Guidebook for Makati
Arts & Culture
Declared a UNESCO Heritage site, the San Agustin Church (with beautiful Baroque interiors) is located a stones' throw from the Manila Cathedral in the old walled city of Intramuros, the most historically rich area of Manila. Fort Santiago, another stones' throw from the Manila Cathedral has cannons and dungeons from the Spanish occupation of the Philippines and it was here where our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was incarcerated while he wrote "My Last Farewell" before he faced the firing squad in nearby Rizal Park.
For history buffs, this is "the area" of Manila you can't miss. There are some interesting food places in the almost equally old stone structures around the San Agustin Church.
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San Agustin Church
General Luna StreetDeclared a UNESCO Heritage site, the San Agustin Church (with beautiful Baroque interiors) is located a stones' throw from the Manila Cathedral in the old walled city of Intramuros, the most historically rich area of Manila. Fort Santiago, another stones' throw from the Manila Cathedral has cannons and dungeons from the Spanish occupation of the Philippines and it was here where our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was incarcerated while he wrote "My Last Farewell" before he faced the firing squad in nearby Rizal Park.
For history buffs, this is "the area" of Manila you can't miss. There are some interesting food places in the almost equally old stone structures around the San Agustin Church.
(The correct name of my recommendation is the Ayala Museum but the site auto corrects it to M Cafe which I haven't been to.) If you have only an hour or two to spare, the Ayala museum will be a relaxing atmosphere to understand Philippines history and different cultures. Cameras are only allowed at the 2nd floor where they have the diorama of Philippine history.
Gold ornaments used throughout Philippine history are displayed on the 4th floor. although a visit to the museum's website will give more accurate information as displays may be moved from time to time.
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M Cafe
Dela Rosa Street(The correct name of my recommendation is the Ayala Museum but the site auto corrects it to M Cafe which I haven't been to.) If you have only an hour or two to spare, the Ayala museum will be a relaxing atmosphere to understand Philippines history and different cultures. Cameras are only allowed at the 2nd floor where they have the diorama of Philippine history.
Gold ornaments used throughout Philippine history are displayed on the 4th floor. although a visit to the museum's website will give more accurate information as displays may be moved from time to time.
Parks & Nature
Because when you need a spot of green after the concrete jungle of the shopping malls all around you and the Ayala Museum, this is just a few steps away.
From the apartment, a USD2.00 cab or Uber ride will get you there.
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Ayala Triangle Gardens
Cor Ayala AveBecause when you need a spot of green after the concrete jungle of the shopping malls all around you and the Ayala Museum, this is just a few steps away.
From the apartment, a USD2.00 cab or Uber ride will get you there.
Food Scene
The variety of food, merchandise and souvenir items make this place a must go if are free on a Saturday morning. From the apartment, it is barely a USD2.00 cab or Uber ride.
Delicious pork and chicken barbecue aside from organic dried tomatoes, grilled sausages, pastas, paellas, pies, sweets and lots of foodstuff from various parts of the Philippines.
Atmosphere is very relaxed, don't be shy about asking for free tastes of food you don't recognize. Dine in or take out is all good and when the tables are full, feel free to eat on the park benches.
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Tordesillas St. Cor Toledo St.The variety of food, merchandise and souvenir items make this place a must go if are free on a Saturday morning. From the apartment, it is barely a USD2.00 cab or Uber ride.
Delicious pork and chicken barbecue aside from organic dried tomatoes, grilled sausages, pastas, paellas, pies, sweets and lots of foodstuff from various parts of the Philippines.
Atmosphere is very relaxed, don't be shy about asking for free tastes of food you don't recognize. Dine in or take out is all good and when the tables are full, feel free to eat on the park benches.
(I was really recommending Chez Jessie at the Rockwell Club but for some reason Palm Grove pops up in the title and cannot be edited.) Because Chef Jessie has such an innovative international all day fusion menu for any palette and appetite served in fine dining ambience with a beautiful view of the Rockwell Club pool and gardens. I love their Escargot as much as their little pandesal (a bun coated with breadcrumbs) sandwiches with 3 choices of filling or their hearty burgers and pastas.
Palm Grove
Amorsolo Drive(I was really recommending Chez Jessie at the Rockwell Club but for some reason Palm Grove pops up in the title and cannot be edited.) Because Chef Jessie has such an innovative international all day fusion menu for any palette and appetite served in fine dining ambience with a beautiful view of the Rockwell Club pool and gardens. I love their Escargot as much as their little pandesal (a bun coated with breadcrumbs) sandwiches with 3 choices of filling or their hearty burgers and pastas.
Essentials
Accessible through Basement 1 of our apartment building, use your access card to use the entry (only for residents) to the mall and voila! you're at this full scale supermarket entrance in 3 minutes from the elevator.
Wide a wide array of foodstuff from all over the world with excellent choice of cheeses, hams and sausages, cooked food ready to eat or take home. Good butchers for your favorite meat recipe if you are feeling in the mood to cook.
Famous Philippine mangoes, pineapples, young coconut and bananas available year round aside from other fresh fruits in season and from all over the world.
Forgot your favorite soap or shampoo? You can probably find it here, ditto with sunblock, anti-itch creams, etc.
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Marketplace by Rustan's
Rockwell DriveAccessible through Basement 1 of our apartment building, use your access card to use the entry (only for residents) to the mall and voila! you're at this full scale supermarket entrance in 3 minutes from the elevator.
Wide a wide array of foodstuff from all over the world with excellent choice of cheeses, hams and sausages, cooked food ready to eat or take home. Good butchers for your favorite meat recipe if you are feeling in the mood to cook.
Famous Philippine mangoes, pineapples, young coconut and bananas available year round aside from other fresh fruits in season and from all over the world.
Forgot your favorite soap or shampoo? You can probably find it here, ditto with sunblock, anti-itch creams, etc.
Everything Else
BDO is actually one of the banks in the Power Plant Mall which I am recommending for everything else. It is right across the apartment building and as a tenant, you get access right through Basement 1 so rain or shine, you don't need an umbrella.
Power Plant Mall has a wide range of dining places from fast food to trendy and fine dining; supermarket, gourmet grocers, cafes, bakers, cake shops, banks, atm machines, beauty parlors and barbershop, fresh fruit stalls, brands like Mango, Armani, Mothercare, Uniqlo, Muji and more. A chapel, movie theaters, and a full range medical clinic.
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BDO Rockwell - Powerplant Branch
corner EstrellaBDO is actually one of the banks in the Power Plant Mall which I am recommending for everything else. It is right across the apartment building and as a tenant, you get access right through Basement 1 so rain or shine, you don't need an umbrella.
Power Plant Mall has a wide range of dining places from fast food to trendy and fine dining; supermarket, gourmet grocers, cafes, bakers, cake shops, banks, atm machines, beauty parlors and barbershop, fresh fruit stalls, brands like Mango, Armani, Mothercare, Uniqlo, Muji and more. A chapel, movie theaters, and a full range medical clinic.