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Poco Deli: a little deli store in Kapitolyo
Corned beef and bacon slabs at a small deli in Kapitolyo, reportedly a favourite of the late President Noynoy Aquino.
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Date ideas we've tried
Restaurants, craft beer, museums and zoos around Metro Manila, each one with a video so you can see it before you go.
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Tomatito and Southern Grind Bistro: an impromptu date night in BGC
Dinner at Southern Grind Bistro, then drinks at Tomatito, with its vintage interior and friendly staff.
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Lakbay Museo: an interactive travel museum in Pasay
A date where we toured the Philippines' famous destinations, and their signature dishes, in one afternoon.
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Flossom Kitchen: the Instagram-worthy restaurant in San Juan
Ever wondered what a flower tastes like? This restaurant in San Juan puts them on the plate.
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Organic beer at a vegan convention in BGC
We explored a vegan convention in BGC, and yes, we found the beer.
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Walking around Bonifacio Global City
What comes to mind when you hear BGC? For us: good restos, wall art and places to hang out.
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Christmas lights at Estancia, Capitol Commons
The Christmas lights were up, so we went to see Estancia mall near Capitol Commons.
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Art in Island: a 3D art museum in Cubao
A one-of-a-kind 3D art museum where you step into the paintings, plus Val's story about Van Gogh.
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Avilon Zoo, part 2: a valuable learning experience
The second half of our Avilon Zoo day in San Isidro, Rizal, and what we learned along the way.
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Field trip at Avilon Zoo, Rizal (part 1: where is the tiger?)
Try the zoo for a change of date. Part one of our day at Avilon Zoo in Rodriguez, Rizal.
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Van Gogh is Bipolar: an extraordinary restaurant in Quezon City
Looking for a date place that's genuinely different? This restaurant on Maginhawa will surprise you.
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Yeongyang Hansik: affordable ramen in Kapitolyo
What can you eat with 100 pesos in your pocket? We found one of the cheapest ramen bowls in Kapitolyo, Pasig.
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Beer House: craft beer near Capitol Commons
Another beer place, this time in Kapitolyo, Pasig, to try their crafted beers.
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El Heneral: underrated chicken wings in Marikina
One of our favourite restaurants in Marikina, for wings we think more people should know about.
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Bengal Brew and Wolf & Bear: facing a fear of cats in Cubao
Val is afraid of cats, so of course we went to one of Manila's best-known cat cafes.
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Looking for the best burger in Eastwood City
Our usual burger place had closed, so we tried Zark's in Eastwood and passed on the Jawbreaker challenge.
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The Bottle Shop: a not-so-common beer place in BGC
Our pilot episode: a midnight hunt for food in BGC that ended at a shop full of imported craft beer.