A visit in Vigan definitely becomes a major event in my calendar year. This city north of Luzon is one of my favorite spots and I don't complain if travel means by land (9-12 hours from Manila) or by air (via Laoag airport).
I was on personal time off (from work) and my plan was just to stay at home with my family together with my grandma who arrived from abroad. Surprisingly my tito's and tita's planned to visit my father-cousin in Vigan who is a newly installed formator in ICST (Immaculate Conception School of Theology). Mom woke up the gang around 5 in the morning and after almost an hour of preparation we were on our way to the city up north. Among the family it was just me and Mom who had been to the Spanish city thus we were giving background info to Ate and her family as to what to expect with the visit (although we were all clueless). I definitely was selling to them Calle Crisologo and different food we can find there. Personally I was wondering if I can find a good cafe for my daily caffeine fix.
After a couple of stops and just before we arrived tito pulled over Bantay bridge. According to a friend, the bridge itself was originally called Quirino bridge (after Pres. Quirino) however with a new bridge now functional I wonder how this new bridge is now called.
With my tummy rumbling I'm so looking forward to a good Ilocano food. With cousin-father in tow now, he recommended Grandpa's Inn. Do not associate this with Grappa's Inn and restaurant in Manila. The inn-restaurant-cafe' was, as expected, classic Ilocano as the ambiance was rustic.
I didn't bother ordering since cousin-father took charge of it and since it was a family meal it was meant for sharing. The typical wait time of 15-20 mins was not bad as this was my queue to step outside and snap some pics around the venue and I was surprised with what they have.
When our order finally arrived I wasn't surprised that our consists of Pakbet, Karekare, Pokpoklo, Poqui-poqui, Barbeque and Fried Chicken (for the kids).
Pokpoklo a type of seaweed served with tomatoes and onions. Best with Ilocano Vinegar.
Poqui-poqui: similar with tagalog' tortang talong only using bagoong (I guess) with lots of onions and tomatoes.
Pakbet with lots of Bagnet slices
Over-all, two thumbs up for the great Ilocano food experience in Grandpa's Inn.
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