Happy Foodies

<figure> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotDOJlOt1D_e7Ioisz2Rzbu9_m23t56-3DcL7ACfW6FA6_I_imawtYpdBM2PgXK0bzTxbDwdkFnLKwkbuR07BpZffWEByNDrM7PxJM371XUeBn4pNxlY46HmoPAj9MsOKbRIVNNPPuo4uCcO4ZrwG9ejJu4VeXqmhHCLcB-du3sOHqUU-pBWmvoSTDHY/s16000/happyfoodies-veggie-hut.jpg"> </figure> <p>After a refreshing nature trip to <a href="https://www.ironwulf.net/2024/08/maapon-falls-beautiful-cascades-in.html" target="_blank">Maapon Falls in Lucban, Quezon</a>, we were eager to find a spot for a late lunch. Lucban and its neighboring towns are renowned for their longganisa and pancit. We indulged in pancit hab-hab for breakfast, we were in search of something heartier for late lunch. With vegan and vegetarian friends in mind, <strong>The Veggie Hut</strong> was a delightful discovery. Thankfully, our meat-eating companions were game to try something different, and we’re glad they were.</p> <p><span></span></p>

<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone"><img alt="Curacha with Alavars Sauce (large Ph 745)" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/3190342739_e84f8af7bd_o.jpg"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Curacha with Alavar's Sauce (large Php 745)</figcaption></figure> <p>Visit <strong>Zamboanga City</strong> and almost everyone tells you not to miss tasting the famous <strong>Curacha</strong>, a hybrid crustacean that bears resemblance to the sea crab and a spiny lobster. The name means “cockroach” in Chavacano, maybe because of its appearance. But don’t let that unappetizing translation dissuade you from sampling this tasty crustacean, which is caught only in the seas of Zamboanga and Sulu.</p> <p>Short of buying a live one from the market and cooking it yourself, the best way to enjoy this treat is to eat at <strong>Alavar’s Seafood House</strong>, which is just a short tricycle ride from downtown. First item on the agenda is of course, Curacha. But happyfoodies got some welcome surprises from other items in the menu.</p>