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I am Ulyssa Elaine - Travel, Food and Lifestyle Blogger

It's my 30th birthday that we decided to try this new restaurant in Tagaytay. It's located in a secluded part of Tagaytay without the view of Taal Volcano. Perfectly, they are pet-friendly restaurant, which we like because we bought along with us our pet, a shih tzu dog. 


» Farmer's Table Tagaytay «


Farmer's Table is an al-fresco restaurant located inside Nurture Wellness Village and Spa in Tagaytay City. They also have a bakery and offers fresh from farm to table cuisine. They also offers delivery thru Foodpanda.

You may view their menu online through this link: https://www.raintreehospitality.net/farmerstablemenu. To reserve a table or for takeout/delivery, you can contact their Viber number +63-917-873-5943.


» The Experience «


We are a family of 14. Unfortunately, they were fully booked for online reservation so we just opt for walk-in. We arrived at around 1:00 pm for our lunch. The waiting time until we seated at the restaurant took at least 30 mins. For our food orders, it took around another 30 mins. It is best to book for a reservation beforehand (maybe 2-3 days before).


We ordered 2 orders of Tofu Sisig (Php 350), 1 order of Just Vegetable Kare-kare (Php 495), 2 orders of Pork BBQ Skewers on a Grill (Php 475), 2 orders of California-Style Roasted Rosemary Lemon Garlic Chicken (Php 695), 2 orders of Garden Fresh Vegetable Pad Thai (Php 475), 1 order of Chili Garlic Pork Knuckle "Crispy Pata" (Php 995) and Beer-Battered Fish & Chips (Php 575).

The price range for the food was pretty expensive but it's worth it. On my personal opinion, you get what you paid for. The taste of every dishes that we ordered was superb!

» Info «


Address:                    Nurture Wellness Village 7310 Pulong Sagingan, Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines
Open Hours:              Daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Website:                    
https://www.raintreehospitality.net/farmerstable
Facebook Page:         https://www.facebook.com/farmerstabletagaytay/
Instagram Page:        https://www.instagram.com/farmerstabletagaytay/
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 No comments
As newly weds, I believe that romance shouldn't stop. I mean, go pack your bags and keep having adventures. So we had our first Valentine's trip as a married couple at Okada Manila.


» Okada Manila «

Okada Manila, opened in December 2016, is a 5-star casino resort and hotel complex in the Philippines. It is a massive complex spanning of 44 hectares located in the Entertainment City in Parañaque City, Metro Manila.

» Booking Procedure «

You can book through its website okadamanila.com or through other reliable third-party booking sites such as Booking.com or Agoda.com. 

I booked the latter one for a better hotel deal with free cancellation. Why? I was afraid that the alert levels (recommended by IATF) will change again in the Philippines so it's better to be prepared.

» Rooms «

The hotel has 993 rooms to choose from, with views of either Manila Bay or The Fountain. We stayed in the Deluxe Room (king bed).

Here are the list of the room types:

  • Deluxe Room - 60 m² / king size bed or two double beds
  • Grand Deluxe Room - 75-95 m² / king size bed
  • Junior Suite Room -  100-150 m² / king size bed
  • Premium Suite Room - 120-200 m² / king size bed
  • Executive Suite Room - 200-250 m² / king size bed or 2 double beds, living room and dining room areas
  • Manila Bay Suite Room - 400 m² with 2 bedrooms - 2 double beds & 1 queen bed, living room and dining room areas
  • Presidential Suite Room - 565 m² with 2 bedrooms - 2 king size beds
  • Celebrity Suite Room - 100-150 m² with 2 bedrooms - 1 king size bed and 2 double beds
  • The Villas Cebu - 1170 m² with four bedrooms
  • The Villas El Nido - 1400 m² with five bedrooms
  • The Villas Coron - 1400 m² with five bedrooms

All air-conditioned rooms include:

  • Sealy mattress
  • Bathroom Amenities by Roberto Cavalli
  • Spacious Bathroom with hot and cold water and intelligent toilet bowl
  • Hairdryer
  • Walk-in closet
  • Automated personal minibar
  • In-room safety deposit box
  • Complimentary hygiene kit
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and water
  • Complimentary WiFi / internet
  • LED TV with cable channels

Here's the preview of our deluxe room:








» Our Dining Experience «

We dined in at Pink's Chili Dogs for the pm snack and IE-KEI RAMEN Yokohama Shoten for the dinner.


» My TripAdvisor Review «


» Info «

Hotel Classification:      5-star hotel
Website:                        https://www.okadamanila.com/
Address:                          New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City Parañaque City, 1701, Metro Manila, Philippines
Nearby:                          NAIA Terminal 1 Airport (9 mins - 4.3 km)
                                      NAIA Terminal 2 Airport (11 mins - 4.5 km)
                                      NAIA Terminal 3 Airport (23 mins - 7.1 km)
Contact Number:            +632-8888-0777
E-mail Address:             RoomReservations@okadamanila.com
Check-in from:              3:00 PM
Check-out until:            12:00 PM

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I booked our accommodation using our own money.

» Overall «

Upon parking in the basement, we headed to the Coral Wing and checked in at their glamorous lobby at around 2:30 pm. Yes, we were so early and we didn't fall in line that long considering that we were booked in a peak season. I salute them for the fast transaction. It was a five-star hotel resort indeed! Just take note that there's a Php 5000 refundable (upon checkout) deposit (in cash) at the lobby. 



Upon entering the room, we were welcomed with a nice, calming music. One of my favorites' is the DigiValet Service, a fully-automated iPad device that controls the lights, sounds, air-condition, curtains, act as a remote for the television as well can be used for hospitality requests. Our assigned room was on the 9th floor, facing the pool and the Manila Bay. Everything looks luxurious to us and the money was well spent.
Wednesday, June 01, 2022 No comments
This post is long overdue. It was in March 2021 when we dined in at Angelfields Nature Sanctuary's Cucina Bernardo.


» Angelfields Nature Sanctuary «

Angelfields Nature Sanctuary, opened in 2012, is a luxurious event place located along Tagaytay - Sta Road. It is few kilometers away from Tagaytay town proper. They also have a restaurant named Cucina Bernardo. 
 
» The Experience «

We had our dinner at their restaurant and it was actually located at the lush gardens of Holy Family Garden. We just decided to have a dinner there (to have a food tasting) because it will be the venue of our December wedding. Wanna look at our wedding? Here's the link.


The food was nice during our first visit. My favorite is Braised Beef Belly. It was superb! I took note of this and it was served during our wedding reception. 


We ordered Grilled Norwegian Salmon (P755), Braised Beef Belly (Php 615), Crispy Smoked Bangus (Php 450), Mini Pork BBQ (Php 250), Pumpkin Soup (Php 180), Mushroom Soup, Rice (for sharing) (Php 130) and Vanilla Milkshake (Php 230 each).


» Info «

Address:                    
Purok 5, Tagaytay - Sta. Rosa Road Barangay Pasong Langka Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Open Hours:              Mondays to Fridays from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm
                                  Saturdays to Sundays from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm
                                  ***it may vary depending on the scheduled private event
Website:                    https://www.angelfields.info/
Facebook Page:            https://www.facebook.com/Cucina-Bernardo-104776391090637
Monday, May 09, 2022 No comments
This post is long overdue. It was in May 2021 when we dined in at Farm Hills Garden to celebrate the wedding anniversary of my parents.

» Farm Hills Garden «

Farm Hills Garden, opened in 2019, is an event place, a bed and breakfast as well as a cafe and restaurant. It is situated in Brgy. Ulat, Silang, Cavite. It is a few kilometers away from Tagaytay town proper.

» The Experience «

We had our lunch at the restaurant. Unfortunately, it took a while before we had our table because of the long queue. It's better to have a reservation beforehand.


We ordered Four-cheese Pizza (Php 390), Aglio Olio (Php 350), Chicken Teriyaki (Php 350), and Sinigang na Bangus Belly (Php 420). We also ordered ripe mango shake (Php 140) and two orders of vanilla milkshare (Php 160 each) ***not included on the photos.


Tip: I recommend to take a private vehicle instead of commute because the place is few meters away from the highway or the main road.

» Info «

Address:                    
Brgy. Ulat, Silang, 4118 Cavite, Philippines
Open Hours:              Daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Website:                    https://farmhillsgarden.com/
Facebook Page:         https://www.facebook.com/farmhillsgarden

For Bed and Breakfast
E-mail Address:         farmhillsgarden.reservations@gmail.com
Contact Number:       (+63)927-501-7577

For Weddings and Events
E-mail Address:         farmhillsgarden@gmail.com
Contact Number:       (+63)927-501-7578

For Cafe and Restaurant
E-mail Address:         fhgcafereservations@gmail.com
Contact Number:       (+63)927-501-7575
Monday, May 09, 2022 No comments
Boracay is one of the most visited island in the world. I have visited this gorgeous island 13 years ago and stayed in Station 2 (different hotel). This time, we chose to stay in a newer hotel located also in Station 2 but not located on the beach-front.


» Hue Hotels and Resorts Boracay «

Hue Hotels and Resorts Boracay is a lifestyle resort located in Station 2, Main Road, Boracay. It is managed by Hospitality Innovators Inc.

» Booking Procedure «

I booked through its website https://www.boracay.thehuehotel.com/. The hotel is also available on other third-party hotel booking websites such as Agoda.com, Booking.com, and so on.

If you will book directly from the website here are the inclusions (as of March 2022):

  • 15% Discount at La-ud Restaurant (excluding alcoholic beverages and room service)
  • 10% Discount at Nonies
  • 10% Discount at Prisma
Note: They only accept credit card transaction online. Check the website for more information.

» Rooms «

The hotel has 127 rooms in total. Here are the accommodation options to choose from:
  • Deluxe Room - 25 m² / 1 king-size bed or 2 twin-size beds
  • Family Room - 56 m² / 1 king-size bed & 1 double bed
  • Suite Room - 30 m² / 1 king-size bed or 2 twin-size beds
  • Spectrum Suite Room - 60 m² / 1 king-size bed
All air-conditioned rooms include:

  • Working table
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and water
  • Electric Kettle
  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Telephone
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • En Suite Bathroom with Hot and Cold Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Towels and slippers
  • Dental Kit, Vanity Kit and Shaving Kit
  • Hair Dryer
  • Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash
We booked the Deluxe Room with daily buffet breakfast. Here's the preview of our room:



» Amenities / Services «

24-hour front desk.

Early-check-in and late check-out.

In-House Roundtrip Airport Transfer. You can avail it if you book on its website. You can also contact them for more details.

Fitness Center.
 Opens at 6:00 am to 8:00 pm

Indoor Swimming Pool.

Prisma Pool Bar.  Opens at 9:00 am to 11:00 pm

La-ud Restaurant. Opens at 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Breakfast is at 7:00 am to 10:00 am)



Coco Mama.  Opens at 10:00 am to 8:00 pm


Nonies.  Opens at 11:00 am to 10:00 pm


Ministop.  Opens at 7:00 am to 1:00 am

Tiger Sugar.  Opens at 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Street Market. Opens at 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

» TripAdvisor Review «


» Info «

Website:                https://www.boracay.thehuehotel.com/
Address:               Station 2, Main Road, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines 5608
E-mail Address:    boracayreservations@thehuehotel.com
Check-in from:     3:00 PM
Check-out until:   12:00 PM

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. We booked our accommodation using our own money.

» Overall «

The main reason that we chose this resort aside from its value for money, the health and safety is their top priority. Hue Hotels & Resorts Boracay is an official partner of Lysol brand. With that, we were ease that the hotel is clean, well-maintained and sanitized.


My requests were as follows:

It will be our honeymoon trip. May we request for one king bed instead of two twin beds? And also we would like to have a room on upper floor with a nice view of the pool. Thank you.

Upon entering the room, we were surprised to see that we have a rainbow cake with Happy Honeymoon calligraphy. We appreciated it. Unfortunately, there were ongoing maintenance activity exactly at our room's window but it was understandable.

Before we checkout, we borrowed a weighing scale from the front desk. Good thing that they have it. 


Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the room was nice and clean, which was our priority among the rest.
Monday, May 02, 2022 No comments
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