I come from a non-coffee drinking family but when I got out of the nest, coffee kicked its way into my life and decided to stay. I’m not really a big time coffee addict because I can go for days without, and I’m easy to please. Give me a 3-in-1…
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Reef coolers at the Hyatt's Splash Bar
TUCKED away behind the poolside waterfall of Hyatt Regency in Garapan is a nook that not everyone knows about, especially if you don’t venture beyond the swimming pool. The Splash Bar is located in between artistically carved boulders with superb views of the swimming pool and the waterfall. I…
Coffee, croissants and tarts at The Coffee Room N-106
ENTERING the Coffee Room N-106 was like stepping into a fabulous private room adorned with exquisite decorations. While a group of Russians was having coffee and a lively conversation at one of the tables, a friendly food staffer guided me and my companion to the table near the counter and…
Coffee, crepes and more at The Shack
WELCOME to The Shack, the newest rave in the island where ‘hunters, fishermen, politicians and other liars are welcome.’ Although it’s still on a soft opening phase, The Shack has become a trending household word as the satisfied diners try their unique dishes and go back for more. It was…
Late night coffee at the Sands
THE craving for coffee hit me while driving home from the movies on Saturday night, and at past 10 p.m., my choices for a place to eat or hang out were limited. Most restaurants close at 9 p.m. so if you get hungry after that, good luck. Driving slowly around…
Coffee and Jazz
FOR weeks now, I had been watching out for the opening of a new Russian restaurant in Garapan but when I passed by on Friday I saw a new sign that stated “Jazz & Coffee Bar” beside the restaurant. I just had to check the place out, which I did on Saturday evening.
Of tea, snow and pearls at Cha
IF you’re looking for a place where you can quench your thirst and beat the summer heat, try out this hip place called Cha. Squeezed between a row of fastfood restaurants in Garapan, Cha is slowly but surely creating its own niche as a new hangout for the young and…
Coffee Quickies
MOST like them hot. Some like them cold. Some like their glasses or cups filled to the brim with ice cubes while some like them topped with froth and bubbles. If you only got about half an hour break, the search for the nearest or the most ideal coffee shop…
Of great coffee and giant burgers
CONVENIENTLY tucked at the end of the hallway opposite The Magellan restaurant at the Pacific Islands Club is a busy nook serving a variety of all time favorites: The Galley. I’ve been planning to try what this place had to offer several times in the past years but did not…
Airi Cafe: Your Hafa Adai coffee stop
SCOURING for a quick coffee stop brought me and buddy Alexie to this coffee shop at the lobby of Hafa Adai Beach Hotel in Garapan last Wednesday afternoon. We were both trying to melt giant mental blocks and decided to try out the Airi Café Lounge. We went straight to…