The Wandering Qwerty

09/07/2026

TWQ PLATE REPORT: Fresh Lumpia at Balbino's in Santa Maria, Bulacan

For this plate, fresh lumpia ang bida.

Simple, light and easy to share. The soft wrapper and generous sauce make it a good side dish, especially kapag may kasama kang mas mabibigat na orders like bulalo, fried dishes and kanin.

Maganda siyang idagdag sa table kapag gusto mo ng konting balance sa meal. Hindi mabigat, hindi komplikado and bagay sa family-style kainan.

TWQ Notes:
Good for sharing, good as a lighter side dish and a nice option kapag gusto mo ng variety sa mesa.

TWQ Verdict:
A good add-on to the table, especially for family meals where everyone gets a little bit of everything.

Balbino’s Bulalo House and Pasalubong is located along Guyong Bypass Road in Santa Maria, Bulacan.

It’s one of those familiar family-style stops for bulalo, pasalubong and sharing dishes.

Not sponsored. Just a simple food note from the table.

02/03/2026

Creamy, spicy, and loaded with seafood goodness.

Simple food. Big comfort.

Nothing fancy, just real flavors that hit right every time.

28/02/2026

Adding this to the weekend getaway list. 🤩😍

26/02/2026

TWQ LOCAL UPDATE: A place where food meets history.

Molave Dela Casa Resto Bar offers more than just good food. It’s a space filled with antiques, vintage pieces, and stories that give every corner a nostalgic charm.

Perfect for food lovers who appreciate great ambiance and a unique dining experience.

📍 Talomo Pusan Bypass Road, Ortega Village, Davao City

If you’re in Davao, this one looks worth checking out.

26/02/2026

Enough is a beautiful number.

25/02/2026

TWQ LOCAL UPDATE

Balaoan Night Market is now accepting vendors. A great chance for local businesses to showcase food, products and small negosyo.

Limited slots only, so register early and be part of the local buzz.

𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 (𝟮𝟬 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲)

Balaoan Night Market 2026 is now accepting vendors! 🎉🍢 Interested participants are invited to be part of the night market, opening on March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) at the Balaoan Farmers Commercial Center grounds.

Only 20 slots are available on a first come, first served basis. Vendors are encouraged to register early to secure their slot.

Registration and inquiries may be made with Ms. Vangie Concepcion at the Office of the Municipal Treasurer starting Thursday, February 26, 2026.

25/02/2026

TWQ LOCALS: FRESH HYDROPONIC LETTUCE AVAILABLE!

Straight from a local greenhouse in Camangyanan, Santa Maria.

Clean, fresh and grown with care.

Perfect for salads, sandwiches or healthy meals at home.

- Hydroponically grown
- Fresh harvest
- Local and proudly Bulacan

Support local growers and enjoy farm-fresh greens. 🌱

📍 Dadi Low's Lettuce in a Cup
Message their page for orders and inquiries.

22/02/2026

Seafood lovers, may bagong aabangan sa Sta. Maria, Bulacan! 🦀

Soft opening na since Feb 17 and grand opening soon sa Feb 25 ng Crabs N Crack Santa Maria Branch. 🦀🔥

New seafood spot sa Sta. Maria, Bulacan. Tara kain!

DabarCrabs, the wait is finally over! 🦀🔥

Grand opening na sa Sta. Maria! Kita-kits sa February 25, 2026, 10AM!

📍New Bypass Road, Sta. Maria, Bulacan (near Philippine Arena)

21/02/2026

TWQ Eats | Santa Maria, Bulacan

Hayaan mong maglakbay ang sabaw sa iyong dila.

May mga pagkain na hindi mo kinakain dahil uso.

Bulalo.

Mainit na sabaw.
Malambot na laman.
Yung tipong unang higop pa lang, ramdam mo agad.

Sa Balbino’s Bulalo House and Pasalubong hindi tinipid ang sabaw.

Super ang flavor.
Lasang baka talaga.
Hindi maalat.
Hindi nakakaumay.

'Yung ganitong pagkain, hindi pang picture lang.

Pang pamilya.
Pang sarili.
Pang hagod sa pagod.

Open daily 9AM to 9:30PM
Bypass Road, Guyong, Sta. Maria, Bulacan

Minsan, ang wandering hindi sa mga lugar.

Minsan, sa mangkok lang.

Worth discovering.