July 2016

Bonifacio Global City

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    A fast-rising business hub in Metro Manila, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig is seen as the country’s next major business district. It used to be nothing more than a place for military men to live and retire in. Now, BGC is at the center if all things we associate with modern living: high-rise buildings, multi-purpose spaces, and an efficient mass transport system.

    In this feature, get to know some of the places to visit in BGC along with its best restaurants.

     

    Where to go: a guide map

    Bonifacio Global City
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    Where to Eat

    Le Jardin
    The French restaurant, Le Jardin (the garden), opened its door last May 2014. It is owned by Chef Gil Brault, who worked at Trois Gourmand, one of the best restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
    Donosti Pintxos y Tapas
    The emergence of tapas bars have been rapid and successful during the last few years, in which, Donosti has forged a reputation as a must-eat tapas place.
    Mecha Uma
    A passion-drive project conceived by Bruce Ricketts gave birth to Mecha Uma, a restaurant boasting a global cuisine intertwined with Japanese nuances.
    The Wholesome Table
    The Wholesome Table’s specialty is comfort food. But what makes all the difference is that this restaurant is passionately committed to serving all things organic.
    BB Brand
    The unparalleled success of B.B. Brand in Tokyo has inspired it to soar higher and farther, and has led to the birth of B.B. Brand in the Philippines located at Bonifacio Global City.
    Farmacy
    Mention ice cream, and everyone gets excited. And it’s not just the kids.
    Marmalade Kitchen
    Marmalade Kitchen is a restaurant that makes one feel at home because of its delicious home-cooked meals prepared by Chef Aileen Anastacio of the popular Goodies n’ Sweets.
    Nolita
    We’re always on the hunt for the best pizza in town, and arguably, NOLITA (North of Little Italy) tops the charts as one of the best with their New York Style Pizza nestled at Bonifacio Global City.
    Stella Wood Fired Bistro
    Stella is a wood fire bistro located at Bonifacio High Street where you can savor a fresh cuisine of West Coast, the Mediterranean, and South America.
    L'Opera
    L’Opera is an Italian restaurant that allows you to feel like you are away from the hustle and bustle city of Manila. It is a bit away from the high streets.
    Village Tavern
    Sarsa Kitchen Bar
    It’s a given that any restaurant, if handled by Chef JP Anglo, is bound to be a hit, so it’s no surprise to see the hype and attention that SARSA Kitchen + Bar is getting.
    Zao Vietnamese Bistro
    One of the things you need to know about Vietnamese cuisines is that they are most famous for their distinct noodle soups whose base boasts a rich broth.
    Desiderata Lounge
    A combination of gastronomical prowess, good taste in music and mid-century interiors are the essential things that make Desiderata Lounge a desirable place to dine and drink while reveling the good things in life.
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