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Our country continues to see to a bounty of restaurants open each year. And with so many choices available, picking where to go can become a taxing affair. So cheers to these two bestselling books that break down the populace into categories that will help you come to a more informed decision. Ready to eat about town? With these, you will surely be.
1. Linamnam: Eating One’s Way Around the Philippines (PHP395)
By Claude Tayag and Mary Ann Quioc
First released in 2011, Linamnam makes it to the top of the bookshelves again as it introduces its 2nd edition. The couple went on an eating journey around the archipelago and recorded the dishes they feasted on and places they ate in to come up with this culinary travel guidebook. It also showcases the diversity and geography of the country as seen through the different regional specialties. The book has got the whole country covered — from the empanada de kaliskis in Bulacan and pancit puso in Cavite to the Chupaculo and Mano-mano in Zamboanga. Yes, there’s more to Philippine cuisine than just adobo!
2. 2015 Eat Out Now! (PHP295)
By Alicia Colby Sy
This book captures the vibrant dining scene of the city as well as those in the equally interesting provinces of Cebu and Bacolod. Now on its third installment, the book features beautiful photographs of a wide array of restaurants, including the interiors and their noteworthy dishes. It also includes narratives from some of the country’s notable food writers, like JJ Yulo, Cyrene dela Rosa and Sanjeeb Gopaldas. There are exactly 232 restaurants featured in this handy guidebook, giving you just the same amount of excuses to eat out and enjoy what the cities have to offer.
Both books are available in all PowerBooks and National Bookstore branches nationwide.
