{"id":18502,"date":"2016-06-02T15:23:09","date_gmt":"2016-06-02T07:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=18502"},"modified":"2019-05-21T14:14:32","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T06:14:32","slug":"feature-nikki-gil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/feature-nikki-gil\/","title":{"rendered":"14 of Nikki Gil’s Top Restaurant Picks in Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SECRET: One of them served the desserts during\u00a0her wedding!<\/p>\n

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Who doesn’t know Nikki Gil? Most know her as a\u00a0MYX VJ since 2005, but really, it was her sweet and charming\u00a0Coca-Cola commercial in 2008 that captivated us all.\u00a0After that stint, everyone knew she was going to be a star to watch out for.<\/p>\n

Photo from @nikkigil<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @nikkigil<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So we stalked the recently hitched Mrs. Nikki Gil-Albert on Instagram<\/a> and found out 5 things she loves–Charlie (her first son, a golden retriever), traveling, seafoam green, books and FOOD!<\/p>\n

And\u00a0of course, it was only natural that we ask\u00a0for\u00a0her favorites. She swears by Japanese and Spanish<\/strong> cuisine; as for restaurants, she says nice lighting, clean restrooms, and friendly\u00a0(but efficient) waitstaff<\/strong> are serious plus points in her book. Just check out her beautifully curated Instagram feed for those Pinterest-level interiors she looks for.<\/p>\n

If you want to take a peek at what makes her tummy sing, check out these 14 spots.\u00a0Who knows? You might just bump into her.<\/p>\n

Apartment 1B<\/a> –\u00a0One Rockwell<\/h2>\n\n
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Apartment 1B is a casual and relaxed restaurant serving gourmet comfort food<\/strong> by Marivic Diaz-Lim. It is named after the unit that\u00a0its flagship branch is located\u2013in Apartment 1B of the One Lafayette Square building in Salcedo Village.<\/p>\n

Nikki loves:<\/strong> the New Zealand Mussels, Baby Back Ribs, and White Toblerone Cheesecake.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n<\/a>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F One Rockwell East Twr, Amorsolo Drive, Makati
\n(02) 869-3530
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Rambla<\/a>\u00a0– Rockwell<\/h2>\n\n
Photo from @psimonmyway<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rambla is a Spanish-Mediterranean<\/strong> restaurant that applies\u00a0modern techniques to create their well-loved specialties\u00a0like the\u00a0Beef Tenderloin with Foie Gras,\u00a0Egg Bomb, Octopus Carpaccio and their signature paellas and cochinillo.<\/p>\n

Nikki says<\/strong> their Beef Tenderloin with Foie Gras is to die for.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Joya building, Rockwell, Makati
\n(02) 823-6468<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Barcino<\/a>\u00a0– Greenbelt<\/h2>\n\n
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Barcino is famous for its delicious Spanish<\/strong> cuisine and wide selection of wine. It also has several conveniently located branches<\/a> across the metro, allowing you to plan accordingly and meet up with your friends, no matter where you\u2019re coming from.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nikki loves<\/strong> their Chistorra, Chorizo Croquettes, Paella Negra and Sangrias.<\/em><\/p>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
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Kai<\/a>\u00a0– Greenbelt 5<\/h2>\n\n
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Kai, which means \u2018gather\u2019 in Japanese, is popular for its Modern Japanese<\/strong> cuisine. They have an interesting attack on traditional dishes, undoubtedly making us all drool non-stop.<\/p>\n

Nikki loves<\/strong> their Soft Shell Crab Roll.\u00a0For her, Japanese food is always a good idea.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nG\/F Unit 1-112 Greenbelt 5, Legaspi St, Legazpi Village, Makati
\n+63 2 757-5209<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Grace Park<\/a>\u00a0– Rockwell<\/h2>\n\n
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Photo from @graceparkdining<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grace Park by Margarita Fores is a\u00a0farm-to-table concept\u00a0offering diners dishes made only from\u00a0the freshest ingredients. The vintage and calming interiors make the\u00a0dining experience extra special.<\/p>\n

FUN FACT: Nikki says<\/strong>, “Our wedding reception dessert platter consisted of all our fave desserts from Grace Park! Pastillas Chocolate, Eton Mess, yummmm.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F One Rockwell, Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Poblacion, Makati
\n(02) 843-7275
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People’s Palace<\/a>\u00a0– Greenbelt 3<\/h2>\n\n
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A\u00a0creation by Chef Colin Mackay, People\u2019s Palace is an upscale,\u00a0modern Thai<\/strong> restaurant with appetizing dishes for friends and families to try.<\/p>\n

Nikki loves:<\/strong> the Crispy Catfish with Green Mango, Prawn Spring Rolls and their Pink Lemonade.<\/em><\/p>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nG\/F Greenbelt 3-Garden Side, Ayala Center, Makati
\n+63 2\u00a0729-2888
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Your Local<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Legaspi Village<\/h2>\n\n
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Your Local is a neighbourhood bistro serving modern\u00a0Southeast Asian\u00a0<\/b>dishes. Opened by Chef Denny Antonino and Nicco Santos, the restaurant has a hipster meets industrial vibe and serves all day brunch together with their standard menu.<\/p>\n

Nikki loves:<\/strong>\u00a0everybody’s favorite, their Torched Salmon Donburi.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nUniversal LMS Bldg., 106 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village, Makati<\/a>
\n+63 2 823-6206<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Neil\u2019s Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Westgate Alabang<\/h2>\n\n
Photo from @beatrizlc2<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Neil\u2019s Kitchen is a\u00a0modern Filipino restaurant<\/strong>\u00a0by Chef Neil Ramon and his partners. They serve dishes with a\u00a0Pinoy twist such as their signature paellas. Before Neil\u2019s Kitchen, Chef Neil is best known for The Hills at Silang, his catering business.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nikki loves:<\/strong> their Sinigang Paella and Bumblebee Shrimp.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nLot C701-704 Westgate Filinvest, Alabang,\u00a0Muntinlupa<\/a>
\n+63 2 771-1334<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mamou<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Serendra<\/h2>\n\n
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Tagged as \u2018A Home Kitchen\u2019 and best known for their steaks and pastas<\/strong>, Mamou has been included on Tatler Magazine\u2019s annual Best Restaurants List for 7 straight years (which is the same number of years they\u2019ve been operating).<\/p>\n

Nikki loves: <\/strong>their Angus Ribeye Steak and Cheese with Fuet and Truffle Honey.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Serendra, 26th St,\u00a0Fort Bonifacio<\/a>, Taguig
\n+63 2 856-3569
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Terry’s Bistro<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 McKinley Hill<\/h2>\n\n
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Terry\u2019s Bistro has been serving some of the\u00a0best-tasting Filipino and Spanish<\/strong>-inspired dishes, along with a curated wine selection, for the past 16 years.<\/p>\n

Nikki loves<\/strong>\u00a0their Cochinillo.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nBldg 5 Tuscany at McKinley Hill, Upper McKinley Rd,\u00a0Fort Bonifacio<\/a>, Taguig
\n(02) 551-0438<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Farm Organics Resto <\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Commerce Center<\/h2>\n\n
Photo from @thefarmorganics<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Farm Organics Resto is a\u00a0farm-to-table<\/strong>\u00a0concept restaurant that serves\u00a0certified organic grass-fed\u00a0beef\u00a0<\/strong>sourced from their own breeding cattle farm in Masbate, a socially conscious agricultural business\u00a0operating since 1976.<\/p>\n

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Nikki loves:<\/strong> their Bacon Cheeseburger and Mushroom Truffle Pasta.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Reservations are recommended<\/strong>
\n2\/F Commercenter, 1780 Commerce Ave, Filinvest, Alabang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 831-7493
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Wildflour Caf\u00e9\u00a0+ Bakery<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Net Lima Bldg.<\/h2>\n\n
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Wildflour Caf\u00e9\u00a0+\u00a0Bakery is a bakery at heart that offers\u00a0international fare and specialty breads and cakes<\/b>. It\u2019s for\u00a0<\/b>people who enjoy\u00a0breakfast, brunch or lunch in a place that always feels like Sunday mornings.<\/p>\n

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Nikki loves<\/strong> the Baby Mixed Greens Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and the Orange Creamsicle.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Net Lima Bldg, 4th Ave. cor. 26th St.,\u00a0Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n<\/a>+63 2 856-700<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tuan Tuan Chinese Brasserie<\/a> – Promenade<\/h2>\n\n
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Tuan Tuan, which literally means \u2018to put together\u2019, best describes the restaurant\u2019s goal of putting together the best of Hong Kong comfort food<\/strong> in a French brasserie setting. It is a homegrown concept from the Lugang group.
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\nNikki loves:<\/strong> their Pork Buns.<\/em><\/p>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan
\n(0906) 433-2565
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The Wholesome Table<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Bonifacio High Street<\/h2>\n\n
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The Wholesome Table is an organic restaurant<\/b> that serves healthy comfort food by Bianca Araneta-Elizalde, who previously opened Aria in Boracay. All produce is organic and sourced locally where possible, the meat is\u00a0pasture raised\u00a0and ingredients are not processed or refined.<\/p>\n

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Nikki loves:<\/strong> their Geisha Powerbowl. She recommends this place for when you’re feeling guilty after a weekend of indulging.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n2\/F, 30th cor. 7th Ave., Bonifacio High Street, Taguig<\/a>
\n+63 2 621-4111<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Curious to see if Nikki’s your food soulmate? Add these restaurants to your Must Try list on the Booky app<\/a>\u00a0and see if you have the same taste for food. Don’t forget to tag us (@bookyapp<\/a>\u00a0#bookymanila) and share your photos with us on Instagram, too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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