"Opened by Chance Anies in Fairmount, Manong (meaning “elder brother”) expands beyond Tabachoy into an 80-seat space with a full liquor license focused on Ihawan-style skewers and housemade longanisa, with one carryover dish (lumpia) and comfort items such as Filipino spaghetti with housemade banana ketchup and a Carvel-style ube ice cream cake for dessert; I also like that it aims for an all-day vibe with Herman’s Coffee in the mornings and a bottle shop–market selling housemade goods like banana ketchup." - ByKate Kassin