5Pura Vida
5 savesRecommendation by Jayvee Ardona
After work and heavy traffic, I just found another cozy place to enjoy the night. Since no work the next day, just tried Pura Vida in Poblacion, Makati City. FYI, “Pura Vida” (pronounces poo-rah vee-dah). And defined as “simple life” or “pure life”, the first time I entered here, it looks scary but it’s amazing when you’re inside, the place has beautiful interior designs with color-schemes of yellow, green and red. I love the set-up, especially the rope with lights and the swings in front of their bar. It’s really eye-catching. It is one of the ingenious places I’ve ever tried. Their staffs were very friendly and welcoming. When it comes to their dishes, it was simple but absolutely scrumptious, tasty and appetizing. I got to try their Casados; it’s a Costa Rican-style lunch for only ₱350. It is composed of Rice, beans, plantains, picadillo, salad, white cheese and Carne en Salsa (beef stew). The serving size is quite small, though its taste is a winner! It was all good. To end my stay here, I tried their Mojito. It’s refreshing! But my top favorite was their Purple Wave, it tastes great, the alcohol content is not that strong. I enjoyed it! Will definitely go back here with my friends soon!
Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City, Philippines
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If you're into Reggae and want to dance and drink the night away - this is the place for you and your friends!
“Pura Vida: a taste of Costa Rica and Reggae Culture in Manila” they already got in me in that tag line. it catches attention, brings excitement, and maintains interest. next time i go in Pob, this is one of my priority lists.
Translation: pure life. Pura Vida is the mothership of fun food and dangerous cocktails. Costa Rica rises with their array of savory meals, but it doesn’t stop there. They have a selection of refreshing tropical cocktails infused with the strongest of liquor—the ones that can knock you out if you took a swig of it on its own—and yet the alcohol taste is nowhere to be found. I only realized just how strong those cocktails were as I tried to go down the stairs when the night was over.
Veer a bit South from New Orleans where tropical cocktails replace absinthe concoctions to find yourself in Central America! Costa Rica’s beaches and tropical fruits inspire the flavors of Pura Vida’s drinks, while their bar bites stay just as true to local cuisine. Reggae music washes over the laid-back lounge enveloped in colorful lights and the low murmur of conversation. “Pura Vida” is a saying local to Costa Rica meaning “pure life”—an entire way of life summed up into a simple phrase. Embrace this philosophy as their regulars do to find out what keeps patrons coming back to this welcoming lounge!
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