Where to eat in Metro Manila: 1120 House, Bon Appetit
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Tucked away right by Rockwell Makati, you will find a sophisticated dining and shopping haven–hear what co-founder Pam Lopez has to say

One roof, three brands. Welcome to 1120 House­: an address in the metro that has been meticulously designed to give you that much-needed dosage of self-love by welcoming you into an aesthetically calming, soothing expanse, that just so happens to be filled with tasty eats too. 

Under the watchful eyes of sisters-in-law Pam Lopez and Maricar Lopez Tiangco, 1120 House was made to provide guests with a total sensorial experience, one where they can indulge not only in food but in retail therapy as well.

In fact, their mindset in developing 1120 House is all about the promotion of slow living in today’s fast-paced life. “We wanted to provide people with respite from the chaos of life. We wanted the name of the concept to sound like a home address,” co-founder Pam Lopez explains. With a nod to home and rest, 1120 House hopes to remind its patrons to slow down, be more mindful, and enjoy the moment.

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Interestingly, the name was created in homage to Lopez’ mother-in-law Menchu Lopez. “She is not only my mentor and boss, but my mother-in-law and my friend. The relationship we have is great. When we were thinking about what to name the brand, I thought, why not her birthday,” explains Lopez.

She and Tiangco opened home-store Lady Scott Jones around six years ago as a passion project while they still mainly focused on their core business, Omnivores Manila, which handles Benny’s Place, Gourmet Garage, and Pink Berry.

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“I work with my mother-in-law, Menchu at Omnivores and opened Lady Scott Jones with Maricar for fun. With so much that has changed during the pandemic, we also faced problems with shipments for our furniture. So, we wanted to create a concept that embodied what we do from food to homes. We are still thinking of where else we can take Lady Scott Jones,” Lopez shares, hinting at more innovation in the near future.

This multi-functional establishment houses all three unique brands Lady Scott Jones, Bon Appetit, and Rustan’s Flower Shop—concepts that are nurtured by these two creative businesswomen. However, the curation and unmistakable aesthetic attributed to Lady Scott Jones, which is evident throughout their collections of brand new furniture finds, or vintage silver from England, has now inspired the entire of 1120 House. Visually, it’s undeniably chic. The entire project has the energy and character of Lady Scott Jones; there clearly is a unifying motif that flows effortlessly throughout every single space.

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The restaurant housed in the 1120 House is Bon Appetit, a total revamp of the former concept from back in the day. Its interiors are a mixture of industrial stone walls and warm rattan touches. “I worked very closely with Kitty Bunag of Craft Smith Guild to make this come to life,” shares Lopez.

When it comes to their approach to food, everything is different from the Bon Appetit (BP) you may remember. “We are working with chef Booj Supe who also handles Benny’s Place and Gourmet Garage. But for the new BP, you can expect to find elevated comfort food with a focus on healthy eats. We are very conscious of allergens, and have lots of options like gluten and dairy-free as well,” Lopez enthuses. With health at the cornerstone of almost all conversations we have these days, thinking about eating well is extremely relevant. It also ties in swimmingly with the entire ethos behind 1120 House, as a place to surround yourself with beautiful things and pamper your soul.

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Bon Appetit, nicknamed, the Café at The House, welcomes diners to simply unwind. Come visit to lounge with a book, have some wine or a coffee and pass the time in a picturesque nook hidden smack-bang in the middle of the metro.

Made by a family enthused by creating artful, delicious experiences be it in retail, florals or food, 1120 House still has more to offer. “There’s a lot of heart in the work,” Lopez remarks.

To get a whiff of 1120 House, stop by to view their home line, order their food for takeout, or select from Bon Bakery for their sweet treats. On January 20, they will be rolling out their outdoor dining area and a new cocktail menu as well.

Tatler Tip: Lopez shares that Rustan’s Flower Shop will be getting a re-vamping of its own. “It will have a new vibe and look altogether,” she adds.

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