When my non-Bacolodian friends ask me what to do in Bacolod, food is all I have in mind. There are a lot of nature spots but it would probably take a minimum of an hour or two to reach the nicer mountain springs or beaches. If you have limited time, I suggest you just explore the local gastronomic landscape of the city as it is the best place which could offer you a good variety of restos and cafes.
As I said in my previous blog post, I am trying to catch up on some of the local restaurants (some are old, some are new). I have been out of the city for almost nine years now and unfortunately, the few times I go home do not allow me to discover all the establishments that have been sprouting in the city like mushrooms.
So for my five-day vacation, I told myself not to eat in the same restaurants I usually go to (uhh, this means Bob's Lacson, hehe) and go to somewhere different instead.
Today, husband and I went to Museum Cafe, located in Gatuslao Street because I wanted some cup of good coffee. This establishment was featured Best Restaurant in Bacolod by Click The City so I was about to find out what it has to offer.
We would have wanted to dine al fresco but the rain just stopped and the seats were still damp. No choice but to dine inside.
Once you enter, you will immediately see their kitchen / prep area. Organized, and yes, it just had to be artistic!
It was a little rustic on the inside. I am not sure if they were renovating but the walls are undecorated unlike the ones I saw on other posts. The paintings leaned on the walls, on the floors. I didn't mind though.
Some book collection at one corner. Devil is in the details, so they say.
A friendly server approached and told us that they have some weekly specials aside from the ones we see in the menu. Husband ordered ginger-lime juice and their specialty, Smoked Bacolod Pork Belly Open Sandwich.
I ordered my dose of caffeine, Mt. Kanlaon Organic Arabica and their Grand Dessert. Coffee was served in a very stylish way with three different kinds of sugar -- white, brown and muscovado. I was little disappointed with the Grand Dessert though. It was a mash of avocado, green apple, banana and mango served with whipped cream, a small slice of pie and a chocolate bon-bon (which in fairness, tasted soooo good).
You would probably spend around PHP200 for a sandwich and some beverage. For the main course, around PHP300 bucks will get you a main entree, a side dish (rice or bread) and a salad.
In summary, it was a good dining experience especially since I was out for the coffee. The coffee did not disappoint. I will definitely go back to this place to try out their other dishes.
xx,
Corporate Junkie
