Location: Legazpi Village, Makati City

Currently on its trial run, Deuces Coffee is one of the newest establishments to pop into the Legazpi café scene. Beyond their exciting list of caffeinated concoctions, the neighbourhood coffee shop also has signature craft drinks and an ample spread of comfort food like katsu curry and beef tapa.

Tatler Tip: bring along your fur pals, Deuces Coffee is pet-friendly!

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Location: Greenbelt 3, Makati City

“Ember is not about all the frills,” explained chef Josh Boutwwood, days ahead of the restaurant’s official opening last 14th of May. “It is simple, but good. Easy, yet excellent.” This bold philosophy and ingredient-driven approach leaves the chef with nowhere to hide, emphasising his sheer mastery of the kitchen. Head on over to the swanky, retro restaurant and bear witness to his genius yourself.

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Location: Legazpi Village, Makati City

If you’ve walked past Rada Street recently, this chic, tropical space may have caught your attention. But in fact, the 109 address is still home to chef JP Anglo’s famed restaurant Sarsa, now with a fresh new look after a major renovation. Dine-in and discover a different side to the Filipino restaurant.

See also: The Culinary Capitals of the Philippines: Chef JP Anglo’s Guide to Negros Occidental

Location: Tagaytay City

Get away from the city and head to Papa Bolo, Tagaytay’s newest beer and brewpub, opening its doors on the 15th of June. Boasting six locally-brewed ales, mouthwatering nosh from the talented Lampara team, and striking interiors with a spacious roof deck, it’s sure to be your next favourite hangout.

Tatler Tip: Papa Bolo is pet friendly, too.

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Location: Tagaytay City

Following the launch of their food-inspired lifestyle brand Takao Studios, chef-consultant Mikel Zaguirre and his team have opened Takao Studios Coffee—a unique café offering eclectic Japanese dishes, craft beer, sake, and house-roasted beans to boot.

See also: What’s New in Tagaytay? Takao Studios Coffee has Great Brews and Tsukiji Market-Inspired Food

Location: Festival Mall, Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Fans of Spanish cuisine are surely familiar with Las Flores’ salmon y salmon or Angus and foie minis. Thankfully, foodies from the metro’s south need not go too far to indulge these decadent dishes, as they’ve recently opened a stylish new outlet at Festival Mall, Alabang.

See also: The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in the Tatler Dining Guide 2022

Location: Bel-Air, Makati City

Live music, creative cocktails, and unconventional global cuisines are what you’ll find at this cosy new restaurant, Pardon My French. Feast on French classics like escargot, baked aged camembert, duck confit, or a timeless steak, or explore their international offerings like mussels in a Thai chilli sauce, lamb samosas, and nasi goreng.

See also: Raise the Steaks: The 9 Best Steak Houses in the Tatler Dining Guide 2022

Location: BGC, Taguig City

The Japanese robatayaki takes centre stage at Nikkei’s newest dining concept, Nikkei Robata. Enjoy charcoal-kissed meats and seafood, from Iberico pork and US Wagyu to miso-marinated black cod and smokey unagi, while dabbling in some of the brand’s reliable sushi, ceviches, and Japanese-Peruvian cocktails.

See also: The 23 Best Japanese Restaurants in the Tatler Dining Guide 2022

Locations: Legazpi Village, Makati City (Metronome); Diliman, Quezon City (La Spezia)

Truffle season is officially in full swing, and luckily, two gastronomic destinations have brought the party to us. Have it in a lavish six-course French menu at Metronome or on your Italian favourites at La Spezia, the choice is yours.

See also: The 12 Best Italian Restaurants in the Tatler Dining Guide 2022

Location: BGC, Taguig City

Since launching in November 2020, MadEats has quickly become one of the country’s biggest and most impressive cloud kitchens, funded by a slew of respected investors from Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen to the YCombinator accelerator fund. Now, the youthful F&B entrepreneurs open their first-ever brick-and-mortar store, starting with the popular coffee brand Dot Coffee. To celebrate, they’re introducing new lattes, coffee-free drinks like salted caramel matcha, and a new range of snacks, too.

See also: MadEats Cloud Kitchen Is Elevating The Food Delivery Game

Location: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City

Coming this 16th of June, Sofitel Manila introduces its new Filipino-French concept at Le Bar: an innovative marriage of familiar Filipino cuisine, French flair, and local ingredients from top producers like Auro Chocolate and Esguerra Farms. 

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