A wedding pictorial at Casa Pelaez Hotel and Residence

This old fashioned house was the scene for the pre-wedding pictorial of my good friend Adel. This place is located in 43 Ramahan Street,Cebu City. The pictures were taken on a sunny Sunday last March 18, 2018.

When I was young and residing in Sikatuna Street, passing by this place made me think that the area was a village for the weathy families. Big houses and huge lot areas. Frankly the few houses left in the area brings me back to 1930s. With the style of the architecture of the houses that are left in the street.

The place is big, on a house level but small for a hotel level. What I love about the place is our exclusivity within the place, it was just us all over the place.

The beauty of the house is its old architecture and fixtures in the house that gives you drama when the shots were taken.

In this time, where hotels are the "in thing" for pre-wedding pictures it was a nice twist that the couple preferred this setting. I love the homey feel it gave in the pictures.

A perfect wedding picture taking day I must say.

And it was a sheer joy to pose for the pictures as well as to be with friends on a joyful day.

Also if you want to hold a birthday party or any event in your life the place is an ideal location if your theme is classy, of a certain period and old fashion.

Moreover, since the wedding was held in Sacred Heart Church in D. Jakosalem St.it was just a short travel for us from the house to the church and we didn't experience any traffic on the way.

One of the disadvantages of the place  for me is the location or the place is not that well know, so I had a problem locating the place. But over all, it was an enjoyable experience in Casa Pelaez.

Azabu Japanese Restuarant at Robinsons Galleria Cebu

This Japanese restaurant located in Robinson's Galleria has great food but I am not so please with the service time. 

When you step in the restaurant the staff takes a long time to get your order. Though, the staff are very friendly the serving time for customers is just a drag.

So now you have placed your order, the wait is long probably 15-20 minutes. It's too much for a Japanese restaurant. 

Finally, when my orders were served. The noodles are a must try on a cold and rainy day. The noodles are big and chewy. Tempura is crunchy on the outside but soft and chewy in the inside. Fried chicken is above you average fast food taste. The macha tea was a new experience to my taste bud and it was tasty as well.

Another thing, this place doesn't have their own restroom so you have to go out  and go inside the mall for that.

As to if it is person with disability friendly area, the place is accessible.

The price is somewhere being affordable.

All in all the place, is a must try. And patience is a virtue.

Phat PHo Vietnamese Restaurant at Ayala Center Cebu

This Vietnamese theme restaurant located in Ayala Center Cebu delivers a similar taste like Lemon Grass but with a twist.

The ambience of the restaurant is very earthly in hues of brown with wooden beams criss crossing all over the restaurant. While the ligts are encased in wooden sticks floating over our heads. Which gives off a dreamy atmosphere. The place is definitely classy in it own way.

Moving onto food, as I have mentioned earlier it reminded me of Lemon Grass but with a twist. The taste for example has some sweetness, sourness in one plate. It leaves you confused but wanting for more.

Servings are big which can be shared by two, a great savings I must say. 

Shakes you can mix 2 to 3 fruits like banana and mango or watermelon and carrot. It all depends of fruit availability and your taste buds as well. At first I didn't like mixing 2 fruits in a shake but once they are serve it doesn't matter in the end they blend together and gives your tongue a surprise, definitely a must try.

All in all, the food and ambience was great.

Prices are moderately expensive but since the servings are good for two it comes out as a fair price.

Head out there yourself.