Because who doesn't love kittehs? 

I didn't get to take much photos of the place; I was too busy trying to pet and play with these adorable darlings. I'm sure any cat or pet lover would have the time of their life here. 

I never thought I'd experience visiting a cat café in my lifetime in this country, mostly because these kinds of cafés are more popular overseas. For the owners who have turned this dream into a reality and opened their doors to us lovers of all things cute and furry, you have my love. ♥

I didn't even get to take pictures of what we had for snacks! For Php350 apiece, you get a beverage and your choice of either pasta or cheesecake to munch on while you try to catch the cats' attention with the cat toys. Their home-brewed selection of iced tea is worth coming back to alone! I had some pesto pasta (predictably), and got myself some blueberry cheesecake for dessert. They also had some mini-cupcakes that are absolutely adorable on top of looking so appetizing.

Please visit them if you have the time! Don't forget to read the rules posted at the entrance of the café, and give those kitties the love they demand deserve. 

Haven't you ever craved for a good home-cooked meal? There's something welcoming and nostalgic about getting a whiff of your favorite lutong-bahay - bonus points if it's your lola or mom who's cooking!

Locavore is a restaurant and bar that serves all-Filipino dishes using mostly organic ingredients locally grown and bred. 

From what I gathered, locavore is a newly-coined term for a person who likes to eat food that is locally produced, and not transported over long distances. Chef Mike Zaguirre added that locavore is a play on words (local + vore) that aptly describes the Filipino lifestyle: that we Pinoys love our local dishes.

As such he wants to focus on the flavor of Filipino food, constantly finding ways to give it twists in flavor, presentation, and perspective. Indeed his take on our traditional food has more than just the element of surprise, as we soon found out.

Their menu is nifty; it's fastened to a wooden clipboard!

An indicator for the best-sellers would be helpful. 

Observation: you can't see part of the menu as it's pinned under the clip. A larger margin on the edges of the menu print out should make things easier. #randomnitpicking

So what did we get?

One of their best-sellers, the Sizzling Sinigang (not pictured), is a must-try for the lovers of the flavorful soup dish. A tip though would be to mix and serve the sinigang as soon as it arrives to prevent the soup from getting reduced because of the heat from the hot plate. 

Everything came and went in a blur as everyone in the table scrambled to get a taste of every dish, afraid of missing out on the treat. And since this is also a bar, most (if not all) could be paired with some ice-cold booze - a total plus for me!

Two to three people can expect a hearty meal from one serving of their specialties - as if to say that you definitely, absolutely, must bring friends with you to enjoy this good food. And that's not a bad idea since their prices are perfect for sharing, too.

Did you think we forgot about dessert? Again it's apparent that Chef Mike liked to play with his tools, and the result is this lovely piece of work:

I'd recommend dining in Locavore if you like to try new things. Or even if you're just looking for a new place to eat at in the metro. 

I didn't get to sample their ale, which I heard were all from local brands as well. All the more reason to come back!

All photos taken using my iPhone 5s.

True to their name, they take the best of our local goods and then transform them into something out of the ordinary. Check them out when you drop by Kapitolyo, and you might even see me with my barkada having a blast over some hot dinuguang lechon, paired with a cold one. ♥

This is a sponsored post.

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LOCAVORE
10 Brixton Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Mobile: +63 923 588-9419
Instagram: @locavore.ph
Website: www.locavore.ph

Mode of Payment: Cash Only. Reservation Accepted. 

Did you watch wrestling on TV as a child? I never got hooked, but my uncles and cousins loved it. They would re-enact their favorite moves from their preferred face or heel. 

Last 21Feb, my friends and I went to Philippine Wrestling Revolution's first event for the year - Vendetta. 

Poster from their official Facebook Page. Please do check it out!

It was held in Makati Cinema Square, with Php250/head. Gates opened at 6PM, but the actual show started at around 7-8PM. 

I've never watched a local wrestling match before, nor have I ever been to a live match. I've been told that the group had been wanting to promote professional wrestling in Southeast Asia, and have recently been taken under the banner of Sports Entertainment Philippines. I'm sure we can expect a lot more exciting events from them because of this!

It's a great opportunity for those who are really into professional wrestling, and passionate enough to withstand the demands of this competitive sport. 

Since we were able to reserve our tickets in advance, we got to sit on the second row - near enough to see some quality action in the ring.