If you’re reading this blog, first of all, thank you so much for being here! If you’re reading this because you are attending the #ItsAPissaParty wedding then, thank you even more for making time to be here- we appreciate it so much!!

Whether you’ll be here for 2 days or 2 weeks, there is definitely something for you to enjoy here in Cebu and since my family and friends have started pouring in, I thought it would only be appropriate to sort of give you ideas on what to do while you’re here! Everything that we’ve suggested are places that Paolo and I have either thought of going to or love going/ doing which we think ya’ll would enjoy, as well.

I’ve also taken the liberty of including a list of services that our out of town guests might appreciate so feel free to use this list to your advantage and let me know if you have any questions!

THE BASICS

• Transportation – GRAB (ios/ android)  – We highly recommend you take a grab to and from the wedding reception as we do not suggest drinking and driving!
• Communication – You can buy a GLOBE sim card, load it up with 150 and follow these instructions:
  

TEXT GOSAKTO120 to 8080
7 days unli call to Globe/TM + unli allnet texts + 1GB mobile data
Load amount: 120 Pesos

PLACES TO EAT:

LECHON AND FILIPINO FOOD

• House of Lechon
  – Read more: http://issaplease.com/house-of-lechon-opens-3rd-branch-in-don-avila-st-capitolCNT Lechon
  – Read more: https://www.zomato.com/cebu/cnt-lechon-north-reclamation-area-cebu-city
• STK Ta Bai/ Paolito’s Seafood House
  – Read more: https://www.zomato.com/cebu/stk-ta-bay-capitol-site
• Sunburst 
  – Read more: https://www.zomato.com/cebu/sunburst-cebu-business-park-cebu-city/info
• If you’re too lazy to go out, you can easily have food delivered to you via Honestbee (ios & android)- they deliver groceries and pasalubongs, too!

 

GUILTY PLEASURES
aka our favorite places to eat!

• Tajimaya – our source of unli Japanese bbq
  – Read more: https://www.zomato.com/cebu/cebu-sumibi-yakiniku-tajimaya-kasambagan

 

• Kaya – A more upscale K Bbq restaurant
  – Read more: https://sugbo.ph/2018/unli-samgyeopsal-korean-cebu/

• Samgyupsalamat – Our source of unlimited samgyupsal and side dishes!
  – Read more : http://lamikaayo.com/2019/01/samgyupsalamat-a-new-korean-restaurant-craze-in-cebu/
• We’re not huge ramen folks but we hear that Ramen Yushoken is good.
• Also this list could go on foreverrrr but I tried to keep it as short as possible. If there’s a cuisine you’re looking for though, feel free to let me know!

DESSERT & COFFEE

• Banapple
  – http://issaplease.com/banapple-offers-food-desserts-at-the-garden-row-it-park/
• 10 Dove Street 
  – Read more: https://sugbo.ph/2016/10-dove-street/
• Sans Rival  Cakes and Pastries
  – Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/58491

• ABACA – but I really go there for bfast bagels and their burgers
  – Read more: http://issaplease.com/same-great-taste-another-great-location-abaca-baking-co-opens-in-robinsons-galleria/

 

DINING WITH A VIEW

• Lantaw Floating Restaurant
  – Read more: http://giovanthewanderer.blogspot.com/2012/07/lantaw-floating-native-restaurant.html
• Balay Sa Busay
  – Read more: http://iam.geemiz.com/great-food-and-amazing-view-at-balay-sa-busay/
• Top of Cebu
  – Read more: http://lamikaayo.com/2018/10/dinning-with-a-view-at-top-of-cebu-restaurant/
• La Vie in the Sky
  – Read more: http://mycebuphotoblog.com/2019/01/24/la-vie-in-the-sky-a-chill-and-quick-getaway/

THE ULTIMATE CEBUANO DINING EXPERIENCE

• Pungko- punko sa Sampaguita Suites
  – Read more: https://sugbo.ph/2018/pungko-pungko-sa-fuente/

• Siomai & Halo- halo sa Tisa
  – Read more: https://www.thevisualtraveler.net/2017/09/5-reasons-you-should-do-tisa-food-crawl.html

* Larsian Cebu
– Read more: https://www.choosephilippines.com/eat/restaurants/1232/larsian-cebu/
or if you’re craving for BBQ and want a cleaner alternative, you can try Yakski

• Lansiao (Bull testicles) & Larang
  – Read more: http://www.cebuwanderlust.com/food/lansiao-sa-ramos-market-bisdakaon-republic-part-1/

BEACHES

• Mactan Newtown (Formerly Portofino) 
  – Read more: https://sugbo.ph/2018/mactan-newtown-beach-resort/

• Shangri-la Mactan
  – Read more: https://www.shangri-la.com/cebu/mactanresort/

• Cebu Happy Beach
  – Read more: https://cebuadventurer.com/happy-beach-cebu-a-guide-to-the-colorful-paradise-resort/ get discounted trips on Klook!

 

SERVICES

 

• Home Service Massages – Kyro Spa – https://www.facebook.com/kyrospa/

 

• Salon Services – Mira Beauty by Design – https://www.facebook.com/miramiraph/
• Waxing services – No Strips Waxing Salon – https://www.facebook.com/nostripswaxingsalon/
• Facial & body services – Kairi Skin Care – https://www.facebook.com/kairi.philippines/Laundry services – Rapid Rinse – https://www.facebook.com/RapidRinseLaundry/
• Wash n dry (they do pick up & delivery) – https://www.facebook.com/washndry.com.ph/

I really hope that this is somewhat helpful for everyone! If you’re looking for more family friendly activities,  you can check out this blog that I made a while back:

http://issaplease.com/10-things-to-do-in-cebu-sinulog-2019/

or you can message me and we can plan something!

 

LOVE YOU ALL,
ISSA & PAOLO