Desserts and Bakes

4.5

Review of Hogshaven Smokehouse By Dulcelin Gourmet (Quezon Avenue, Quezon City)

The rainy season came with torrents, with a spike in traffic jams and flood-like situations in low lying areas in Metro Manila. Luckily, there are multitudes of worth-trying restaurants near us, so we didn't ha... Read More...

4.5

Grand Launch of Fredley Banawe Complex (Banawe, Quezon City)

Fredley Food and Beverages, Inc. has been introducing exciting food concepts for the past four years. This year, they're proud to have built their own complex with three of their brands—Macao Imperial Tea, Shab... Read More...

4.3

Review of Kandle Cafe (Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City)

Kandle Cafe is one of the restaurants that are offering discounts when you reserve via BigDish. The food on the menu looked interesting, so we decided to drive to Mother Ignacia Avenue for late lunch last weeke... Read More...

4.5

Review of Sweet Avenue Cafe (Malate, Manila)

Whether you’re trying to supply sweets for your family and friends, or just need to wind down with some coffee after a rough day, Sweet Avenue Cafe along Leon Guinto Street can be your new go-to. It's an extrem... Read More...

4.8

Review of Indulgence by Irene Cheesecakes (Matcha and Tablea S’Mores)

There are destination cafés and restaurants that dish up incredibly breathtaking cakes that are worth the trip. There are also those home-based pastry shops that present and produce high-quality, artful and ric... Read More...

4.7

Review of Le Petit Soufflé (Century City Mall, Poblacion, Makati City)

In celebration of Father's Day this year, we had lunch at one of the most talked-about restaurants in Century City Mall when it comes to interior design and creative food. Eating at Le Petit Soufflé is a high-d... Read More...

Barista Competition 2016 at Espressamente Illy (Rockwell, Powerplant Mall, Makati City)

Usually served in a tiny cup, espresso tastes strong and powerful. The way to prepare this type of coffee is one of the finickiest. Last June 11, 2016, we were invited to the Barista Competition 2016 hosted by ... Read More...

4.7

Review of Recession Coffee by Digital Walker (Eastwood Mall, Libis, Quezon City)

Located at the third floor of Eastwood Mall, Recession Coffee shares the same space as Digital Walker. It's a chic cafe where you can savor coffee and sweet treats by Chef Miko Aspiras. The fun part is that cus... Read More...

Roch Santos-Sioco is behind the blog Rochkirstin | com. Based in Manila, Philippines, she's a digital marketing strategist by day (and sometimes by night, let's get real) and a blogger with a large appetite for food & travel. She always aims to create content that's meaningful and enjoyable, whether it's a full-length blog post or a 140-character tweet.

When not blogging or eating, you can find her thinking about innovative technologies, planning out where to eat or travel next, or looking up on trends about health, pets, and wine. :)

Get in touch with her through rochkirstin@yahoo.com or view the About page to know more.

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Get Off the Beaten Track in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is famous for its incredible sunsets Los Angeles is an incredibly popular destination for travellers and i... Read More...
Pizza X Frozen Pizza: A Tasty Xperience

Handmade pizza is one of the trending food that emerged during the Covid 19 community quarantine. While in lockdown, som... Read More...
Food with a View, The Most Picturesque Restaurants in Manila

With a skyline this beautiful, it only makes sense to find a restaurant with a view. There are so many incredible rest... Read More...
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Before starting this blog, I checked my first post about wearing contact lenses. It was published way back in 2013. Oh m... Read More...
Shabu-Shabu at Home: Delicious Hotpot Heaven in 5 Steps

Metro Manila is now under GCQ (general community quarantine), and some restaurants have dine-in operations. However, we ... Read More...

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