http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/ This and that about Dumaguete City, this is an open forum for messages about the City of Gentle People. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:19:29 GMT vBulletin 5 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/ http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6939&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:17:05 GMT The recently opened Café Laguna is located in the San Jose Street just next door to Hotel Nicanor downtown Dumaguete. It is another Branch of the... The recently opened Café Laguna is located in the San Jose Street just next door to Hotel Nicanor downtown Dumaguete. It is another Branch of the Cebu based Restaurant Chain operating there since 1991.



First it has to be said that it is more a Restaurant than a café, second Café Laguna is serving only Filipino Food; so if you expect a imported Beef Steak for 255 peso you might be disappointed.



Anyway, Café Laguna’s interior is top notch for Dumaguete (for my personal taste a bit too light, so I was cheating with the pictures a little bit). Everything was pre-produced in Cebu and Luzon and assembled here in Dumaguete. The aircon was working and the seating comfortable.



The Staff is very friendly in a professional way. All of them received their training for several weeks in Cebu’s Café Laguna Outlets.
I was there with Rechel and we ordered Kinilaw Tangigue and Crispy Crablets for our Pampagana (appetizer) and Beef Tenderloin steak a la Popre and Buttered Chicken, rice and coke light. The menu is quite big and one should be able to find more than one dish fitting his/her taste. The main dishes are between 180 and 300 peso



A typical philippino way is that all dishes come at the same time (or when ready), so if you want your starters first, like the name might appear to some, you should order your main dish when the appetizer is served.
All four dishes were well sized portions and priced reasonable. I actually (other than I read on another thread) liked the Steak a la Popre a lot and the Chicken were not just skin and bones. It was not fried to death and still juicy meat. Maybe a kind of dip should be served with it.



I would certainly like to have some paper-tissues, pepper. salt, etc. as a standard on the table, because I want to start eating when my dish arrives hot and not asking and waiting another few minutes.

To sum it somehow up, I would describe Café Laguna as a kind of Filipino fine dining and a positive addition to the local restaurant scene. Perfect for introducing first time visitors to local cuisine before throwing them into a street kitchen.

cheers

Rhoody ]]> Dumaguete City Rhoody http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6939 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6931&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:33:12 GMT I have just returned from a visit to the Port of Dumaguete to purchase a fast craft ticket for next week. In a berth I notice a vessel of our... I have just returned from a visit to the Port of Dumaguete to purchase a fast craft ticket for next week. In a berth I notice a vessel of our favourite line, renowned for drowning its passengers, hundreda at a time, with seeming impunity. On this occasion the Princess of the Caribbean was discharging 20 foot containers. As I exited the port on foot, a truck bearing a twenty footer on the middle of its flatdeck trailer stopped beside me.

I took the opportunity to confirm by visual inspection what I had long suspected. There was absolutely nothing holding the container in place save the force of gravity! All four corner indents were empty! How often have YOU been following one of these in traffic? The driver needs to stop suddenly and hits the brakes.

What happens? The load shifts forward. Any other force at play could spill the trailer into your path. Duhh!

In a country where ships sink because they are unseaworthy or sail without regard to the weather, busses plummet suddenly off cliffs and cops . . . .


Oh well you get the idea. Do we really need another entirely preventable hazard to risk our lives?

Is the only regulation governing carriers the LAW OF GRAVITY? ]]> Dumaguete City davfitz http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6931 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6930&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:33:59 GMT Congratulations from the whole DI Team.

Be always Happy and practice to make many small PatO's and PatA's

]]> Dumaguete City Rhoody http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6930 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6928&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:24:04 GMT I am looking for hinge-pin door stops, does anyone know where I can get them? Haven't found them at Handyman, UyMatio's, or Citi Hardware............. ]]> Dumaguete City reedee http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6928 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6925&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:30:04 GMT Never been... anyone have thoughts on this store? We are looking for a few kitchen appliances. Thanks! Never been... anyone have thoughts on this store? We are looking for a few kitchen appliances. Thanks! ]]> Dumaguete City http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6925 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6910&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:27:25 GMT There is gonna be a new restaurant in La Residenca Al Mar in replacement of Wakagi Japanese Restaurant.. And they placed a tarp that says, "Watch out for something BIG..."

What could it be? I hope someone here knows something about it. Share it please.. :D Looks exciting.. :rolleyes: ]]> Dumaguete City nead http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6910 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6906&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:16:23 GMT *We used to use Rid X for our septic system in the states. Is there such a thing available here? In 14 years we never had to have a pump out of our... We used to use Rid X for our septic system in the states. Is there such a thing available here? In 14 years we never had to have a pump out of our septic system because we used it. I did find a "recipe" for making your own out of sugar, cornmeal and yeast I may use if I can't find anything else.
Thanks!! ]]> Dumaguete City reedee http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6906 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6888&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:28:24 GMT *Does anyone know if the public can utilize the SU library? Seems like a nice library and I would like to check it out (maybe some books, too!!)... Does anyone know if the public can utilize the SU library? Seems like a nice library and I would like to check it out (maybe some books, too!!) sometime. ]]> Dumaguete City reedee http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6888 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6861&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:42:02 GMT *Hi guys and gals!! Once again I am needing to pick your brains (you can pick your own noses!!).........we have a range/vent hood that has a 5 inch... Hi guys and gals!! Once again I am needing to pick your brains (you can pick your own noses!!).........we have a range/vent hood that has a 5 inch hole for attaching exhaust duct, but cannot find the ducting. Have tried Citi Hardware (out of stock), UyMatio (they have 6 inch), Rejoice (no dice), a sheet metal shop (Nadodo, or something like that), and an a/c place in Daro (we are still waiting to talk to the engineer there). Does anyone here know of anyone who does sheet metal work or who can make us the duct we need?? Thanks a bunch!!:D:D:D ]]> Dumaguete City reedee http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6861 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6857&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:51:49 GMT :confused:Hello everybody soon I will be coming back in phil and thinking to build our house in dumaguete. I read in some previous threads about... :confused:Hello everybody soon I will be coming back in phil and thinking to build our house in dumaguete. I read in some previous threads about building a house but could not get some answer did anyone here build a house just recently if its possible to get some ideas. Actually have done much study in the internet but I would like to hear it from somebody that has already experience to build and finish a house. and I am interested also to get contractors but those that are registered I know they are abit high with the price but I want to be sure. Anyway they should give diff. options . Any advice will be very much appreciated. thanks everybody. ]]> Dumaguete City claire29 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6857 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6851&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:32:28 GMT *In the states, we dial 911 to get to police, ambulance, and fire departments....all in one call. I am pretty sure here, I need to know the... In the states, we dial 911 to get to police, ambulance, and fire departments....all in one call. I am pretty sure here, I need to know the individual numbers for each one. Does anyone have those numbers so I can program our phones? I guess it would be helpful for you to know that we are in Candau-ay, Dumaguete City. Also, do you pick your ambulance based on the hospital or do the ambulances take you wherever you want to go? Is anyone familiar with the ambulance charges? Thanks!! ]]> Dumaguete City reedee http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6851 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6844&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:53:43 GMT Hi, is there any place where I can exchange pesos to euros? Money changers don`t seem to sell Euros aswell as banks. I need 100 euros in cash,... Hi,

is there any place where I can exchange pesos to euros?
Money changers don`t seem to sell Euros aswell as banks.

I need 100 euros in cash, is there any chance to get the transaction done in Dumaguete?

Thank you :) ]]> Dumaguete City Martillo http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6844 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6842&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:59:11 GMT Our phones are down this morning (Smart). Anyone else? Larry Our phones are down this morning (Smart). Anyone else?

Larry ]]> Dumaguete City shadow http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6842 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6824&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:20:17 GMT posting here rather than hijack the other banking/atm thread. A friend of ours said she was not able to open an account since she was not a PH... posting here rather than hijack the other banking/atm thread.

A friend of ours said she was not able to open an account since she was not a PH citizen. Is this true? I am not concerned since Asawa is dual citizen.

My parents of course do not have the same advantage. While I was reading about the Special retirement visa it mentions that an account could be setup to receive the direct deposit of SS and other retirement benefits.



Is the permanent visa a requirement perhaps?

Any info is helpful thanks. ]]> Dumaguete City Tom2bad68 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6824 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6823&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:51:30 GMT *Hi guys, Does anyone know how we go about applying for absentee voting for US elections? Thanks!!* Hi guys,
Does anyone know how we go about applying for absentee voting for US elections?
Thanks!! ]]> Dumaguete City reedee http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6823 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6821&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:25:24 GMT There is now a P200 peso charge for using a foreign ATM or bank card on the ATM machines here in Dumaguete. Not sure if all the banks are doing... There is now a P200 peso charge for using a foreign ATM or bank card on the ATM machines here in Dumaguete. Not sure if all the banks are doing this, but we tried BPI and BDO, and both are charging the P200 no matter what amount you withdraw.

This looks line another way to extort extra money from foreigners for using their foreign based bank card. Both my pension and SS payments are direct deposits to banks in the US so I have been using my cards to withdraw money from the ATMs here, previously without any charge from the local banks here.

The P200 charge is roughly a $4.50 charge from the local banks, which is a lot, so if you add the local bank charge, plus any charge that the US banks charge for an ATM withdrawal not on their bank ATM, it could add up to a considerable sum.

Sorry for wasting band width if this subject has been covered before, but does anybody have any ideas on how to withdraw money from local bank ATMs without having to pay out so much money? ]]> Dumaguete City dauinrcflyer http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6821 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6820&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:47:38 GMT Hi, Can anyone tell me the name and location of the gun shop in Dumaguete. From my recollection it is around the corner of San Juan and Cervantes. It... Hi, Can anyone tell me the name and location of the gun shop in Dumaguete. From my recollection it is around the corner of San Juan and Cervantes. It is a proper Gun store, not a h/ware shop selling guns. There may of course be others specialising in firearms that I have not heard of. Thanks for any forth coming info. Cheers. ]]> Dumaguete City Ricofoto http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6820 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6802&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:46:12 GMT Just got a call from Alex of Edelweiss asking to invite you all for Saturdays 2 year anniversary celebration of Edelweiss Restaurant Dumaguete... Just got a call from Alex of Edelweiss asking to invite you all for Saturdays 2 year anniversary celebration of Edelweiss Restaurant Dumaguete (Valencia Road across Hypermart.

From 12 noon to 6 pm:
mixed platter with all kinds of Austrian and international delights : 99 Peso
All Local drinks 25 Peso

Live Music all day.

I am out of town, so can't take advantage of 25 Peso SMB, well can't have everything. Anyways,...

Congratulations to Edelweiss and Alex, have a great celebration.

cheers

Rhoody ]]> Dumaguete City Rhoody http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6802 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6801&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:32:12 GMT Hi All, Anybody knows any other callcenter opening in Dumaguete soon??????? :rolleyes: Hi All,

Anybody knows any other callcenter opening in Dumaguete soon??????? :rolleyes: ]]> Dumaguete City naturelover22 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6801 http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6799&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:14:42 GMT Does anyone know where decent vitamins can be found here in Dumaguete? I'd like to find individual vitamins and amino acids such a vitamin D and Lycine. Can anyone help? ]]> Dumaguete City KanoScott http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/showthread.php?t=6799