill, finest international cuisine including the premium wine selections, and a very welcoming service. It is overlooking Cebu City making it an ideal setting for intimate dinners or for special and/or exclusive family occasions.

Because of its seemingly naturally romantic ambiance especially during the night wherein the sight of the city lights can only be enthralling and the evening breeze comforting, the Chateau is no less than perfect as venue for outdoor weddings and wedding receptions. Daytime, though, does not make it short of beautiful as you can see from the restaurant the picturesque green mountains and the Busay gardens known as the source of the fresh flowers in Cebu.

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