For pet lovers, nothing beats the joy of sharing moments with their beloved furbabies—and now, mealtime can be part of the bonding too at SM Supermalls! No need to choose between a delicious feast and your pet’s company. At SM City Manila, fur parents can enjoy great food while dining side by side with their furry companions. Check out these six pet-friendly spots where every meal becomes a shared treat for you and your furbaby.

A household name in Filipino cuisine, Max’s Restaurant continues to win hearts with its timeless curation of dishes. For starters, their refreshing and crunchy Lumpiang Ubod is sure to delight your palate with its blend of shredded heart of palm (ubod), vegetables, pork, shrimp, and crabmeat. The savory filling is wrapped in a delicate crepe and served either fresh or fried for a deliciously satisfying treat.

Their All-Beef Kare Kare is also a crowd pleaser with its sumptuous serving of tender beef cuts such as chunks, oxtail, and tripe, slow-cooked in a luscious, thick peanut sauce. It's typically paired with a medley of vegetables such as eggplant, string beans, and banana blossoms, and served with Max’s signature sautéed bagoong (shrimp paste) on the side. With pet-friendly seating, Max’s Restaurant is the perfect place for a hearty family meal where even your pup or feline friends get to tag along for fun.

2. Treat your palate to mouthwatering meats at Scorched Smokehouse

 

If you're into smoky goodness and chill vibes, Scorched Smokehouse is a top pick. Known for its American-style smoked meats, this Filipino restaurant chain features a mouthwatering selection of pork ribs, USDA beef, pulled pork, and chicken. Their meats are slow-smoked for up to 12 hours using imported hickory wood chips, hence their exceptionally tender and flavorful dishes. Try their overload meals that include combos such as creamy and savory white pasta, smoked meat, java rice, and a dessert bar. The fan-favorite Scorched Iced Mocha is also a must-try, a perfect sip to shrug off the heat of Manila’s warm afternoons while chilling with your furbaby.

3. Experience modern Filipino dining at MESA


At MESA, traditional Filipino cuisine is given a contemporary twist. Their signature Pinatayong Manok is renowned for its creative presentation, featuring a whole chicken that is marinated, boiled, and deep-fried until golden brown. This succulent dish is presented in an upright position at your table, which makes for an eye-catching centerpiece. Aside from its visual appeal, it’s a popular choice among diners for its crispy skin and tender meat, along with their flavorful Tinapa Rice, which adds a smoky flair to every meal. MESA welcomes pet parents to dine in style and comfort with its cozy ambiance and delectable dish offerings that are sure to delight diners and their pets alike.

4. Tuck into heritage recipes that hit the spot at Classic Savory

Enjoy a nostalgic dining experience that blends tradition and comfort at Classic Savory. This cherished Filipino restaurant chain is known for its signature fried chicken and diverse selection of Filipino-Chinese dishes. Crowd-pleasers include the tender and juicy Classic Savory Chicken, crispy Shanghai Rolls, and a hearty serving of Fried Rice. For dessert or a refreshing drink, their Iced Coffee Jelly and Savory Tropical Cooler offer the perfect sweet touch. As a pet-friendly space, Classic Savory makes it easy for you to enjoy their delicious dishes without leaving your furry friends behind.

5. Have a taste of Thailand at Khao Khai Thai Chicken House

Craving Thai cuisine with a modern twist? Khao Khai Thai Chicken House brings the bold, Bangkok street-style flavors to Manila with its famous authentic Isan (Northeastern Thai) cuisine, comforting rice meals, and vibrant atmosphere. Its signature Gai Tod (Thai Fried Chicken) is a cult favorite and is celebrated for its crispiness and juiciness inside out. For a more authentic Thai street food experience, pair the Gai Tod with the tangy Som Tam (papaya salad) and cool off with the beloved sweet and creamy Thai Milk Tea. Khao Khai welcomes your furry companions while you dig into their flavorful dishes.

6. Beat the heat with the sweetest treats from Bebang Halo Halo


Wrap up your foodie bonding session with your pets with a cool and classic treat from Bebang Halo Halo. Known for its unique flavors and generous servings, their version of the beloved Filipino dessert is perfect for sharing (or not!). Its crowd favorite is the Presidential Halo Halo, which offers a delightful mix of premium ingredients such as leche flan, sago (tapioca pearls), ube halaya, sweet corn, and more. What makes this stand out among other desserts is its frozen milk base, which provides a creamier texture compared to traditional shaved ice. Bebang offers you a sweet escape on hot days with its rich, creamy, and innovative takes on the classic summer cooler.

SM City Manila is making it easier and more enjoyable than ever for pet owners to dine out with their beloved furry companions. With a growing lineup of pet-friendly food destinations, your next mall visit can be both a culinary treat and a bonding moment with your furbaby. Discover more pet-friendly food spots, pet essentials, and more for you at SM, where a #NewEraOfUniqueFinds awaits. For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on social media.

 

Chef Cara Davis (Halong, Makati) – trained in Michelin-starred kitchens from New York to San Sebastián, she now fuses bold Asian flavors with her Mexican culinary background.



Think uni toast with foie gras and crab aligue pave — just some of the inventive dishes she crafted, alongside many other culinary creations.

Think Neapolitan pizza, Okinawan steak, billiards matches, and art-filled corners—the new East Wing at SM City East Ortigas goes beyond being a food destination. It’s a vibrant hub where flavors, creativity, and play collide. Whether you’re craving global bites, hunting for Instagram-worthy backdrops, or ready for friendly competition at the Game Park, this East-side destination has it all in one stylish space.

For the Art Squads: The Glow-Up by Kiefsix

Adding to the cool factor? Manila-based illustrator and creative director Kiefsix (Kiefer Indiongco) transformed blank walls into massive, colorful murals. His basketball-inspired, bold designs turn the East Wing into an open gallery, making it as much an art crawl as a hangout hub. And with EYO, a fun, sun-inspired character also designed by Kiefsix, visitors get a playful guide through the space—always selfie-ready and Insta-friendly.

4 REGULAR CINEMAS WITH FIRST-CLASS SEATS, SOUNDS AND SCREEN

Equipped with spacious Opus fixed seats with cushioned headrest, soft foam backrest, and a bigger legroom, the four newly opened cinemas can now cater up to 512 viewers, with each having a capacity of 125 guests with 3 designated seats for persons in wheelchairs. Its Dolby 7.1 surround sound system makes a powerful audio encounter that can put you into the real action. Its state-of-the-art Laser Projector display a spectacle of colors giving a precise and superb cinematic experience.

 

Exclusive watch parties for at SM Cinema Director’s Club

Last month, SM Cinema at SM City Cebu opened two Directors Club to the public which offers an A-List experience for moviegoers starting with an aesthetic exclusive lobby with friendly staff welcoming guests. Extraordinary comfort awaits moviegoers, seating them on a total of 96 premium soft recliner seats with spacious side tables for food & drinks, and specialized menu with a butler service through a service buzzer on each seat. Here, movie screens are equipped with Laser Projector, a cutting-edge technology that offers the highest quality of image, and Dolby Atmos for a more advanced sound system.

SM City Cebu recently opened two Director’s Club to cater the increasing demand for Cebuanos to experience A-list exclusive watch parties for their family and friends.

Elite cinematic experience awaits you at SM Cinema Director’s Club at SM City Cebu. This spacious cinema offers movie screens equipped with world-class technology for the best quality of film projection and sounds.

Immerse yourself at every scene with SM Cinema IMAX

SM Cinema at SM City Cebu also offers the fun and exciting IMAX movie experience that can seat up to 394 moviegoers. Get closer to the action with a wider view of crystal-clear images from the scenes of your favorite movies and the thrill from the crisp sound with perfectly tuned audio of IMAX Precision Sound. Feeling like you are part of the scene is always better as IMAX takes you to the world of adventures, fully immersing the audience at every scene.

Director’s Club recliner seats are soft and spacious with side tables for refreshments from Snack Time’s specialized menu served by SM Cinema’s friendly butler service which is just one call way with just a click of a button on each side of the seats.

The new 2D SM Cinema in SM City Cebu offers a more vivid film watching with its cutting-edge laser projection system, making every movie scene feel nearer and clear.

Being the country’s leader in movie entertainment, SM Cinema offers the best experience with its Regular Cinema, IMAX Cinema and Director’s Club for your family to better enjoy movie adventures with its state-of-the-art movie screens, precision sounds and comfortable seats. Watching movies has never been better with SM Cinema at SM City Cebu.

SM Cinema recently opened four 2d Cinemas at SM City Cebu which can cater 126 viewers each with 3 friendly spaces for persons on wheelchair.

These seats are even more comfortable with its soft head and back rest made from quality cushion for a more relaxing movie experience.

Special offers and promotions

Great deals are waiting for you at SM Cinema, a super treat for a superhero movie experience! Enjoy your free popcorn, nuggets and bottled water for every purchase of The Flash Ticket. Keep an eye out for special discounts and deals that can make your cinema experience even more memorable and fun. To know more about SM Cinemas’ promos, deals, and exciting activities, visit www.smcinema.com or visit SMCinema on social media. Book your tickets now to experience the new thrill at the all-new SM Cinema at SM City Cebu.

 

This 2021, there are things and people that made us strong, some even became our beacon of strength, hope, and joy. As for the communities near SM City Taytay, the establishment stands as a beacon of joy.

At the heart of the centerpiece, the piazza’s 25-feet grand Christmas Tree shines the brightest with its festive ornaments and twinkling lights, accompanied by the merry market village and special Christmas-themed dinettes for families to enjoy, the time of a perfect Christmas is finally here again!

There’s a lot more in store!

Christmas is truly the brightest time of all, from dining to gift shopping, or enjoying fun experiences, SM City Taytay has and will always be part of the Filipino family’s milestones and celebrations. Even more are the fun activities you may safely enjoy:

Merry Market Village. The Christmas bazaar will have a display of different knickknacks and gifts you can take home to the family.

Santa’s Here! Kids-at-heart get to meet, greet, and take photos with Santa! He will be at the Holiday Piazza to bring the Christmas cheer! Drop by on December 24 and say hi!

An annual tradition, the SM Bears of Joy - brought to you by SM Cares and Toy Kingdom – will continue to bring smiles to children everywhere it started already last November 12. Customers get to keep one bear and the other one will be donated to the kids of MSWD. Just drop by the Bears of Joy booth at the GF, Building A of SM City Taytay (in front of The SM Store) and purchase a pair for only P250 until December 25.

Christmas may be celebrated differently this year but its spirit is still the same! Stay up-to-date on all the holiday fun and events happening at SM City Taytay! Visit @smtaytay on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for more information.

 

Our next Christmas centerpiece feature is from the place where it is bright, Masinag. Not really familiar yet with the place Masinag, perhaps will feature its history in our future post. For now, be enchanted of the centerpiece that you can find inside the SM City Masinag. 

 
Giant embellishments of peonies, roses, Christmas balls adorn towering Christmas trees at the center of the display. Lighted butterflies swirl the trees, the rustic swings and the entire centerpiece. Tall-lighted gazebos and entrance arch entice shoppers to take photos against this beautiful holiday indoor scenery. Poinsettias, gift boxes and huge bows are spread on the patches of greeneries at the centerpiece.

 

For sure if you're a frequent visitor of this part of Rizal, you'll definitely enjoy the comfy vibe of their display.