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Food is life! And you can make eating and drinking more interesting with unique experiences found in the different corners of Quezon City (QC).

Whether you're going out for a date, bonding with your friends, or spending quality time with your family, these six dining places are sure to give you a one-of-a-kind gastronomic trip.

Gubat

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A secret gem in the busy city, Gubat is the QC counterpart of Kusina Luntian, the beloved and also almost-hidden eatery in Baler, Aurora. If you're up for an open-air dining experience beneath hanging branches and a library of books, head over to the UP Campus Diliman Bonsai Society along C.P. Garcia.

Why it is unique: Aside from its laidback and intimate picnic vibe in a busy metro, Gubat encourages zero waste as it offers meals kamayan-style on banana leaves, and its garden uses upcycled materials.

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Van Gogh is Bipolar

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Van Gogh is Bipolar is among the famous and long-standing dining places in Quezon City, situated at 154 Maginhawa St., Sikatuna Village, Diliman. It is dubbed as the mood and healing sanctuary restaurant.

Why it is unique: Van Gogh is Bipolar is more than just a quirky bistro as it promotes awareness towards being bipolar and other mental illnesses. Aside from serving dishes, it offers natural and self-healing rituals.

Sip & Gogh

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Not to be mistaken as the previous restaurant bearing the name of the Dutch painter, Sip & Gogh is a good venue to be creative while enjoying a glass of your wine or your preferred beverages. Its Quezon City branches are located at Ayala Heights, 1 Capitol Hills Drive, Old Balara and at G/F Le Grand 3 in Eastwood City. It's third QC branch is about to open along Congressional Ave.

Why it is unique: Sip & Gogh is the first paint-and-sip studio in the Philippines. Guests are given basic lessons on painting while sipping fine wine.

Gerry's Jeepney

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Go on a food trip aboard the Pinoy public utility vehicle-inspired Gerry's Jeepney. The dining place with two QC branches at 7B Maginhawa St. and at 72 East Capitol Drive offers a boodle fight eating experience.

Why it is unique: An authentic Filipino concept, Gerry's Jeepney allows its customers to eat right inside the jeepneys. Its counter looks like a sari-sari store, too!

Bento&Co

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Bento&Co has been offering “happiness in a box” since its establishment in 2016. The Japanese restaurant is located at 2 Scout Dr. Lazcano cor. Scout Magbanua, Brgy. Paligsahan.

Why it is unique: Bento&Co lets you create your own bento to match your mood and appetite!

High Grounds Café

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High Grounds Café is the first and biggest online gaming café in the Philippines. It is located at 67 Scout Rallos St. in Tomas Morato is open 24/7.

Why it is unique: High Grounds Café has over a hundred high-end computer units and offers free and ultra high-speed Wi-Fi connection even for non-gamers.

Time to get your foodie fix! Check out these six unique restaurants, and upgrade your dining experience!