Kalami Cebu! - A Gastronomic Guide to Cebu

When it comes to quick meals and desserts, one of my personal go-to places is Zucre Pastry Shop.The modest dessert place is located at the  2nd Floor of the bustling City Times Square in Mandaue City.  It is being managed by a young entrepreneur who intends to be one of the best cake makers in the metropolis in the years to come. I have been to Zucre several times already and I have listed my 8 favorite specialties of the cake shop/cafe.

Zucre has been one of my favorite dessert shops here in Cebu and one of their best-selling cakes is the Brownie-Layered Cheesecake.  A delicious semi-acidic cheesecake being sandwiched in between two brownie layers makes a balanced and dulcet dessert. The cake goes so well with some hot coffee or tea.  It is a perfect cake to eat while spending an afternoon chatting with friends or working on reports. 

Ever since I ate my first pancit palabok around 30 years ago at Goldie’s, it has become my favorite Filipino noodle dish.   I love how it looks and the taste is just perfect for me. For me, the sauce and toppings are the most important components of the dish. The thick shrimp-based sauce of a palabok always bring a joy to my tongue. My favorite toppings are chicharon and shrimps.