Eating well in our city isn’t the easiest feat, but these shops, home deliveries and restaurants make it just that much easier to stick to our new year’s resolution of eating well and taking better care of our bodies.
Satinka Naturals
Just over a year old, Satinka Naturals sells organic comfort food from their two-storey corner café in Bgy San Antonio, Makati. The top floor, with cozy wooden chairs and a slew of plush pillows, is the perfect space to tuck into their eats such as Grilled Chicken Pesto (PHP189) as well as vegetarian and vegan specialties like Vegan Platter Gluten Free (PHP228) which features barbecue vegetable patties, beetroot meatballs, salad, zucchini pasta, and house-made vegan cheese. On the way out, stop by the shop on the ground floor which offers house-brand medicinal, small-batch skincare and other products which are free of sulfates and parabens. 1137 Kamagong Street, San Antonio, Makati; +63 917 326807, Facebook. Mon-Sat 10am-10pm.
Susi
This Burgos Circle eatery is completely vegan and gluten-free, with a menu focusing on international favourites as well as a few Filipino dishes and some healthy juices and smoothies. The two-storey homey café, which boasts a beautiful sun room, has a menu with cheekily named dishes such as the Moby Dip(s) (PHP315), an appetizer consisting of olive tapenade, sun-dried tomato hummus, and pesto served with house-made toast, as well as the main of Mac & Geez (PHP295), comprised of macaroni tossed in a creamy vegan cheese sauce topped with fresh arugula and smoked paprika. Bellagio 2, Forbestown, Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig; +63 2 8337874, Facebook. Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat & Sun 9am-10pm.
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ECHOStore
Although this environment-and community-conscious shop is known to most as ECHOStore, it also includes a health-focused café called; ECHOCafe, as well as a mini market of fresh produce named ECHOMarket. There are several branches, but its most complete outlet is in BGC. This space doles out some of the best products sourced from all corners of the Philippines such as natural supplements, chocolates, coconut sugar, kale chips and ice creams. At the café, expect to find organic eats such as Chicken and Pork Adobo sandwich (PHP225) with kesong puti, and Four-Cheese, Arugula, and Honey Tortilla (PHP195). G/F Serendra Piazza, McKinley Parkway, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig; +63 2 9013485, www.echostore.ph. Call for opening hours.
The Green Grocer
The Green Grocer drops off meats, dairy products, fruits, herbs, and vegetables from their farms in Tagaytay, Bukidon, Batangas, and Laguna right to your doorstep. But in addition to their items, more products from other brands are available: Bebo’s Famous Chili, Carmencity Green Pepper, Fog City ice cream and Trader Joe’s Organic Tricolor Quinoa. Order easily through their website and make sure to check in regularly for seasonal foods. 12 Laurel Street, Teoville East, Parañaque; +63 918 9594220, Facebook. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm.
Mara’s Original Market
Organic food activist and businesswoman Mara Pardo de Tavera is a well-known figure in the GMO-free and organic food scene in the Philippines. Her brick and mortar shop on Amorsolo Street stocks some of the best organic produce from farms across the country. But for the freshest supply, stop by the Mara’s Original Market section at the Legazpi Sunday Market. Here, almost everything on sale is GMO-free and organic, such as kale chips by Take Root, raw vegan meals by Leaf Kitchen, artisanal popsicles by Liq My Stick, and handmade cheeses by Tio Luca Artisanal Dairy. G/F The Gallery Building, Amorsolo Street, Makati; +63 2 6219140, Facebook. Call for opening hours.
Sprout
Erwan Heussaff’s healthy to-go food shop, Sprout, offers healthy food and drinks which are made in house, alongside more snacks, ice creams, and health supplements by some of the country’s best purveyors. The selection here is vast and changes on the daily, but you can look forward to healthful eats like Spicy Tuna Chirashi Bowl (PHP221), Kale and Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla (PHP230), Miso Salmon Maki (PHP141), and Thai Chopped Salad (PHP158). Its central location makes it perfect for a quick lunch for the working crowd, and if you’re in need of a mid-day caffeine-free pick-me-up, down one of their energy shots (from PHP63), which include the Ginger Jab, (ginger, calamansi, honey and cinnamon) and Spice Market (turmeric, honey, calamansi and apple cider vinegar). G/F Signa Designer Residences, Valero cor Rufino Sts, Salcedo Village, Makati; +63 917 5586593, www.sproutph.com. Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm. With outlest at Greenbelt 3 (beside Friday’s) and inside Asian Development Bank building (Ortigas Ave).
DowntoEarth
With all their produce coming from a family farm in Bukidon, DowntoEarth is able to ensure the best quality meats and produce which are free of chemical, pesticide, antibiotic and hormone, and grown using biodynamic agriculture practices. The farm has a presence at Salcedo Market, Mara’s Original Market, ECHOStore, and Sugarleaf, but their stand-alone shop on Yakal Street offers their widest selection. Available are meats in various cuts such as beef, pork, lamb, and chicken; edible flowers such as hibiscus and dill blossoms; micro greens; artisanal vegetables; and house-made teas, jams, and sauces. Unit J, 7433 Yakal Street, Bgy San Antonio, Makati; +63 2 8140854, www.downtoearth.ph. Call for opening hours.
