Anything but Fruitcake
THESE PRESENTS WILL MAKE YOUR FOODIE FRIENDS MUNCH WITH JOY, SAYS FOOD BLOGGER FRANCO
CAFÉ XOCOLAT
What is it
A bohemian café in the center of Quezon City’s university belt that is quite simply a chocoholic’s dream.
Crowd pleasers
Café Xocolat rolls out another treat — made-to-order cookies! With names like Insomnia (an homage to a red velvet cupcake) and First Kiss (a chocolate cookie packed with dark chocolate chips), chocolate lovers are sure to swoon over these decadent delights.
Tried and tasted
“Xocolat makes the best cocoa powders. Great for those cold December nights.” Aurora Suarez
Where
172 B Gonzalez Street, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, tel: +63 (2) 929 4186; G/L, Bonifacio High Street, Serendra, Taguig City, www.xocolat.com.ph (open daily from 8am–11pm)
CUPCAKES BY SONJA
What is it
An upscale dessert purveyor that creates the most scrumptious pieces of cupcake heaven.
Crowd pleasers
The company is decking out its customer favorites with holiday cheer. Take the Peppermint Patty, a chocolate cupcake covered in crushed peppermint candy or Chocolate Mint, a cupcake filled with mint chocolate ganache topped with a chocolate-covered mint.
Tried and tasted
“Sonja’s cupcakes remind me of those colorful, buttery cakes I loved as a kid.” Ma-an de Ocampo
Where
Serendra Piazza, Mckinley Parkway, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, tel: +63 (2) 856 0308 / 477 0833 (open from 11am–12mn, Monday to Thursday, and from 10am–1am, Friday to Saturday)
TERRY’S SELECTION
What is it
A deli with a reputation for great Spanish cuisine and the best Iberian products and produce.
Crowd pleasers
Terry’s is popular for their take on Spanish dishes as well as being a source for Spanish deli goods and wines. Besides customizable gift baskets and wine boxes, they prepare platters of smoked meats, sliced sausages and cheeses — perfect for a party.
Tried and tasted
“Terry’s Spanish cold cuts and cheeses are great holiday treats.”
Roy Agustin
Where
G/L, Lafayette Square, Salcedo Village, Makati City, tel: +63 (2) 889 3198; G/L, Podium, 18 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, tel: +63 (2) 636 3513 (open from 10am–10pm, Monday to Saturday)
CLASSIC CONFECTIONS
What is it
An intimate dessert oasis in the middle of über fashionable shopping mall, Greenbelt 5.
Crowd pleasers
Classic Confections has concocted the new “classics”: almond crunch, Russian tea cakes and holiday-inspired sugar cookies. For the season, they are introducing the sticky toffee pudding — a moist date cake covered in a syrupy toffee sauce.
Tried and tasted
“The Almond Crunch is a great gift. All my friends love it.” Yvonne Colendrino
Where
2/L, Greenbelt 5, Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, tel: +63 (2) 729 9243 (open daily 11am–10pm)
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