Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. Familiar, huh? Yeah, you should have heard that already! It is from Stitch through the Disney film: Lilo and Stitch. And you what you are thinking is correct... Ohana Art Cafe is an artsy Stitch-themed cafe! 💖
Hawaii, the setting of the movie, is famous for the best beaches in the whole world! That is why, this quaint, little nook attempted to be one. Ohana Art Cafe is located in Pundaquit Beach, but not in the beachfront per se, so I liked that the management made an effort for the sands and all. Tucked in a hideaway, you would not realize that this is a cafe. The front looks like a house made of nipa. It’s like a munting bahay kubo but going inside, it is actually huge! It was like an elf’s house where we were transported to another world. No offense, but it gave me a good feeling like that. Upon entering, you would be greeted by lots of plants, colorful beach elements like shells, sands, hats, sarongs, and such. Also, motivational quotes are found everywhere! If you want to recharge yourself and get some inspiration in life, aside from eating, this is a place to be. The design of the cafe is made from different kinds of arts. Actually, the cafe itself is art. Duh, the name? Haha! Can’t say anything -- hands down! I believe that my eyes were twinkling the whole time we were there because I cannot fathom how nice the place is. It exerts natural beauty and I do not care that there is no air-conditioned units. Real beach experience, right? Feeling the golden sun and breezy wind pressing my skin were two of the great things that happened to me that afternoon. Ohana Art Cafe is not a fast-food chain. It has a disclaimer that they prepare and cook the food with love, so it can take a little while. The serving time did not matter to us. Our food was all ready, but we were still taking some shots. Did not realize waiting for food because we were busy lurking around. Dada and I had Carbonara. It was served in a kawali which we found very cute. The staff said it is perfect for two people but it can actually feed four due to big servings. Their platings are definitely adorbs! The drinks have a ponytail as part of the design but has a disclaimer not to get it. Kulit yet qt! Another thing that I liked in Ohana, it supports the environment. Our drinks were served with bamboo straws. This was why, Dada and I decided to buy ours, too. The straws we had have carvings of the cafe's name. It has a two-in-one purpose, a souvenir and a straw. What a deal, right?
If you feel like Zambales is far, it also has a branch in Manila: Ohana Travel Cafe. Like the Zambales branch, it also offers all-day breakfast, burgers, pizza, pasta, rice meals, desserts, shakes, frappes, and more. IDK but I find it funny that the "travel" outlet is in Novaliches. Kasi naman yung byahe papunta at pauwi doon, pang-probinsya na rin, akala mo nagtravel ka na papuntang Tarlac o Pangasinan. Hahahahaha! But yeah, yeah, yeah, that's an alternative Ohana Cafe, too :) Dada and I planned about this day. He will be going to Japan for twelve days, so this -- just wanna save some moments before he leaves. I know, I know, we clingy. Hahahahaha! I had been asking Dada if we could go to The Inflatable Island, just when it opened in Subic, back in 2017. I know that the place is their turf. That is why I kept on bugging him. The Ohana Art Cafe, on the other hand, is where we were supposed to eat last year. Almost this time of the year, too, when we went to Zambales with the squad. Supposedly, we would have our snacks or dinner here after the island hopping. However, we left Nagsasa Cove later than planned. Plus, one of our friends was in a rush, so it was canceled. Of course, this kid has been so exhilarated because of this happy day! Thank you to The Inflatable Island and Ohana Art Cafe! Indeed, dreams do come true! Talk about the right timing and the right person, yeah? YE! 💖
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My grandmother celebrated her 77th birthday this fourth of March. One of her wishes was to eat at Concha’s Garden Café. Wanna know the reason behind? Becauuuse, nanay was an AlDub (Alden Richards and Yaya Dub / Maine Mendoza) fan! She does not like Maine anymore and loves Alden more now. The connection to Concha's? The other half of the loveteam, which is Alden, owns this homey garden-inspired cafe! So of course, Lola Ining would definitely love to eat here! Even if it was a late celebration on a Wednesday night, the fam had a real fun night! 💖 Concha’s is a secret garden that is nestled in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Manila. Tucked in the heart of the city, it is a home that gives refreshing experiences against the toxic, congested metro. Arriving at the place, you do not have to worry about the parking as there are ample spaces provided. Plus, there is a security guard who ensures the safety of the restaurant, and of course, your car. Going down Nova (the name of our baby), Lola got kilig agad! Paano, she was greeted by Alden’s standee in front of the yard. Just looking at the facade, surrounded by green plants, you would easily sense the nature-y feeling. And as you go inside, it transports you back in the immemorial escapades. We have not been to the Tagaytay branch, but people say that the Tomas Morato outlet is more spacious. Aside from the dining area, there are four additional function rooms that can cater to bigger groups, too. Designed with traditional Filipino style, Concha’s owns elegant interiors and vintage ambiance as if these are taken out from old history books. The staff were so nice during our visit. They accommodated us from entry to exit. We even joked around, like they are just our old friends :) Also, I love how the plates were not the same. Yes, it has no uniform for this, so it differs from each guest. Remember when you visit grandma’s house where the plates have different and fun designs and choosing what to use is a happy dilemma? It gives off a feeling that is something similar to that. Specializing Filipino dishes, we had Baked Tahong, Beef Caldereta, Lechon Belly, Sisig, and our most favored: Seafood Sinigang -- a combination of salmon belly, boneless bangus, and shrimp in one tamarind soup serving. We also had Sotanghon Guisado and Sylvanas. Our orders were all must-tries and Alden’s favorite and we could not agree more! Went home with a happy tummy and heart! Especially Nanay! TYG! 💖 Concha’s Garden Cafe is a great place to take a break in a modern city where we are living in. Lola has been, of course, so happy to dine at Alden’s restaurant. She hopes to see him next time because the waiter mentioned that he does regular visits here every time he has free time and has no shooting. Qt how he attracts customers naturally 'no? And at least, Nanay is happy for her day. So we are, too! A happy birthday then again, Lola! We love you so much! More birthdays pa! 💖 Concha's 34 Scout Madriñan corner Tomas Morato Extension, Quezon City Richland Hills Subdivision 1, Sta. Rosa Tagaytay Road, Barangay Puting Kahoy, Silang, Cavite Kilometer 58, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Barangay Maharlika East, Tagaytay City http://conchasgardencafe.com/ http://conchasgardencafe.com/fb-pages/ |
THE BLOG-GIRLE L A M A N I L A Ela Mones, a Filipina girl,
is a passionate lifestyle blogger who loves to express her unforgettable life experiences and best moments through words, photos, and videos 💖
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