The Best Places to Eat, Drink and Shop in Manila, According to Chef Jordy Navarra
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Navarra shops right in The Alley at Karrivin, the Makati building complex that houses his restaurant. Aphro sells locally made stoneware, ceramics, and textiles, while the galleries Artinformal and the Drawing Room focus on Filipino artists. Eco-friendly Ritual stocks heritage goods, skin-care products, and books. 'I visit them whenever I can,' Navarra says. He also suggests the designs of Carl Jan Cruz, who created Toyo's uniforms: 'His showroom in nearby Taguig has everyday wear as well as special pieces.'
This article appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of Condé Nast Traveler. Subscribe to the magazine here.
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