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Basil Thai Restaurant (CLOSED)

Basil Thai Restaurant (CLOSED)

UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Basil Thai Restaurant is bringing authentic Thai cuisines in the Philippines Pure herbs and spices combined together to bring authentic Thai cuisines here in the Philippines. A mix of sweet, salty, spicy and sour perfect for our local taste buds. Started on 2012, Basil offers wide range of delectable food and drink that matches our Filipino palate. All the dishes are freshly prepared as ordered and employ all the aspects of the definitive Thai cuisines: aroma, flavour, arrangement, and colour. Once stepped in, guests can experience how it feels like to dine in a Thai garden with soothing Basil aroma all […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Thai
    • The home of the Homewrecker: Moe’s Southwest Grill

    The home of the Homewrecker: Moe’s Southwest Grill

    Just when you think you’ve had your fair share of good old American food, here comes another player: Moe’s Southwest Grill in Bonifacio Global City.   WELCOME TO MOES! You’ll hear this every single time you walk through their doors… and love every second of it.   Moe’s Southwest Grill opened its doors in Atlanta, Georgia way back in December 2000. Since then, they’ve made a name for themselves with fresh, made-to-order Southwest food as well as a casual dining experience you won’t get anywhere else. Just don’t be too surprised when they scream “Welcome to Moe’s! ®” (Yes, it has a copyright.) It’s more than a rallying cry, though. […]
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  • Taguig
  • Uptown BGC
  • Mexican
    • Trufa Pasta Bar in Legaspi Village, Makati: Never Go Wrong with Do-It-Yourself Pasta

    Trufa Pasta Bar in Legaspi Village, Makati: Never Go Wrong with Do-It-Yourself Pasta

    Your neighborhood Filipino-Spanish pasta bar in Legaspi Village, Makati City!
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Italian 2017
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
    • The Hipster’s Hideout: YDG Coffee in Pasong Tamo Extension

    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
    • The best ramen place at Antipolo: Tamagoya Noodle House

    The best ramen place at Antipolo: Tamagoya Noodle House

    It’s time for some good and affordable ramen!   TAMAGOYA NOODLE HOUSE. Your home for a great and affordable ramen   Situated in between Antipolo and Marikina borders lies Tamagoya Noodle Shop, a famous ramen place that serves affordable Japanese food. Popular to both locals and tourists alike, Tamagoya has become a known name when it comes to ramen. The place is run by a Japanese man and his wife which is why all their ramen dishes are considered authentic and flavorful.   TAMAGOYA RAMEN (P228). A tasty ramen awaits you as you visit Antipolo   One of the reasons why it has become so popular is because of its […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Japanese
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Ramen
    • Nobu’an Restaurant

    Nobu’an Restaurant

    Japanese food is loved by a lot of people. Antipolo has a good few Japanese restaurants, but none of them can quite compare to Nobu’an Restaurant.   BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT. Make sure you’re attentive, as Nobu’an is located downhill along Sumulong Highway.   Barely 2 years old, Nobu’an is being run by a husband-and-wife tandem that’s really into authentic Japanese food. The name may fool people, as they think it’s a combination of their names, but it’s a rather convenient circumstance. The name comes from a Japanese word that means old samurai house. They stick to this as much as they can, making the restaurant look as period […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Japanese
    • 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
    • That little cuisine called Cantino at Makati

    That little cuisine called Cantino at Makati

    Open the door and be ready to find out what gastronomic offering they have at this tiny restaurant.   CANTINO. Chalkboard art make the place more aesthetically-pleasing   What first started as a small canteen for employees of the European Motors has buzzed the whole neighborhood and got them hooked in their sumptuous meals. Cantino, is just a simple restaurant found at Pasong Tamo where you can find a neat and fashionable dining area perfect for those on a budget workers just around the area. This secret spot is such a fine place to see when you just want a nice place to eat out during break.   DINE IN. […]
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Where great art and great food are found: Balaw Balaw in Antipolo

    Where great art and great food are found: Balaw Balaw in Antipolo

    Balaw Balaw is not your ordinary Filipino restaurant.   EXTERIOR. Outside look of Balaw Balaw   Filled with displays of art, Balaw Balaw seeks not to be just an ordinary restaurant, but rather a restaurant that welcomes people who love both great food and great art. As one of the most popular restaurants in Rizal, Balaw Balaw is definitely a part of Rizal’s historic culture, contributing to Angono where it is located being the “Art Capital of the Philippines.”   FOOD PRODUCTS. Balaw Balaw also sells souvenirs and food products for business.   Owned by the Vocalan family, Balaw Balaw has been around since 1983. What first started as their […]
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  • Rizal
  • Filipino
    • 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
    • Filio Bistro in Antipolo: No Frills American Comfort Food

    Filio Bistro in Antipolo: No Frills American Comfort Food

    Head over to FILIO Bistro if you find yourself craving some American comfort while visiting the Pilgrimage Capital of the country!
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Filipino
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
    • A Wine and Dine Experience at Artisan Cellar Door in Makati

    A Wine and Dine Experience at Artisan Cellar Door in Makati

    Ever dreamed of a fine dining kind of night? There’s now a chance to do at Artisan Cellar in Makati.   ARTISAN CELLAR DOOR. A fashionable space where you can dine and relax with wine and great food   This Artisan Cellar Door is a wine shop and lounge that is the perfect spot for those who want to have a sip of their favorite wine while having a meal. Artisan Cellar Door opened in September 2015 and has catered to those groups of friends and couples who want to drink on the spot after purchasing a bottle of wine. This modern-looking place has a luxurious vibe, complementing the atmosphere […]
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Makati
  • Wine Shop
  • 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
    • Your Dream Winery: Premium Wine Exchange

    Your Dream Winery: Premium Wine Exchange

    What started out as a hobby for its four owners has now evolved into something big. The Premium Wine Exchange (PWX), established in 2003 aimed to import boutique North American wines to the A-listers of the Philippines. This winery caters to high-end retails and has now distributed to corporate and even fine-dining establishments.   PREMIUM WINE EXCHANGE. Their collection of fine wines stacked neatly   PWX is a well-known winery when it comes to getting fine wines. They have more than 6000 kinds which make them really a go-to place when it comes to wines and champagnes. What they have here are not your usual wines—the selection they have are […]
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  • Pasong Tamo
  • Makati
  • Wine Shop
  • Wine Shop
    • 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
    • Find the Most Authentic Sichuan Style Restaurant Chongqing at Malugay, Makati

    Find the Most Authentic Sichuan Style Restaurant Chongqing at Malugay, Makati

    At Chongqing restaurant, is where you’ll find authentic Sichuan cooking in Metro Manila.   CHONGQING RESTAURANT. Where authentic Sichuan-style restaurant can be found   When the Chinese owner missed his hometown in Chongqing, China, he thought of an idea to bring home here. That’s how Chongqing restaurant (pronounced as Chongchin) started, which is now the talk of the town when it comes to offering Chinese cuisine.    INTERIORS. The Asian-style look of the restaurant   Located at Malugay, Makati, Chongqing is now becoming popular to the neighborhood and nearby Makati CBD because of their delectable Sichuan food. As their specialty, their owner made sure that they are providing the best […]
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  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Marison’s in Antipolo: A True Homegrown Restaurant

    Marison’s in Antipolo: A True Homegrown Restaurant

    Taste the best of what Antipolo has to offer at this truly homegrown restaurant.
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Filipino
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
    • 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
    • Peperoni Pizzeria in Uptown Mall: Where the pizzaholics go (CLOSED)

    Peperoni Pizzeria in Uptown Mall: Where the pizzaholics go (CLOSED)

    This may be your next favorite pizza place!
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  • Taguig
  • Pizza
  • Uptown BGC
  • Italian
  • Pizza
    • 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
    • Crescent Moon Café in Antipolo: Of Pottery and Food

    Crescent Moon Café in Antipolo: Of Pottery and Food

    This cozy restaurant is a haven for pottery enthusiasts and foodies!
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Filipino
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
    • Txanton in Makati: More Than Just Jamón and Wine

    Txanton in Makati: More Than Just Jamón and Wine

    Allow us to introduce the country’s first jamonería: Txanton.
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Pork 2019
  • Spanish 2017
  • Wine Shop
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Pork 2019
  • Spanish 2017
  • Wine Shop
    • Palate Restaurant in BGC Serves French Mediterranean Cuisine (CLOSED)

    Palate Restaurant in BGC Serves French Mediterranean Cuisine (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED. From the kitchens of Alain Ducasse in Paris and Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York, Chef Kaye Torres gives you an excuse to take out your phones just before you eat at Palate Restaurant in Uptown Parade, BGC.   ELEGANCE IN SIMPLICITY. No need for extravagant interiors with Palate.   Palate takes its cue from Chef Kaye’s colorful personality. Food served at Palate has a story behind every bite, with ingredients sourced from local grocers. Its French Mediterranean-inspired menu compliments the simple yet elegant ambiance the 60-seater restaurant has.   THE STARTER. This mushroom soup is unlike anything you’ve seen or tasted.   Flavor is never left […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • French
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • 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
    • Naxional South American Diner

    Naxional South American Diner

    Naxional brings the heart of South America to the Philippines with their sumptuous dishes coming from Brazil, Cuba and Latin America. Their food is born out of their partners’ collective passion for food from these different countries, and inspired by home cooking and traditional family recipes.   WALL MURALS inspired by the different stories of our partners and South America   Raymond Magdaluyo travelled the region of New York and had fallen in love with the Latin American cuisine he tasted there. Then, his friend Jun Sunga, together with his wife Vanessa Matsunaga and her brother Daniel Matsunaga, shared their interest with him of opening a Brazillian restaurant in the […]
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  • Taguig
  • Uptown BGC
  • South American
    • Modern Mediterranean: Skewr on Maginhawa St.

    Modern Mediterranean: Skewr on Maginhawa St.

    Mediterranean cuisine has been gaining steam as of late, yet only a few places in the country can give you Mediterranean food that tastes great, is close to where you live, and doesn’t break the bank. Skewr in Quezon City seeks to change that and then some.   YOUR NEW MEDITERRANEAN FOOD STOP. Skewr takes the best of Mediterranean cuisine and puts their own twist on it.   Skewr got its name from the word skewer: a long piece of metal or wood used to hold food together, usually on a grill. Mediterranean cuisine is known for its meats, and skewers are often used to grill these meats. Skewr takes […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Maginhawa
  • Greek & Mediterranean