As we officially venture to the holidays under the New Normal, we select a few of our favorite food joints in Manila that cater to a well-rounded palate, as well as provide options during these unprecedented times. 
Toyo Eatery (@toyoeatery) – Contemporary Filipino cuisine
Dining options: In-store dining (contact for reservation)
Address: The Alley at Karrivin, 2316 Pasong Tamo Extension
Store hours: Tuesday to Saturdays, 5pm onwards
Phone: +63 917 720 8630
Elephant Grounds (@elephantgroundsph) – Hongkong third-wave coffee franchise concept
Dining options: In-store dining and delivery
Address: One Bonifacio, Lower Ground, One Bonifacio High Street
Store hours: 8AM to 10PM Mon-Thurs, 8AM to 11PM Fri-Sun
Phone: 999 887 1407
Address: The Podium, Ground Level, The Podium, ADB Avenue Entrance
Store hours: 8AM to 9PM daily
Phone: 0908 816 2273
Tetsuo (@tetsuo.official) – Multi-hyphenated concept specializing in chicken
Dining options: In-store dining, In-store pickup, Delivery
Katipunan Address: 88 Esteban Abada st., QC
Store hours: Mon-Sun; 10am-8pm
Phone: (+63) 916 487 6524
Makati 8483 Kalayaan Ave., Poblacion, Makati
Store hours: Mon-Sun; 10am-8pm
Phone: (+63) 916 487 6559
Lagrima (@lagrimanila) – Authentic Mexican cuisine
Dining options: Delivery
Address: 8488 Abeja cor. Trabajo St. Brgy. Olympia Makati
Store hours: Mon-Sun; 11am-6pm
Order exclusively via Instagram message