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Bench Café Opens At The New Bench Flagship Store

By Sarah ChenPhilippines
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Philippine clothing brand Bench has opened its own cafe, in its Bonifacio High Street flagship store in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Bench Café Opens At The New Bench Flagship Store

The interior was designed by Miguel Pastor, and the food is by the Foodee Group under executive chef Carlo Miguel. He has lined up such Filipino dishes as Binagoongan Caesar and “bento boxes” with soup, vegetables, rice and choice of ulam (entree) like fried tilapia and bistek (beef steak).

Bench Café Opens At The New Bench Flagship Store

“Through food, we tell stories of our past, present and future by making local traditions accessible to more Filipinos and Filipinos at heart,” says Bench, a casual clothing brand that now has a presence in China and the US. It is endorsed by local and international celebrities including Adam Levine, Bruno Mars, Lee Min Ho, Liam Hemsworth and Nicole Scherzinger.

The company that owns Bench also has franchise rights to such international brands as Aldo, American Eagle Outfitters and Jo Malone. It also manages international restaurant chains like Pablo Cheese Tart and Paul boulangerie.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Where is the new Bench Café located?

A.

The Bench Café is situated inside the new Bench flagship store. This store is located on Bonifacio High Street, specifically within Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, Philippines.

Q.

Which company is responsible for the food served at Bench Café?

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The Foodee Group, under the direction of executive chef Carlo Miguel, is responsible for the food at Bench Café. They have prepared a menu featuring various Filipino dishes.

Q.

What kind of dishes can customers expect to find on the menu?

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Customers can expect Filipino dishes, including Binagoongan Caesar salad and bento boxes. These bento boxes come with soup, vegetables, rice, and a choice of main course such as fried tilapia or bistek.

Q.

Does the company that owns Bench also operate other retail brands or restaurants?

A.

Yes, the company that owns Bench holds franchise rights for international brands like Aldo and American Eagle Outfitters. They also manage international restaurant chains such as Pablo Cheese Tart and Paul boulangerie.

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