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Quezon City
A backstory: Calde and I actually spent most of our almost-10 years together in and around Quezon City. Since we have a fair bit of wedding guests who aren’t familiar with our side of QC, here’s a list of our special places and favorite spots in the North (of Metro Manila) that you might want to check out for yourself! Cover 📷 by Oak St. Studios
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If you’re looking for a place to stay in QC, Seda Vertis North is the only 5-star hotel in the whole city! We spend a lot of lunches here at Misto with Calde’s side of the family. The buffet has a decent selection, but my favorite will always be the carving station! P.S. Our wedding preps will also be here!
- +6327398888
Astra Corner Lux Drives, Vertis North, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 Metro Manila, Philippines
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One of our favorite places for spur-of-the-moment staycations! The rooms are value for money. I love the whole modern industrial vibe! Plus, the Champorado on their breakfast buffet is my favorite. 👌🏼
- +6329905000
14 Sct. Rallos St, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines
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Calde and I have been going to Crazy Katsu since it first opened. It’s a very simple restaurant, which primarily caters to students of nearby University of the Philippines in Diliman. That said, the prices are very affordable! Everything’s so good, especially their signature Chicken Katsu. We love the place’s whole aesthetic, too!
- +6324350030
Unit I, No. 81 Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village, Diliman, Maginhawa, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- https://www.crazykatsu.com/
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Three words: Affordable. Good. Food. This Italian restaurant is situated along Maginhawa Street, right next to Crazy Katsu. You can’t go wrong with any of the pizza and pasta in their selection. The best part? The prices are pocket-friendly, too, as they also cater to the large population of students in the area.
- +6324341416
79A Maginhawa, Diliman, Lungsod Quezon, 1101 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines
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One of our favorites in Quezon City, H Cuisine serves (literally) the Most Awesome Angus Beef Belly ever! The space is very unassuming, but judge it you mustn’t. I can’t say much for the rest of the menu because we only go here for one thing. The beef belly with the demiglace sauce and the baby potatoes pictured above are the best!
- +6324130347
64 Scout Rallos Street Corner Tomas Morato Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- http://www.h-cuisine.com
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The original location of the restaurant built by the family of General Carlos P. Romulo, they serve good Filipino food like Lechon Kangkong, Crispy Pork Binagoongan, Baby Pusit in Garlic, Sotanghon Guisado, and more. Take some time to walk through the halls and study some of the photos displayed on their walls—it’s like a little walk down a part of the Philippines’ history.
- +6323327273
Lazcano cor., Sct. Tuazon Brgy. Tomas Morato, 32 Sct. Dr. Lazcano St, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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We discovered this place because I once spent a whole afternoon here for a Chalk Magazine photo shoot. Calde is always skeptical about “hipster” cafes, but we liked the vibe here nonetheless. The Ms. Eggy and Mr. Eggoy Pasta pictured above is good!
- +6323724504
1103, 113 Mother Ignacia Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines
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The place where I first fell in love with milk tea, Calde knows to bring me to Tokyo Bubble Tea if I’m craving for comfort food. A quick stop is enough to enjoy their Royal Milk Tea and Yogi’s Poutine Fries!
- +6329217382
220 Tomas Morato Avenue, Laging Handa, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Gino’s is more of a favorite of my side of the family. You can never go wrong with their Burrata Caprese, Pesto Pasta, and Margherita Pizza with lots and lots of Gino’s Homemade Spicy Honey! 🍕
- +63 2 8429 9845
317 Katipunan Ave, Quezon City, 1108 Metro Manila, Philippines
- https://ginosbrickovenpizza.com.ph
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A favorite in the Katipunan area, Cello’s serves some of the best donuts this side of town. The fact that it’s a small local chain gives us all the more reason to keep coming back here. My personal favorite is the Cheese donut. 🍩
- +6324353496
315 Katipunan Ave, Quezon City, 1108 Metro Manila, Philippines
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Calde’s favorite Mexican restaurant. We used to drive all the way to the branch in San Juan, but we’re so happy they’re now in QC (and in an accessible area, too). His Pick: Fish Tacos My Pick: Shrimp Quesadillas I’m already getting hungry just writing about it.
- +6322852800
194-B Tomas Morato Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines
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One of our favorite burger joints, Sweet Ecstasy has a mean Cheeseburger recipe that @caldefool and I always get with fresh onions. Our sides, being creatures of habit, are always Sriracha Lime Wings and Ecstasy Fries and/or Onion Rings. We used to go to their branch in Katipunan a lot, but it’s closed now. We’re so glad there’s a new one in the neighborhood! 📷 via Sweet Ecstasy/Instagram
57 Sct. Tobias St, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines
We’ve spent many a late dinners here, coming from overtime in the office a few years back. I always say Uncle Moe’s serves Filipino versions of Persian favorites, which is just the way I like it! My recommendations: Beef Manakeesh, Keema with Buttered Rice or Pita, Moussaka Melt with Sola Raspberry! OMG NAKAKAGUTOM! 📷 via Uncle Moes Shawarma Hub/Instagram
- +6322121212
Unit 45 Malingap Street, Teachers Village, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 Metro Manila, Philippines
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