Cross-Out Hunger Horrors: 8 New Restaurants to Try this October
Oct 9, 2016 • Shen Mascariñas
Cross-Out Hunger Horrors: 8 New Restaurants to Try this October
By Shen Mascariñas
Halloween is fast approaching, which means you can start expecting all sorts of craziness. Some of which can revive your worst fears. From a little too committed homeowners bent on giving passersby heart attacks with their Halloween decors to pee-yourself-scared films, get your body ready for this month’s scary shenanigans.
As early as now, prepare your heart as we take care of your belly! Here are 8 new restaurants to address your hunger horrors.
8. Il Fiore
4740 Salamanca corner Eduque, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 555 5645 | Facebook
Open every day from 7am to 10pm
Budget for two – P750
Vegetarians and ice-cream addicts unite at Il Fiore’s earth café and gelato lab. Devour great-tasting food without any guilt, and finish off the meal with a refreshing cup of gelato. For first-timers, Il Fiore’s Portobello Mozza Burger will surely keep you coming back. And for dessert, choose from 13 delectable flavors made from fresh ingredients and zero preservatives. They even have vegan flavors!
7. Papa Loa
109 Forbeswood Heights, Rizal Drive near Burgos Circle, BGC, Taguig
(02) 357 9866 | Facebook
Open Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 2am, Friday to Saturday from 6pm to 3am
Budget for two – P1200
Your usual hangout spot is likely to be dethroned by Papa Loa—a casual, cool tiki bar serving modern Asian grub. Here, food that’s a mixture of various cuisines is paired with tropical cocktails and world music. Their chef-driven menu will excite your palate the entire night. Look forward to izakaya dining, which means small plates and progressive dishes throughout the course of the evening.
6. Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew
16 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City
(02) 246 9069 ext:790 | Facebook
Open every day from 6pm to 11pm
Kapitolyo has a new culinary gem offering Latin American dishes with Filipino roots. Prepare to spend most of your #TacoTuesdays here, as well as every other day when you feel like eating well. At Tittos, you’ll get to taste extraordinary versions of classics like crispy pata and paella.
5. Fundamental Coffee
GF Park Terraces Tower 1, Parkway Drive corner West Street, San Lorenzo, Makati City
0949 190 6036 | Instagram
Open every day from 7am to 11pm
Budget for two – P800
The wired folks behind Yardstick and Bo’s Coffee have a new project that caffeine-junkies will love. If you haven’t, get to know Fundamental Coffee—a third wave café made simpler, more efficient and a lot less intimidating.
There’s no question about the quality of their brews; they’ve got that down to a pat. Now, they have some room to play around with flavors, reflected in their cold brews that come in four flavors. Don’t forget to pair your cup of joe with Fundamental Coffee’s savory treats—from exceptional toasts to hearty rice bowls.
