G Cafe: Another Hidden Gem in Clark, Pampanga

Since having coffee is already a part of our routine whenever we go to Pampanga, we decided to try a new cafe in the area. I quickly did a Google search, and we found G Cafe located in Clark.

Meet Olivia - My Honda Civic FD 2008

Since my hardworking husband has always been busy with his carwash business and my eldest was about to go to school this year, I decided to purchase a second-hand smaller car that I can personally use.

Rustica Restaurant Tarlac versus Rustica Restaurant Angeles City: Which One is Better?

Usually, a restaurant's branches should follow the same theme, price, policy, recipe, and serving. I'm not sure if the management of Rustica Restaurant has something to do with this - but these two branches, Rustica Tarlac and Rustica Angeles City seem to belong in different worlds.

We've been a fan of Rustica Restaurant, located at Concepcion in Tarlac, since 2014. Even though it's smaller than the branch in Angeles City, the place has this rustic and nostalgic aura. Aside from their delicious and authentic Filipino cuisine, the servings are significant and worth the price.

Rustica Restaurant in Angeles City is bigger, brighter, and more accessible. It's a head turner for all passers-by. It has more customers since it's in Pampanga where people prioritize food quality more than the price. However, the serving size of the food we ordered (Sinigang na Halo, Buttered Shrimp, and Sisig) is noticeably smaller. Since we have a deep stomach and a strong desire to compare things, we were slightly disappointed. Our total bill of Php 1,800 plus wasn't worth the amount of serving. Fortunately, the quality was still excellent.

Verdict

We're sticking to Rustica Restaurant in Concepcion, Tarlac.


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Salt & Crab Seafood Dining in Clark, Pampanga: Worth it or Overpriced?

We've been seeing Salt & Crab Seafood Dining for months, and since trying out new restaurants is one of our favorite hobbies, we decided to celebrate this year's Valentine's Day there. Unexpectedly, this was one of our craziest restaurant experiences ever.

Stage 3 in Marriage: Everything You Need to Know and How to Overcome it

Fairy tales, like fairies, aren't real. No prince would spend his whole time thinking and looking for that one woman he met in the woods or at his party. No man would give up his life for a woman he met a few days ago. No one would give up his entire fortune for that "true love's kiss."

My 4-Year Old Son is Now Suffering Because of Too Much Screen Time

I'm a work-at-home mom and am the breadwinner of my family. I work more than 150 hours a week, so iPad has become a babysitter for my son since he was 2. Despite my sister's continuous warnings about the harmful effects of too much screen time for kids, I didn't listen because I had no choice. Now, my son suffered the consequences.

Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine Clark Review: Our Newest Favorite Restaurant in Pampanga

Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine is one of a few underrated restaurants in Pampanga. Matam-ih, an Aeta dialect meaning delicious, isn't exaggerating. This is the best restaurant to try if you're looking for authentic Kapampangan dishes with no artificial flavors and for very reasonable prices.

What I Learned From My 4-Year-Old Son's Acute Gastroenteritis

My son returned from the hospital two days ago due to Acute Gastroenteritis. It all happened so fast. It started at 4:00 in the morning of January 23 when he woke us up and vomited his entire meal from the previous night. He was complaining and kept on pointing at his tummy. We thought he had difficulty digesting the "Sinigang na Salmon" he ate for dinner.

The Northern Cup Cafe in Capas Review: A Hidden Gem

I've been hearing a lot of mixed feedback about The Northern Cup Cafe for months, and finally, last January 4, 2018, we were able to visit the place. It is located at Phase 1 Barangay Cristo Rey, Capas, Tarlac. Why did I call this a hidden gem?

Secret Garden Resto and Cafe in Baguio City Review: Is it Worth it?

I saw somewhere on the internet that Secret Garden Resto and Cafe is one of the top ten most loved restaurants in Baguio City. After exhausting all our energy in Santa's Village at the Manor last January 2, we went there to eat dinner.

Grand Sierra Pines Hotel in Baguio City Review: Still Our Favorite!

Like last year, we spent our first three days of 2018 in our favorite city - Baguio. We booked a Superior Room in Grand Sierra Pines Hotel for two nights through Agoda.

It was already our second time staying at Grand Sierra Pines. The first time was in June 2016, when I made a surprise family trip for my husband's birthday. It was all worth it. The hotel staff even helped me plan a little surprise for hubby. When we settled in our room a few minutes after our arrival, they came with Baguio's famous strawberry shortcake, a few balloons, and a birthday card while singing Happy Birthday. It wasn't free, though - I paid P2,500 for that. But hubby was touched and happy, so it was all worth it.





The rooms are still lovely and clean—the same as the bathroom.

Wifi? It was unstable during our whole 2-night stay, despite my special request to have a room with the strongest wifi connection because of my job.

Their breakfast buffet is still sumptuous. I love how Grand Sierra Pines' kitchen staff cook their omelet. They also offer Batirol, which is my new favorite.

We were a bit surprised with the new additions and improvements to the hotel - there's already a fitness gym, a playground, a bar, etc. This is probably why their room rates are now higher. I remember paying Php7,000 plus the last two years for two nights instead of Php11,584.88.

I have to comment on how their housekeeping staff handled the used cups. When I was about to make coffee on our second morning, I saw that there were still some cream build-ups on the spoons and cups. Then I realized that they weren't using any proper dishwashing stuff when they took the cups inside the bathroom after I called them the previous day to clean our room. Maybe replace them with clean ones instead of washing them in the bathroom sink?

Verdict

Our recent 2-night stay in Grand Sierra Pines Hotel was still excellent. It's still our favorite hotel in Baguio City.

We plan to try The Manor on our next visit, so let's see.