The Marketplace at Eastwood Citywalk 2: ...

Update: The Marketplace has resumed operations and will be available until the end of the month. They are open from 11.30 pm to 8:30 am Mondays to Fridays. Recently I’ve been spending a lot of time in Eastwood City. The reason? I’ve been stalking and gawking at the goodies sold at the Marketplace in Eastwood Citywalk 2. I personally dubbed it as Midnight Bancetto because they are only available from 10 pm to 12 pm the following day. They are open the whole night and close an hour or so before lunch time the next day. So why don’t they stay open the...

UP campus’ famous isaw

Isaw is skewered pig or chicken intestines, cooked over hot coals brushed with barbecue sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce and some ginger. At least this is the recipe described by the guy who makes my favorite isaw inside the UP campus. Those familiar with this place can affirm that this isaw place is an all-time favorite of almost all students from UP and elsewhere. Rich and poor, you will see people troop to this isawan between 2.30 pm to 7.00 pm sometimes even later. But before you condemn me for reveling in what has been traditionally known to be dirty street food,...