Spread Some Awesome

About a month ago, I was experiencing the thrills and chills (literally!) of winter in Seoul. On the onset of December 2012, I spent five days gallivanting the slippery and snow-covered streets of South Korea. With the ice-cold frost all over and the shivering breeze, it’s difficult to walk an entire block without getting a cup of something warm. Maybe that is the reason why there seems to be a wealth of coffee shops in Seoul.

One that I have tried is Caffé Bene. With the knowledge that it recently opened a branch in the Philippines, trying it out in its mother country is like making a courtesy call on a cup of frappe.

Caffe Bene

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Tags: coffee, Eastwood City, frappe, mocktails, myeongdong, tea

Budget : Php 40 per cupcake

Duration : chill for a few minutes

Bummers: Not open on Sundays. Yet. Will keep you updated.

Boxes of Gigi Coffee & Cupcakes

While searching for a new dessert after having dinner in Eastwood City, me and my good friend Basti decided to pay Gigi Coffee & Cupcakes a visit. Located at the old spot of Gloria Jeans Coffee near the main entrance of Eastwood City, Gigi is a brand new cupcake house that is trying to win the hearts of the cupcake-loving market with their innovative sweet treats.

Named from the baking goddess that creates this heavenly treats on a daily basis, Gigi Gaerlan is not a newbie in this turf. If you have already come across the gooey custaroons, you have probably heard of Gigi. I haven’t tried custaroons but after having a bite of these cupcakes, I think she’s a cupcake genius.

Six Cupcakes We Devoured

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Tags: cherry, chocolate, coffee, cupcakes, Eastwood City, peanut butter, red velvet, white chocolate