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ROCKET ROOM
THE DEAL:
If you’re in the mood for
some swanky cocktails among the
effortlessly chic in a retro-cool setting,
then head on over. Rocket Room
is busiest from sunset to midnight
from Wednesdays to Saturdays. The
drinking crowd wander in and linger
over spiffy drinks and tasty apps as
they take in the DJ scene.
BEST SELLERS:
Rocket Fuel (a
classic margarita with jalapeño-
infused vodka), Girl with Violet
Eyes (a berry mojito), A Russian in
Vienna (white Russian), Crispy Pork
Belly Chips, Fire Roasted Truffled
Mushroom Pizza, French Bean Fritti
WHERE:
Bonifacio High St Central,
BGC, Taguig; tel: +63 (2) 621 3111 or
621 3222
BARCINO WINE RESTO BAR
THE DEAL:
If you’re looking to wine and dine, this is the right place. A Spanish vino bar, tapas
bar and resto all rolled into one, Barcino is well loved for its easy and unfussy approach to the
wine drinking experience. The delectable menu has also added to its fanbase. With a sense of
pride in its authenticity, Barcino showcases everything Spanish — from a range of flavorful eats
to its carefully selected reds and whites.
BEST SELLERS:
Beronia/Vallformosa Wines, Tera Pura, Sangria, Estrella Galicia beers,
Especial 1906; Paella, Chorizo Picante, Gambas al Ajillo, Croquetas, Shiitake con Jamon
WHERE:
Alabang Town Center, Alabang-Zapote Rd, Alabang, Muntinlupa; tel: +63 (2) 869
3612;
with branches in Fort Bonifacio, Greenbelt 2, Ortigas Town Center and Rockwell
DRAFT GASTROPUB
THE DEAL:
An upscale approach to
beer drinking meets Euro pub-inspired
fare at Draft Gastropub. The menu here
is elevated with chef Carlo Miguel’s
signature touch. Draft has some of the
world’s best beers — Hoegaarden, Beck’s,
Stella Artois and Leffe — on tap, and is
also in the running for a few of the city’s
top foodie awards.
BEST SELLERS:
Draft beers on tap, Fish
and Frites, Angry Drunk Mussels, Bleu
Cheeseburger, Sticky Date Pudding
WHERE:
The Fort Entertainment Center,
7
th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig; tel: +63
(2) 846 9725;
with a new branch in Power
Plant Mall, Rockwell
Up all night
After a hearty dinner, let the fun continue to flow at
these spirited nightspots around the metro
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Throw back some
of the world’s
best beers
