Ban Khafe Finds Its Flavor in Familiar Comfort
A small eatery in Capitol Site keeps things simple, sulit, and full of flavor Cebuanos already know.
Atelier Matcha: Riding The Third Wave
Tokyo’s Atelier Matcha debuts in Cebu, bringing authentic Uji matcha and 160 years of Kyoto tea craftsmanship to everyday life.
Why Bubble Bee’s Founder Left Boba Behind and Built Cebu’s Cleanest Juice Bar
Cebu’s newest cleansing ritual is here—and it’s taking on the city’s milk tea obsession.
LowCal Salads + Wraps Proves Healthy Food Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
It started as a 2 AM idea. As most good ones do.
Bun Appétit! Burgers, Tacos, and Good Times at Sal’s Kitchen
Behind every burger flipped at Sal’s Kitchen is a chef who chose passion over a paycheck.
Ram and Alvin’s Love Is More Than Content, It’s Contentment
RamVin built a following of over 100,000 people. Ram and Alvin built something far more lasting.
Sheng Mai Refuses to Fit Into One Box
Student. Athlete. Performer. Sheng Mai never got the memo about picking one.
Tugging at Artstrings: How Wagas Ukuleles Keeps Cebuano Craft Alive and Playing
From Apo Whang-Od strumming a C chord to Juan Luna’s Spolarium on a travel ukulele, Wagas Ukuleles keeps finding new ways to carry Filipino identity.
After Twenty Years of Weaving for Others, John Rey Sanchez Is Finally Doing It for Himself
For John Rey Sanchez, weaving was never a low-skill trade. It was always a legacy worth owning.
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Living
Where to Dine With Your Fur Baby: Pet-Friendly Cafés in Metro Cebu
Cebu’s café scene has gotten very good at making room for your favorite plus-one. Here are six spots around Metro Cebu where your pet is just as welcome as you are.
The Finish Line Is Just the Beginning for Cebu’s Running Community
Why running became Cebu’s favorite social habit, and what keeps them going?
Culture
The Creative Pulse of Cebu: Artists, Musicians, Filmmakers, and the Spaces They Call Home
Artists, musicians, filmmakers, and the spaces they call home. Cebu’s creative scene is more alive than you think.
5 Reasons ‘Cinebuano’ Should Be on Your Watchlist This Buwan ng Wika at Kasaysayan
Did you know Cebu once had more than 20 movie theaters on Colon Street alone? ‘Cinebuano’ fills in the history most people missed.
Taste Cebu: Heirloom Culinary Gallery Celebrates the Stories Behind Cebu’s Most Enduring Dishes
A one-hour journey through everything that shaped Cebuano cuisine.
From Farm to Table: Where Cebu’s Vegetables Come From
Behind every kilo of cabbage is a farmer who woke up before sunrise.
Beauty & Wellness
Cebu Now Has Its First and Only Vital Dome, and It’s at BASE Aesthetics
BASE Aesthetics just became the only clinic in Cebu with the Vital Dome, and the range of what it covers might surprise you.
Putok Batok? Here’s How to Enjoy Cebu’s Comfort Foods Without the Guilt
How to indulge in Cebu’s favorite putok batok feast without letting your blood pressure follow suit.
What Postpartum Depression Really Feels Like, From a Mom Who Lived Through It
It took Dyan Gayas 11 months and a community of strangers to find her way through postpartum depression. This is her story.
Fashion
Oro Galleria Returns With a Fresh Look and New Collections at SM City Cebu
Over two decades and still shining.