2009 has been a good year for businesses in Iloilo, various new shops and dining destinations opened doors. Most of them located in the malls and some played stand-alone. Below are the new updates to be added in the lists of proposed and newly opened shops and restaurants in the city as 2009 wraps up.
Grillhaus, Carlitos
Carlitos has opened its first branch in Pavia, Iloilo along the road going to Iloilo International Airport. And now they expanded another branch in Jaro, near the plaza beside Coffee Break.
Los Papas Restaurant Steak Bar and Grill

The newly opened al fresco restaurant is located along Yulo Drive, Villa Arevalo, Iloilo City.
Contact details: 09081633849 or 09086098160
Frances
An International Fusion Restaurant Nesting inside Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel Jalandoni Street, Iloilo City opened last December 1, 2009.
6 A.M- 10:00 A.M (BREAKFAST)
11:00 A.M- 2:00 P.M. (LUNCH)
6:00 P.M.- 11:00 P.M (DINNER)
Crave Burger Casa Plaza Branch

Casa Plaza, Gen Luna Cor Iznart st. Iloilo City
(033) 336-4189
Mon – Sun: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
www.craveburger.com
Amigo Plaza Mall:
American Rag Cie

A classic American clothing company that started in California in 1984. They have two branches in the Philippines, one in Manila and the other one recently opened in Amigo Plaza Mall, Iloilo.
www.amrag.com
Mang Inasal and Decos Lapaz Batchoy
Underconstruction. Beside Timberland right at the Delgado entrance.
Robinsons Place Iloilo:
Rai Rai Ken Ramen House & Sushi Bar
Already Opened. This is the second branch in Iloilo, the other one is in SM City.
www.rairaiken.com.ph
The Gustavian

Underconstruction. A continental restaurant that traces its beginnings in Cebu.
http://gustavian.ph
Pino Filipino Cuisine
A fine dining experience restaurant that serves Filipino cuisines started also in Cebu.
www.pinorestaurant.net
Gloria Jeans Coffee
Rumored. They are still looking for a partner.
M. Lhuillier Jewellers
Already Opened.
Designers’ Circle @ Robinson’s Place Iloilo
Mirror Boutique
Already opened.
Kisses and Co.
Underconstruction. An exquisite costume jewelry store.
Mango Boutique

Underconstruction. MANGO is an international clothing company mostly for women that started in Barcelona’s Paseo de Gracia in Spain.
URGE
Under Construction.
For Me
Underconstruction. They have just moved from its previous location across.
Starbucks Coffee
SM City Iloilo
So Fab!
Underconstruction.
Teriyaki Boy
Rumored beside Greenwich.
Here are the links of the updates posted at Gigs Ilonggo over the year for a quick recap.
*some photos courtesy of SSC – Iloilo peeps




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