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Box Park, the Newest Food Park in Town Opens

Box Park, the Newest Food Park in Town Opens

After Maginhawa, Metro Manila’s northern food scene welcomes another exciting entrant in the food park landscape. Box Park, a cool place where food stalls come in container shacks opened this month in Quezon City and has been drawing crowds with its variety of food offerings. Bring your family and friends for the ultimate food trip at this hip hub for all hungry foodies. Here’s the list of the shops: BoxYard101 (Australian beef burgers and steaks) Porkfolio (pork crackling dishes) The Pie Guys (The Mashinator pie) Thai Food (Bangkok-style street food) Baste & Taste (comfort food – pasta, chicken etc.) Kazam Kebab House (Mediterranean food galore) Plaza de Taqueria Mexicana Cantina […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Concept dining
  • Concept dining
    • (CLOSED) Milkcow in Quezon City: Serving Premium Organic Ice Cream

    (CLOSED) Milkcow in Quezon City: Serving Premium Organic Ice Cream

    Screaming for ice cream today? Treat your sweet tooth at Milkcow—an ice cream parlor nestled at the ground floor of Eastwood Mall.
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Eastwood
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • A Flavorful Adventure with Baskin-Robbins

    A Flavorful Adventure with Baskin-Robbins

    Enjoy a world-class ice cream experience with Baskin-Robbins as the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops brings Filipinos its famous signature offerings. Baskin-Robbins flavors are worth raving about since each tastes like a sweet adventure anyone can enjoy. Never miss a time to get a scoop as the global brand also offers seasonal flavors that you don’t want to miss. For one, the delightful Caramel Turtle Truffle is a definite sweet satisfaction. Aside from their signature ice cream selections, Baskin-Robbins offers some equally awesome refreshments like Milkshakes and Coffee-based beverages. You can also celebrate with or without an occasion each time you get yourself one of their heavenly […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Hidden past the cupcake and deli shop is Piggy Wiggy, a tiny but laidback place where stressed 9 to 5ers usually converge and relax over a bottle of ice-cold beer and a sizzling plate of sisig (a famous Filipino beer pair dish). Hot and filling Filipino fare plus ice-cold beer is the usual top choice among Piggy Wiggy patrons Located near the corner of Dela Rosa and Perea Streets, the restaurant is an unassuming spot, easy to miss if not for the usual chatter of Makati work denizens who usually head to the resto for a quick cold one and choice Filipino fare. Parts of pig’s head like ears and […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
    • Caffe Ti-Amo: Coffee and Gelato to Fall For

    Caffe Ti-Amo: Coffee and Gelato to Fall For

    Caffe Ti-Amo is an international coffee and gelato chain that revolutionized the café landscape worldwide with its offering of first-rate coffee and authentic Italian gelato. A match that proved to be made in heaven. Its flagship branch in the Philippines is located at Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. The café maintains a fine and elegant design with an Italian outdoor ambience. One of Caffe Ti-Amo’s most-loved offerings is the Waffle Gelato (P389). This world-famous Italian gelato creation features gelato, fruits and cream atop the delightful waffle and is best for sharing up to four persons. And there’s the popular coffee-based dessert Affogato (P120). The vanilla or tiramisu gelato is lusciously […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio

    Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio

    As December approaches and the weather starts to become chilly, comes the perfect time for a ‘snuggle’ like what we do with the soft furry head of a bunny, whether a pet or a stuffed toy. This warm, cute, and comforting feeling is what inspired the theme for the Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio at One Hemady Square. THE LOVEBUNNY. The cupcake that started it all. The cutesy café started with the idea of Aila Yonzon, a Bunny Boss in the making, when she first whipped up the Lovebunny cupcake. From there stemmed the creative picture of a café enamored with the words “cute”, “rabbit” and “good food”. A […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Park Avenue Desserts in Makati: Discover How Sweet Life Can Be

    Park Avenue Desserts in Makati: Discover How Sweet Life Can Be

    Park Avenue Desserts is one of Manila’s finest when it comes to desserts and pastries. The shop is strategically located in the bustling district of Magallanes, as well as at Glorietta 2 and Rustan’s Supermarket in Makati City. It also has a branch in Quezon City, making sure that the Metro would experience the sweet life at Park Avenue Desserts! IMAGE from Adrian Pempena At the helm of the operations are Pastry Chef Buddy Trinidad and his wife Rita. Chef Buddy spent 15 years of culinary and pastry expertise in some of the most respected food establishments in the US and is known for his glorious dessert creations for the […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Coco Bango Café

    Coco Bango Café

    Located inside White Knight, a boutique hotel located in Intramuros, is Coco Bango Café—a personal favorite of the locals that has garnered regular patrons. The café serves no-nonsense comfort food ranging from Filipino to Italian, Japanese, Chinese, European, and Spanish cuisine. It may be too many of a choice for a restaurant but Coco Bango is able to deliver high quality dishes. A favorite amongst its patrons is the classic Beef ala Bulalo, a guilty pleasure dish perfect for the cold and rainy days, the fat from the Bulalo is considered the best part so don’t leave it out. Beef ala Bulalo (P305)   Those looking for the crispier side […]
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  • Manila
  • Cafe
  • Intramuros
  • Intramuros 2018
  • Cafe
  • Intramuros 2018
    • Cioccolata Churros Café

    Cioccolata Churros Café

    Get a sweet dose of churros and chocolate goodness at Cioccolata Churros Café located at the ground floor of the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila.     Expect nothing but great and delicious fresh-from-the-fryer churros made by the hotel’s pastry chef together with the LPU Culinary Institute’s pastry students. Churros is best paired with a cup of warm coffee or a chilling frappuccino drink.   Churros with hot Spanish chocolate dip (P75) and coffee caramel dip (P90) paired with Irish Cream Mocha drink (P120)   Get your chocolate fix in Cioccolata and if you happen to be craving for more food then you can visit Rafaelle that is just two […]
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  • Manila
  • Cafe
  • Intramuros
  • Cafe
    • 9 Spoons and Sky Deck View Bar in Bayleaf Intramuros

    9 Spoons and Sky Deck View Bar in Bayleaf Intramuros

    Dine at 9 Spoons—a chic and elegant restaurant located at the penthouse of the Bayleaf Hotel serving heritage dishes. Those seeking for an al fresco dining experience can opt for the Sky Deck View Bar (given that it’s not raining) where guests can enjoy their food with the panoramic view of the Manila skyline.     And for those looking to fill their hungry tummies—a buffet lunch is offered from Mondays thru Fridays at 9 Spoons, whilst a dinner buffet is also present and is best enjoyed in the Sky Deck accompanied with live performances suited to complement the dining experience of the guests.     Enjoy this sumptuous buffet […]
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  • Manila
  • Bar and Resto
  • Intramuros
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
    • (CLOSED) CaliBurger in Quezon City: California-Style Burgers and Sandwiches Within Reach

    (CLOSED) CaliBurger in Quezon City: California-Style Burgers and Sandwiches Within Reach

    CaliBurger in Quezon City is an international brand of US burger joints established in California known for its “Cali-inspired” burgers, sandwiches, fries and milkshakes.
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  • Makati
  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Burger
  • American
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Burger
    • FAT Restaurant

    FAT Restaurant

    Unique Concept, Substantial Flavors One of Manila’s breakthrough restaurants centrally located in Burgos Circle in Bonifacio Global City offers the quirky concept of comfort and unapologetic food combined. FAT (yes, the unhealthy stuff) Restaurant has been creating buzz among the growing foodies population in the metro. This new fat-themed restaurant helmed by Chef Khel Zaguirre of the famous Locavore in Kapitolyo Pasig City introduces popular all-time favorite dishes with interesting twists that are rich and tasty in a substantial way. The look of this modern 2-floor restaurant is simple, stripped-down, and straightforward with a contemporary feel. Its themed paintings, plain tables and wooden chairs and subdued hanging lamps give the diner a […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Concept dining
  • Filipino
  • Concept dining
    • Vanilla Cupcake

    Vanilla Cupcake

    A Dainty Cupcakery Serving Good Comfort Food It’s not always that you find a cupcake shop with interiors as interesting as Vanilla Cupcakes which echoes themed cupcake shops and bakeries usually found in Tokyo and Seoul. As one of the earliest cupcake shops to hit the Philippines, Vanilla Cupcake is known for its delectable, dainty looking cupcakes—but did you know that Vanilla Cupcakes also serve warm comforting meals that is the perfect fare while you catch up with your friends? Have your fill in any of the filling budget meals by Vanilla Cupcake Bakery Creamy Zesty Chicken Pesto Pasta and Healthy Tuna Cheese Melt Sandwich – only PHP249 After you […]
  • TAGS:
  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Classic Confections: Chef Baba’s Sweet Menu for the Sweet Tooth

    Classic Confections: Chef Baba’s Sweet Menu for the Sweet Tooth

    Nono's by Classic Confections offers a wide array of cakes and sweets, among which are the award-winning Nono's Chocolate Oblivion and Sylvia's Strawberry Shortcake, which are both named after Chef Baba's parents. Chef Baba Ibazeta Benedicto is at the helm of these confections, which are perfect for all occasions. Even though Classic Confections at Greenbelt 5 has permanently closed, there is nothing to worry about as Classic Confections menu is still served inside Nono's: Comfort Food Done Right located at UP Town Center in Quezon City, The Podium in Mandaluyong, and Three Central in Makati.
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • The Podium
  • UP Town Center
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Kitchen 1B

    Kitchen 1B

    Experience healthy dining in style in Kitchen 1B located at KL Tower, Legazpi Village. Upon entering, an assortment of festive colors captivate the guests. The open kitchen concept is ideal for those who’d like to be entertained as the meals get prepared. Kitchen 1B offers a wholesome alternative to usual dining experiences with their array of fine, nutritious dishes, ensuring that guests leave the restaurant not ony satisfied but feeling healthy as well. Their menu comprises of fill-good and feel-good dishes designed with the diners’ wellness in mind. As with the advocacy to promote healthy living, a salad is an obligatory starter like the Goat Cheese & Marinated Beet Salad. […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • The Curator

    The Curator

    Tucked inside a chic wine shop in Legazpi Village is an unassuming door that once unlocked, leads to the Curator – a coffee bar that carries the subtle elegance of rustic design and vestiges of the 1920s prohibition-era. The Curator serves specialty coffee in the morning and transforms into a craft cocktails bar when evening strikes. Cocktails are helmed by Yoma Rivera, the 2014 World Class Bartender of the Year who employs a skillful and meticulous preparation in every drink. Breathe in the enticing aroma of caffeine as early as 7am in the Curator and partner it with a couple of gourmet pastries (the cookies are highly recommend), an experience […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Local Edition in Legaspi Village: A Neighborhood Coffee Shop and Creativity Hub

    Local Edition in Legaspi Village: A Neighborhood Coffee Shop and Creativity Hub

    A neighborhood cafe where locals can gather, be inspired and create, brewing along the relaxed and refined street of Perea in Legazpi Village is Local Edition, a café that serves one of the best, grilled cheese in town. Its façade is charmingly catchy and visible therefore there is very little chance for seekers to miss it.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
    • Vibe Cafe

    Vibe Cafe

    A Chill-Out Café that Nourishes Both Body & Mind Directly adjacent to LIFE Yoga Center is a café that aims to nourish more than just your body. VIBE Café is technically part of the yoga studio, but its eclectic mix of tea, coffee and healthy offerings provide much-needed nourishment both to the yogis and mall-goers alike. A chilled out coffee spot right in the middle of Burgos Circle Located at the second floor of the Forbes Town Mall, beside LiFE Yoga Center, Vibe is also the brainchild of the same people behind LiFE. According to Noelle Rodriguez, the young president behind the undertaking, VIBE was the product of their desire […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Cafe
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Laid Back Café G at Taal

    Laid Back Café G at Taal

    Café G is homey café at the heritage town of Taal in Batangas where one can peacefully revel with a cup of coffee. It’s also an ideal resting place for those who just finished the Taal Heritage Tour and are looking for a place of refuge. If you find yourself exploring the beauty of Taal then spend your time at Café G—a cozy café serving entrees to light meals ranging from pies, snack platters, sandwiches, pasta, and a good selection of refreshing drinks—totally a place to be after a tiring day exploring Taal. Café G’s interiors is welcoming making guests feel at home the moment they step-in. Its ambiance is […]
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  • Batangas
  • Cafe
  • Filipino
  • Cafe
    • Tampuhan Café at Taal

    Tampuhan Café at Taal

    Exploring the historical beauty of Taal in Batangas can be surely worthwhile and enlightening, albeit inevitable that one’s legs will be exhausted, but the good news is, Taal also offers Tampuhan Café, a cozy bed and breakfast café. The café has beautiful interiors making use of different things, the menu consists of simple and iconic dishes such as tapsilog. Vincent Tagalog (P105). Special longanisa paired with sunny side up egg and salad.     The café also has chilled drinks to refresh thirsty throats after basking under the scorching heat. Ice Café Mocha (P75). A thirst-quenching drink after a hot and sunny day of exploring Taal. The café’s tables are mode […]
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  • Batangas
  • Cafe
  • Filipino
  • Cafe
    • Café De Lipa: Best Kapeng Barako in Town

    Café De Lipa: Best Kapeng Barako in Town

    Enjoy your coffee experience with a sip of kapeng barako in Café de Lipa located at Lipa, Batangas, where the roots of the first Philippine coffee can be traced. Upon entering you’ll be welcomed by their friendly and excellent staff to Café de Lipa’s lad-back ambiance. There’s a myriad to choose from the menu, but if you’re having a hard time deciding, fret not, the friendly baristas will be more than happy to help you. You’ll always be greeted with a smile by Café de Lipa’s staff The baristas will most likely recommend you Café De Lipa’s best-seller, the Baraco Blend which can be prepared using a French press. Baraco […]
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  • Batangas
  • Cafe
  • Filipino
  • Cafe
    • Casa Rap

    Casa Rap

    Food for the Soul Enjoy a tranquil and relaxing time at the garden-themed café Casa Rap at San Jose in Batangas famed for its charming interiors and meticulous slow cooking method. Breathe in all the freshness as you enter in for a visit because Casa Rap’s façade is enfolded by lush vegetation. Expect long serving time because Casa Rap employs a slow-cooking method, fret not though for the end product is worth the wait. A good advice is to explore the garden as there’s a lot to explore and things to discover. The very façade of Casa Rap is a preview of how the dishes that are going to be […]
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  • Batangas
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Filipino
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Lia’s Cakes in Season

    Lia’s Cakes in Season

    LIA’s CAKES IN SEASON opened its maiden cakeshop in November 2004, just the perfect time before the Christmas Season of sweet merry-making. One month after, they were surprised by the big volume of orders clamoring for their divinely delicious signature and trademark product, the Avocado Cake. Ten years since, their Avocado Cake has become a household hit amongst cake lovers because of its uniqueness and its decadent taste that has continued to delight customers through the years. You will not get lost looking for the famed cakeshop as it has a big signage and giant pictures of their signature cakes. Currently situated in Kapitolyo Pasig City, you will instantly feel […]
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  • Pasig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Kapitolyo
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Croque Café + Bakery

    Croque Café + Bakery

    “Croque” pronounced as “Krohk” is derived from the French Word “croquer” which means crunch. And crunchy delicious food that brings freshness and comfort best describes Croque Café and Bakery. The Café which opened its doors to the public in March 2014 serves healthy and hearty dishes with distinctive European flavor and Filipino scrumptious taste. A fine blend of western and locally-loved culinary colors and tastes that foodies in the business district of Makati and beyond will surely enjoy. At the helm of the operations are the young and passionate Chef Owners Joseph “Paco” Lao and Alexa Alaba (graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts at the prestigious Alain Ducasse Institute […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Earth Kitchen

    Earth Kitchen

    Within the modern, vibrant, fast-paced Bonifacio Global City High Street and the bustling Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City is a piece of the earth where deliciously healthy food abound–the Earth Kitchen. Earth Kitchen is a new and exciting entrant in the growing trend of healthy organic and creative cuisine cafes and restaurants in hip commercial and business areas in the metro. It was birthed from the combined legacy of good food in a taste-of-home style, and an advocacy to support, showcase and sustain local and indigenous farmers and partner communities in the Philippines. Earth Kitchen is a partnership project of Hizon’s Catering, Got Heart Foundation, Chef David Hizon and Chef […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • M Café (CLOSED)

    M Café (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED as of December 31, 2018 M Café or Museum Café is another Raintree Restaurants’ concept, serving modern Asian cuisine in a pleasurable and relaxing setting. It offers exquisite food, striking mixed cocktails, great location, and a soothing cool vibe. The M Café at the Ayala Museum is centrally located at the corner of Makati Avenue and Dela Rosa Street.                M Café is an airy, pleasant, chic cafe located at a museum that showcases Filipino ingenuity and more making it ideal for stimulating and relaxing conversations over some superb food. Dining halls are wide and spacious both in the first and second floors (Seated: Bistro A&M: […]
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  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Caffe Pascucci

    Caffe Pascucci

    Caffe Pascucci is a global chain of authentic Italian Coffee. What makes Café Pascucci unique and distinct from other coffee shops around is the special blend of their coffee that focuses on their special roast–a perfect component for a dessert coffee that bears the Italian roast flavor. It has branches in the posh New Glorietta Mall, Ayala Makati City and in Robinson’s Galleria Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The shop features an upbeat and bubbly setting that blends well with the vibrant metro. Some of the catchy attractions are the graffiti-inspired artwork and designs on some parts of the wall and the exceptional bright interiors in a black and red contrast […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Pasig
  • Cafe
  • Ortigas Center
  • Italian
  • Cafe
    • The Food Club’s Buffet

    The Food Club’s Buffet

    The burgeoning number of luxury buffet restaurants has made it possible for the average restaurant goer to enjoy limitless gourmet food in a lavish setting for only a fraction of the fine-dining price. – – Among those who recently joined the growing ranks of luxury buffet joints in the Philippines is The Food Club (TFC), a 400-seater installment in the sassy Blue Baywalk Complex. The Food Club has all the essentials requisite for fine dining without frills: snazzy chandeliers and centerpieces, plush tangerine seats, Zen-themed counters and spaces, impeccable service, and above all, a top-notch buffet spread consisting of signature dishes from every part of the world. A total of […]
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Buffet
    • The Hungry Hound + Niner Ichi Nana (CLOSED)

    The Hungry Hound + Niner Ichi Nana (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Hungry Hound + Niner Ichi Nana has been the talk of the town lately. Hungry Hound, a gastropub famed for their draft beer, a selection of craft beers, and gourmet grubs. While Niner Ichi Nana, is a haven for cocktails in which they can also craft a bespoke cocktail of your choice. – The Hungry Hound – Hungry Hound is has a hip-and-chic ambiance where you can munch on their hearty grub and your throat with a pint of beer, as you share laughs and stories with your buddies. – – Niner Ichi Nana takes a sleeker persona where you can […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • Marmalade Kitchen

    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 The restaurant also has a dedicated space for a kitchen studio where Chef Aileen hosts cooking classes and seminars. Lined-up in the counter are take-home goodies that will catch your attention the moment you step inside. Their menu is simple yet oozes wonderful flavors like the Marmalade’s Bananas and Toffee Sauce (P290) consisting slabs of pancakes with slices of bananas and topped-off with toffee sauce. Truly a heartful meal for the soul. – Bananas and Toffee Sauce – Chef Aileen explores her […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Cafe