This Week in Tagaytay (September 19 to 25, 2016)

Going to Tagaytay from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay, Metro Manila, usually takes an hour and a half via South Luzon Expressway if without traffic. Tagaytay is mostly flood-free because of its high elevation. Nonetheless, traffic can still be heavy when there is rain and during weekends due to the influx of travelers heading there for a weekend respite. Reports say that heavy traffic could last for three to seven hours when traversing Dasmariñas Road and Nuvali, Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road.

ROOTCON will hold its 10th IT Security and Hacking Conference called ROOTCON 10 on September 22 and 23. The two-day event will be held at Taal Vista Hotel, gathering IT professionals and enthusiasts. The program will include educational talks by local and international experts, trainings, contests, and a fellowship party.

As the rain washes the earth afresh, it is also a good time to appreciate fresh, farm-to-table cuisine in the city.

Gourmet Farms serves its fresh farm produce in Italian and Mediterranean dishes at The Dining Room. The farm is located at Km. 52 along Emilio Aguinaldo Highway just before reaching the city proper coming from Silang, Cavite. One can walk through a refreshing scenery of the farm before reaching The Dining Room at Gourmet Farms.

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Sisterfields by Cravings serves its fresh produce in Filipino dishes. Tucked away at the Summit Ridge Hotel, this fairly new restaurant harvests its fruits and vegetables from Annie’s Garden, just within arm’s reach from the back of the hotel. The restaurant also offers pasture-to-plate meat dishes and crop-to-cup coffee.

Need organic vegetables? Check the Specialty Goods section in the Shoppersguide Directory.

Lime and Basil Thai Restaurant is another farm-to-table garden restaurant that offers Thai cuisine. Located on J. Rizal St. in Brgy. Sikat, this restaurant also keeps its own small farm within view for diners to appreciate.

When visiting any of the listed farm-to-table restaurants, bringing a nice camera is highly recommended. After a hearty meal, one can take a stroll at the restaurant's garden or farm and take photos that are surely Instagram-worthy.