6 Unique Sweets for Your Beau this V-Day and Where to Get Them Because the special people in your life deserve an equally special treat.
It’s not uncommon for most men to give sweets to their loved ones during Valentine’s Day. The sweet gesture has long been a favorite tradition every February 14, and most, if not all, women look forward as to what their partner would give them. But instead of giving what is expected, why not make this Valentine’s Day special and give a unique treat that your beau will surely remember? Read on and see other treats that will still tickle your loved one’s sweet tooth.
1. unit16sweets Where: Ground floor of Main Hall at SM Mall of Asia, Bay City, Pasay, Philippines
Unit16sweets has other interesting flavors (and packaging!) other than the usual sweet chocolates. (Image: Newport Mall) If your significant other is a chocolate aficionado who wants to try a different kind, unit16sweets offers the yummy treats in various flavors. The flavors that they offer include peppermint, chili, cappuccino, sea salt, cookies ‘n’ cream, and even one with rice crispies. Their chocolates also come in witty packages that are sure to put a smile on your beau’s face. The chocolates are available in three sizes as well: small (PhP33), medium (PhP60), and large (PhP145). But another unique offering of unit16sweets is their personalized packaging. Although this service is only available for bulk orders, if you’re planning a party for V-day (say, a wedding or a proposal), you can have their chocolates as souvenirs with your very own design on the cover. Read: Personalized Gift Ideas this Valentine’s Month!
2. Merry Macarons Order through merrymacarons@gmail.com
See macarons in different colors and forms at Merry Macarons. (Image: Merry Macarons) Macarons are simple, charming, and delicious in every bit, but Merry Macarons decided that it can be more. Merry Macarons is a one-woman show run by Maye Padilla, who specializes in macarons with fun and whimsical twists. Classic macarons are made with almond flour, but Merry Macaron’s version is mixed with cashew flour to give it a unique taste and at the same time help the local cashew market. You can also order a personalized version where you can tweak the shape, color, design, and flavor and even add a message on your macaron. One macaron retails for PhP45.
3. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Where: Ground Floor, UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City; Third Floor, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City; Molito Commercial Complex , Alabang, Muntinlupa City; Level 3, East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
Be wowed with Rocky Mountain’s huge variety of candied apples. (Image: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory) Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory may be more known for their huge variety of chocolates, truffles, and brittles, but their caramel-covered apples can make your Valentine’s Day extra special. Although candied apples are nothing new, Rocky Mountain’s version extends from different kinds of dips with various crunchy toppings. Rocky Mountain uses Granny Smith green apples that balance the thick caramel coating’s sweetness with its tartness. The caramel apple starts at PhP270 and some of the toppings you can try at Rocky Mountain include cookies ‘n’ cream, chocolate chip, pecan, and almond.
4. Cookie Bar Manila Where: Unit 1A RB&A Building, Kawilihan Lane, Barangay Bagong Ilog, Pasig City
Cookie Bar’s cookies have a sweet surprise inside of them. (Image: Cookie Bar Manila) There’s something about cookies that gives us comfort, especially when you pair it with a glass of milk. Good thing Cookie Bar Manila came in 2009 and introduced cookie cups, a cup-shaped cookie where you can literally put your milk inside of it. But to up the ante, they created more cookie variations that you can also enjoy this Valentine’s Day. If you want to surprise your special someone, try Cookie Bar’s stuffies (PhP250 for a box of 6 and PhP470 for a box of 12). It’s your usual chocolate chip cookie on the outside, but the inside is filled with various stuffing including Oreos, marshmallows, Tim Tam biscuits and Nutella. They also have huge cookie cakes (the prices start at PhP470) with various toppings if you want to go bigger. Read: 5 New Dating Spots in Metro Manila
5. Freezer Burn Where: G/F, Q3, Bonifacio High Street, 9th Avenue, Taguig
Freezer Burn’s Ketchup Mayo and Fries gives the classic snack a cold twist. (Image: Freezer Burn) Remember your high school days with your significant other when the two of you shared an order of large fries at your favorite fast-food chain? You can still recreate that memory with an upgraded version at Freezer Burn. This ice cream shop is known for their unique ice cream concoctions and delectable pairings that are not usually seen in most dessert shops. One combination you can try with your beau this V-day is Freezer Burn’s Ketchup Mayo and Fries (PhP295). The name sounds like your favorite high school snack, but their thick-cut fries are paired with an ice cream made of ketchup and mayo. It may sound weird, but didn’t you use to dip your fries with sundae? Check out our list of ice cream parlors in Metro Manila or browse the Dining & Leisure category of the ShoppersGuide Directory.
6. Museum Café
Where: Makati Avenue, Ayala Centre, Greenbelt 4, Makati City
A classic sans rival reimagined can be found at Museum Café. (Image: Museum Café) Another unique dessert that can be the perfect ending for your Valentine’s date is Museum Café’s Jackfruit Sansrival cake (PhP265 per slice, PhP1,650 for the whole cake). You can start the day at Ayala Museum, just across the café, and have lunch or dinner at the café itself. Museum Café or M Café offers modern Asian cuisine that can be a fancy upgrade from your usual date nights. The Jackfruit Sansrival on the other hand is a classic dessert with a very fruity twist, thanks to the jackfruit incorporated in the filling. You’ll also enjoy an extra crunch from the cashew nuts layered inside the cake.