UPDATED: Restaurants at the Capitol Commons in Pasig City

Restaurants in Capitol Commons

Capitol Commons in Pasig City has slowly built its name in the Metro Manila dining scene from the time it debuted in June 2013. After a few food bazaars and food trucks, restaurants have started to open their doors in October. Check out our list of restaurants at the Capitol Commons to see what to expect and what is coming in this new dining destination in Metro Manila. Don't forget to bookmark this post for updates.

Kanto Freestyle Breakfast in Kapitolyo (Now Open)

Kanto Freestyle Breakfast in Kapitolyo

Kanto Freestyle Breakfast serves Filipino and American breakfast fair, gourmet style at very affordable prices. Kanto Freestyle Breakfast finally has a branch in Kapitolyo, a famous food district in Pasig City.

Le Chef at The Manor, Camp John Hay Baguio


Le Chef at The Manor is one of the esteemed restaurants in Baguio City. Situated inside The Manor Hotel in Camp John Hay, Le Chef offers international cuisine set in a log cabin atmosphere. Last October, the Baguio City Tourism Office got us an invite at Le Chef for an afternoon merienda. Here's what the restaurant has prepared for the Baguio Food Tour 2013 blogger participants:

Hill Station Bistro (Now Open)

Hill Station Bistro Baguio Technohub Now Open


Baguio City's award-winning restaurant Hill Station has recently branched out from the historic Casa Vallejo along Upper Session Road into the bustling Baguio-Ayala Land Technohub inside Camp John Hay. Hill Station Bistro opened its doors last December 19, 2013 in time for Christmas.

Restaurants in Baguio-Ayala Land Technohub, Camp John Hay


A number of restaurants have opened their doors at the Baguio-Ayala Land Technohub, located within Camp John Hay. These restaurants add to the growing list of dining options in Baguio City, both for the locals and tourists. Here is a list (alphabetical) of Baguio Technohub restaurants as of December 2013. Bookmark this page for updates.

Hill Station in Baguio City

Hill Station in Baguio City

Hill Station is an award-winning restaurant in Baguio City located along Upper Session Road, Luneta Hill (near SM City Baguio). The restaurant features cuisines from around the world, from Asia to Africa, from Europe to America. Last October, participants of the Baguio Food Tour 2013 blogger event were invited by Hill Station to sample some of their best-selling dishes. Here's what we had for lunch:

Gala Tropicale: End the Year in Style at Costa Pacifica Baler

Gala Tropicale: December 26, 2013 til January 2, 2014

Spend the New Year's weekend in Style at Costa Pacifica, an active-sports lifestyle resort located along one of Baler's top surfing beaches, the Sabang Beach. Gala Tropicale is a weekend of party with DJs, Live Acts, Sunset Sessions and Feasts happening from December 26, 2013 until January 2, 2014.

Alfoncito's Place in Baguio City

Alfoncito's Place in Baguio City

Alfoncito's Place is a new restaurant in Baguio City specializing in Italian cuisine. They opened last September 2013 in Kisad Road, away from the busy downtown area of Session Road. It is technically a cafe which serves pastries, sandwiches and pasta. They boast of their authentic Italian dishes served in the homey ambiance of the cafe.

Staycation with Barkada in Quezon City

Tune Hotel Quezon City

Christmas is one of the occasions when my barkada and I would meet up for a catch-up lunch or dinner. It is also an opportunity for us to plan for our annual brakada summer outing. This year, we decided to have a weekend Christmas staycation in Metro Manila so we can have more time to bond and enjoy extended hours of chikahan.

Baguio City Mines View Park Rehabilitation


A more spacious Mines View Park now welcomes tourists to Baguio City after the voluntary dismantling of stalls by the vendors inside the park. The clearing of the stores is the first stage of the rehabilitation project of the park aimed at reviving the tourism industry in Baguio.

My Philippines Celebrates 10 Years of Original Pinoy Lifestyle


My Philippines Lifestyle is a pioneering Filipino brand of lifestyle apparel including souvenir shirts, statement shirts, Filipino culture-inspired shirts, Philippine flag-inspired apparel, jackets, jerseys, shorts, polo shirts, caps and bags. We joined My Philippines Lifestyle to celebrates its 10th year anniversary with the launching of their new My Philippines Premium Collection.

Tyche Boutique Hotel in Legazpi City

Superior Room

Tyche Boutique Hotel is an economy boutique hotel located right at the heart of Legazpi City in Albay. The hotel has 24 well appointed rooms suitable for leisure and business travelers.

Luna Specialty Coffee in Bonifacio Global City


Luna Specialty Coffee (Luna Coffee) is a newly opened all-day Filipino breakfast cafe in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig. This Filipino coffee shop is owned by Taguig Rep. Lino Cayetano and his business partners. It specializes in Filipino breakfast meals and coffee prepared with a creative twist.

Bibingka-Inspired Desserts for Christmas



The Bibingka is one of the favorite snacks eaten by Filipinos during Christmas season and a lot of versions and variations of it already exists. Where to find the best tasting bibingka is highly debatable, but that is not what we are featuring in this article.

The Filipinos' love for bibingka has inspired many to create desserts with a twist of bibinka. This Christmas season, why not try some of these bibingka-inspired desserts. Here are some that we found in Metro Manila:

Zola Resto Cafe @ Session Road, Baguio City

Zola Baguio

Zola Resto / Cafe is an all-day dining restaurant located along Session Road in Baguio City. It serves both Filipino and international dishes and caters to both local residents and tourists.

Ing Lubenas ning Pasku 2013 | Angeles City, Pampanga

Ing Lubenas ning Pasku 2013


Ing Lubenas ning Pasku will once again light up the streets of Angeles City on December 14, 2013 as lanterns intricately decorated with delicate lace patterns parade around the streets of the city. This year, 16 parishes/barangays will participate in the parade which will start at 7:00pm at the Plaza Angel, Angeles Heritage District, located in front of the Holy Rosary Parish Church.