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Where To Eat This Weekend: July 4 — 6 

From molten chocolate dreams to numbing Sichuan heat, heritage bites to haute new openings, the city is a feast of flavor and thrill this weekend.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17517237438152025_0609_ACI_WCF_Key Visual_Main-Info.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>World Chocolate Fair 2025</div><h2>Cocoa Luxe</h2><div>What: <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/food/2025/7/2/free-entry-endless-chocolate-heres-what-s-waiting-at-world-chocolate-fair-1526" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World of Chocolate Fair 2025</a> </div>Where: S Maison, Conrad Manila When: July 5 to 7 Why go: A decadent celebration of cacao in all its forms. Think rich truffles, artisanal bars, chocolate cocktails, and rare creations from the country’s top bean-to-bar makers and international chocolatiers.Pro tip: Make a Beeline for the debut of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aurochocolate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Auro x SNA’AP Bars</a> by viral dessert star <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefnouel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chef Nouel Catis</a>—velvety, over-the-top riffs on the Dubai chocolate craze, available only at the fair.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751723907437麻婆豆腐雪花牛 - 横 mapo tofu and beef.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Mapo Tofu with Beef | Photo: Makati Shangri-La</div><h2>The Art of Heat</h2>What: A Sichuan Experience at Shang Palace Where: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makatishangrila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shang Palace, Makati Shangri-La</a>, Manila When: July 4 to 14 (lunch and dinner) Why go: Master Peng Yong of Shangri-La Chengdu brings centuries-old Sichuan techniques to life, balancing heat, aroma, and finesse in every dish.Pro tip: Don’t leave without trying the Mapo Tofu with beef—bold, silky, and the breakout star of the menu.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751723991957Kultura Crawl.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Kultura Crawl at Greenhills Mall</div><h2>A Flavorful Stroll Through Greenhills</h2>What: Kultura Filipino Crawl: Flavors &amp; Finds Where: Greenhills Mall When: July 5 to 7 Why go: Discover Filipino culture through regional eats, artisanal crafts, and heritage finds in this curated crawl that’s as fun as it is flavorful.Pro tip: Head to the café pop-up early for native snacks and local brews, then take your time exploring the rest.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751724044475MAAD atbp.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>atbp. Series Vol. 4: M.A.A.D. City</div><h2>M.A.A.D. Love</h2>What: atbp. Series Vol. 4: M.A.A.D. City Where: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/automat.mnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Automat</a>, 2F Building A, Karrivin Plaza, Makati When: Sunday, July 6, 3PM to 9PM Why go: It’s a comfort food collab like no other—three kitchens, six hands, and a riot of tacos, pasta, and Manila attitude, all served à la carte.Pro tip: ₱500 gets you in with one drink and one dish, but bring extra cash—you’ll want to try all six before they sell out.<div> </div><h1>New &amp; Noteworthy</h1><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751724177617Workbench Thumbnail.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Ladurèe&#x27;s new flagship store in BGC | Photo: Paul del Rosario</div><h2>Bonjour, BGC</h2><div>What: <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/food/2025/7/4/bonjour-bgc-ladurees-exquisite-flagship-cafe-is-now-open-1711" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ladurée Flagship Salon</a> </div>Where: Ground Floor, Bonifacio High Street Mall, BGC When: Now open Why go: Step into a slice of Paris and indulge in velvet-rich chocolat chaud, delicate pastries, and the iconic macarons that made Ladurée a global obsession.Pro tip: With over 4,000 reservations already made, book early—especially if you’re eyeing a table in the elegant salon de thé.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751724299340Workbench Thumbnail.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Smith &amp; Wollensky | Photo: Paul del Rosario</div><h2>Steak, Served With Star Power</h2><div>What: <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/food/2025/7/5/the-steakhouse-from-the-devil-wears-prada-is-now-in-manila-1658" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smith &amp; Wollensky</a> </div>Where: 2/F The Finance Centre, 26th St. corner 9th Ave., BGC, Taguig When: Now open Why go: The legendary New York steakhouse from The Devil Wears Prada lands in Manila with dry-aged USDA Prime, martinis, and cinematic swagger. Pro tip: Order the show-stopping Swinging Tomahawk, pair it with classic sides, and stay for a cocktail as live music sets the mood.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751724385600Workbench Thumbnail.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Podium Social</div><h2>The Secret’s Out at Podium Social</h2><div>What: <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/food/2025/7/3/inside-podium-social-the-city-s-hottest-new-food-playground-1747" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podium Social</a> </div>Where: The Podium, Ortigas When: Now open Why go: A stylish new dining hub flying just under the radar—where cult eats, creative cocktails, and cool energy collide from lunch to late-night.Pro tip: Grab a specialty brew at H Coffee Roasters, unwind with sausages and German beer at Brotzeit, then settle in for pasta and Negronis at Osteria Antica

This weekend dining guide rounds up the city’s most exciting culinary events—from decadent chocolate fairs and fiery Sichuan feasts to heritage crawls and buzzy new restaurant openings.

This weekend dining guide rounds up the city’s most exciting culinary events—from decadent chocolate fairs and fiery Sichuan feasts to heritage crawls and buzzy new restaurant openings.

Where To Eat This Weekend: July 4 — 6

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Where To Eat This Weekend: July 4 — 6

Troy Barrios

Published July 03, 2025 09:10 AM PHT

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Updated July 05, 2025 10:09 PM PHT

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