Food Scene
It's an institution which serves both traditional Filipino food and Western Food. It opened in 1928. And it's literally nextdoor to the building!
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Nuvo Bar and Restaurant
Greenbelt DriveIt's an institution which serves both traditional Filipino food and Western Food. It opened in 1928. And it's literally nextdoor to the building!
It's a quaint cafe / restaurant in Remedios Circle. a few blocks away from the building. In an old style Filipino house, it is great for getting a feel of old Manila, with classical music playing in the background. Serves old family recipes of the owner.
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Cafe Adriatico Premier
1790 M. Adriatico StreetIt's a quaint cafe / restaurant in Remedios Circle. a few blocks away from the building. In an old style Filipino house, it is great for getting a feel of old Manila, with classical music playing in the background. Serves old family recipes of the owner.
This is our building's go-to restaurant. It is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Manila. See Mr. Tanabe, the master sushi chef at work. Anthony Bourfain had a long meal here during his last visit.
Tanabe Japanese Restaurant
553 Remedios StThis is our building's go-to restaurant. It is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Manila. See Mr. Tanabe, the master sushi chef at work. Anthony Bourfain had a long meal here during his last visit.
It's been around for decades -- really good tapas, decent wine, fine atmostphere, old waiters, Spanish music (tip the old guys around PHP 200 if they come to your table -- they are sweet). Oh call in advance if you want paella or Iberian chicken.
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Casa Armas Tapas Bar Y Restaurante
573 Julio NakpilIt's been around for decades -- really good tapas, decent wine, fine atmostphere, old waiters, Spanish music (tip the old guys around PHP 200 if they come to your table -- they are sweet). Oh call in advance if you want paella or Iberian chicken.
It's an upscale Filipino restaurant. Delicious food, decent wine. Bit pricier but still good value and nice atmosphere.
Ang Bistro Sa Remedios
1911 M. Adriatico StreetIt's an upscale Filipino restaurant. Delicious food, decent wine. Bit pricier but still good value and nice atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favourite locals. Long narrow bar with regulars, med students, journalists and a few expats.. great music. Nice owner Ben
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Oarhouse Pub of Manila
1004 Jorge Bocobo StreetOne of our favourite locals. Long narrow bar with regulars, med students, journalists and a few expats.. great music. Nice owner Ben
A newly opened bar, it is quickly becoming one of our locals. Great concept -- you literally feel like you are in a shipyard. Good southern fried chicken, kebabs and burgers.
And it's diagonally across from Oar House
The Shipyard Malate
578 Gen. Malvar StreetA newly opened bar, it is quickly becoming one of our locals. Great concept -- you literally feel like you are in a shipyard. Good southern fried chicken, kebabs and burgers.
And it's diagonally across from Oar House
Arts & Culture
It's a newly renovated museum built in 1901. It's floors of Philippine masterpieces. It also houses the famous "Spoliarium" by Juan Luna.
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National Museum of the Philippines
It's a newly renovated museum built in 1901. It's floors of Philippine masterpieces. It also houses the famous "Spoliarium" by Juan Luna.
Sightseeing
Visit Intramuros, the old walled city and check out the roof deck of this hotel -- a 360 degree view of old Manila including Manila Bay. Have a drink and/or a meal at the roofdeck
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The Bayleaf
Muralla StreetVisit Intramuros, the old walled city and check out the roof deck of this hotel -- a 360 degree view of old Manila including Manila Bay. Have a drink and/or a meal at the roofdeck