Experiencing a Life in Pelican Town through Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons Orchestra

As a famous detective once said, “Chills! Literal Chills.” That’s what my friends and I felt when we attended our first orchestra together. An orchestra made from the game we’ve loved all these years – Stardew Valley. What is Stardew Valley? Stardew Valley is a love letter to Harvest Moon fans, as it is heavily inspired by the Harvest Moon series. It was developed solely … Continue reading Experiencing a Life in Pelican Town through Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons Orchestra

EatsmeJax!July 20, 2026July 20, 2026Leave a comment

Cuisine, Davao, Filipino, Others, Reviews

Davao: Siempre Taqueria and Bar Food and Resto Review

The culinary scene in Davao continues to get better and better. Every month, new food concepts emerge and become the next big trend. From experimental food fusion to the revival of regional cuisines, Davao is steadily becoming a culinary destination in the Philippines. One of the newest additions to the city’s food scene is Siempre Taqueria and Bar at Azuela Cove in Lanang. It’s a … Continue reading Davao: Siempre Taqueria and Bar Food and Resto Review

EatsmeJax!June 15, 2026June 15, 2026Leave a comment

Cuisine, Davao, European, Filipino, Others, Reviews

Davao: Lamano Food and Resto Review

Lamano Davao, located on CT Drive in Tulip, is one of the most visually striking restaurants in the city. Beyond its beautiful interiors, Lamano is a driving force that challenges and elevates the local culinary scene. It is part of the growing wave of restaurants in Davao that are experimental and move beyond traditional dining concepts. While it is experimental and influenced by cuisines around … Continue reading Davao: Lamano Food and Resto Review

EatsmeJax!May 21, 2026May 23, 2026Leave a comment

Cuisine, Davao, European, Filipino, Italian, Others, Reviews

Davao: Yucca Food and Resto Review

There are over 110 ethnolinguistic groups spread across the Philippines’ 18 regions. With so many ethnolinguistic groups, one would think that we’d have numerous cultural dishes and restaurants to boast about in the global market. However, it is saddening that our dishes only become mainstream when foreigners acknowledge and promote them. And while I am happy that dishes like Ilocos Empanada are now recognized and … Continue reading Davao: Yucca Food and Resto Review

EatsmeJax!May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Leave a comment

Features, Luzon, Travels

Why Stay at The Henry Hotel Manila, a 1940s-Restored Architectural Gem

As an outsider who is coming to the big city, I have not heard of The Henry Hotel Manila. From a Mindanaoan standpoint, when I hear of Metro Manila, I often associate it with concrete jungles, chaotic traffic, and fast-paced life. But it didn’t occur to me that there are small pockets of serenity in Manila, amidst tall buildings and in a city that can … Continue reading Why Stay at The Henry Hotel Manila, a 1940s-Restored Architectural Gem

EatsmeJax!May 11, 2026May 14, 2026Leave a comment

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