{"id":65918,"date":"2026-04-10T14:53:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=65918"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:53:21","slug":"book-cook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/book-cook\/","title":{"rendered":"Book &amp; Cook in BGC: Where Books and Bites Come Together"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Book &amp; Cook<\/strong> located at the <strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"243\">3rd floor of <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street in BGC, Taguig<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>, offers a space where <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"310\">reading and dining meet in one setting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65921 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/518bda7e7f66e5519527c34dd22d180c-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/518bda7e7f66e5519527c34dd22d180c-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/518bda7e7f66e5519527c34dd22d180c-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/518bda7e7f66e5519527c34dd22d180c-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/518bda7e7f66e5519527c34dd22d180c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/518bda7e7f66e5519527c34dd22d180c.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt\"><em>IMAGE from Fully Booked&#8217;s Instagram account\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Helmed by a <strong>Michelin-trained French chef<\/strong>, Book &amp; Cook is designed to provide a <strong>quiet and nourishing environment<\/strong> where <strong>hearty dishes and intentional reading experiences naturally come together<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65924 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/b3f97b3ece94ea5890e55060b3ab05d7-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/b3f97b3ece94ea5890e55060b3ab05d7-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/b3f97b3ece94ea5890e55060b3ab05d7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/b3f97b3ece94ea5890e55060b3ab05d7-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/b3f97b3ece94ea5890e55060b3ab05d7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/b3f97b3ece94ea5890e55060b3ab05d7.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt\"><em>IMAGE from Fully Booked&#8217;s Instagram account\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The concept blends a bookstore atmosphere with a caf\u00e9-style dining experience, allowing guests to <strong>browse, read, and dine in the same space<\/strong>. It is a setting made for slow afternoons, long conversations, and moments of pause in between pages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65922 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/cc006f36b4c97bcd7da795d2c32900fd-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/cc006f36b4c97bcd7da795d2c32900fd-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/cc006f36b4c97bcd7da795d2c32900fd-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/cc006f36b4c97bcd7da795d2c32900fd-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/cc006f36b4c97bcd7da795d2c32900fd-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/cc006f36b4c97bcd7da795d2c32900fd.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Fully Booked&#8217;s Instagram account\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The menu reflects a balance of comfort and technique. Diners can enjoy their <strong>\u00e9clairs in classic flavors such as vanilla, pistachio, and hazelnut<\/strong>, crafted with techniques guided by its Michelin-trained chef, bringing a touch of a French p\u00e2tisserie experience to the table.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1066\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65928\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/f1ed53dbefd33cc6e472f8e1302e50fd.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/f1ed53dbefd33cc6e472f8e1302e50fd.jpg 853w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/f1ed53dbefd33cc6e472f8e1302e50fd-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/f1ed53dbefd33cc6e472f8e1302e50fd-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/f1ed53dbefd33cc6e472f8e1302e50fd-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/f1ed53dbefd33cc6e472f8e1302e50fd-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt\"><em>IMAGE from Book &amp; Cook&#8217;s Instagram account\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Coffee is also a key part of the experience, with <strong>beans carefully sourced and roasted to the founders\u2019 preference<\/strong>, resulting in a cup that is warm, balanced, and easy to enjoy\u2014perfect for slowing down and settling into a good read.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65926 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/A-good-cup-of-coffee-has-a-way-of-slowing-things-down.Our-beans-are-carefully-sourced-and-roaste-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/A-good-cup-of-coffee-has-a-way-of-slowing-things-down.Our-beans-are-carefully-sourced-and-roaste-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/A-good-cup-of-coffee-has-a-way-of-slowing-things-down.Our-beans-are-carefully-sourced-and-roaste-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/A-good-cup-of-coffee-has-a-way-of-slowing-things-down.Our-beans-are-carefully-sourced-and-roaste-175x218.jpg 175w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/A-good-cup-of-coffee-has-a-way-of-slowing-things-down.Our-beans-are-carefully-sourced-and-roaste-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/A-good-cup-of-coffee-has-a-way-of-slowing-things-down.Our-beans-are-carefully-sourced-and-roaste.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt\"><em>IMAGE from Book &amp; Cook&#8217;s Instagram account\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For non-coffee enthusiasts, they may opt to try their <strong>Rich French Hot Chocolate<\/strong> topped with extra whipped cream that is best paired with their <strong>B<\/strong><strong>uttery Croissant<\/strong> for a simple yet satisfying combination.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1066\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65925\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Some-pairings-are-meant-to-be.Rich-French-hot-chocolate-with-extra-whipped-cream-and-a-buttery-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Some-pairings-are-meant-to-be.Rich-French-hot-chocolate-with-extra-whipped-cream-and-a-buttery-c.jpg 853w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Some-pairings-are-meant-to-be.Rich-French-hot-chocolate-with-extra-whipped-cream-and-a-buttery-c-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Some-pairings-are-meant-to-be.Rich-French-hot-chocolate-with-extra-whipped-cream-and-a-buttery-c-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Some-pairings-are-meant-to-be.Rich-French-hot-chocolate-with-extra-whipped-cream-and-a-buttery-c-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Some-pairings-are-meant-to-be.Rich-French-hot-chocolate-with-extra-whipped-cream-and-a-buttery-c-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt\"><em>IMAGE from Book &amp; Cook&#8217;s Instagram account\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, for something more filling they also offer a <strong>wide selection of sandwiches <\/strong>and <strong>pasta<\/strong> such as their <strong>Spicy Sausage Ravioli<\/strong> which features <strong>fresh pasta, homemade Italian sausage, and a bold arrabbiata sauce<\/strong>, offering a dish that is rich, gently spiced, and comforting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65927 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Spicy-Sausage-Ravioli.Fresh_-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Spicy-Sausage-Ravioli.Fresh_-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Spicy-Sausage-Ravioli.Fresh_-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Spicy-Sausage-Ravioli.Fresh_-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Spicy-Sausage-Ravioli.Fresh_-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Spicy-Sausage-Ravioli.Fresh_.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt\"><em>IMAGE from Book &amp; Cook&#8217;s Instagram account\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With its combination of thoughtfully prepared food, curated reads, and a calm atmosphere,Book &amp; Cook\u00a0creates a space where guests can enjoy both stories and meals at their own pace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Book &amp; Cook in BGC combines books and dining in one space, offering French-inspired pastries, coffee, and comforting dishes in a quiet, thoughtfully designed setting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":65929,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,12,815,72],"tags":[8230,8463,8464,8460,8461,8459,8462],"class_list":["post-65918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-french","category-taguig","category-bonifacio-high-street","category-cafe-resto","tag-bgc-cafes","tag-bonifacio-high-street-dining","tag-book-cook","tag-bookstore-cafe-manila","tag-french-cafe-manila","tag-fully-booked-bgc","tag-where-to-chill-in-bgc"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65918"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65931,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65918\/revisions\/65931"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}