One of the many problems that pet parents like me encounter when bringing our beloved furbabies out for a day of recreation is the lack of pet-friendly establishments in the city. :( Malls and restaurants often have very rigid restrictions regarding the bringing of pets, particularly dogs, within the premises of the commercial area that most pet parents opt to leave their furbabies at home (boo!).
If, like me, you are looking for a place where you can bring and treat your furbaby to a meal, Whole Pet Kitchen Pet Deli and Bark-ery is the place to go!
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| (Image Copyright: Jessica E. Vitangcol) |
Whole Pet Kitchen Pet Deli and Bark-ery is the Philippines' first natural gourmet pet bakery and restaurant. Located in Barangay Addition Hills San Juan City, it is the brainchild of Chef Giannina Gonzales, daughter of Chef Gene Gonzales---the man behind Center of Culinary Arts.
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| Isn't it the cutest little cafe? :) (Image Copyright: Jessica E. Vitangcol) |
More than providing a cozy place where pets can dine in fashion and in peace, Whole Pet Kitchen Pet Deli and Bark-ery serves gourmet meals using superior and safe ingredients for recipes that Chef Giannina formulated from scratch to ensure the quality and nutritional value of the pet food.
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| Jacks, my friend's Pomeranian, inspecting his bowl of Jack's Lasagna. (Image copyright: Jessica E. Vitangcol) |
Chef Giannina shares that she works with veterinarians and other pet professionals to cook food for animals with health concerns, and assures pet lovers that no harmful preservatives or additives are incorporated with the treats.
A range of dishes feature on the pet menu – from birthday cakes to pup-cakes (cupcakes for dogs), biscuits to muffins, biscotti, chews, paw-stas (pastas for dogs), savories, and even a nutritious doggie yogurt cooler. Some of her bestsellers include the banana, oat and liver-flavored muffins, and the paw-shaped turmeric biscuits. Her signature dish is Jack’s lasagna, featuring a medley of beef, liver and veggies layered in lasagna sheets and topped with low-fat yogurt and cheese. Yum! :)
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| Chef Giannina and her furbaby, Jack the Golden Retriever. (Image copyright: Jessica E. Vitangcol) |
What's even more interesting is that the café has two sets of menus – one for pets and one for humans. The human menu offers iced tea, salads, lasagna, and sandwiches.
Diners are seated at tables, and are encouraged to feed their pets as they eat. Pet food is generally served on a tray with two ceramic bowls – one for the main course, and another for the drink.
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| Dog parents and furbabies can now share a meal together, (Image copyright: Jessica E. Vitangcol) |
If you love your dogs or cats like children, then I can’t recommend this place highly enough. They’ll love it. And so will you. :)
For more information on Whole Pet Kitchen Pet Deli and Bark-ery, check out their website: http://wholepetkitchen.com/dogcafe/
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