"With an all-day cafe on the first floor and an elegant dining room with a tasting menu and three-course menu on the second floor, this new spot serves everything from duck adobo and guava cream danishes to foie gras-filled dumplings and cassava cake topped with smoked trout roe and crab fat. Chef Paolo Dungca tells his story of growing up in the Philippines in dishes with a modern interpretation. Be sure to make a reservation to try the upscale restaurant side." - Emily Venezky, Mekita Rivas