Enjoy yourself at the Masskara Festival in Bacolod this October. It is one of the biggest holidays in the nation. But, surprisingly, for more than 40 years, the festival has given both locals and visitors from other countries a chance to have fun, drink, and party on the streets of Bacolod.

There are many things to do at the MassKara Festival, including attending the annual beauty contest featuring the MassKara Queen, carnivals, drum and bugle corps competitions, sporting activities, musical performances, agricultural trade fairs, and gardening displays.

Carmen’s Kitchen entrance

You must eat at Carmen’s Kitchen to appease your hunger and satisfy your palate while enjoying Masskara Festival. Without dining at Carmen’s Kitchen, a day at the Masskara Festival is not complete. The Manalotos own Carmen’s Kitchen, which is the newest “it” restaurant for tourists and locals who are attending the Masskara Festival. In addition to the mouthwatering meal, I like Carmen’s Kitchen’s spacious, hygienic, and cozy atmosphere.

The restaurant’s owners are actively involved in the restaurant’s day-to-day operation, with one helping to prepare the meals while the other is busy running the business. The quick, friendly, and helpful customer service is another perk. That’s why it makes sense that they have already caught up to more renowned local restaurants.

The excellent meal is still the main reason why people must eat at Carmen’s Kitchen. Dynamite shrimp, steak frites, hot prawn salad, crispy Kare-Kare, cansi steak, pepper steak, shrimp scampi, Brazilian ribeye salpicao, chicken burger, and many other dishes are among their specialties.

Carmen’s Kitchen delicious comfort foods.

Negrense Bloggers: Dhadha Garcia-Ortega, Me and Sunshine Dacudao

Dynamite Shrimp

Brazilian Ribeye Salpicao

One of their best seller – Cansi Steak

Chicken Burger

Hot Prawn Salad

Krispy Kare-Kare

Pepper Steak

Steak Frites

Shrimp Scampi

Carmen’s Kitchen is also ideal for birthdays, family get-togethers, business meetings, social events, and many other occasions. The restaurant has two (2) function rooms, each of which costs Php 6,000 and can hold thirty (30) guests for three (3) hours. These rooms are perfect for private birthday celebrations and christenings!

Carmen’s Kitchen friendly waiters

Carmen’s kitchen 2nd floor

The Carmen’s Kitchen is located in Unit 1A Del Rio II Building, B.S. Aquino Drive (directly across Metrobank), Bacolod City Negros Occidental. The restaurant is open from Monday through Sunday from 7 AM to 8 PM and 9 PM on the weekends.

The Carmen’s Kitchen just opened a branch of its Carmen’s Cafe at Go Hotels Bacolod in response to customer demand. Carmen’s Kitchen will be the hotel’s new food provider, formally confirmed last month. Carmen’s Kitchen is available on Grabfood for individuals who would prefer delivery.

Carmen’s Cafe at Go Hotels Bacolod

Visit and try Carmen’s Kitchen and Cafe for yourself to experience their mouthwatering dishes and Instagrammable place.

You can reach them at (034) 460-1701 for orders and reservations, and you can check and follow Carmen’s Kitchen on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CarmensKitchen. 

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We Filipinos are well-known for our insatiable love for food. Aside from having the regular breakfast, lunch, and dinner, most of us also have snacks in between those meals.

Perhaps no other type of snack foods are as popular to us Pinoys as the kakanin. Usually sold by a Bilao-carrying vendor making rounds around the neighborhood, these kakanins are delicious home-cooked desserts that are very affordable at the same time.

In Bacolod City, you don’t have to wait for that elusive seller just to get a dose of these traditional Pinoy merienda staples.    You can have them any time of the day if you will check out Quan Delicacies.

Owned by Tita Agnes Aguirre Cuenca and managed by her daughter Chole Cuenca Chua, Quan has established itself as a favorite food shop for many in Bacolod.

Whether you are looking forward to having a quick Merienda with your barkada or are planning to bring home a pasalubong for your loved ones, Quan is absolutely the ultimate destination for anyone craving for homegrown (and even a few foreign) treats.

Kakanin and More…

First off, Quan is home to the best selling Napoleones – basically a bite-sized Pinoy croissant filled with sugar glazing and custard cream. If you are someone with a sweet tooth, then it will be very easy for you to like this one.

Another famous Visayan snack here is the Silvana. This yummy and chewy kakanin have captivated the taste of both the young and old.

Other Quan offerings you will likely enjoy include the Bibingka, Empanada, Kalamay-Hati, Kutsinta, Panara, Sapin-Sapin, Suman Pandan and many more.

Love foreign-inspired snacks? Well, they have a wide variety of selections for you too, ranging from brownies and walnut bars, to Chicken Pies and Pepper Rolls, to lasagnas and tarts.

Mini Bibingka

Panara

Suman Latik

Fresh Lumpia

Pandan Cassava Cake

Puto Tikoy

Want Some Heavy Meals?

If you feel like devouring something heavier, you can instead go order a Palabok which is, of course, best enjoyed with a glass of ice cold Coke as your beverage.

Or you can ask for a Pork Dinuguan and have it with several pieces of Puto on the side. The contrast between the sweetness and sourness will definitely leave a thrilling delight in your mouth. Customers and bloggers alike have heavily praised Quan’s take on this popular dish for its unique taste and texture. In fact, some are claiming that this is the best Dinuguan they’ve tasted in Bacolod.

Puto at Dinuguan (my personal favorite)

Pancit Palabok

Store Locations and Contact Info

Quan has several branches in Bacolod and Talisay. In fact, they’re pretty ubiquitous when you are in the area.

• MC Metroplex, Northdrive – Tel. (034)4339987 or 7090677
• La Salle Avenue – Tel. (034)4346379 or 7085055
• Lopues San Sebastian – Tel. (034)4351113
• Lopues Araneta – Tel. (034)4356559
• Gaisano Araneta – Tel. (034) 7078440
• Lopues East – Tel. (034) 7089095
• Robinsons Supermarket – Tel. (034)4761518
• Metro Gaisano (The District North Point)
• MANILA BRANCH:   1797 Dian St. Palanan, Makati – Tel. (02)8335843

There’s nothing like a having a scrumptious homegrown snack or dish from a food shop that knows how to cook it right.

Go visit Quan now with your family or friends and enjoy a wonderful time for a cheap price. You will definitely be surprised with how tasty and how affordable their offerings are. So don’t hesitate to drop by to see for yourself!

Quan Native Delicacies
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/QUAN-Delicacies/228243650549464

The Negros Bloggers with Ms. Agnes Aguirre Cuenca and daughter Ms. Chole Cuenca Chua,

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Go Hotels in-house restaurant WEEGO bistro is a vibrant and colorful spectacle that serves equally dazzling dishes.

Bacolod’s moniker as ‘the City of Smiles’ won’t be lost in you once you enter the eclectic and artsy interiors of WEEGO bistro, an art cafe in Go Hotels Bacolod.

With its zany wall art by the different local talents in the area, the cafe will get your creative juices flowing while you enjoy their delicious and equally easy on the eyes food items.

Weego Bistro – Entrance

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Weego Bistro – Wall Art

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Weego Bistro – Window Art

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Weego Bistro – Window Art

WEEGO bistro is perfect for locals and tourists alike who appreciate local Bicolano food and art. Definitely the first thing to try when in WEEGO is their flatbread pizza which comes in four different flavors (Hawaiian, Sardines, All-cheese, & WEE’s special).

flatbread pizza:

Weego Bistro – Window Art

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Weego Bistro – Flat Bread Wees Special

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Weego Bistro – Chili Chese Sticks and All Cheese French Fries

Don’t mistake WEEGO as just another fringe pizzeria/pub though, as they also serve everyday breakfast meals and familiar Filipino favorites like Lechon kawali, boneless bangus, and baby-back ribs.

Filipino favorites:

Weego Bistro – Back Ribs

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Weego Bistro – Fried Chicken

However, WEEGO’s piece de resistance would have to be their servings of artfully-made Hiligaynon dishes like batchoy, dinuguan, and molo that will surely put its feasters in all smiles once every morsel is consumed. From the interiors to the food, WEEGO’s style is reminiscent of the Bacolodnon culture, filled with life and color.

As for drinks, they have beers, Sago gulaman and coffees featuring the Xacada bottled brews.

drinks:

Weego Bistro – Sago Gulaman

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Weego Bistro – Xacada Cold Brew

WEEGO’s bistro Menu:

What better way to enjoy local food than to also feed your eyes with whimsical art that Bacolod is known for? If you ever find yourself in Bacolod, don’t forget to drop by at WEEGO’s bistro on the first floor of Go hotels Bacolod, Mandalagan. It opens daily from 6 AM to 8 PM.

Location:

WeeGo Bistro Location Map

• ADDRESS: Ground Floor, Go Hotels Bacolod, Robinson’s Place, Bacolod City Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
• CONTACT NUMBER: 0956-923-5114

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Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar SM City Bacolod is a classic grill restaurant that Filipinos family love and commonly go to for great meals and great ambiance is now in Bacolod, but with a twist. Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar is the upgraded version of Gerry’s Grill that we have all been familiar of. As we all know, Gerry’s Grill has been a restaurant that has never failed to make any customer’s stomach fulfilled and faces smile, and the Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar aims to do the same but with even more satisfaction felt by the customers.

This 87^th branch of Gerry’s Grill has various notable differences that differentiate itself from your regular grill and bar restaurant. The interior design has a simple and elegant look because of its wooden composition and light colored floors.

Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar SM City Bacolod

The staff is clearly well-trained, courteous, and highly skilled. Since Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar SM City Bacolod is inside a mall, it also becomes an easy avenue for those who wish to “chill drink” and eat well whenever they’re in the mall. But the number one factor that is makes up above the pack is the flavors that are found in their food. Every bite of every dish packs a bunch of different flavors that just creates the perfect symphony of food in your mouth.

The whole restaurant is roomy and comfortable. They now have a function room that can fit around 50 people, making it a great choice for families or friends who are planning a reunion. Or maybe even a company lunch or dinner, since the open bar is just by the side, accessible to those who just wish to have a drink.

When you look at their menu, we will not be surprised if you will have a hard time choosing because all of the food in their menu really does sound so delectable. But no worries, we have listed some food suggestions that you might want to try. These dishes are sure to know you off your feet.

If “picka picka” food or “pulutan” is what you are looking for, their Crunchy Pork Sisig is the go to dish.

Looking for something to share and something meaty? Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar SM City Bacolod Crispy Pata is so good you might actually forget your name for a second. Or you can also choose to taste their Inihaw na Liempo and Inihaw na Manok.

But if you’re looking for something in the seafood list, Inihaw na pusit is the answer. This dish has been an all-time favorite of all their customers. And if you want to add more seafood to your table, you must also try out their Blue Marlin Belly, Blue Marlin Steak, and Inihaw na Tuna Belly.  And all of these are so mouthwatering good.

Here are our Top 10 Favorites at Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar SM City Bacolod:

1] Sisig

Gerry’s Grill Sisig

2] Crispy Pata

Gerry’s Grill Crispy Pata

3] Inihaw na Pusit

Gerry’s Grill Inihaw na Pusit

4] Chopsuey

Gerry’s Grill Chopsuey

5] Inihaw na Baboy

Gerry’s Grill Inihaw na Baboy

6] Inihaw na Manok

Gerry’s Grill Inihaw na Manok

7] Kinilaw na Tanigue

Gerry’s Grill Kinilaw na Tanigue

8] Palabok

Gerry’s Grill Palabok

9] Pork Sinigang

Gerry’s Grill Pork Sinigang

10] Lumpia Shanghai

Gerry’s Grill Lumpia Shanghai

To rinse down all that goodness with something sweet and smooth, we suggest you try out some of their drinks. The ones that are great for the kids are either the Chocolate Banana or Strawberry Crystals. And for those looking for a summer cooling drink, Mango Magic and Buko Melon Juice would be good.

Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar SM City Bacolod is found at the Ground floor, North Wing of SM City Bacolod.

Time to get your tummies happy and faces smiling!

Try to visit other Restaurant at Sm City Bacolod:

Cabalen Restaurant at SM City Bacolod

Choobi Choobi Bacolod at SM City

Our Top 10 Favorites at Kuya J Restaurant SM Bacolod

Yakimix Bacolod : Smokeless Grill Restaurant – Grill All You Want

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If authentic Filipino food is your thing, it would be a big mistake not to try the popular Kuya J Restaurant, located at SM CITY North Wing in Bacolod City.

Kuya J Restaurant SM Bacolod  is a casual dining restaurant that serves delectable Filipino dishes. Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted by the friendly staff – something you can well expect from a place with a nickname “City of Smiles.”

What sets Kuya J apart from other Pinoy Restos is not just the staff and the place itself.  What’s amazing here is that they serve their dishes with exciting twists. Going through the menu will give you a sense of comfort, knowing you are ordering dishes you have grown to love.

Interestingly though, you will notice that the food are given a unique spin.

Here are our Top Favorites:

1] Fried Halo-Halo

Take for example this treasured Filipino dessert. The deliciously classic Halo-Halo has been reinvented and offered as Fried Halo-Halo. This time, you get to enjoy it with wrapped with lumpia wrapper and deep fried.

2] Tablea Coffee Flan

Are you a big fan of Leche flan? Well, in Kuya J Restaurant SM Bacolod , you can order the Table Flan with Coffee Syrup. This yummy treat is made from 100% Batangas Tablea and is topped with coconut shavings and bits of barquillos.

3] Chorizo Dinamitas

Spice lovers, on the other hand, will be thrilled with the Chorizo Dinamitas.

As you can probably figure out from its name, this is Cebuano chorizo combined with dynamites (or stuffed chili pepper) for your spicy cravings. Dip it in the special sauce and you will be pleased with the crispy, tasty sensation this will leave in your mouth.

4] Pochero Tagalog 

Kuya J Restaurant SM Bacolod‘s Pochero Tagalog is made of Slow-cooked beef shank in a rich savory broth. With corn, saging na saba, kamote and Baguio beans.

5] Grilled Scallops

Served with butter and cheese, Grilled Scallops boast perfect sweetness and buttery goodness. This dish is so rich and delicious it goes perfect with rice. A single bite will instantly confirm why this has become one of Kuya J’s best sellers.

6] Binagoongan Rice

Sinangag with bagoong alamang. Topped with chopped binagoongang baboy, green mangoes, bell peppers and red onions.

7] Crispy Pata

Of course, this post will never be complete without mentioning Kuya J Restaurant SM Bacolod‘s famous Crispy Pata. This pork recipe is unquestionably the most well-known Pinoy dish among the bunch. It can either be enjoyed as a main dish or even as a Pulutan. Yes, you can try this one with the awesome Dalandan Beer.

8] Pinakbet

Kuya J’s version of a Filipino favorite, cooked ideally to achieve the right consistency of the veggies, with meat and shrimp.

9] Crispy Catfish

Crispy Catfish is a Battered deep-fried catfish seasoned wth spices, served with tuba-soy sauce and bagoong mayo.

10 Lumpia Presko

Kuya J Restaurant SM Bacolod’s Lumpia Presko. It is made up of sautéed crabmeat and bamboo shoots filling rolled in malunggay infused wrapper with sweet garlic sauce.

Prices are even affordable at Kuya J that’s why this restaurant is definitely worth trying. Customers love it for offering the best Filipino dining experience in a reasonable cost.

Kuya J Restaurant SM Bacolod

Kuya J Restaurant is located at the ground floor of SM City Bacolod Northwing Expansion, Rizal Street, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. They are open daily from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM. For more information, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KuyaJResto

Try to visit other Restaurant at Sm City Bacolod:

Cabalen Restaurant at SM City Bacolod

Choobi Choobi Bacolod at SM City

Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar SM City Bacolod : Our Top 10 Favorites

Yakimix Bacolod : Smokeless Grill Restaurant – Grill All You Want

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