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Make Joel’s Place Makati Your New Epicurean Playground

Every errand becomes an experience in this thoughtfully designed grocerant, where you can meet, eat, and shop to your heart’s content

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MJ Jose

<p><strong>Joel’s Place</strong> is an experience. Because it is a <strong>grocerant</strong>—a brick-and-mortar concept that merges a grocery and restaurant together under one roof. You’re welcome to indulge in pretty much anything that has to do with food and beverage in the comforts of its homey interiors. The task of crossing items off your list and filling your shopping carts becomes a lot less mundane because of how the establishment is laid out and designed. Fully-stocked shelves and bins line the well-lit aisles, and you can easily find what you are looking for while discovering something of interest along the way. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5e080c00-6e69-4a7a-8ffb-c5afeabf1cc0_joel_s place glorietta store facade.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/29b2079f-755e-4945-8c27-a714edb7f37b_joel_s place glorietta store interior.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>This grocerant was inspired by <strong>CEO &amp; President Donnie Tantoco</strong>’s visit to <strong>La Mère</strong> in <strong>Paris</strong>, a pitstop suggested by his son Christian while taking the family around the less touristy parts of the city. Inspired by what he’d seen, Donnie assembled his team of designers back in Manila and asked for a space that gave one the impression of weaving through the neighborhood of La Mère while still retaining a Filipino identity. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/54b41077-cab3-49a9-a081-73399ffb5abe_the baker counter of joel_s place glorietta.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cf20f151-5acd-49df-abb3-be9cbba21948_the butcher counter of joel_s place glorietta 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>I felt like a kid in a candy shop combing through the aisles with my little pushcart, torn—albeit happily—between this and that, unsure yet excited at the prospect of not knowing where to begin. When I mentioned this to Donnie over lunch, he was quick to jump on this train of thought, saying, “Entertainment is actually another layer of the experience. We want to make you feel child-like, playful, and get you in the mood that you just want to be a sponge for new information and experiences.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a7ff6ec9-ccf5-4f3e-bd13-e1a18333551b_the deli counter of joel_s place glorietta 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5186fc82-6dce-4253-869f-1b7e27197e4f_the fishmonger counter of joel_s place glorietta.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>Joel’s Place is divided into different sections. <strong>The Grocer</strong> is where you can find fresh local and international produce, cooking and baking ingredients, and other meal staples such as condiments, confectionery, and dried goods. <strong>The Butcher</strong> and <strong>The Fishmonger</strong> are your one-stop shop sources for premium quality meat and seafood, all of which are naturally and sustainably sourced. <strong>The Dairy</strong> and<strong> The Charcutier </strong>serve up all your cheese and charcuterie needs, which go perfectly well with the selection of wines and spirits from <strong>The Sommelier</strong>. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/16dd9afb-e773-40fb-9f97-718cbcc681ac_the juicer counter of joel_s place glorietta 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6b4d045f-b520-4f75-92f2-75e83ff461c2_joel_s place glorietta_s barista counter.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>Feeling hungry? Pass by <strong>The Deli</strong> for a large selection of sandwiches, pasta, rice dishes, and other sumptuous eats. Get your food to go or grab a table and hang around. Should you be in the mood for a sweet treat after, pay a visit to <strong>The Baker</strong>, where you’ll be spoilt for choice by an array of freshly baked breads and bite-sized desserts. (Tip: The buko pie is immaculate. Do not miss out!) For something extra, pair a cup of coffee from <strong>The Barista</strong> with a scoop or two of gelato expertly crafted by award-winning pâtissier <strong>Miko Aspiras</strong> at <strong>The Gelateria</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ed097032-acba-4d64-b0be-d692f8753667_gallery_joelsplaceglorietta.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/efb02d9a-4a40-45bc-a0d2-19e7511d5912_breakfast%20staples%20from%20the%20grocer%20selection%20at%20joel_s%20place.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5760ca0f-2b7d-40a4-96b6-1b9f6eed52c5_desserts%20by%20joel_s%20place.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic 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src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/48cac8f5-c2b8-4501-9203-42d99f641fce_thoughtfully%20curated%20food%20products%20at%20joel_s%20place%202.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d3cddffc-1909-4529-a39e-2c0a184f525e_thoughtfully%20curated%20food%20products%20at%20joel_s%20place%203.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Breakfast staples from The Grocer selection at Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Desserts by Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Fresh juices by Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Freshly baked bread and pastries of Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Freshly baked bread and pastries of Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Freshly brewed coffee by Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Grab &amp; Go Eruca Salad available at Joel&#x27;s Place Glorietta</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Grab &amp; Go Falafel Mezze available at Joel&#x27;s Place Glorietta</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Grab &amp; Go_Arugula Beet Salad available at Joel&#x27;s Place Glorietta</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Grab &amp; Go Watermelon Mushroom Salad available at Joel&#x27;s Place Glorietta</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Indulge in charcuterie or cheeses from The Dairy and The Charcutier selections at Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Indulge in charcuterie or cheeses from The Dairy and The Charcutier selections at Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Ready-to-eat dishes by Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Ready-to-eat sushi by Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - The Deli’s sandwich by Joel&#x27;s Place</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - The Sommelier at Joel&#x27;s Place offers quality local and imported spirits selection</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Thoughtfully curated food products</p></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><br/></div><p>One can tell that much thoughtfulness went into the process behind the Joel’s Place project, which is a marked shift from the Tantocos’ other operations. This time around, Donnie is aiming for something that inspires a different kind of energy: an aspirational concept that gently nudges its patrons to create a stronger sense of community, elevating the lives of both employees and consumers in the process. While perusing the shelves for things to take home or trying to decide on what to order, I found myself chatting up some of the staff to ask for their recommendations. The communal seating arrangements also inspired me to catch up with my colleagues in the publishing industry, especially those I had not seen in a long time.  </p><div><br/></div><p>Donnie sums it up nicely. “There are so much unfulfilled aspirations and needs, which can be attributed to hyper-consumerism. My previous business were big supermarkets; I myself was starting to get disconnected. When you’re in an arm’s race to be the biggest player, you lose the soul of what it is you’re doing. And the soul comes from your roots, your stories.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Joel’s Place is open Mondays to Thursdays from 9AM to 9PM, and Fridays to Sundays from 9AM to 10PM. Check them out at the G/F Rustan’s Makati, Ayala Center, or find them online at <a href="https://joelsplace.com" target="_blank">joelsplace.com</a> and on socials using the handle joelsplacePH. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/restaurants/the-wholesome-table-10th-anniversary/38517" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Wholesome Table Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Delightful Organic Food</a></div>