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Plank Sourdough Pizza located in S Maison at Conrad Hotel offers ocean views, and a straightforward menu. It is connected to Dean Brettschneider's Baker & Cook. The colorful 'planks' or wooden slats on the wall create a rustic yet artistic interiors. Use of light bulbs, and exposed ceiling add to the place's warmth.

Pizza is their main focus so each table gets plates, vinaigrette, cheese, among other condiments. True to the name, their pizza was delicious, soft and crispy at the same time. It was also big enough to share.

Plank Sourdough Pizza Menu

Hot tea pot

Pizza #6: Creamy tomato sauce, Buffalo mozzarella, parma ham, arugula, evoo: Php520

Plank Sourdough Pizza

Level 1, S Maison

Conrad Hotel, MoA Complex, Pasay

Tel: 02 246-9069 ext. 385

The Wholesome Table in Salcedo has a similar vibe with their Wholesome Table BGC branch. Earthy, green, and raw urban. The interiors were evident of an organic hub. Trees within tables, lanterns hang like fairies. Everything looks polished yet natural.

Few bar stools by the counter.

Roomy dining area with large window walls and ceiling plants.

Wholesome Salad (solo): Php260

Carrot Pumpkin Soup: Php180

(Breakfast Menu) Bistek Tagalog: Php430

Mashed Potato: Php120

Remarks:

Not sure if they still implement these hours for Breakfast Menu: 8am-11am only, Friday to Sunday. Do call ahead to be sure.
Staff were nice.
Taste-wise, I actually liked the more natural (my mom calls it bland), and unsaturated flavors. Very true and organic.
Serving size was good for solo.

The Wholesome Table

The Infinity Tower, HV Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati,
Tel: (02) 621 4111
Hours: 11AM-7PM

Single Origin is the definition of a neighborhood cafe. The brick-wall, crate shelves, tall ceiling, bronze lighting, and wooden furniture, all backed up with clean, crisp white, and plain concrete. The vibe is cool, and international. Breakfasts are a joy here, with awesome atmosphere and laid back space. Price can be bit beyond affordable, but serving size is good to share.

Rockwell branch, facing Power Plant Mall. The large windows let the light in.

At the far end of the restaurant, an elevated area for long tables with stools.

Outer dining area at Single Origin BGC branch.

The BGC branch has more of an intimate feel. But the handsome wooden highlights lit up the place.

Lounge, and regular chairs at front, stools and long tables at the back.

Single Origin cups

No Signal Tea (Tropical Rooibos): Php175/pot

Blueberry Cream Cheese Waffle: Php375

European plate: Php395

Smoked salmon, poached egg, hollandaise, black forest ham, toast, and cherry tomatoes with side salad

European plate (can't help ordering it again)

Truffle Fries: Php180

Commune Tea (Royal Earl Grey): Php175/pot

Remarks:

Single Origin is becoming my new favourite breakfast spot. I like the combination of their dishes, the variation in each is exciting.
Their hollandaise is not perfect, nor the poached egg were never really that runny. But I still love the overall taste when paired with other components.

Single Origin

C3, Bonifacio Highstreet, 7th Avenue

Tel: (02) 894 4042
Hours: 7AM to 12midnight

Crisp on 28th is one of the laid back, hip neighborhood cafes you can head on to as you wake up. They serve awesome breakfast options, and use interesting mix of ingredients. You can bet on tasting something new as you try their fares. We walked our way to the restaurant, as it's on the 'outer skirts' of High Street's central hub. But the quietness and sunny surroundings will perk you up.

Facing 28th street, trees line the roadside, while tall buildings fade into background. The interiors invoke a calming breather.

The dark gray walls fit perfectly with the beach-y chairs, and large chunks of table wood. But the best seats are probably next to the tall windows, viewing outside.

I probably took a photo of all corners of the resto. It just looks so nice.

Freshly baked pastries

Utensils and blue napkins

Apple & Ginger Juice: Php155

Adobo Flakes: Php300

Vegetable Soup

Remarks:

Taste-wise, we loved their food. Eventhough we only ordered few dishes, the unexpected flavours were nice and hearty.
Serving size can be for sharing, as long as you're both not super hungry.
Will try to come back gain to try other dishes.

Crisp on 28th
Allied Corporate Center, 28th St Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Tel: 0917 584 6883
Hours: 8AM to 11PM

Breakfast at Antonio's is a couple of kilometers drive from Tagaytay central. There's ample parking space, although it gets crowded during peak hours. We arrived lunch time and all front parking were taken. We had to drive at the back where the ground slopes. Parking on a slope is bit tricky, but manageable. Tall pines trees sway with wind as you turn the corner. Meters away is the cliff, overlooking the Taal Lake of course.

A long row of waiting chairs is available for guests. The bakery is also open. Staff will pencil you in in case there's unoccupied table already. We did wait quite a bit, but were allowed to peruse the Menu at the same time.

Large corridor leading to the dining area.

The dining area is surrounded with trees, but you can still see the lake and open view form here. I love that they place mosquito nets around the whole place.

Waitresses don a version of the French maid uniform.

Cutlery

Breakfast at Antonio's Menu

Smoked Pork Baby Back Ribs with baked beans and Mexican rice: Php515 (solo)

Cream of Pumpkin Soup: Php165

Antonio's House Salad: Php310

Breakfast at Antonio's Menu

Tagaytay - Nasugbu Hwy, Tagaytay

Tel: 0917 899 2866

Chelsea Grand Cafe (formerly Chelsea Market) is a nice restaurant cafe with a New York vibe. The high ceilings and numerous lights are paired with wall to wall shelves filled with knick-knacks, wines, and figurines. As it's a market, fresh products are for sale like vegetables, tea leaves, baked bread, and spices.

Located at Serenda in BGC, the crowd is casual, foreign, or corporate. Chelsea is family-friendly too.

The off-beige white seats are comfy, but best to take the couch seats if you can. The floor to ceiling mirrored wall reflects the two other glass window walls.

Some mini chandeliers add a classy touch to the somewhat surreal-cum-Victorian interiors.

Fresh produce

Lovely dolls which speak of some southern comfort are mixed with elegant items on racks.

Chelsea Market's cakes are popular among guests, and often take on names of chocolates, which are incorporated into the product. Most of the cakes are sweet, though.

Upon entry, the wait staff are pleasant and so attentive. They refill the Bottomless Iced Tea just seconds away from your last sip. The waiter told us that the garlic focaccia bread is free and quickly gave us another serving when we finished the first one. Price is expensive, but overall enjoyable.