NEW! The Best Outdoor Spaces For Dinner And Drinks
Two of the best chefs in town collab on a popup menu this Sunday, and a new open air market opens in Tagaytay.
Humans are social creatures. We need to feel part of a family and a community. One of the hardest things to bear during quarantine has been a sense of isolation. As Metro Manila works its way back to normal, pockets of activity have opened up to allow people to safely congregate once more. Outdoor spaces where people can meet, dine out, listen to music, hear the happy hubbub of other human voices, feel like you're out in the world again.
If you've been longing to reconnect with the rest of humanity, here are a few safe spaces in the city that you can go to. Please remember to observe strict safety protocols and don't take unneccessary risks. Enjoy!
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The Makati Street Meets
The Makati Street Meets at Rada and Leviste get even more exciting this weekend with extended hours and lots of new fun activities. For those who don’t yet know, the Makati Street Meet is a weekend activity that closes down Rada Street in Legazpi Village, and Leviste Street in Salcedo Village, Saturday and Sunday, from 12 noon to 9 PM when these roads become spaces for outdoor dining.
Photo Credit: @makeitmakati
Makati Street Meet at Rada
#MakatiStreetMeetAtRada brings you great food from @casadazabychefsandy, @nikkei_nama_bar, @wildflourmanila, @sarsakitchen, @sisigsarada_, @wonderkitchenph, @greenbar_cafe, @dainty.donuts.ph, and more. Shop for amazing local art pieces from @art19bgallery, and beautiful flowers from @theflowerfarmph.
Photo Credit: @makeitmakati
Makati Street Meet at Leviste
#MakatiStreetMeetAtLeviste brings you great eats from @thewholesometable, @wantusawaoysters, @casadazabychefsandy, @bakeiteasy.mnl, @cartel.deli, @barpintxos, @kitchencorner_zula, @milagritosmanila, @elpuercoph and more.
Photo Credit: @makeitmakati
The Market at Leviste
The Market is an open air pop that’s a special part of Makati Street Meet at Leviste. You can get @chingolodeli’s famous grass-fed Argentinean beef and special side dishes, @carmensbest and @jmnaughtyicecream, @delibychele’s pastrami, cold cuts and assorted products, and more.
Photo Credit: @themarket.ph
Sarsa Kitchen X Deli by Chele
The big attraction this weekend is the @sarsakitchen x @delibychele cooking collab where Chef Chele Gonzalez and JP Anglo serve up a special Chicken Inasal Paella with inihaw na pugita skewers. Yum! Wash this down with pitchers of #hermana sangria.
Photo Credit: @chefjayps
Rockwell Goes Streetside
Over at the @powerplantmall, #RockwellGoesStreetside is open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM.
Photo Credit: @spicebirdgrill
Rockwell Goes Streetside
Enjoy your favorite dishes from Din Tai Fung, Café Via Mare, a mano, Teppan Okochi, Mamou, Barcino, Single Origin, Ooma, The Grid Food Market, and more.
Photo Credit: @powerplantmall
Rockwell Goes Streetside
The wide open spaces at Santolan Town Plaza is another has pavilions set up. Order from any food kiosk, cafe or restaurant. It's open daily.
Photo Credit: @santolantownplaza
Mercato Skyranch
An easy drive from the city, Mercato Skyranch is the best way to travel through your tastebuds. The outdoor market brings together some of the best food finds from Batangas, Laguna, Cavite and Quezon. For details, visit @mercatocentrale
Photo Credit: @mercatocentrale
The Loggia at Palacio de Memoria
One of the most romantic locales at the moment, The Loggia is an al fresco dining space with a glamorous Old World ambience. The perfect setting for Chef Margarita Forés's dishes. Make your reservations well ahead of time as. Brunch is available on weekends.
Photo Credit: @theloggiaatpalacio
The Podium Al Fresco
The Podium's serene Roofdeck makes a lovely dining space. Take out from your restaurant of choice and dine here, or book a table and be served by Yaku, Basil, Uma Uma, Meet Fresh, Cocina Peruvia, Lola Cafe, New Bombay, and Feast Bay. Pets are welcome and the Paw Park is only a few steps away.
Photo Credit: @thepodiummall
Dine at the Skypark
Find your own little pocket of fresh air at SM Aura's Skypark where you can enjoy takeout from Barcino, Prego, Tuan Tuan, Hummus Elija, and others. Order from Yabu, Ramen Nagi, Lugang and more.
Photo Credit: @smaurapremier
Pocket Park
If you're traveling by bike, SM Aura's Pocket Park is a biker's haven. Park your vehicle and grab an al fresco meal from Starbucks, CIBO, Providore and more.
Photo Credit: @smaurapremier
Capitol Commons Park
The wide open air space is great for dinners. Sit back, relax and scan the QR codes at the tables and order conveniently from partner restaurants like Black Olive, James & Daughters, Roti Shop, and more.
Photo Credit: @estanciaph
Riverside Sessions and more at Circuit Makati
The fresh green outdoors with awesome food, live jazz music, what's not to love? Check out the schedule on @_circuitmakati on Instagram. You can also drop by #MakatiLive every Friday to Sunday, 4 PM to 7 PM, at The Patio.
Photo Credit: @_circuitmakati
Sunset Barbeque at Z Hostel
Pinoy-style barbecue with a stunning view of the Makati skyline? Every sunset, Tuesday to Sunday, 4 PM to 9 PM at Z Hostel's Roofdeck Cafe.
Photo Credit: @zhostelph
Forbes Town
With picturesque al fresco dining spaces that provide fresh air and ambience. Settle down for dinner and drinks at @lentrecotemnl or shop for local sustainable products at @thenaturalemarketph until 10 p.m. You can pick up crunchy lechon belly from @timpladorlechonhouse booth, or Ilokos suka, bagnet and longganisa from @soniasfavorites.
Photo Credit: @lentrecotemnl
Wolfgang Steakhouse
The al fresco space is a sweet spot to hang out for happy hour drinks, followed by a hefty steak.
Photo Credit: @wolfgangssteakhouseph
UCC Cafe
Drop by for coffee and a chat at Alabang West Parade's UCC Cafe.
Photo Credit: @alabangwestparade
Papakape
A charming outdoor coffee bar with a garden and a tiny glass cafe where you can pick up such drinks as Kape Gingerccino, or your standard drinks if you like.
Photo Credit: @papakape
Robinsons Magnolia's The Garden
Reserve a table, order your food from the participating partners, to be delivered to you. Easy!
Photo Credit: @robinsonsmagnolia
Kapetolyo by SGD
Homegrown coffee by the famous @sgd_coffee in a green and verdant space. A project in collaboration with Mayor Isko Moreno, this glass cafe is located just behind the Bonifacio Shrine. Sit outdoors in the cool evening. They have coffee and music nights on Fridays.
Photo Credit: @kapetolyobysgd
Lead photo: @chefjayps, @theloggiaatpalacio, @themarket.ph, @happytummytravels
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