I am compiling here some notes I have gathered so far.  Please do come back from time to time as I will update it regularly:

Yellow Cab for Pizza

Earle’s, Almon Marina, Subway and Oliver’s has good sandwiches

Brother’s Burger for really good burgers

Cafe Breton for crepes

Spiral (Sofitel) and Shangri-la Makati (Circles) for a good Buffet

There is a Belgian Fries stand at Greenhills (near the theater) and at the Promenade

Caramia and Fior Gelato for Gelato (Italian ice cream)

If you want to try local brands try Burger Machine (freshly cooked on the spot and really cheap) and Jollibee.  Forget about American chains — the quality is different here, you’ll probably get disappointed. I tried Wendy’s at Greenbelt last weekend and their most expensive burger was really pathetic – and I don’t usually criticize that much.

The French Baker sells pretty good fresh bread. We found good wheat bread (among others) at La Coeur de France and they usually have a have buy one take one offer.

Juri’s (Ermita) for Dutch food and Belgian Beer.

Earle’s Delicatessen for sausages, cold cuts, very slow service though.

Rustan’s Supermarket also has savory sausages in their grocery and I also found some more on display at their Cafe in Makati.

Santis has many branches across the city — it is a small but reliable deli. This is where we buy MrC’s Farmers ham.

Bakery at Shangri-La Hotel — someone told me about this but I haven’t really tried this yet.

Metro Manila has a branch of American chains such as Bubba Gump’s, Friday’s, Chili’s,  Krispy Kreme, Dairy Queen, California Pizza Kitchen and even Hooters (Mall of Asia) among others. Texas Grill (El Pueblo) is consistently great (try their buffalo wings!)

Miss Costco? Try S&R or Makro.

Duo Restaurant at Serendra for European dishes and really good salad. Chefs Quarters also is just as good as Duo but you spend much less.

Mario’s for steaks and everything else.

If you know anyone who sells fresh milk and a good Pasta restaurant, please let me know