27/08/2026
FROM THE MARKET TO THE KITCHEN 🧺
Buy local. Cook local. Support local.
One of the simple pleasures of staying in Paoay, Ilocos Norte is the access to fresh local produce. Ilocos is known for its garlic, its tomatoes, its vegetables — and the local markets here carry ingredients that form the backbone of Ilocano cooking.
Kamatis. Bawang at sibuyas. Talong at okra. Pechay Baguio. Kalabasa.
Pick up a few ingredients from the market, bring them back to the kitchen, and cook something together.
We source fresh ingredients from local farmers and neighborhood markets.
We turn simple, fresh ingredients into delicious, home-cooked Ilocano meals.
Every purchase supports our farmers, families, and communities.
Good food. Warm stays. Stronger communities.
Guests at Ilocos Transient by Aekonik in Paoay have a complete kitchen setup ready to use during their stay.
What local ingredient do you always look for when visiting Ilocos Norte?
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