Directions: Jesus Dela Peña
Jesus Dela Peña is situated closely to the Marikina River. It's also where you will find the Jesus dela Peña Chapel, where the first mass in Marikina was held on April 16, 1630, led by the Jesuit...
View ArticleDirections: Sta. Elena
How to Get to Sta. Elena?Sta. Elena is probably the most beautiful barangay because of its century old houses and relaxed easygoing feel. Take a walk to memory lane as you stroll along the nostalgic...
View ArticleDirections: Malanday
How to Get to Malanday?Malanday is second most populous barangay in Marikina City. With over 55,802 as of 2012, we can safely say that it is a good place to run a business. With a good private school...
View ArticleDirections: Tañong
Tañong is located between the Marikina River and Bonifacio Avenue. It is very accessible to all commuters and can be easily found on the map. Life in Tañong is quite simple and laid-back. From Aurora,...
View ArticleThe New Lola Helen
Once again, Lola Helen Panciteria never failed to amaze us. She has totally transformed herself from that dark gloomy panciteria of the 90's, to the huge lively food corner of the new century. She...
View ArticleQuina
Quina was derived from the old Marikina name, Mariquina which dated way back 1687. Then on 1901, during the arrival of the Americans, it was eventually changed to Marikina that we all know today. Your...
View ArticleHabulan at DITO
Habulan sa Maliliit na Kamay ni Kamatayan is another production by the young fresh team of Ikarus. A play written by the ever so handsome and talented Jay Crisostomo of DITO: Bahay ng Sining. A simple...
View ArticleMosaic by the Creek
Mosaic by the Creek is an art workshop slash relaxed restaurant situated in the peaceful slopes of Industrial Valley Complex. We received an invitation from one of its owner, Ava and as soon as we...
View ArticleDexter's Pizza
Dexter's Pizza first started in the Philippines in 2002, founded by Bill Advincula, a food specialist. He was looking for alternatives on how to make better healthy pizzas for the market. He got the...
View ArticleThe Book Museum
The Book Museum cum Ethnology Center, located in Marikina Heights is the first of its kind in Marikina City and probably in the entire Asia. Owned by Atty. Dominador D. Buhain, Chairman and President...
View ArticleTop Thirteen Foods in Lilac Street
Just a month ago, our team thought of doing this very simple feature on Lilac Street in Concepcion Dos. We first thought of visiting three popular restaurants on that street and highlighting the best...
View ArticleBaby's Puto and Kutsinta
Baby's Puto is one of San Roque's hidden gems. Tucked in the very narrow streets of Mabini, you will find their small store filled with colorful yet yummy chewy Puto Pulo. I often bring puto to work...
View ArticleSeifuku Japanese Restaurant
Seifuku Japanese Restaurant got their name from two Kanji words. Sei or 盛, which means "success" and Fuku or 福 which means "luck and happiness." They have been spreading and sharing their success, luck...
View ArticleManganen Bagnet House
Manganen Bagnet House is the newest and the hippest Ilocano-inspired bagnet place in Marikina City. They recently started on June 2016 and opened their doors to the public. You will definitely never go...
View ArticleMilieu Urban Comfort Food
Milieu Urban Comfort Food is not your usual eating place. Since they've opened to the public early of 2016, they have been offering not just good food but crazy, bizarre yet insanely yummy food. Chef...
View ArticleMatteo's All-Day Breakfast
Ever been to Breakfast Land where all food are yummy and pancakes are served hot daily? Visit the newly opened Matteo's All-Day Breakfast. They serve rice meals, pancakes, waffles, toasts and a whole...
View ArticleM&J Gastropub
M&J Gastropub is a newly opened pub along Gil Fernando Avenue, San Roque. Unlike other pubs, this place is good for families and groups who do not like super loud music and crazy atmosphere while...
View ArticleSoul Chefs
Soul Chefs only promises honest-to-goodness comfort food. When we asked Chef Sean and Chef Billie how they came up with the name of their restaurant, they gave us an obvious answer and it was the...
View ArticleTop Thirteen Foods in Crave Park
Crave Park is a family venture, run by Rob and his family. I received an email invitation from their team to visit them and I got so eager to read it. It would be my first food park adventure and I was...
View ArticleFountain of Fruit | Fruteria
Fountain of Fruit | Fruteria opened 5 months ago. Fruteria comes from a Spanish word that literally means a fruit store where agua frescas or water-based fruit drinks and fruit smoothies are sold....
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