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ABUHAN TRES

Since I've already been to Abuhan and Abuhan Dos during my previous visits in Cebu City, I made it a point to go to Abuhan Tres this time.

Abuhan is this simple restaurant where families and friends often dine.  They've grown so popular that they felt the need to open 2 more branches.  Hence, the birth of Abuhan Dos and Abuhan Tres.  The first time I visited the place way back 2006 (after a night of serious partying), I fell in love with their Pochero and Sizzling Pochero.  I bet you're thinking of Pochero as the chicken dish with tomato sauce, vegetables and banana.  That was what I thought too when my friends mentioned the dish but when I got to Abuhan, I realized that Pochero is similar to what we have in Manila as Bulalo.

Of course, I ordered one of their bestsellers when I got to Abuhan Tres as well as their other dishes too.

Lechon Liempo- Php220.00

LA MAREA AT THE WALK

Another "must-visit" and "must-not-be-missed" whenever in Cebu is La Marea.  A dessert place that is guaranteed to bring sheer joy to everyone.

I was excited to visit the newest La Marea branch in this place called The Walk.

The Walk is a venue inside I.T. Park in Lahug where one can find several restaurants as well as other shops.  Here are the list of the establishments I saw at The Walk: Mooon Cafe, Makan, East West Cafe, Casa Verde, Mercury Drug, McDonald's, Tapa King, Shakey's, Barbecue Joe, Figaro, Pier One Bar and Grille, Eye Pad, NewsFlash, Fabio Salsa and a law office.

MAGELLAN'S CROSS AND BASILICA MINORE DEL SANTO NIñO

Of course, a trip to Cebu won't be complete without visiting Magellan's Cross and the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño.

According to my history books, it was April 21, 1521 when the Spanish and Portuguese explorers arrived in Cebu and planted the Christian cross as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan.  The said cross is now housed in a small chapel next to one of the oldest churches in the Philippines, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño.  The cross is a symbol of Cebu City and Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.

DON MERTO'S LUNCH LOVES

During the 5 days that I was in Cebu, I stayed in Casa Escano Bed and Breakfast.  As what the name says, not only do I get a nice and cozy bed, I also get a sumptuous breakfast every morning at their restaurant named Don Merto's.  Since I found all their breakfast fares satisfying, I got tempted to try their lunch offerings.  And good thing I did.

While studying the menu, we were given free bread + butter.  I love freebies.

SM CITY CEBU'S NORTH WING

Since Golden Cowrie is inside SM City Cebu, I thought of dropping by their newly-constructed North Wing.  I already saw Ayala Center Cebu's The Terraces so it was high time for me to see SM City Cebu's North Wing.  When I visited Cebu last 2007, North Wing was still being constructed.  So when I heard that it's already open, I was excited to see it.

As I approached the entrance to the North Wing, I can't help but notice the sudden transformation of the surroundings.  It is said to be worth around Php1.3 Billion and with floor area of about 107,000 square meters.  That's why everything was wider, bigger and better.

At the time of my visit, a pianist was performing and what really struck me the most was the well-behaved audience.  Everyone was listening intently and simply enjoying the jazzy music circulating the entire floor.  Even the children who were so engrossed with the magnificent Christmas trees were at their best behavior which means no tantrums, no screaming and no crying.  Even though the place was swarming with shoppers, it wasn't chaotic.  Honestly, the atmosphere was unlike any other SM branches I've been to.