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Breakfast at Perak Hotel, Singapore

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Straight from Singapore, staying at Perak Hotel, we can not start without a healthy breakfast! I will update the post later. But for the now the pictures are enough!

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The Pride of Gen San (3 of 3)

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

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I was already starting to feel full. Full from the food but also from the stories and memories the food brought. Chef Kring truly kept her word. She has transformed the dishes General Santos had to offer and yet still maintained that which was so uniquely Gen San. It was wonderful combination of simplicity and exquisite flavor, all jiving to create a beautiful symphony of taste and aesthetics. Dessert was no different.

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The Pride of GenSan (2 of 3)

Friday, October 16th, 2009

I ended the last post with the journey to my memories of General Santos. The beautiful coastline that is Saranggani Bay reminds me of the LA coastline. (FACT: It was built by the US to mimic indeed the LA coastline) For a place stricken with so much conflict and strife, where war and holy battles be it justified or not is present, General Santos is beautiful place. Just in time, the 4 main courses were served.

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The Pride of General Santos City (1 of 3)

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

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General Santos City is well known for being the home of the People’s Champ, Manny Pacquaio. But for foodie’s like me, General Santos City means so much more. Bordering the line between Saranggani Province and South Cotabato, here lies a burgeoning city where rural life meets urban life.

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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf: Chai Latte

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf: Boni High Street

I usually don’t venture out and try new drinks especially since they cost alot! But I had to try this Chai Latte. My office mates raved about it all the time. How could I pass that up? So I trooped off to the nearest Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (since apparently they have the best). I ordered my Chai Latte in LARGE so I had no choice but to finish it!

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