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Calea Pastries and Cake: Bacolod’s Famed Bakeshop

Calea Pastries and Cake: Bacolod’s Famed Bakeshop

If you have never been to Calea, then you have never been to Bacolod City. Calea, in a nutshell, is Bacolod’s famed bakeshop. It is a household name for Bacoleños and one quickly synonymous with sinful sweets. Their iconic shop is often filled with tourists and locals alike, but the place is big enough for everyone to savor their desserts in peace. The display counters of the shop are simply a joy to behold. Upon entering, you are greeted by at least thirty different types of cakes and pastries in the front display alone, all laid out in neat formation. At the freezers near the back, there’s more – a […]
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  • Bacolod
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • The Bottle Shop

    The Bottle Shop

    Tucked along one of the shops in Tritan Building in the quiet vicinity of Paseo de Magallanes, The Bottle Shop doesn’t scream bar at first sight like the regular bars you’re used to. There are no bright lights or loud music, and the bar has a more subdued vibe compared to the usual bars people head to on a weekend night. There are sleek wooden interiors and yellow overhead lighting, which not only guarantee you won’t get dizzy from the dancing lights, but also guarantee that this is a place you can chill and actually hear what your buddies are saying. Jim Araneta, head of Global Beer Exchange, started the […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Wolf and Fox

    Wolf and Fox

    This old-school British pub in Bonifacio Global City is the perfect hangout joint. If you’re in the lookout for a cool, hip watering hole where you can get amazing cocktails and huge servings of British comfort food, go no further than Wolf and Fox Gastropub in Bonifacio Global City. This fancy yet comfortable hangout joint is the perfect place for urbanites: it offers a beautifully-designed sanctuary where you can de-stress with friends on a weekend night, delectable offerings on their eclectic menu, and an impressive list of cocktails, liquors, brews and beer cocktails. Wolf and Fox may be styled after old-school British pubs, but it is owned by Pinoy restaurateurs […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • HyvE Boutique Nightclub

    HyvE Boutique Nightclub

    Hyve in Taguig is currently one of Manila’s popular hotspots for clubbers and party-goers. It is an upscale club and lounge located at the rooftop of the W Global Center in Bonifacio Global City, and anyone who has partied here can tell you that only epic times lie ahead. Hyve promises a new standard in nightlife, with live performances every week by international guest DJs and popular local DJs. Hyve specializes in electronic dance music (EDM), and some of the notable acts that have performed here are Sasha Grey, DVBBS, Borgeous, Dada Life, Sarah Robertson and Matthew Koma, and local DJs include Geri Sia, Dimsum, DJ Riddler, Jessica Milner, Carlo […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • Surf Shack at La Union

    Surf Shack at La Union

    Barangay Urbiztondo in San Juan, La Union is known as an excellent surfing destination. But people often tend to overlook the fact that it is also a haven for low-key yet awesome restaurants. Surf Shack, a bar and restaurant located behind Moonleaf Tea Shop along the highway, is one of them. Surf Shack has a very laid-back setup, which makes it the perfect hangout spot for surfers, beachgoers and casual diners. They only have outdoor seating. Diners are protected from the sun and rain by a clear roof overhead. The overall design of the restaurant is quirky, with trees, tables and walls designed with kooky patterns. Surf Shack’s meals are […]
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  • La Union
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • 5 Best Sports Bars in the Metro

    5 Best Sports Bars in the Metro

    Back to the game, boys! With the epic Pacquio-Mayweather match happening very soon, Primer highlights our top five sports bars in Manila for that perfect boys’ night-out: —— Photo by JoTan23 via WhenInManila.com Snaps Sports Bar – Tucked inside Sofitel Philippine Plaza, one of the premier hotels in Manila, is this awe-mazing sports bar. Though a bit pricey, it’s a favorite among tourists because of its modern look and its spacious bar. While waiting for your game to be shown, play billiards or dart matches all night long as Snaps is open twenty-four (24) hours a day! —— Photo from Skinny Mike’s via juice.ph Skinny Mike’s – Located in Bonifacio Global […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Pasay
  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • RED Kitchen + Bar in Alabang: A Laid-Back Hang Out Spot in the South

    RED Kitchen + Bar in Alabang: A Laid-Back Hang Out Spot in the South

    Situated in Riverpark, Festival Mall, RED Kitchen + Bar is a stylish restaurant and bar that perfectly captures the balance between subtle and magnificence in one place.
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Alabang Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Alabang Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Collective

    The Collective

    Home of the famous B-side, The Collective is good food, music, art and more. If you’re longing for a place where you can spend your weekends lounging and indulging in art, crafts, music and great food, go no further than The Collective in Malugay, Makati. The Collective is a big courtyard with a collection of unique shops and hangouts for the young and hip crowd. It is a great meeting place for artists, entrepreneurs, and free spirits, especially during weekends when The Collective’s biggest bar, B-Side, organizes gigs played by underground indie bands. B-side is popular for its alternative, progressive rock scene as well as its Irie Sundays, when the […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Concept dining
  • Bar and Resto
  • Concept dining
    • Bugsy’s Bar and Bistro

    Bugsy’s Bar and Bistro

    Have you been to this neighborhood bar that offers delicious comfort food and affordable premium drinks? Yuppies and expats frequent this bistro-slash-bar in the ground floor of Paseo Parkview Tower in Makati for its sleek yet cozy interiors, reliable good bar chow, and of course, game viewings. A sports bar by every indication, Bugsy’s can be a chill hangout venue after a long day at work or just a venue to catch up with friends. Regulars pour in at happy hour from three to eight, their orders usually including a cocktail (Bloody Mary, Kamikaze, Long Island Iced Tea, Whiskey Sour, Margarita, etc) and Bugsy’s Buffalo Chicken Wings, crispy chicken wings […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Orange Whisk Restaurant and Pattiserie

    Orange Whisk Restaurant and Pattiserie

    It’s not that difficult to find Orange Whisk Restaurant and Patisserie along the food strip of Aguirre Avenue. For one thing, the restaurant has a big sign up front, not to mention a bright orange color that is, without a doubt, hard to miss. The restaurant is a joint project of Isaiah Ortega and Pastry Chef Korinne Lirio, who have come up with a selection of dishes that are deceivingly simple yet comforting and delicious. Among the favorites are their Burger Steak with Blue Cheese Mushroom Cream Sauce – a dish of Kutayama Wagyu steak on a bed of mashed potatoes drizzled with mushroom sauce – and Wagyu Saikoro Steak, […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Steakhouse
  • Filipino
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Steakhouse
    • Faburrito

    Faburrito

    Satisfy those summer cravings without the guilt of gaining weight! The hot summer breeze has everyone sweltering and everyone’s dying to hit the beach – and to have the perfect beach body! Gym and fitness centers are crowded with new recruits and some are trying out new diet plans that might get them look great in their dream swimming attire. Everything is going well…until you feel the craving for some Mexican food! Well, worry not because Primer has recently discovered the newest option in the healthy food market! Faburrito is located in Eastwood and has branches at The Columns in Ayala Avenue and Ayala Fairview Terraces in Quezon City. They […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Mexican
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Uncle Tetsu Cheese Cake

    Uncle Tetsu Cheese Cake

    Japan’s most popular cheese cake has invaded the Philippines! Uncle Tetsu is a takeaway store that specially serves unique cheese cakes. Unlike the dense, heavy Western-style cheesecake, Uncle Tetsu’s version of this well-loved cake is light, fluffy and not too sweet. Rich in vitamins and minerals, they are prepared using the freshest of eggs and milk and the best quality cheese and butter and contain no preservatives added. These cakes are also low in calories and sodium and high in protein. Originally from Fukuoka, Japan, Uncle Tetsu cheese cakes have been around since 1985. Tetsushi Mizokami, the inspiration behind the loveable Uncle Tetsu character we see as their logo, grew […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • SM Megamall
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Kuppa Roastery & Café

    Kuppa Roastery & Café

      Inside the quaint shop The café opened in 2012, attracting customers of all ages. 2-3 times a week, handpicked coffee beans are roasted in their own machine. You may choose your preferred extraction method among many, such as by aero press. The shop has two floors with 100 seats. The second floor may be reserved for private events, and the first floor has a smoking area. Ben’s cappuccino (P80) Even though the Chocolate Peanut Butter Bombe (P140) is their bestseller, we recommend the chocolate cake with gelato. Matt’s chocolate cake with gelato (P190) The hot melted chocolate oozing out of the chocolate cake topped with cold ice cream makes […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
    • The Wholesome Table in BGC

    The Wholesome Table in BGC

    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. Owned by the power couple Bianca and Juan Elizalde, the restaurant specializes in healthy dishes that use free-range poultry, grass-fed beef, wild-caught seafood, local artisan products, the freshest vegetables, and natural sauces that are all made from scratch. The menu is a mix of meat, seafood and vegetable dishes, pizza, pastas, sandwiches and ‘power bowls’ –a filling bowl of various grains topped with vegetables. They also specialize in delicious smoothies and detox juices that help cleanse the body. Try the Enlightened Bowl, a brown rice […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Old Manila Coffee House

    Old Manila Coffee House

    Passing through the doors of the Old Manila Coffee House feels like a trip down history lane. The warm, subdued lighting and the ticking sound of the wall clock create a feeling of nostalgia of the good old Showa days. Discerning coffee lovers would be glad to find Old Manila serving 100% Arabica beans organically grown in the Philippines. Popular drink choices include the cappuccino float and cinnamon latte art. The menu gives focus on Philippine cuisine. There is a relatively large selection of healthy drinks, such as coffee and milkshake (P110) and hot chocolate (P100).  
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Salt & Pepper Diner (& All Other Spices in Between!)

    Salt & Pepper Diner (& All Other Spices in Between!)

    The house was jam-packed and busy with activity. Customers gather by the counter where orders are taken and patiently wait for other diners to vacate tables. And the clincher? Very patient and accommodating staff, even to the most irritated clients. The Salt & Pepper Diner can be found tucked in a cozy crook that opens to a spacious area on the second floor of a wooden building in the heart of Sagada’s food street. It is the home of inutom, a type of chicken dish native to the region. Honey Lemon Inutom (P170) If you’re in for something totally one-of-a-kind, try their etag pizza! Etag is Sagada’s salted smoked pork. […]
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  • Healthy/Organic
  • Sagada
  • Steakhouse
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Steakhouse
    • The Curator

    The Curator

    A shop that specializes not only in coffee but also serves liquor and cocktails at night. The Curator is located just right around the corner of Legaspi Village in Palanca Makati. The industrial design with the rustic finishes are among the many reasons why this project deserves to be one of the hidden gems of Makati.  You can always surprise yourself and let the barista recommends Brew of the Day menu, which obviously changes every day. But a must-try is the Single Origin Espresso (P120), the blended coffee beans came all the way from Columbia. You can also try their signature coffee, single-shot or double shot. The stylish space that resembles […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
    • Epic Coffee Roastery

    Epic Coffee Roastery

    Epic Coffee Roastery is a nice place to read alone or to enjoy coffee together with a friend. The place emanates a warm atmosphere with its wooden fixtures, brick walls and bikes display. Anyone can have their own little time here in this neighborhood-cafe as it offers a homey vibe. Epic offers coffee and cakes, and it recently started serving rice meals as well. Pour Over (Regular P110/Large P130), is a paper drip-made coffee which gives off a simple taste, they use Japanese-designed pour–over brewer. In addition, anyone can enjoy the latte art when someone orders caffé latte and cappuccino. Homemade Tapa w/ Rice (P245) Strawberry Cheesecake (P170)  
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  • Pasig
  • Cafe
  • Kapitolyo
  • Cafe
    • EDSA Beverage Design Group

    EDSA Beverage Design Group

    This café is not only a place for coffee lovers but also for beer enthusiast. The first floor of the EDSA Beverages Design Group building houses the roasting machines and equipments used in making coffee while the coffee and cocktail bar is located on the second floor. It is a charm that the aroma of freshly brewed coffee radiates throughout the stylish shop.  
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Log Cabin Sagada: A Fine Feast!

    Log Cabin Sagada: A Fine Feast!

    With the grueling activities that Sagada has to offer, such as trekking and spelunking, it is not impossible to feel famished. After a hot shower and a comforting cup of coffee or tea, treat yourself to an elegant spread at the Log Cabin! Photo from Trip Advisor website Although not located at the town center, the Log Cabin can be reached in five to ten minutes by walking. It is very hard to miss: it is literally a log cabin perched on a rock by one of the town’s main roads. Climb up the stone stairs and into a cottage that can be very well be your grandparents’ home: warm, […]
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  • Buffet
  • Sagada
  • Buffet
    • Patisserie Kyo

    Patisserie Kyo

    Last October 2014, Patisserie Kyo opened a branch at Trion Tower near SM Aura, sharing space with Ralph’s Wine and Spirits of the Wine Shop. This Japanese bakery cafe is famous for their healthiest and delicious bread. Strawberry Shortcake is Patisserie Kyo’s bestseller. The ingredients used in making the shortcake came from different parts of the world: wheat flour is made in Japan, the sugar is made in the US and the cream is made in France. Strawaberry Shortcake (P150/scice; P1,300/whole)
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  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Sinfully Circles in Makati Shangri-La: A Haven of Mouthwatering Delights

    Sinfully Circles in Makati Shangri-La: A Haven of Mouthwatering Delights

    Visiting Makati Shangri-La Manila is made even more delectable when you make a stop at Sinfully Circles, a haven of mouthwatering baked goods and pastries!
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
    • Sagada Brew: More than Just Coffee

    Sagada Brew: More than Just Coffee

    It has been said once and we’ll say it again: Sagada is a town made for walking. Most of the time, first-time tourists find it tiring to go up and down the hilly food street in this sleepy town. Sagada Brew can change that.  Located at almost the end of Sagada Road, Sagada Brew is not just a cafe. It is also a restaurant where you can have an appetizing breakfast or lunch and a dessert place where you can get home-made baked goodies at reasonable prices. Although the restaurant is quite small and the interior is simple, the combination of the pale yellow walls, the wooden tables and chairs […]
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  • Cafe
  • Sagada
  • Cafe
    • Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

    Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

    Toby's Estate Coffee gives their patrons a taste of specialty coffee as well as a relaxing ambiance that you and your buddies can enjoy!
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
    • Yardstick Coffee in Makati: Serving Excellent Brews and Delicious Bites

    Yardstick Coffee in Makati: Serving Excellent Brews and Delicious Bites

    Yardstick Coffee stands out among stylish cafes with its line of brews to brighten up your day! Know more about it with Philippine Primer.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Rockwell
  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Cafe
  • SM Aura
  • Cafe
    • Tous Les Jours in Makati Brings European-Style Bakery to the PH

    Tous Les Jours in Makati Brings European-Style Bakery to the PH

    Tous Les Jours, meaning every day, is a French-Asian bakery that brings European style pastries to the Philippines.
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
    • Corner Tree Café in Makati: A vegan’s happy corner

    Corner Tree Café in Makati: A vegan’s happy corner

    This vegetarian café is very popular among the locals because of its delicious organic and healthy dishes.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salad 2017
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salad 2017
    • Costa Brava

    Costa Brava

    A made-to-order cake shop that opens in a confectionery bazaar every weekend on the first floor of Powerplant Mall, under Baker’s Dozen. Costa Brava is a very famous shop, known for its “healthy sugar” which is made from the sap of the palm. The most popular item is Caramel Cake. It is delicious even if you just eat the sponge dough because of its texture that is soft with a little moisture. The butter cream of the cake is applied thinly, just to coat the cake and the taste is not that overpowering. For the cake does not use any preservatives, the aftertaste is refreshing.  
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • The Peninsula Boutique in Makati: A Luxurious Stop for Breads and Cakes

    The Peninsula Boutique in Makati: A Luxurious Stop for Breads and Cakes

    Find rich cakes and breads that will suit your luxurious tastes at The Peninsula Boutique!
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
    • Pâtisserie Bébé Rouge

    Pâtisserie Bébé Rouge

    Decorated in pink, calm atmosphere radiates throughout the shop, matching its French-based design, Pâtisserie Bébé Rouge is located next to New Hatchin. The most prominent here is the strawberry shortcake. Light, spongy texture of the cake compliments the taste of fresh strawberry cream and the sweet-and-sour taste of the strawberry toppings. Various shortcake designs are presented to the customers, like the Christmas Shortcake. A reservation for the Christmas cake can be done thru phone or by visiting their store. It is recommended to reserve beforehand for congestion is expected on the 24th as well as it will be sold out.
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets