Escapes

Travel and hospitality stories about destinations, hotels, and experiences outside everyday and includes food destinations.

The Art of Gathering Remains at Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant

By BaGed Cruz

June 29, 2026

There is an unmistakable calm that settles over Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant, even before the first dish reaches the table. Nestled in the ever-vibrant…

The Comfort of Filipino Dining Lives On at Kaayoo

By BaGed Cruz

June 29, 2026

The first thing you notice at Kaayoo Restaurant is not the food. It is the feeling. Warm lighting spills over wooden tables. Vintage accents and…

Moments Over Tea: Sky-High Comforts and Afternoon Calm at Dusit Thani Manila

By BaGed Cruz

June 29, 2026

In a city that rarely seems to exhale, where traffic hums like a constant undercurrent and office towers blink on and off like digital constellations,…

At Tatung’s, Every Table Feels Like a Seat at Home

By BaGed Cruz

June 27, 2026

There is something quietly radical about a restaurant that does not ask to impress you. Instead, it asks you to stay. At Tatung’s, now open…

Home on the Plate: Anthony’s Cafe Makes Comfort Feel Contemporary

By BaGed Cruz

June 26, 2026

The road to Anthony’s Cafe does not announce itself with spectacle. Tucked into the residential neighborhood of Kasambagan, Cebu City, the café feels less like…

Quezon City’s Brightest New Hot Spots

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

June 23, 2026

It’s in a surprising location, an area of Quezon City where I’ve never really spotted a hotel before, much less, a hotel that instantly made…

A Symphony of Spices as Okada Manila Unveils Curry Corner

By Celvie Irrah Cardaño

June 23, 2026

Long before the first dish reaches the table, the scent of toasted cumin, rich cardamom, and chilies tells a story of generations of art through…

The Happy Chef Brings Warm Hospitality to The Linden Suites

By BaGed Cruz

June 22, 2026

In a district known for its glass towers, business meetings, and relentless pace, finding a place that encourages guests to slow down can feel surprisingly…

Where the Sea Meets the Table: Panagatan’s Enduring Coastal Hospitality in Cagayan de Oro

By BaGed Cruz

June 22, 2026

The drive to Panagatan Restaurant feels like a gradual exhale. Beyond the bustle of central Cagayan de Oro, the city softens into a coastal rhythm…

Where Every Table Feels Like Home at Bigby’s

By BaGed Cruz

June 21, 2026

There are restaurants that serve food, and then there are restaurants that serve memories. In Cagayan de Oro City, where familiar faces often greet one…