We’re letting you in on some new discoveries for your next #brunch date. 6 food items in 3 brunch locations, with the #AbsolutelyStylishandPowerful OPPO A77s, let’s go!
1. Peanut Sesame Cold Noodles & Mushroom Grilled Cheese
This hole in the wall cafe + bar right smack in the center of Manila, Latitude Bean + Bar, offers more than just coffee & pastries. A must-try is the Peanut Sesame Cold Noodles, a vegetarian entree which has homemade sesame garlic sauce, cucumber, and chili oil. The “M” Truffle is an original part of the “old” menu, but is a classic favorite among its loyal customers. If you’re looking for something lighter, try the MushroomGrilled Cheese and Tuna Kimchi Sandwich.
Pro Brunch Tip: Latitude Bean + Bar offers other vegetarian entrees that pair well with their coffee & cocktails. Ask the barista which drink they’d recommend for your chosen dish!
Location Information:
Latitude: Bean and Bar
Location: 1851 Pilar Hidalgo Lim, Malate, Manila
Operating Hours: Mon (11am-7pm) coffee only; Tues-Sun (11am-11pm) cocktails will be
2. Burong Mustasa Fried Rice, Esmeralda Arroz Caldo & Vegetable Fritters Surprise
Esmeralda Kitchen is a modern take (and mash-up) of a Filipino Restaurant, Bakery, and Deli altogether. One of the many dishes that struck us was the Burong Mustasa Fried Rice. Similar to Kimchi Fried Rice, this is one of the Pinoy Fusions or takes that Esmeralda has that’s worth trying! As for the drinks, get the Citrus honey juice – a unique and refreshing partner for their savory dishes.
If comfort food is your jam, order the Esmeralda Arroz Caldo and pair it up with the Vegetable Fritters Surprise! Soothe your soul with this winning combo that tastes and feels like a warm hug from home.
Pro Brunch Tip: Drop by the deli for frozen ulam and baked goodies! Esmeralda Kitchen also offers party trays like the Brick Chicken Tray which has three sizes: Small (Php375), Medium (Php750), and Large (Php1,500). Perfect for your house parties & celebrations!
Location Information:
Esmeralda Kitchen
Location: 43 Mayon St, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Bakery & Deli: Tue-Sun 8AM- closing time same with restaurant
Restaurant: Tue-Thu 11AM – 9PM; FRI-SUN 11am – 10pm
3. Breakfast Brisket & House Made Tinapa with Kamote Chips Glazed with Latik
Filipino Food + Melbourne Coffee. PANCO is the newest kid in Makati worth knowing! It’s a Melbourne meets Manila inspired cafe and one of the many scrumptious dishes in PANCO is called House-made Tinapa. A dish with smoked fish, olives, and salted egg in between a big, homemade pandesal, and don’t sleep on the side of kamote chips glazed with latik! It’s sweet & salty perfection! (You can also order this on its own, perfect for munching!)
Another crowd favorite is the Breakfast Brisket, a plateful of cured beef, fluffy scrambled eggs and pickled tomato salad. A medley of flavors that’s sure to wake and fill you up!
Aside from a place to get your caffeine fix, they offer interesting non-coffee options too. Like the Ube Pinipig, a Pinoy crowd pleaser made from purple yam jam, locally sourced milk, topped with pinipig.
Pro Brunch Tip: The coffee beans PANCO uses are imported straight from Australia – Market Lane Coffee, and can be brewed as espresso or drip coffee. Ask the barista for the best brew fit for you!
Location Information:
PANCO Cafe
Location: 110 Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati
Operating Hours: M-W, Sa-Su: 7AM-9PM; Th-F: 7AM-10PM
During our #brunch dates, we did not forget to bring our mobile phones, of course, to preserve and capture the moment, and for taking aesthetic selfies and IG foodie worthy shots!
Our phone of choice, the OPPO A77s! Having an easy to use phone like the OPPO A77s, is a must! And it’s worth every buck for a mid-range smartphone. It has all the features you need for your daily driver plus, did you see the Sunset Orange version? SOOOO STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL! It has an elegant fiberglass leather design, to perfectly match your brunch OOTDs & flatlays!
It can also power through the day with you with its 5,000mAh long-lasting battery that provides you with enough power to work and watch videos for over 17.5 hours and is equipped with power saving mode — 5% battery allows you to text for about 50 minutes straight. The OPPO A77s is also equipped with advanced charging technology — the 33W SUPERVOOC, that has your phone ready to go before you’re even out of the shower! It also has an Optimized Night Charging feature that avoids overcharging issues smartly. It schedules a segmented battery charging plan and allows you to sleep easily with the anti-burnout protection. So cool!
The OPPO A77s also produces Ultra-Clear 108MP high-definition professional quality images in just one click! Create deep rich color and sharp detailed images for every photo moment. As for selfies, this phone has amazing bokeh effects. The Bokeh Flare Portrait mode makes it fun and easy to add glamour to any portrait. Look selfie-ready with every shot! Check out the full specs of this phone here.
So, there you have it! Now that you’re all set, know where to go and what to order, have fun and don’t forget to tag us on your #brunch date posts! Can’t wait to see all those aesthetic brunch photos and videos. Enjoy!
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