u/fiftypence

So far my addiction is Locabomb, middle eastern cuisine. The spices they use are incredible, everything is so rich and full of flavour. The biryani, curries, beef nihari, and the kebabs are all amazing. Add their white sauce and chilli sauce and it's just on another level. I've lost count of how many times I've eaten there and ordered delivery.

Curious what everyone else's go to restaurant is? Doesn't have to be fancy just somewhere you keep going back to because the food never misses.

Always keen to try new restaurants.

I'm based in San Fernando and have quite a few things to clear out, electronics, branded clothes, bags, and other items I've brought over from overseas.

Is Facebook Marketplace still the go to here, or is Carousell better? Are there any local buy and sell Facebook groups that are actually active in Pampanga?

Not in a huge rush, but I'd like to sell everything without getting flooded by scammers or ridiculous lowball offers.

Would love to hear what has worked best for you guys.

Are you pretty strict with them or more laid back? Do you trust them well? How's your relationship? Do they ever ask for salary advances?

We've been really lucky with ours. She's super trustworthy, hardworking, and has heaps of initiative. Most of the time we don't even have to ask her to do things because she's already onto it. We try to be pretty relaxed too. If the chores are done, she's welcome to watch TV, use her phone, and if she needs to head home for something important we're usually happy to work around it.

I've heard very mixed experiences though. A few Filipino friends and relatives have gone through multiple helpers because they weren't reliable or kept leaving for another family. At the same time, I've also heard of households being extremely strict, so I imagine it works both ways.

Curious what everyone else's experience has been. Did you get lucky with your first helper, or did it take a few tries to find a good fit?

Living in San Fernando. I've only been to a handful so far, and I'm hoping to take my wife's family out for a nice meal. Ideally I'm after a buffet with a good mix of Filipino dishes plus international cuisine (Japanese, Chinese, Western, seafood, etc.).

What would you recommend, and why? Bonus points if it's great value for a family gathering!

I've been living in San Fernando for about a year now and have been craving a really good burger, but nothing has really hit the spot. I've tried Barney's, Zark's, and a few other places that were recommended, but I'm finding a lot of the patties seem to be mixed with pork rather than being 100% beef.

Any recommendations for places that do a proper all-beef burger? Happy to drive anywhere around Pampanga if it's worth it.