Al-fresco dining areas you can enjoy in the metro

In a time of pandemic, we all need human connection to keep going. 

While staying connected to our loved ones can be made possible online, nothing beats seeing familiar faces and enjoying their company physically. After all, they are our support system—and simply being with them may be a good way to cope with the challenges that life may bring.

If you’re looking for al-fresco areas you can chill at this weekend, feel free to scroll down for some ideas. Make it a point, however, to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and clean your hands on a regular basis. 

Have a blast during car-free weekends along Bonifacio Global City’s Fifth Avenue with a good hangout with friends starting today, Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is to allow individuals to “freely stroll, dine, and play without the distraction of cards passing by,” as stated in Bonifacio High Street’s Facebook post. While minors and seniors are prohibited to go outside, they may still order food for take-out.

As part of Rockwell’s Streetside al-fresco dining pop-up, The Grid Food Market’s tenants, namely Spicebird, The Sunny Side Café, and EDSA BDG, will be at Lopez Drive, Power Plant Mall from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. to make your tummy happy! 

Capitol Commons by Ortigas Land is ready to give you an outdoor dining experience you can delight in. A number of restaurants from Estancia Mall have set up QR codes and digital menus to make your weekend date hassle-free. These include Roti Shop, Black Olive, and James & Daughters, among others. They even decided to amp it up with serenade sessions featuring different buskers from Fridays to Sundays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

At Robinsons Magnolia's The Garden, you and your barkada can bond over good food from Cibo, Max’s, Fiery Style, Mesa, Akira, Kamicos, Sumosam, UCC Park Café, Pho Hoa, Kaya Korean Restaurant, and Black Scoop from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. during Mondays to Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays to Sundays. Feel free to make a reservation at 0921 499 2958 before your scheduled lunch or dinner date!

The Makati Street Meet is back to wow diners with al fresco dining at Nikkei Nama Bar, Wildflour, Din Tai Fung, Toby’s Estate, among other well-loved restaurants situated along the streets of Rada and Leviste. With Riverside Sessions amping up the experience in Circuit Makati on March 14, April 18, May 16, and June 27, the delightful affair will run on these remaining dates: March 14, April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, June 13, and June 27.

Happy weekend, everyone!

Article thumbnails from The Grid Food Market's Facebook page