In the past decade, the metro South has become a hotspot for infrastructure development; where once there were only vast green fields of pasture now stands a bustling cityscape filled with culinary, leisure and recreation, and commercial destinations.

At the forefront of this tremendous growth is Community Innovations’ Verdana—a safe, intimate community whose highly networked location makes it Ayala’s gateway to the booming South. Verdana showcases the tranquil sights and tantalizing flavors of a distinct Southern lifestyle by organizing the Verdana Gateway Tour: Secrets of the South, a day-long trip of the finest destinations the vibrant area has to offer.

“There are so many remarkable places to see, visit, and experience in the South,” says Iris Josef, Project Development Group Head for Community Innovations. “The Verdana Gateway Tour reveals these destinations that make living in the heart of the South both stimulating and soothing.”

The Gateway to Delectable Dining
The tour features the various culinary escapades available to Verdana residents, ranging from popular restaurants to gastronomic havens.

The epicurean journey begins with lunch at Bawai’s, an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Silang, Cavite, that serves a healthy mix of traditional and fusion cooking suited to the Filipino palate.

T House in Tagaytay

The tour continues with the tranquil T-House. The T-House is a soothing Tagaytay retreat for those seeking escape from hectic city living. The peaceful ambiance of T-House enhance the flavors of Filipino delicacies like puto, kutchinta and dinuguan that reflect the culinary heritage of the South.

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