{"id":68947,"date":"2018-02-14T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-02-14T04:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=68947"},"modified":"2019-12-04T11:00:24","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T03:00:24","slug":"south-date-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/south-date-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Date Down South"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dinner, dessert, or drinks? All of the above.<\/p>\n

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“Where are we eating?” is probably one of the most stressful questions you could ask \u2013 but it doesn’t have to be. If you want to visit your Southern bae or if you yourself want to keep it close to home, worry no more. We’ve got a complete list of where all lovebirds want to go<\/strong>, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, or drinks<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Update<\/b>: Enjoy unlimited discounts and monthly Buy 1 Get 1 coupons, subscribe to BOOKY PRIME<\/b><\/span><\/a> for just \u20b1199 per month<\/b>. Learn more here<\/span><\/a>.<\/pre>\n
Check these restaurants, cafes, and bars per category and have a full date planned just for you. Be sure to add these spots to your \u2018MUST-TRY<\/b><\/span>\u2018 lists on the Booky app<\/span><\/a> so you never miss any restaurants near you.<\/p>\n
PART I<\/strong><\/h2>\n
For the early birds<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Armed with a cup of coffee or not, some people are just downright morning people. A little sunlight could go a long way for you and bae. Hit these spots for a breakfast, brunch, or lunch date. And even if you aren’t a morning person, ask yourself who\/what you wake up for. The answer will always be either your SO, or food.<\/p>\n
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Relish Cafe – Madison Galeries<\/h2>\n
Relish Cafe at Madison Galeries is a cozy modern bistro restaurant<\/strong> serving delicious cross-continental food inspired by family favorites. Enjoy their sumptuous fare in beautiful and welcoming interiors. Open at 11am, they have a great selection of dips and spreads, light dishes, fruit shakes and juices, Nespresso choices, and tea for two<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n
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\n<\/a>2\/F Madison Galeries, Don Jesus Boulevard, Alabang Hills, Cupang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 813 8735<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pancake House<\/a> \u2013 Molito, SM Southmall, BF Homes<\/h2>\n
Pancake House is one of our most loved and go-to family restaurants<\/strong> that serve familiar comfort food and breakfast favorites. Double the pancakes and waffles<\/strong> with the one you think of first thing in the morning.<\/em><\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/b> Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Classic, Choco Chip, Choco Marbled, and Blueberry Pancakes<\/strong> at selected Pancake House branches<\/strong> with Booky<\/span><\/a>! Read more here.<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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\"Pancake
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\nView their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Ritchie\u2019s Diner<\/a> \u2013 Para\u00f1aque<\/h2>\n
Have a classic American diner experience at Ritchie\u2019s, is a simple, 50\u2019s-inspired diner<\/strong> that offers all-day breakfast menu, burgers, steaks, ribs, and milkshakes.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\"Ritchies
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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\n303 Aguirre Ave., BF Homes, Para\u00f1aque
\n(02) 748 8733<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Banapple Pies and Cheesecakes<\/a> – President’s Grove, Alabang Town Center<\/h2>\n
Established in 2007, Banapple is a bakery & cafe<\/strong> serving freshly-baked pies, cheesecakes, as well as sandwiches, pasta and entrees.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Banapple\"
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Reservations are accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView all branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Witches Brew Diners<\/a> – Aguirre Ave., Lakeview Boardwalk<\/h2>\n
Witches Brew diner is the first and only Harry Potter and Game of Thrones themed bistro<\/strong> that serves a variety of food and drinks. With a second branch in BF Homes, they step up their theme game and feature their own Gryffindor common room<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n
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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu
\n<\/a>View branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pups and Cups<\/a> – BF Homes<\/h2>\n
People from the South can now enjoy the experience of a dog cafe in your own neighborhood<\/strong>. Pups & Cups is the first dog cafe in the South and currently has 8 furry and friendly pups. The dog days are over especially with your lover, so go and hit an afternoon date delight here.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Pups
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\"Pups
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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n363 El Grande Ave cor Cebu Street, BF Homes, Para\u00f1aque
\n(02) 801 6358<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Cafe Alezon<\/a> – BF International Village<\/h2>\n
A quaint bistro cafe that serves great food, drinks, and coffee<\/strong>, with a relaxing ambience and pieces of artwork-worthy furnitures and fixtures in BF Homes, Las Pi\u00f1as City. Head out to have afternoon coffee with your loved ones, or a brunch date on a Sunday!<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Cafe
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\"Cafe
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Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\n146 Tropical Ave, B.F International Village, Las Pi\u00f1as
\n(0917) 544 7586<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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PART II<\/strong><\/h2>\n
For the night owls<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Date time on a weeknight, or just prefer the moonlight as the backdrop of a good time? Consider your plans final, because whether you’re in the mood for a one-stop romantic resto, to satisfy that sweet tooth, or ready to stay up with bae until the break of dawn, here are your picks.<\/p>\n
UPDATE: <\/b><\/span>Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in the South for January 2018<\/a><\/pre>\n
1. Dinners<\/h2>\n
Melo\u2019s<\/a> – Westgate<\/h2>\n
Melo\u2019s Steakhouse by Carmelo Santiago is the first in the Philippines to offer Certified Angus Beef<\/strong>. It\u2019s also one of the few spots to offer authentic Wagyu beef. <\/em>Read our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Melo\u00e2\u0080\u0099s\"
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\"Melo\u00e2\u0080\u0099s\"
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\"Melo\u00e2\u0080\u0099s\"
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\nWestgate, Alabang – Zapote Rd, Alabang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 771 3945<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mona Lisa Ristorante<\/a> – Commerce Center<\/h2>\n
Mona Lisa is a hidden Italian restaurant<\/strong> with an extensive menu where they have dishes to represent every region of Italy.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
\"Mona
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\n2\/F The Commerce Center, Commerce Ave, Alabang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 556 0708<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Picada Tapeo Restaurante<\/a> – Aguirre Ave.<\/h2>\n
Picada Tapeo Restaurante is a Catalan-inspired restaurant serving up Spanish fares<\/strong> such as tapas, paella, wine, and even sangria. Recommended dishes include their Pinxtos, Chiperones, and Cerdo Asado. <\/em><\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong> Tita\u2019s List of the Best Tapas Bars for Chismis Sessions with the Amigas<\/pre>\n
\"Picada\"
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\"Picada\"
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\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n252 Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Para\u00f1aque
\n(0956) 805 3676<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen<\/a> – BF Homes<\/h2>\n
Mama Lou\u2019s Italian Kitchen serves up authentic Italian cuisine<\/strong> with dishes like pizzas (which you can order two flavors of in one pizza), pasta, risotto, and more. Recommended dishes include Risotto Tartufo Funghi, Spaghetti Seafood Olio, and Truffle Mac & Cheese.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Mama
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\"Mama
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\"Mama
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\nView menu<\/a>
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\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\nB1 L36 Tropical Ave cor Palace St., BF International Village, Las Pi\u00f1as
\n(02) 519 1977<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Bamba Bistro<\/a> – Aguirre Ave. cor. Arsenio Luz<\/h2>\n
Labelled as “Not your average bistro by the corner” says a lot, yet for Bamba Bistro, it’s an understatement. With cross-continental food featuring modern twists from Middle-Eastern, Italian, Filipino cuisine to no-nonsense comfort food<\/strong>, take a bite of exquisite and intelligently-prepared food under the fairy lights.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Bamba
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\"Bamba
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Reservations are recommended<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n55 Aguirre Ave cor Arsenio Luz, B.F. Homes, Para\u00f1aque
\n(02) 519 7097<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
2. Desserts<\/h2>\n
Southern Dairy<\/a> – Aguirre Ave.<\/h2>\n
Southern Dairy is an ice cream parlour serving small-batch homemade gelato<\/strong>. Menu favorites include the Mango & Graham Chunks, Chocolate Oreos and its signature Butter Cake Cream Cheese. They also serves some light meals, sundaes, floats, cakes, cookies and milkshakes.<\/em><\/p>\n
Booky tip:<\/strong> There are two Southern Dairy branches along Aguirre!<\/pre>\n
\"Southern
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\"Southern
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\nView menu<\/a>
\nView branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n44-C Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Para\u00f1aque
\n(02) 475 6527<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Flour Jar<\/a> – Pilar Village, Las Pi\u00f1as<\/h2>\n
With sweet Bali-inspired interiors, Flour Jar started out as a cake supplier, but is now a homegrown cafe and restaurant serving an extensive assortment of cakes, pastries, and coffee<\/strong> with sandwiches, pasta<\/strong>, and others.<\/em><\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/b> Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Carrot Cake<\/strong> at Flour Jar<\/strong> with Booky<\/span><\/a>! Read more here.<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
\"Flour
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\"Flour
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\"Flour
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\n<\/a>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\nUnit C, Pilar Development Corporation, Rose Ave, Pilar Village, Las Pi\u00f1as
\n(02) 824 3152<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Crostatina<\/a> – Madison Galeries<\/h2>\n
Crostatina Patisserie and Cafe, your neighborhood cafe serving savory and sweet dishes<\/strong> to satisfy your craving for good food using only the freshest and quality ingredients.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Crostatina
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\"Crostatina
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\nView menu<\/a>
\n2\/F Madison Galeries, Don Jesus Boulevard, Alabang Hills, Cupang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 777 2837<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Llaollao<\/a><\/h2>\n
Llaollao is an international franchise from Spain<\/strong> famous for their frozen yogurt<\/strong>. You can have it plain or make it even better with a selection of fresh toppings.<\/em><\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/b> Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Golden Plus Smoothies <\/strong>and Split Smoothies<\/strong> at Llaollao<\/strong> with Booky<\/span><\/a>! Read more here.<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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\n<\/a>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n2\/F Alabang Town Center, Alabang Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa
\n(0917) 708 9614<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
La Maripili<\/a> \u2013 ATC Corporate Center<\/h2>\n
This new dessert gem in the South may specialize in churros<\/strong>, but they also serve a selection of gourmet sandwiches and toasts for your brunch needs. Must Try: The Pinoy Catalan Toast, Homemade Chorizo and Cheese Grilled Sandwich, Churros with Catalan Cream, and Churros with Jamon Serrano.<\/em><\/p>\n
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No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F ATC Corporate Center, Alabang Hills, Alabang, Muntinlupa
\n(0905) 518 7422<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
3. Drinks<\/h2>\n
Bar Pintxos<\/a> – Don Jesus Blvd.<\/h2>\n
Bar Pintxos is a tapas bar from the South serving authentic Spanish food specializing in different kinds of tapas and pintxos<\/strong>. It’s for<\/strong> the pair that loves pairing food with their liquor in a cool and quirky place, whether they’re in for an intimate drink session or a long night at the bar. It’s not<\/strong> for the couple out for a more refined, picturesque date.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Bar
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\"Bar
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\nView menu<\/a>
\nView branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Gesu Building, Don Jesus Boulevard, Alabang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 831 0065<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Rue Bourbon<\/a> – Aguirre Ave.<\/h2>\n
Rue Bourbon is popular for their drinks menu ranging from plain beer to mixed drinks. This New Orleans-themed restaurant<\/strong> also has food menu ranging from bar grubs to full heavy meals<\/strong>. It\u2019s a place easily filled up by yuppies around its area. It’s for<\/strong> the couple down for a beer at any hour with their different flavored beers and other drinks. It’s not for<\/strong> those who prefer to call it an early night.<\/em><\/p>\n
Booky Tip:<\/strong> Get up to \u20b1150 off of your bill<\/strong> in the selected branches.<\/pre>\n
\"Rue
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\"Rue
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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\n196 Aguirre Street, BF Homes, Para\u00f1aque
\n(02) 815 7572<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
TAS Roofdeck<\/a> – Aguirre Ave.<\/h2>\n
Tas is the newest roof deck restaurant and bar in BF Homes. It offers Filipino and international fusion dishes including grilled skewers, street pizzas and wraps<\/strong>. Try the crispy adobo flakes or s\u2019mores. P.S. They\u2019re closed on Mondays. It’s for those<\/strong> who love a good rooftop deck with the cool wind of the South tinkering the fairy lights above you. It’s not for<\/strong> those who can kick back and enjoy food on sticks. Shame on you!<\/em><\/p>\n
\"TAS
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\"TAS
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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n3\/F 31 Aguirre Street, BF Homes, Para\u00f1aque
\n(0917) 719 4840<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Perfect Pint<\/a> – Molito<\/h2>\n
The Perfect Pint is a go-to restaurant bar for local craft beers<\/strong> and fine food pairings. All-day breakfast, bar chows, pizzas, pastas and sandwiches are served.<\/em><\/p>\n
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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram
\n<\/a>Molito Commercial Complex, Alabang Zapote Rd, Alabang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 815 9975<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Pig and Whistle Sports Grill<\/a> – Aguirre Ave.<\/h2>\n
The Pig and Whistle Sports Grill is a classic pub that serves a mix of Western and Filipino dishes<\/strong> such as Fish & Chips, Chicken Salpicao, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Crispy Pata and more! Along with their courteous staff and chill ambiance, the bar offers a homey feeling to all that come over to unwind after work.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Pig
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Reservations are not accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu
\n<\/a>319 Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Para\u00f1aque
\n(02) 738-8366<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Did you know that you can get unlimited discounts on table bookings when you subscribe to Booky Prime?<\/p>\n
Download the app<\/a><\/span> today and see for yourself\u2014there are over 1,000 restaurants in Metro Manila to choose from for your next food adventure!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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