For the Single and the Attached

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1/422 Mabuhay Magazine / February 2016

VALENTINE'S SPECIAL

1 FOR A CITY GETAWAY: STAND-UPPADDLEBOARDING (SUP)Want an out-of-town activity that doesn’t require

lots of planning? Go stand-up paddleboarding

(SUP). It’s less intense than surfing, doesn’t

disturb the environment, and its gentle pacemeans you can keep up a conversation, while

gliding over water. From Manila, one of the

nearest spots to do this is in aal Lake, the

same lake which is prominently in view when

weekenders visit the many restaurants and

retreat options in agaytay. FiliSUP offers

paddleboarding tours where you can expect

to learn basic techniques, see the lake with its

green vistas and bird sightings up close, and with

the seclusion of the area, the unlikelihood that

you’ll bump into any of your darned exes. Email

FiliSUP founder and instructor, ono Legarda at

[email protected] to reserve. – Anika Ventura

For the Singleand the Attached Why do couples get all the love on

Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re looking

to spend the 14th with your significant

other, longtime buddy, or just yourself,this list has got you covered.

Impress your date with a

romantic dinner at the newest

French bistro in town. Atelier

Vivanda by two-star Michelin

Chef Akrame Benallal of Hong

Kong and Paris fame is slated to

open early this month. – Carla

Villanueva; U-A-8 Burgos Park,

Bonifacio Global City

Clockwise from left: Try SUP for

an adventure, without going too

far from your comfort zone. Shoo

your heart out in Sky Range's rifle

lanes. A mini-bar and cafe where

you can cool down after a day's

shooting. Sky Range photos by

Noel Salazar.

2 FOR EXCLUSIVE ESCAPISM: SKYRANGE SHOOTING CLUBIf love just wasn’t in the cards for you

lately, treat yourself to a staycation

in Solaire Resort and Casino, which

includes a unique way to unwind—anindoor target range. Te intimate

space offers pistol and rifle shooting,

with range officers on patrol to guide

beginners. It’s contemporary—with

the latest technology for smooth

and dust-free shooting, but also old-

fashioned, housing a gourmet café and

cigar lounge. Ten, if you’re up for a

gamble, blackjack and poker tables

are just nearby. – Nicolo Pascual;

Level 13, Teatre Carpark, Solaire

Resort and Casino, 1 ASEAN Avenue,

Entertainment City, Paranaque City

NEW PLACE


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3 FOR DISCOVERING NEW FILMS:CINEMATHEQUE MANILAWhether classic films or independent work,

local movies are now more accessible with

the opening of Cinematheque. Drop by

on Valentine’s Day for film adaptations

of National Artist Nick Joaquin’s stories,

critically acclaimed works of Lino Brocka, to

modern projects by Lav Diaz and Chito Roño.

Te theater is simple but comfortable and also

houses a mini-museum presenting Filipino

film history, biographical footage on famousdirectors, and really cool, old-school movie

cameras. ickets can only be purchased

on site. Check fdcp.ph for show schedules.

– Nicolo Pascual; 855 . M. Kalaw., Ermita,

Manila

4 FOR ARTISTIC PURSUITS: SIP & GOGHYou may be intimidated to try painting,but having company with you can calm your

nerves. Sip & Gogh already knows this—so

they offer red or sparkling white wine to

loosen things up. Amidst displays of Van

Gogh’s work and motivational quotes, you can

sign up for classes where well-trained coaches

guide you on the fundamentals of painting

and reinforce confidence—and as a reminder

of your efforts, you can take home your

canvas and proudly hang it on your bedroom

wall. Book your class at sipandgogh.com.

(Php1,000 inclusive of one round of beverage

and pica-pica). – Nicolo Pascual; 2/F ACE

Hotel and Suites, United St. cor Brixton St.,

Kapitolyo, Pasig City

5 FOR A NO-FRILLS HANGOUT: STAPLEAND PERK BAKERY

With white brick walls and a casually dressed

crowd, entering this space for the first time

is like entering Boston bar Cheers—where

everybody knows everybody else’s names.

Have your own little world while enjoying

occasional themed events, warm coffee,

and homemade bread. Events range from

Improv Nights with the group SPI, a

birthday bash for the Korean group BS, and

comedic erotica Deus Sex Machina. – Joanne

Villanueva; Ecoplaza Building, 2306 Pasong

amo Extension, Makati City

Clockwise from top left:

SPIT (Silly People's Improv

Theater) kickstarts Staple

and Perk's 2016 lineup with

laughs. Photos by Terence Ver

Angsioco. Large, old-school

cameras are on display outisde

Cinematheque. The audience

all set for a screening of Lino

Brocka's classic Maynila.

Photos by Noel Salazar.

From Feb 18-21, head to

the Link in Makati City for

the city’s most celebrated

annual art exhibition, Art Fair.

It features 28 galleries and

7 solo exhibitions, showcased

in the transformed floors

of a carpark.

AN ART AFFAIR


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VALENTINE'S SPECIAL

6 FOR A CLASSIC, GOOD DINNER:PRIME 101In this newly renovated space in Makati City,

black curtains section off wooden armchairs,

there’s an adjoining showroom of furniture by

Jennifer de Dios, and artwork from national

artists. But the best part about dining here is

their "freestyle" philosophy. Customize table

settings, request a little extra foie gras stuffed

in your portobellos, or even order a version

of your favorite food. Be sure to reserve,

however, as everything is dependent on

ingredient availability. Tis normally includes

seafood from oysters to soft-shell crab, while

the premium steak cuts—whether it's their

Prime 101 signature with a 50/50 ratio of meat

to marbling or the Cadbury chocolate-fed

Australian Mayura—are expertly seared, then

basted and broiled on a bed of caramelized

onions. Budget around Php2,000/person.

– Gio Dionisio; 2226 Chino Roces Street,

Barangay Bangkal, Makati

7 FOR A PLACE WITH DARK CORNERS:THE BLIND PIGNothing spells romance and a night winding

down like a cozy corner in a dark speakeasy.

ake a booth at the dimly lit bar for some

top-notch, customized cocktails. Choose

your poison well (the bartender can make

the cocktails to almost any specifications)

while the hushed atmosphere and jazzy

soundtrack set the mood for one-on-one

time with your date. – Carla Villanueva;

227 Salcedo St, Legazpi Village, Makati City

8 FOR A SAXOPHONE EVENING: TAGOJAZZ CAFÉAs far as hidden gems go, ago Jazz Café

fulfills both criteria. "ago," which, in

Filipino, means "hidden/to hide," is an

unassuming restaurant and watering

hole for the city’s best jazz musicians.

ucked away in a quiet neighborhood

in Cubao, both amateur artists and jazz

legends frequent here either as patrons or

performers. Either way, you are in good

company. Manila may not be your blatantly

romantic city, but some soul-stirring, live jazz music makes for the perfect foreplay.

– Abi Portillo; #14 Main Avenue, Cubao,

Quezon City

9 FOR CELEBRATING SINGLEHOOD: THEBREWERYIt’s time for a pint of four, or five. Located

at the sprawling Palace complex, this is

Manila's newest craft beer shrine. It's an on-

site microbrewery and spacious, mess hall-

like tavern. Order sharing plates from meaty

sandwiches, sausage platters, gooey cheese

pizza, to pulled chicken fries. Many of the

recipes incorporate various beer by-products,

like beer-infused cheesecake and beer

caramel-topped skillet cookie. Te playlist is

curated by part-owner and local rock legend

Rico Blanco, but isn't so riotous as to inhibit

conversation. For that, you can just mosey

along to the neighboring hotspots—Valkyrie,

Pool Club, or Revel. On Valentine's eve,

Valkyrie is bringing in Dutch DJ Quintino,

so expect to join a massive crowd of young

hearts running wild and free. – Gio Dionisio;

10th Avenue corner 38th Street, Uptown

Parade, Bonifacio Global City, aguig

Clockwise from top left:

Sip & Gogh's simple and

funny ground rules; the

mini-bar; the longest

time the writer has ever

held a paint brush.


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