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Lorenzo’s Place, a new and exciting restaurant complete with function rooms, a place where -you can celebrate life with us, with a fresh new menu, exciting lights and sounds equipment, reservation space for parties of 280 persons, exclusive meeting rooms, separated smoking area and brand new all hardwood dance floor.
We are also the first in the CALABARZON area to have a life-size LED display. Our products include a variety of native Filipino dishes, Chinese Cuisine/Asian Fusion and an array of international menus that suits your palate.
Celebrate life with us at Lorenzo’s Place! We accept reservations for your company’s meeting, seminar, conventions, weddings, and parties. For more details please call (043)404-3554,
0915-6587634
Vilma’s Lechon is a family run business located in Brgy. Bolbok, Lipa City, with a branch in Darasa, Tanauan City, which provides crispy and delicious Lechong Baboy and Lechong Baka with their signature sauce.
The History
Inspired by the legacy left by their parents, Vilma’s Lechon was conceptualized in the 1970s through the hard works of Mr. Felix Leynes and Mrs. Vilma Leynes. Before putting up the lechon business, Mr. Felix Leynes used to supply pigs to one of the most popular Lechon establishments in Manila where he learned the tricks of the trade, eventually put up his own.
In 1983, Vilma’s Lechon was formally opened to the public. Like any other startups, it was not a smooth sail at first. They had their fair share of non-paying customers and scammers. Nonetheless, through continuous innovations and catching of the trend and staying resilient, the establishment was able to overcome these setbacks.
The Lechon
The secret, as per Vilma’s Lechon, is in the pig and cow itself. Mr. Felix Leynes, up to this day, still personally does the trade and quality control of their primary ingredient.
Procedure
Upon arrival from the city’s slaughterhouse, the carcass is first inspected and goes through secondary cleaning. Then, it is affixed on a steel pole and then stuffed with a mixture of herbs and spices. (They are also open to clients’ special requests in terms of flavorings and stuffing.) Once sewn up, the carcass is rubbed with a combination of milk and water which gives the lechon that enticing red color. The pig is roasted over charcoal fire for around two and a half hours – depending on size – while continuously lathered with oil.
As for the lechong baka, after being slaughtered, it is affixed on a specially produced steel pole. Unlike with Lechon Baboy, the taste of the Lechong Baka does not come from the stuffing but from a specially concocted marinate that has been with the family for years. It is then roasted over charcoal fire and checked from time to time.
Their famous sauce, on one hand, has gone through years of experimenting and perfecting to ensure that it would stand out among its competitors.
The Staff
They are really friendly and accommodating. Since it is a family owned business and their home serve as the primary business center, the whole family has had a habit of personally catering to their clients’ needs, together with their equally accommodating staff. Despite unpleasant and sometimes depleting experiences with previous customers, they still strive to provide their customers with the best tasting lechon for their festivities and occasions.
Eatery
Later on, Mrs. Vilma Leynes decided to open an eatery to go along their lechon business. They serve house specialties like lechon, lechong paksiw, and dinuguan.
Client
Over the years, they were able to supply lechon to popular resorts, companies, and fiestas not just in the province of Batangas but also in Metro Manila and other neighboring provinces. They have also had clients who brought the product overseas.
Branches:
Branch 1
Brgy Bolbok, Katipunan Rd, Lipa, 4218 Batangas
Branch 2
Darasa, Tanauan City, Batangas
Contact Details:
Address : Brgy Bolbok,, Katipunan Rd, Lipa, 4218 Batangas
Tel No.043 756 4971
Cellphone No.0917 811 5690 | Bheybie Gonzales
The Coffee Sack Cafe is a newly-opened coffee shop that serves quality brewed coffee and cold drinks with delicious cupcakes, sandwiches and pasta. They are located in San Sebastian Village, Brgy 3, Tanauan City, Batangas, near the front gate of FAITH Colleges.
The Founders
Erick Rivera , MJ Sayaman and Sean “Cabs” Cabrera were classmates in CCA Katipunan way back 2014-2016 and are equally passionate about food and the restaurant business. After graduation, they went their separate ways putting up businesses as well as accepting jobs in the food industry.
Last year MJ saw an opportunity to put up his dream coffee shop when his parents offered him a commercial space in their Tanauan building. He partnered up with his classmates and got to work in conceptualizing the business, R&D, sourcing of suppliers, building the menu, and finally remodeling the coffee shop space itself. The founders are well-financed and are advised by family members who are entrepreneurs.
At such a young age, these guys are showing determination in learning and taking risks in the business industry. Their passion in cooking put them to where they are now and by putting their heart into it. Their team shows a great example of tight partnership thru friendship.
The Coffee Shop
Coffee Sack occupies the first floor of a prime commercial space about a 100 meter walk from FAITH, Daniel Mercado Hospital, and the old Tanauan City Hall.
The cafe-style place is spacious, and they have a couch that accommodates 10 people for barkada hang-outs. The cafe is also perfect for small business meet-ups because it has these nooks and corners that affords you some privacy.
The owners really want a rustic and homey vibe kind of coffee shop. They play classic songs, the materials used in their furnitures and the interior can be defined as homey vibe.
For bigger groups, they have a conference/ meeting room that can accommodate 20 people at an affordable rate of P1800 for four hours, with unlimited coffee!
Their menu includes:
Sandwich (Php 90)
- Tuna with chips
- Ham with chips
- Cuban Sandwich
Pasta (Php 145)
- Pesto
- Carbonara
- Bolognese
Coffee (Php 55)
- Brewed Coffee
- French Vanilla
- Caffe Latte
- Cappuccino
- Cafe Americano
- Mocha
Milkshake (Php 110)
- Strawberry
- Chocolate
- Caramel
The Specialty
For sandwich lovers, the Cuban is a must-try and one that will make you come back. It is a grilled sandwich with ham, pulled pork, cheese with an amazing spicy sauce that blends into a meaty and delicious bite.
Reviews:
“Excellent coffee + great food + cozy place + very accomodating staff. Definitely one of my go-to places! Cuban sandwich with coffee for the win!!” – Darlene Panghulan, one of the first customers
“I think the concept of the coffee shop shows the personality of the owners by the color and the type of materials used in the cafe which is very strong, the food and its prices are of quality type and very student budget meals. Lastly, the ambience is really homey and class.” – KP Santos, Publishing Editor, WOWBatangas Directory
Address : San Sebastian Village, Barangay 3, Tanauan City, Batangas
Hours of Operation : 10:30AM to 10PM
Mobile : 0915 478 8308/0947 244 0806 | MJ Sayaman/Cabs Cabrera
Email : mikelsayaman@yahoo.com
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Belle’s Place Restaurant – your Homey Family Restaurant in San Jose, Batangas
Perseverance and success in one’s business enable you to realize your childhood dreams. This is exactly what happened to the Virtucio Family, who with their flourishing poultry business was able to put up a Restaurant in tribute to their eldest sister Ate Belle.
Company
The Restaurant, established in July 28, 2017, is owned by the Virtucio Family of Brgy. Bagong Pook, San Jose, and you will be able to see their family photos displayed inside the establishment. At first they wanted to put up a Lomi House beside their own Auto Shop (the auto shop is being constructed as we speak) but upon seeing the old home and how beautiful it is, they all decided to make it a full-fledged restaurant serving all the food that Filipinos love. You can see the touch of Ate Brenda in the VIP Rooms, and the masculine influence of their Kuyas in the huge tables and chairs in the restaurant.
The Restaurant
Belle’s Place is mainly a Lunch and Dinner Restaurant with several VIP rooms with KTV for your family, barkada and workmates. To date they have served local bank and organizational group meetings, and they all enjoyed the good food and homey atmosphere.
[gallery columns="2" link="file" ids="45396,45397,45398,45399"]Here are the VIP Room Rates, with consumable rates for 2 hours:
VIP Room Capacity Price:
The Food
In the World Egg Festival of San Jose, they won as the 1st Runner Up for their version of Stuffed Egg with chicken. This is one of the cant-miss on the menu (San Jose is the Egg Capital of the Philippines). Other noteworthy food on the menu are the Cheese Bomb Burger, the Crispy Ulo, and the Sisig!
| STARTERS |
| BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS Onion rings wrapped in a special beer mixture and fried to perfection |
| NACHOS OVERLOAD Tortilla Chips generously topped with cheese sauce home-made tomato salsa and lots of groundpork. Definitely an overload |
| FRIES OVERLOAD Potato fries topped with cheese, ground pork and other special ingredients for an overloaded fun. |
| SANDWICH * SERVED WITH FRIES AND DRINKS * |
| CHEESE BOMB BURGER Generously mozzarella-cheese filled beef burger patty. An explosion of cheese from within |
| BELLE’S BBQ BEEF BURGER 100% pure grilled beef topped with tomatoes, coleslaw, cucumber and our very own bbq sauce. |
| ULTIMATE HOTDOG Who doesn’t want a jumbo hotdog topped with special sauce in a sandwich bun? |
| MAC N’ CHEESE BACON BURGER Can’t get enough with just a regular burger? How about a burger loaded with mac n’ cheese and bacon? |
| CLUBHOUSE Get classic with a clubhouse sandwich made from the heart |
| SILOG MEALS and RICE BOWLS |
| PORKSILOG |
| TAPSILOG |
| LONGSILOG |
| HOTSILOG |
| CORNSILOG |
| TOCILOG |
| CHICKSILOG |
| BANGSILOG |
| SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN |
| LEMON LIME CHICKEN |
| BUTTERED SHRIMP |
| SHORT ORDERS AND PASTA |
| FULLY LOADED LOMI |
| FULLY LOADED JUMBO |
| PAYDAY LOMI |
| LOMI SPECIAL |
| LOMI JUMBO |
| MIKI GUISADO |
| CANTON GUISADO |
| SWEET N’ SPICY CHAMI |
| BELLE’S SPECIAL CARBONARA |
| GOTO ESPESCIAL |
| SIZZLING HOTDOG |
| SIZZLING SISIG |
| CRISPY PATA |
| CRISPY SISIG |
| CRISPY ULO |
| CALAMARES |
| BUFFALO WINGS |
| COLD BEVERAGES |
| HOME BLEND ICED TEA |
| HOME BLEND ICED TEA PITCHER |
| CUCUMBER LEMONADE |
| CUCUMBER LEMONADE PITCHER |
| SODA SOLA |
| SAGO’T GULAMAN |
| ICE SCRAMBLE |
| BOTTLED WATER |
| COFFEE |
| BELLE’S HAZELNUT COFFEE |
| BELLE’S COFFEE WITH CREAMER |
| BELLE’S CLASSIC COFFEE |
| BELLE’S BREWED COFFEE |
Located in Ayala Highway, the food avenue of Lipa City, Ka Jec’s Bangihan is a grill restaurant with a lot of parking space, cool ambiance, great hangout seats, and an awesome Filipino street food menu.
Their bestseller is the Isaw (or grilled Chicken Intestines). Instead of eating it in noisy, polluted and smelly streetside (with probably unhealthy sauces), you get to enjoy your isaw with your friends seated on picnic chairs and tables with proper edison-bulb lighting listening to a live acoustic band on some days.
Another can’t-miss on the menu is the turon, a flavorful blend of bananas, sesame seeds, butter, and sugar, that will make you forget you had just street food, and will probably make you order some more for take-out.
Ka Jec’s General Manager Ms. Eena Morada was very accommodating and served us the best food that most of their customers like.
[gallery link="file" ids="41845,41847,41874,41876,41868,41869,41844,41848,41877"]Here are some other notable food on the menu :
Pork Barbeque – P85
Isaw (Manok) – P85
Adidas – P85
Onion Rings – P75
Nachos – P125
Fries Overload – P160
Turon – P50
Sisig – P150
Ka Jec’s Pansit – P150
Chessy Tuna Dynamite – P125
Inhinyero’s Restobar is a casual restaurant, rooftop coffee, and milk tea shop located at Dela Paz, Barangay Bungahan, Cuenca, Batangas that offers 360 degrees view of the Municipality of Cuenca and neighboring municipalities where you can dine and chill with your family and friends.
Inhinyero’s Resto Bar
📍 Sitio Delapaz, Brgy Bungahan, Cuenca, Batangas
📱 0931 823 4348
⏱ Mon-Fri (10AM to 10PM) | Sat-Sun (6AM to 11PM)
✅ Parking
✅ Band Performers
✅ Great Food (Coffee,Milktea,Meals)
✅ Great View
✅ Chill Drinks
✅ Transportation (Tricycle)
How Inhinyero’s Resto Bar started
Engineer Earl Hosena, Inhinyero’s Restobar owner, first opted to establish a Japan-Bali-inspired apartment since the rural, relaxing vibes of the place demand imperturbable features and laid-back accommodations.
However, when the magnificence of Barangay Bungahan— replete with a scenic, towering, 360-degree view of Cuenca and neighboring towns—fully sank in with Engr. Earl, then realized that a casual coffee and dining hub is perfect for the lot.
The Restaurant, Coffee and Milktea Rooftop Bar
What sets Inhinyero’s Restobar from other restaurants in Cuenca is its menu. Its offerings may not be reminiscent of traditional Batangueno cuisine: its menu which includes Pan-Grilled Ribeye, Taiwanese Pork Chop, and Taco Pasta also serves as a great introduction to a luscious, foreign and affordable cuisine to some of the locals who otherwise would be denied a chance to enjoy great food in such a relaxed setting.
The place also serves a range of milk tea, coffee, and mild alcoholic beverages with a budget-friendly 60 pesos starting price. The main dishes’ fees range from 160 to 498 pesos.
Check out the full menu:
Coffee
- Inhinyeros Latte
- Americano
- Iced Americano
- Caffe Latte
- Cappuccino
- Single Espresso
- Double Espresso Latte
- Espresso Macchiato
Milk Tea
- Inhinyero’s Best
- Okinawa
- Taro
- Dark Chocolate
- Oreo Milktea
- Pearl Milktea
Meals
Ala Carte
- Pan Grilled Rib Eye
- Pan Grilled Salmon
- Pan Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Pork Meal
- Pork BBQ
- Mushroom Pork Chop
- Inhinyeros Taiwanese Porkchop
Chicken Meal
- Chicken Stir Fry
- Mushroom Chicken Thigh
- Inhinyero’s Taiwanese Chicken Chop
Pastas
- Charlie Chan Pasta
- Chicken Mushroom Alfredo
- Taco Pasta
- Meat Balls
Picka Peak’s
- Nachos Grande
- Calamari Fritti
- Potato Wedges Fries
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Add Ons
- Dip Sauce
- Inhinyero Egg Rice
- Mashed Potato
- Plain Rice
- Chicken Oil
Others
- Sisig
- Crispy Pata
For those who would like to maximize the relaxing ambiance, guests may also stay for occasional band and artist performers amid calm and peaceful surroundings.
Follow Inhinyero’s Resto Bar for more updates:
12 new chapters
365 new chances
Count down to the beginning of yet another year of wonders with us here at Limapark Hotel!
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Mobile: (0917) 504 2385
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Experience once again the blooming flavors of Garden Room. Now open DAILY for DINNER 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
For Weekend Lunch, come and visit us 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
For Table booking, please call (0927) 614 4565 or (0927) 614 4566
Bambu is an events place, cafe & bar, resort located at Daang Janopol, Brgy. Santor, Tanauan, Batangas offering Asian and American cuisine by Chef Abe Arayata, and Chef Ariel Atienza. A private modernized farm built for the perfect outdoor and indoor dining experience. Surrounded by bamboo trees where family, friends, and loved ones can enjoy the spacious ambiance and fresh air. The perfect getaway for any special occasion, and holiday getaways.
Bambu started as a rest house of the Arayata family. Then, luckily Mr. Abe Arayata the son of the owner got inspired to be a chef and to create his own restaurant someday because of his grandparents who taught him how to cook when he was young. He saw the potential in the place and created multiple services such as a restaurant, events place, and a resort inside.
Today, Bambu is a family-owned business not only known for its exclusivity, but also for its delicacies such as Tahong Sisig, Hamonado Crispy Pata, Garlic Rose Mary Pork Ribs, and Kalabasa Cheesecake. It’s a farm to table restaurant by Chef Abe Arayata a graduate from Enderun Colleges, and Chef Ariel Atienza our local chef who worked at a 5-star hotel in Saudi Arabia.
The Place
[gallery link="file" columns="4" ids="50137,50152,50153,50155,50154,50156,50157,50158,50159,50160,50161,50162"]Bambu Cafe Bar and Events is located at Daang Janopol, Brgy. Santor, Tanauan City Batangas and is very accessible from Startollway’s Tanauan Exit. It’s also a minute away from Tanauan’s colorful Cityhall.
Once you enter Bambu Cafe, Bar and Events’ compound, you’ll notice the different varieties of bamboo plants inside which makes the place cool and breezy. The Bamboo Plants are a personal collection of the owner’s grandfather and father. Parking space can also accommodate a lot of vehicles because the place is intended to cater to tourists who travel to Batangas and nearby cities and municipalities like Tagaytay and Laguna.
The Restaurant
[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="50137,50138,50139,50140,50141,50142,50143,50145,50146,50147,50149,50150"]Simple yet elegant is the best way to describe the restaurant which adds comfort to guests. The restaurant’s interior is a combination of industrial and modern design, conjuring a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. The place is well lit and spacious that makes every corner of it instagramable and picture-perfect. While relaxing music plays on the background to make the experience better while waiting for the food to be served. There is also a stage for performances of local live bands who play every Saturday at the restaurant to give the opportunity to local talents to showcase their talents. This is a great restaurant in Tanauan to dine in!
Event and Resort Amenities
[gallery link="file" ids="50156,50158,50154,50159,50153,50163,50164,50165,50179"]A spacious fully air-conditioned events place for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, etc which can cater up to 300-350 persons. They also have 6 rooms with modern interior design for their guests who want to stay and a 3-5ft. swimming pool where guests can relax and enjoy the summer heat.
The Owner
Mr. Abraham Arayata is the owner of Bambu Cafe Bar and Events, a young businessman who has a bachelors degree in Business Administration and he also took up a culinary course in order for him to pursue his passion in cooking. Aside from being the owner, he is also the head chef of Bambu. His love for cooking was the influence of his mother and his grandmother.
His passion for cooking was influenced by his mother and grandmother. At first, the place was just a farm and a rest house used by the family. After graduation, he thought of investing for the betterment of the place and eventually developed it into a restaurant. He is also fond of organic farming, the herbs that they are using for their dishes are found within their backyard. As for the meat and seafood ingredients, they purposely restrict the number of inventory to guarantee the quality of every dish. Customers may call ahead of time to secure a specific meal. Menu Chef Abe is very fond of Filipino cuisine and a fan of the dishes cooked by his mother and grandmother thus giving him inspiration for the menu plus some twist to entice your palate.
Bambu Cafe Bar and Events also gives opportunities to local talents as they are open for local bands to perform on the restaurant and local entrepreneurs as they have a corner for local products here in Batangas.
Menu
[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="50167,50168,50169,50170,50171,50172,50173,50174,50175,50176,50177,50178"]Chef. Abraham is very fond of Filipino food and a fan of the dishes of his mother and grandmother that he used to eat when he was a kid which gives him an idea of putting a twist on it.
Some of the recorded Best Seller food on their resto is the Tahong Sisig, Kalderetang Baka, Lechon Kawali with Bagoong Rice, Pininyahang Adobo sa Gata, Grilled Mackerel with Chatni sauce and Crispy Pata and for their dessert is the Kalabasa Cheese Cake, for their drinks they have Calamansi Basil Juice and Raspberry Iced Tea.
Aside from the stated menu, they also have a variety of scrumptious Filipino – inspired dishes where customers can choose what their stomach craves.
| ALL DAY BREAKFAST | MAINS |
| Tapasuki | FISH/SEAFOOD |
| Homemade Corned Beef | Sinaing na Tulingan |
| Tortang Talong with Tinapa | Grilled Mackerel with Chatni Sauce |
| Kinumutang Fried Rice | Blue Marlin with Red Pepper Sauce |
| Gambu (Gambas) | |
| APPETIZER | PORK |
| Liempo Sisig | Lechon Kawali with Bagoong Rice |
| Tahong Sisig | Barbeque Pork Ribs |
| Fried Lumpia | Garlic Rosemary Pork Ribs |
| Krispy Teynga | Hamonado Crispy Pata |
| Potato Chips | Kare-Kare con Hamonado Crispy Pata |
| BEEF | |
| VEGGIES | Kalderetang Baka |
| Kulawong Talong | Kalderetang Lengua |
| Fresh Lumpiang Ubod | Crispy Tadyang |
| CHICKEN | |
| SOUP | Pininyahang Adobo sa Gata |
| Tinolang Manok | Tanglad Fried Chicken |
| Bambulalo | |
| RICE | |
| NOODLES | Plain Rice |
| Bambu Los Fideos | Garlic Rice |
| Bagoong Rice | |
| DESSERT | Chorizo Fried Rice |
| Kalabas Cheese Cake | |
| Longhina’s Homemade Cassava | DRINKS |
| Turon Creme | Calamansi Basil Juice |
| Banana Con Yelo | Raspberry Iced Tea |
Activities You Can Enjoy:
Biking
Nature Walk
Archery
Pickleball
Giant Jengga
Helitour
Airsoft
Volleyball
Zipline
Basketball
Football/Futsal
Koi Feeding
Kite Flying
Rappelling Wall Climbing
Kalesa Ride
Vintage Car Experience
Electric Bike Adventure
Bus Tour
Boat Cruise
Kayak
Photo-Worthy Spots:
Love Garden
ASEAN Unity Park
Sky Bridge
Paseo Road Plaza Entrada
Mabuhay & Pilipinas Squares
BLAZE Tower
Cara Babies
Sunflower Garden
Spiral Staircase
Butterfly Dome
Giant Chess
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