“On the streets, hanging out with the fellows, there are things you learn that no book can teach you.”-Ramon Rodriguez
There has never been any doubt that if you wanted to do something, Metro Manila would be the place to do just about anything that comes to your mind.
After all, being the capital city of a country would certainly afford you some perks—and having a multitude of things to do is one of them. Without a doubt, Metro Manila has been considered the mecca of all things entertainment-wise. So much so, that it would be quite hard to imagine if an individual has visited all the chic and cool hangout spots—even if they had lived there all their lives. After all, with so many things to do in Manila, you would expect individuals to be a bit more meticulous and discriminating when it comes to picking out their watering holes and hangout spots.
In this regard, prospective restaurateurs and business owners have directed their efforts in catering to the public’s demand for a more diverse gastronomic and nightlife scene.
As a result, there has been a steady rise of local and themed food and drink establishments—a true testament to the Filipino’s ever-evolving and refined preference and taste. Today, the average Filipino wishes to indulge his or her yearning for a culinary adventure and Metro Manila’s diverse new bars, pubs, restaurants, and even food parks are only happy to cater to them. Gone are the days wherein Filipinos would rely on tried and tested places, as of late the crowd has become more exploratory, and with so many options, one can easily come up with a list of favorites.
The eclectic drinking scene and culture
Regardless of how much a cultured drinker a Filipino might claim to be, they would always have a special taste for an ice cold alcoholic brew. And in most cases, this would be a bottle of beer. Metro Manila’s nightlife scene is a perfect amalgam of sophisticated chic clubs, as well as laidback bars and pubs that allow one to simply relax without feeling the need and pressure to dress up. The party scene is ideal for any sort of drinking occasion one might attend and might arguably be on par with some other cities of the world.
Hidden gems
Today, Manila’s current landscape has grown and transformed. Resultingly, it has become so incredibly diverse over the past few years that there would virtually be a limitless array of hidden gems peppered all over the metropolis—each offering its own distinct food and brews to consumers. With the rise of the hipster culture that millennials tend to find themselves gravitating to, food would not simply just be a gustatory delight but a visual feast as well. After all, with the rise of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, people would be snapping photos of their food and uploading them to their feed. This is an activity highly encouraged by restaurant managers and pub owners as this is an avenue for free online advertising.
Art and culture appreciation
Of course, while the party and food scene would seem like the focus of Metro Manila’s progressive entertainment scene, the art and culture scene are not left far too behind. Today, it is rather easy to find galleries as well as museums in the city where they were scarce before. Much like how the food and nightlife scene is themed, so are these galleries. Moreover, some of them have cleverly integrated cafés and restaurants into their establishments to entice even more customers to visit. In this regard, some art gallery owners wish to instill a bit of culture into a Filipino’s downtime, revive the art scene and hopefully increase an individual’s appreciation for the local culture and art scene.
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