After the awe-inspiring museum visit, what could possibly happen next?
Son #3 planned to end our historical tour with flourish at a quaint restaurant cum coffee shop, with a space for cakes and pastries: Hizon’s.
That was one of the places Tony would occasionally bring me and our three sons to when we were in Manila’s Malate area. My mind walked back in time remembering those days of yore.
Hizon’s first appeared in 1963 and has not changed in terms of spirit, maintaining its role as a time capsule of post-war Manila's vibrant food culture. It is now iconic, a classic, with no branches or franchises anywhere else.
While son #3, Sammy (our driver) and I were having our snack, we recalled how this place became famous, not only because of its excellent food, but because it was the favorite haunt of the late Dolphy (the Philippines' undisputed "King of Comedy" whose career as actor, producer, and TV regular spanned over six decades).
Photos on the wall documented Dolphy's visits. If anyone wanted to see him in person then, all he had to do was go to Hizon’s. It also became the favorite hangout of other celebrities and politicians.
Naturally, we couldn’t leave the place without take-home ensaymada (sweet, buttery bread) sprinkled with queso de bola.
'Twas a grace epilogue of Art Deco: A Walk to Remember.
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