FLAVOURS OF ILOILO

Without much to do while waiting for my appointment, I decided to take a leisurely walk around the block bounded by Valeria-Delgado-Iznart and Solis streets. These streets alone would account for more than half of City Proper's food shops. Also see City Proper Gastronomy guide . First along the way was Barrio Inasal 's modern branch along Delgado street. Next was the "MMDA" inspired motif of Amigo Terrace Hotel's snackbar and bakeshop, Sweet Treats. Im glad it finally had a great location since before the snackshop was located beside the mall's main entrance so it tends to be very crowded while the bakeshop was in the center of the mall. Now that the hotel and mall are undergoing renovation, good thing they finally placed the two side by side and along side the hotel's entrance for an alfresco experience. Among my favorite items from their bakeshop are bichocoy, teren teren, spanish bread and english muffin. They also have native items like fresh lumpia...

My quest for the best chicken inasal in the city continued today when I had my unplanned lunch at Tilipunan Chicken Haus along Solis Street. I was supposed to have lunch somewhere else then I remembered my quest, so I just spent almost the same amount in this native restaurant. Tilipunan means the gathering place and any gathering wont be complete without food, thus the name of this restaurant I assume. I've been regular of this restaurant ever since but never did order their chicken inasal, it was always baby back ribs and some others. Good thing, my timing was great (again, it was after the busy lunch hour) so the restaurant was not crowded and I had no problem picking the right spot for my purpose, under the electric fan and facing away from the counter. It was a first time chicken inasal order for me (the usual, pecho) but I can’t really turn my back ( no pun intended ) on their baby back ribs so I also had one. This caused some confusion (and awe) to the waiter who took m...