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(CLOSED)The Hipster’s Hideout: YDG Coffee in Pasong Tamo Extension

(CLOSED)The Hipster’s Hideout: YDG Coffee in Pasong Tamo Extension

For anyone who’s ever had an insatiable love for caffeine, coffee shops are usually the refuge. But with all the booming coffee places here in the metro, it’s always comforting to go somewhere more intimate — a place where you can just enjoy your daily dose of coffee like you’re just at home. Let us tell you about this coffee hideout called YDG Coffee along Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati.   YDG COFFEE. A coffee-lover’s hideout.   A literal hole-in-the-wall, YDG Coffee is not the usual coffee shop that you find in the mall. Opened up by a group of friends who are passionate about coffee, they created YDG in order […]
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  • Pasong Tamo
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Caffeined by Mozaic Living: Coffee, Style and Local!

    Caffeined by Mozaic Living: Coffee, Style and Local!

    This store is permanently closed. Related: Caffeined by Artesania in Makati: Furniture Showroom and Homegrown Cafe in One It’s not every day you’ll hear about a coffee shop that lies inside a furniture boutique bolstered up by great passion for local products and fostered under one roof of all voguish goodness – not until Caffeined by Mozaic Living.  Opened in February 2016, Caffeined is a specialty coffee shop managed by the people behind Mozaic Living, a furniture store and lifestyle showroom established six years ago. Mozaic Living offers proudly Philippine-made, handcrafted fine pieces for the living, dining, and bedroom areas; then the management came up with the idea of establishing […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • All things bright and sunny at Yellow Lantern Café, Antipolo

    All things bright and sunny at Yellow Lantern Café, Antipolo

    You’ll surely love afternoons in Antipolo if you spend it at Yellow Lantern Café.   INTERIOR. Yellow and gray dominate the place that make it look bright and positive   Situated at a nice spot in Comodaville along Sumulong Highway is where Yellow Lantern Café can be found. Once you enter the place, you’ll see a brightly- colored interior that makes a positive and sunny impression, perfect for those who would like a chill hangout place where they can unwind and enjoy a feast of dishes that will make their tummies happy. Asked why it was named Yellow Lantern, Emilie Cruz says that it was because “Yellow” and “Lantern” are […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Cafe
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Cafe
    • Antipolo’s It bar: RAD Bistro

    Antipolo’s It bar: RAD Bistro

    This bar is what’s radical in Antipolo. Founded by five friends who just wanted to put up their own hangout place, RAD Bistro has become the newest it place for tourists and locals alike to cap off the night.   INSIDE RAD. Check out this chill hangout place found in Antipolo.   This 100-seater rooftop bar was made to accommodate all the yuppies who just want to enjoy after-work hours. According to one of its owners, instead of going to crowded bars in Metro Manila, RAD offers a more convenient and accessible hangout place to chill with friends or even alone, as it offers comfortable seating for all its guests. […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Artisan Cellar Door in Makati: Fine Wine and Modern European Dining Experience

    Artisan Cellar Door in Makati: Fine Wine and Modern European Dining Experience

    Experience a fine wine night at Artisan Cellar Door and see what it offers!
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • For Business Meetings
  • Private Room
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
  • Wine Shop
  • Bar and Resto
  • For Business Meetings
  • Private Room
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
  • Wine Shop
    • Spend an Afternoon break with Ybañez Café and Bakeshop

    Spend an Afternoon break with Ybañez Café and Bakeshop

    Devour on delicious food from breakfast to dinner! Everyone loves home cooked meals. From our own homes, it is always comforting to taste family recipes which we have loved as a child. And that’s what Ybañez Café is known for. Located along Sumulong Highway in Antipolo, Ybañez Café and Bakeshop is one of the best diner you’ll find along the way. Owned by a daughter of previous food business owners, she put up her own business that will remind its guests what their family’s legacy is when it comes to food and restaurants. Built to become a homey café, Ybañez Café is a simple 50-seater café that serves a variety […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Staple and Perk Bakery

    Staple and Perk Bakery

    Bread isn’t exactly a staple on the Filipino table with the exception of the pan de sal or the ever-popular loaf of bread which we call “tasty bread”. There are lots of bakeries within Makati, but one bakery in particular is becoming the talk of the town: Staple and Perk Bakery. Staple and Perk Bakery is both a bakery and a café. College friends Kathryn Wong, Aldrin Lim, and Bryan Ahn had an idea in 2014 to put up a resto-café based on Aldrin’s commissary business. 2 years on and they’re still among Pasong Tamo’s most popular cafés, with breads baked fresh every day.     The restaurant itself is […]
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Eggs for Breakfast in Antipolo

    Eggs for Breakfast in Antipolo

    Breakfast has long been said to be the most important meal of the day. It gives you energy to get up and go, and is said to be a part of a healthy start to any day. At Eggs for Breakfast, they take their breakfast (and eggs) to the next level. Eggs for Breakfast is an all-day breakfast café that serves your typical breakfast favorites and coffee in a quaint space just off of Sumulong Highway. As the name suggests, they have a medley of dishes that use eggs which are so good, you won’t think of them as breakfast dishes. Location is not that big of an issue for […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Cafe
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Cafe
    • The Straits Wine Company

    The Straits Wine Company

    The Straits Wine Company is now the Southeast Asia’s leading wine importer, retailer and distributor, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. Started in 2006, The Straits Wine Company have already established 12 retail bars across Singapore while the first store overseas is located in Makati, Philippines. They offer wide selection of about 60 wineries from around the world including Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Portugal, India, USA, Lebanon, Japan, Switzerland and a lot more.     The Straits Wine Company also offers a comprehensive range of services that caters to any and all wine needs. If you’re looking for someone who can plan your next event for […]
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  • Makati
  • Wine Shop
  • Wine Shop
    • Spectrum in Fairmont Makati: A culinary theater like no other

    Spectrum in Fairmont Makati: A culinary theater like no other

    Nothing beats a satisfying and luxurious all-day dining here at Spectrum.   BUFFET STATION. Spectrum’s Arabic and Indian station, their newest offering   The best thing to do at a break from work is to eat a hearty lunch that you so truly deserve. At Spectrum’s buffet at Fairmont Makati, you can never go wrong with all the feast of flavors you’d see right before your eyes.   INSIDE SPECTRUM. The place can accommodate up to 200 persons   Lavish and sophisticated interiors will welcome you as you go through Spectrum. Its modern and sleek design make it look more luxurious than it already is, perfect for a dining experience […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Location
  • Makati
  • Buffet
  • Location
  • Buffet
    • Café Naya at the Palace (CLOSED)

    Café Naya at the Palace (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Café Naya transports the guests to a serene sea setting, which gives a relaxing feel through their coastal cuisine. As the third establishment that opened at the Palace Manila in June 2015, it is built to complement the laidback persona of Manila’s hottest club destination now, the Palace Pool Club. Café Naya’s food concept comes with Mediterranean, Northern African, Japanese, Filipino and European island cooking which all uses fresh ingredients such as herbs, spices and citrus fruits that would suit the slight breezy, summer-y feel because of the Pool club beside.   CAFÉ NAYA ensures a laid back ambience where you […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Cafe
    • Artisanal wines at Sommelier Selection

    Artisanal wines at Sommelier Selection

    If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on special wines, there’s only one place to go: Sommelier Selection. Founded in 2002 by Jerome Philippon, Sommelier Selection offers artisanal, boutique wines from Europe. Theirs is a unique wine portfolio built over 14 years of visits to different wineries in Europe. They currently have 300 different wines, 120 European appellations, and 100 European grape varieties from 60 estates in France, Italy, and Spain.   THE BEST FOR JAPANESE. Japanese customers are sure to love the Tour de Pierres (P1,310), the Cuvée Gyotaku (P1,545), the Petit Fume (P1,415) and the Colombelle Rose (P590).   Specializing in artisanal wines, one of their best […]
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Makati
  • Wine Shop
  • Wine Shop
    • The Brewery at the Palace: An all drinkers’ den

    The Brewery at the Palace: An all drinkers’ den

    Heads up, beer-loving readers! The Brewery at the Palace is here to provide you with their #drinkstagram worthy brewskies!   THE BREWERY AT THE PALACE. A drinker’s den in BGC.   Started in June 2015, The Brewery is known to be the first biggest Microbrewery Pub in the Philippines. The place is not only a pub, but it also houses six tanks used for brewing process of beers as well as dispensing containers to store different varieties of house beers they offer.   DRINKS DELIGHTS. Chocolate Boom (P420), Epic IPA (P280), Weissbier (P200), Pilsner (P180), IPA (P220), and Stout (P210).   MICROBREWERY NACHOS TO SHARE (P550). Your perfect go-to pair […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Salad 2017
  • Bar and Resto
  • Salad 2017
    • Johann Coffee and Beverages: Everyone Deserves a Perfect Shot

    Johann Coffee and Beverages: Everyone Deserves a Perfect Shot

    On July 23,2016, the biggest franchise expo in Asia showcased 500 outlets of franchising opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.   JOHANN COFFEE AND BEVERAGES showcased different franchise concepts such as Johann Coffee Bar (actual store), Johann Coffee Corner, and Johann Coffee Blends.   Introducing a new game changer in the market, Johann Coffee and Beverages carefully studied its business affordability, which also helps the community sustain the quality of life by supporting local coffee growers and farmers.     Johann Coffee and Beverages, a homegrown brew brings a new kind of coffee franchise opportunity to the Philippines: a mobile ‘coffee-on-the-go’ which will roam around prestigious universities through a physical outlet to […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Izakaya Sensu & Chotto Matte in Taguig: An Izakaya Restaurant With A Twist

    Izakaya Sensu & Chotto Matte in Taguig: An Izakaya Restaurant With A Twist

    Izakaya Senseu and Chotto Matte is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant that you would want to visit. The restaurant boasts an innovative concept that will surely make you want to come back again.
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  • Taguig
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
    • Spicebird in Boracay: The Island’s Best Piri-Piri Grill

    Spicebird in Boracay: The Island’s Best Piri-Piri Grill

    Ask where the best piri-piri grill is in Boracay and locals will surely direct you to Spicebird.  IMAGE from Spicebird’s Facebook page  They say the best thing to eat when at the beach is grilled food. Say piri-piri and you’ll hear countless recommendations pointing to Spicebird, as it continues to serve topnotch grilled goodness that has won the hearts of both locals and travelers. IMAGE from Spicebird’s Facebook page  Spicebird Piri-Piri Grill first opened in January 2015, born from the idea of serving grilled food that went beyond the ordinary. While Boracay is filled with restaurants offering grilled dishes, Spicebird chose to stand out with its own spiced-up take on […]
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  • Boracay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Fusion
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Ruf Resto Bar in Boracay: Rooftop Dining, Classic Favorites, and Stunning Sunset Views

    The Ruf Resto Bar in Boracay: Rooftop Dining, Classic Favorites, and Stunning Sunset Views

    If you’re looking for a laid-back night-out with great food and views, then The Ruf Resto Bar at Ferra Hotel and Garden Suites is the place to be. IMAGE from The Ruf Resto Bar Now open at its new location at the rooftop pool restaurant of Ferra Hotel and Garden Suites Boracay, The Ruf Resto Bar welcomes guests with a fresh setting that perfectly blends relaxation and indulgence. Guests can now enjoy the Php 500 per head promo, which is fully consumable on food and beverages, perfect for those who want to take a swim at the rooftop pool before dining. IMAGE from The Ruf Resto Bar’s Facebook page The […]
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  • Boracay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Filipino
  • Fusion
  • Asian
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay April 2017
    • Kasbar Boracay: A Flavorful Moroccan Escape by the Beach

    Kasbar Boracay: A Flavorful Moroccan Escape by the Beach

    Moroccan food is a rare find in the Philippines, and even more so on the island of Boracay. Amidst the rows of beachside cafés, seafood grills, and island bars, there is one vibrant spot that offers something truly different: Kasbar Boracay, formerly known as Kasbah. Located along Station 1, this beachfront restaurant brings the colors, spices, and soulful flavors of Morocco straight to Boracay’s shores. IMAGE from Kasbar Boracay’s Instagram account Dining at Kasbar is a feast for both the palate and the senses. Its al fresco setting gives guests a clear view of Boracay’s iconic white sands and crystal-blue waters, creating an atmosphere that’s both laid-back and transportive. IMAGE […]
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  • Boracay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Moroccan
    • Real Coffee and Tea Cafe in Boracay: A Pit Stop for Classic Calamansi Muffins

    Real Coffee and Tea Cafe in Boracay: A Pit Stop for Classic Calamansi Muffins

    There might be a new face to the island of Boracay, but it is, without a doubt, home to many well-loved places established years before its restoration. This ultimately includes Real Coffee and Tea Cafe in Station 2, Boracay, with offerings that visitors could not help but come back for more!
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  • Boracay
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
    • The Sunny Side Café in Boracay: Serving Hearty Breakfast Favorites All-Day

    The Sunny Side Café in Boracay: Serving Hearty Breakfast Favorites All-Day

    The Sunny Side Café was opened in 2014 to serve all-day breakfast dishes, pastries, and coffee on the island.
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  • Boracay
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
  • Cafe
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
  • Cafe
    • Eight Coffee Bar by UCC launches at 8 Rockwell

    Eight Coffee Bar by UCC launches at 8 Rockwell

    Eight Coffee Bar by UCC at 8 Rockwell   A triple celebration happened yesterday as Rockwell Land’s new office headquarters 8 Rockwell, opening of the new Edades Suites Design Studio, and Eight Coffee Bar by UCC had their grand launch on July 28 at Rockwell in Makati City.   Vice President Leni Robredo attended the grand launch of 8 Rockwell   A look at Eight Coffee Bar by UCC   As the newest venture of UCC Coffee Shops Philippines, Eight Coffee Bar was launched as the in-house restaurant of the new Rockwell Land office headquarters, which caters to professionals and millennials working and residing around Rockwell. According to Janna Arceo, […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Get Real Café + Bar

    Get Real Café + Bar

    For a cozy kind of dining in Coron, see Get Real Café + Bar.     As you enter Real St., you will see a dainty cafe corner called Get Real. This café serves coffee, pastries, and pastas, perfect for those who would like a light snack after a day of adventure in the island. The place has a cozy ambience, perfect for those who would like to surf the internet while eating tasty dishes served by its accommodating staff. The café mostly serves Mexican, Asian, and American food so there are plenty of choices that you can choose from. Also, their food is not only limited to snacks, as […]
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  • Palawan
  • Cafe
  • Coron
  • Cafe
    • Fika Indulgence

    Fika Indulgence

    Cafes in Coron are few and far between. Those that do exist are often treated as a novelty, serving mostly coffee, cakes, and pastries. Fika Indulgence aims to change all that and more. Fika Indulgence is a product of the minds of Hilbert Enriquez and Jen Chua. “Our aim is to sell a new kind of lifestyle in Coron. Locals are used to three-in-one coffee, but coffee can be so much more,” says Hilbert.   CAFÉ INTERIOR   “At Fika, we want to introduce the locals to better kinds of coffee, while still keeping Coron’s identity intact in our food and drinks,” he added. Fika is a Swedish term which […]
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  • Palawan
  • Cafe
  • Coron
  • Cafe
    • It’s a classic after-work adventure at Cable Car in Ortigas

    It’s a classic after-work adventure at Cable Car in Ortigas

    This is how you describe Cable Car in two words—“It’s home!”   Cable Car also offers outdoor seating   Having been in the industry since 1992, Cable Car is probably one of the most-trusted restopubs here in Manila. With four branches in the metro and one in Iloilo City, Cable Car has already conquered the after-work scene when it comes to merriment and relaxation.   Cable Car Ortigas’ interiors   Cable Car’s bar   As you walk into its branch in Ortigas, you’ll already have a clue on what Cable Car is all about—it’s a restaurant slash pub that offers sumptuous food, signature drinks, and wholesome entertainment for all. Cable […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Bar and Resto
  • Ortigas Center
  • Bar and Resto
    • Llaollao in Makati: Offering Froyos and other Frozen Delights

    Llaollao in Makati: Offering Froyos and other Frozen Delights

    Llaollao frozen yogurt is made to satisfy both your sweet cravings and health demands!
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • London’s Best now in the Philippines: Costa Coffee

    London’s Best now in the Philippines: Costa Coffee

    The British have arrived! Or, to be more specific, London’s Number One coffee chain: Costa Coffee. COSTA SIGNATURE. Ladies and gents, meet the coffee blend that’s trumped Starbucks in London… and soon, the world: the Mocha Italia. Shown here is their signature drink, the Flat White (P150). Costa Coffee was brought into existence on a gray London day in 1971 by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa. They’ve been the UK’s number one coffee chain for the past three years, beating out Starbucks, Caffè Nero, and Prêt à Manger. Critics in the country have said that their coffee is better (and more affordable) than Starbucks, though there are a few […]
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  • Manila
  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Eastwood
  • Ermita
  • SM North EDSA
  • Cafe
    • Zoo Coffee

    Zoo Coffee

    Well, not really a zoo (though people have brought coffee cups in zoos). An animal themed café just opened at Alphaland Makati Place and it’s got people going ga-ga over (stuffed) animals: Zoo Coffee.   ZOO + COFFEE = LOVE. Zoo Coffee just opened their doors, and it may be Makati’s new hotbed.   Zoo Coffee is a Korean café franchise founded in 2009. To date, it has over 100 stores in South Korea alone, with branches in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Taiwan. If you have a thing for Korean dramas, you may recognize the logo from the “Innocent Man”. While the K-Drama certainly helped in its popularity, Zoo Coffee […]
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  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
    • (CLOSED) Fun, Food, and Fish: Visit Café Aquatica in San Juan

    (CLOSED) Fun, Food, and Fish: Visit Café Aquatica in San Juan

    Updated as of January 14, 2020: Cafe Aquatica in San Juan is now closed.   If you’ve always been a marine lover, you’re going to love this newest concept café in the metro: Café Aquatica, a fish store and concept café found in Promenade, San Juan.   CAFÉ AQUATICA. A fish shop and a concept cafe  Café Aquatica takes you to an adventure of fun, food, and fish. As you enter the place, walls display colorful aquariums with fishes swimming around much to the guests’ delight.  These aquariums hold prized fishes, making you feel like you are in some underwater restaurant dining along with these beautiful marine creatures. This restaurant […]
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  • San Juan
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
  • Greenhills
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
    • The Study

    The Study

    Let’s face it: no one likes to work on an empty stomach. It doesn’t matter if you’re a laborer, the head honcho, or a student. It’s also true that while you might find good food, you won’t be able to concentrate if you don’t have a place suited for your work. This is where The Study in Katipunan, Quezon City comes in.   A SPACE FOR IDEAS as well as good food. Photo courtesy of The Study Facebook page.   The easiest way to describe The Study is it’s a combination of a library and a restaurant in a single area, with cubicles given to those who want a more […]
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  • Concept dining
  • Concept dining
    • Deete Organic Café: Your Korean organic coffee fix

    Deete Organic Café: Your Korean organic coffee fix

    Nowadays, it seems Filipinos are hooked with anything Korean: electronics, cars, drama series… even coffee. Millennials like their coffee almost as much as they like Koreans; put them together and you get Deete Organinc Café.   IT MAY NOT LOOK like it, but Deete Organic Café in Century City Mall is as much a Korean chain as your favorite KPOP group.   With over 200 stores in South Korea, Deete is as much a hotbed for hip millenials in Korea as Starbucks is in the Philippines. It’s a certified hit with Koreans and other expats who live around Century City Mall, along with Filipinos who wander around the area. Deete […]
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  • Century City Mall
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic