If you've walked around the area, you will have seen the champagne bar Monopole beside BSA Suites…read moreand wondered what it was. I've just had the privilege of wining and dining at Monopole as I let the traffic pass on a Friday night. I don't regret taking my friend's invitation for this place! My friend and I finished a bottle of Gamay, a young red wine that they usually only serve by the glass. Since we had already consumed two glasses, they gave the bottle to us anyway at a little less than 4,000 pesos. That's a bit pricey for a Beaujolais wine, but we were liking it and didn't feel like going for anything heavier. During our stay, we were served table snacks. To sate our growing appetites, though, we also ordered their meatballs. Organic, they said, with truffle - and not truffle oil, from what we could taste, because the truffle wasn't overwhelming; it flavored the meatballs just right. Monopole is a nice, intimate venue for wine exploration or enjoyment. They offer glasses of wine in tasting servings to full pours, though longer conversations may require the bottle itself. Connoisseurs won't be disappointed with the classics they have from the main wine regions of France, the Super-Tuscan blends they have from Italy, and even a few choice vintages from Napa or South America. Don't expect any meals at the place, though, so come for pre or post dinner drinks.

We were trying to look for a place to hang out and drink. We passed by this place and it looked…read morenice. They were very accommodating too! They were supposed to close already... but agreed to stay open longer for us. The airconditioned area is small and can only fit around 8 people. They do have a lot of tables available outside. They only serve wine, pretty reasonably priced too for an entire bottle of wine. I got their Sangria. It was a little too sweet for sangria but it wasn't too bad. It was also a generous serving for only Php290! My friend and I were super happy to find out they have Caviar Pie! For Php220, it was a good serving of caviar pie too. They did give us very few crackers in proportion to how much caviar pie there was. We had to order an extra pack of crackers. We were happy to end up in this nice cozy place!

From the owner: "When Life gets complicated, I WINE!" It was this motto that gave birth to the Little WineHaus on…read moreAugust 1, 2016. Comfortably sitting 8 people, the Little WineHaus transports you to another city other than Manila. Think Spain. Think Italy. And reminiscent of wine cellars in Europe, the setting is a mixed of traditional and contemporary - natural stone and brick walls; barrels made into tables; modern lighted menu board; several traditional decors and modern paintings The Wine Menu consists of Red and White varieties from various countries -- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sangiovese, Carmenere & Pinotage as well as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato, Rose, Riesling, Brut & Champange. For the Big Boys, there is also Stella Artois Beer on Tap! You may also choose from a wide range of Cheese to pair with wine : Brie, Gruyere, Gouda, Blue Cheese. Other specialties of the house include : the signature Little Winehaus Caviar Pie, Jamon Serrano, Callos, Wagyu Cubes, Little Brats and Dulong, to name a few. Yey ~ its wine time finally !

Awesome place with great food and service. The food was so good. I had the bone marrow, with bacon…read more jam and roasted garlic. The house wine when perfect with my tapa.

Absolutely the best place in Angeles City to relax with a bottle of excellent wine and incredible…read moretapas! The location is a hidden island of calm in a big city. The staff and owners are friendly and knowledgeable, the wine selection is excellent and well planned. Without hesitation we travel 17 hours by plane to enjoy a great bottle of wine and an excellent selection of tapas!

Had the buffet last night and was very impressed. They have a good Chef and was very affordable…read more... 295p for all you can eat. It was the best salad bar I've been to in the Philippines. Everything fresh and tasty. Two choices of soup, single serving pasta prepared right in front of you, a bunch of entree choices and a dessert section. Will definitely recommend to my friends.

I admire Great Escape's aplomb. A slightly upscale Italian trattoria and wine place in a…read moreneighborhood food park teeming with broke college kids? That seems like a tall order, but what Great Escape has accomplished so far in Maginhawa StrEAT is admirable. The container van-style Italian restaurant serves such traditional trattoria mainstays as bruschetta, pasta, oven-baked pizzas and antipasti. I think it is a clever idea to introduce the food-park going crowd to more sophisticated dining choices. It's good that it's there as an option. Students can flock to the cheaper and less intimidating alternatives from the other concessionaires in the park, but what Great Escape offers is something that the more mature crowds (who can afford. Ha!) can enjoy. Here, you don't have to worry about plastic forks or sauces dribbling down your front. They have real utensils and wine glasses that you can use if you want to dine in and enjoy a glass of wine. Their sangria is ace - sweet, not too heady and refreshingly fruity. I ordered the aglio e olio pasta, which turned out a bit too salty for my taste. I'd reserve my opinion and write about this place again in the future, since they are stil on soft opening and they are still probably trying to sort some things out with their recipes. What makes this place super unique is the mist-spewing sprinklers that they hooked up to their trellis. It releases a cool mist every now and then to keep their customers cool during the balmy nights, reminding one of dewy vineyards. Raymund, Herbie and co. should be really proud of themselves. They are doing a great job so far.

The servers were great. The wine tasted so woody and oaky that together with the creme' brulee made…read morethat perfect bittersweet taste that I really like. But thank goodness we only ordered a glass each not a whole bottle. The place could've been in a much better location if you ask me. When we were there, there was this tree with its roots hanging from the ceiling. I thought it was cool but weird at the same time. I guess they were going for that cozy Italian cabin feeling that didn't quite work well with the place, because it was originally set up as a loft. The stairs were a little too steep for a wine bar. I give it 3stars because the theme didn't work well with how the place was set up but the wine was great.

This place offers THE BEST food and wine selection! Nice ambiance, music volume was just right…read moreallowing us to talk with friends we were hanging out with. Service was exceptional!! Parking garage across the place as well as street parking g available.

Another hangout place for wine enthusiasts and foodies. They're above average for food, but why…read morewhine, when you can wine. Smoked Fish Spaghettini (280 PHP) A decent plate of pasta that remained warm enough to enjoy even after 15 minutes of shooting. The overall seasoning is balanced and light in flavour, which fits the perfectly done pasta. Mixed Cold Cuts and Cheese Platter (580 PHP) This is the platter to pair with your wine night with friends. Oddly enough you don't save by getting this platter, individually the cheese (210 PHP) and Meat (380 PHP), but it's a pair to pair with wine. Cheese Pesto Pizza (430 PHP) There are 2 kinds of pizza lovers; the dough don't bother me feels so good or the top heavy toppings fanatic. I'm a dough lover and places that I get dough are Salvatore Cuomo and Motorino Pizzeria - I enjoy the thin and chewy kind that stretches and is lovingly soft. Vitto's pizzas are thin and have that feel good dough I seek, it's decent dough... As for the toppings it fairly average, cheese and pesto with some tomatoes. Crispy Bacon (195 PHP) Deep fired to a crisp and satisfying crunch that's ideal as bar chow (pulutan) Chicken Ragu (250 PHP) Chicken breast fillet stuffed with carrots, cheese, and mornay sauce, breaded, fried, and sliced. Pasta Al Funghi (240 PHP) Creamy good pasta with the right thickness of sauce. I enjoy the even coat and mix.

I don't know why anyone not take pictures of the wine list unless there is not on.. do they serve…read moremany different charcuteries?

It's just ok. None of the cheeses on the cheese platter…read morewere French (Cheddar, Parm, Gorgonzola) None of meats on the charcuterie platter were French (Spanish-y, Italian-y, and a hot dog) But all the wines are French. It's all about the wine here as the food seems to be inconsistent with the theme

I can't believe that no one has written a review for this place. I was happy that we had the…read moresecond floor all to ourselves. I was able to take numerous pictures, and I didn't have to worry about my table manners. Instead of us asking each other to pass the heavy trays or dishes around, we just excused each other for reaching for the food. With my luck, if I tried to pass or receive a dish, I would drop it. The food was delicious! We started off with the Pate de Jamon, and we ate that like there was no tomorrow. The La Cata de los Tres Olivos and the Tabla de Manchego were wonderful with our 3 orders of Jamon. I enjoyed eating the Ensalada con Queso with the Jamon, Pork and Steak dishes. The luscious appetizers, savory meat dishes, delightful Crema de Queso and Tocino de Cielo deserts is a good reason why my niece booked a reservation for her birthday in December. If you're coming here for their Jamon and wine pairings, don't come here when it's time for the elections like we did. Now we know why we had the second floor to ourselves.

Little shop very nice. You will be able to try some french products and some french dishes made by…read morea very good french chef. The team is very nice and cool. The price of the restaurant is affordable and the quantity is acceptable. But it's very tasty with a french touch. The best point is the vine. There is a several choice of very good vine from all the part in France and for affordable price. Must try it! Un petit magasin très sympathique. On peut y goûter des petits plats français préparer par un chef français s'il vous plaît. L'équipe est cool et professionnelle. Les prix sont abordables et les quantités suffisantes. Mais les saveurs des plats sont excellentes. Le meilleur point est la cave à vin. Il y a une variété de vin très large de toutes les régions de France et d'ailleurs pour de très bon prix. L'essayer c'est l'adopter!!

After taking a long walk at nearby 168 Mall, my Malaysian friends and I decided to just rest and…read morerelax before heading home. The shear thought of something cold was a good idea as it slowly wiped our sweat away. We checked out Zomato and we're in luck when we saw Hobing. I haven't tried it here but a shaved ice dessert sounded pretty good. To be honest, we had a hard time looking for this place because it is not located in the original Lucky Chinatown Mall, but near a passageway to its Annex Building. The place was "cool" and had a cafe-like interiors. Chairs are comfortable and if you needed someone to hug and sit beside with, there are giant fluffy teddy bears that you can transfer beside you. The shop does not only sell hobing (shaved ice), but also some toasts and coffee. We asked for their best-seller, and tried it. It was Mango Banana Hobing. We loved how fine the shaved ice were, as if we were eating snow. The fruits are naturally sweet and the graham powder added an interesting texture and flavor to the dessert. Water is free and self-service. The strange thing about this place is that it has a toilet, but only for women.

Newly opened here at lucky Chinatown mall, we waited for 30-40 minutes last night as their ice…read moremachine broke down, lots of customers waiting, it was worth the wait , the choco cookie bingsu- finely shaved ice dessert with chocolate oreo and fudge was flavorful, the ice shavings were brown and not the usual ice shaving And not too sweet .We also had the milk red bean ibingsu - not bad, the mango cheese bingsu is also good, get the regular size as serving is quite big and good to share for two , we tried the garlic cheese toast - Monroe bread with cheese - yummy. My wife tried the food item - tteokbokki Spicy pechay , real spicy hot.