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Cuisine
Art. Filipino cuisine is an exciting blend of Spanish, Malay, Chinese, and
American influences. And Manila is the perfect place to go for daring culinary adventures.
The Filipino cuisine with its many regional flavors and specialties, should appeal to the
most discriminating palates. Pinakbet, a sauteed mixture of fresh vegetables in bagoong
(cooked shrimp paste) is an Ilocano favorite. From Pampanga comes sisig – grilled
pig’s cheek and ears, chopped with chicken liver, onions, chili and pepper on a
sizzling plate. The Bicolanos love using lots of cococream, spices and chilis on their
dishes. With the Filipinos’ love for food, restaurants are all over the place. Try
out the ones along Adriatico Street and Roxas Boulevard in Manila; Tomas Morato, Timog and
Quezon Avenue in Quezon City; and Makati Avenue, Pasay Road and Jupiter Street in Makati
City.
Sporting Life.
The greens beckon in Manila. Tee off at any of the metropolis 11 golfing greens such as
Wack Wack and Manila Golf. For yacht fans, there is the Manila Yacht Club. "Country
Clubs", popular among the business set, feature numerous sports facilities such as
swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts, bowling lanes and billiard halls.
Leisurely Strolls. Whether your object is
to shop for souvenirs or to feel the pulse of the city, there are many walking
destinations. Start off with a visit to the Ayala Museum in Makati, where historical
dioramas take you down the country’s memory lane. Drop by Malacanang Palace, official
residence of the head of state, or take a sun cruise around Manila Bay. Open-air cultural
performances are a-plenty. Include Friday evenings at Paco Park, Saturday evenings at
Puerta Real and Sunday afternoons at Rizal Park for a cultural interlude.