Kalami Cebu! - A Gastronomic Guide to Cebu

I always received inquiries from friends and strangers about where to take their wife or girlfriend for their anniversaries and special occasions.  I have my usual recommendations.  Recently, I added L'Artisan French Mediterranean Cuisine on this list.  This new restaurant at the Oakridge Business Park in Mandaue has the food, ambiance, and service that will be perfect for romantic dates or intimate business meetings.

When was the last time you ate balut? Do you really eat balut? How about eating a balut in a fancy restaurant? Do you even think that it is possible?  Probably if you live in New York, Paris, or Sydney.  In Cebu, the most unusual place that I tried balut was in Planet Grapes at the new wing of Ayala Center Cebu.

One of the best ways to cap a wonderful meal is to have some sweet sparkling wine at La Vie Parisienne in Lahug. Their very affordable wine goes so well with the pastries and sweets that they offer. One time, I had friends from Manila and they really had a blast having an afternoon wine with some French macaroons.