Cafe Ysabel Closes with Chef Gene Gonzalez Exhibit

Cafe Ysabel hosted a one-day exhibit by Chef Gene Gonzalez on its final day at its current location in Quezon City. The event marks the end of an era for a beloved Quezon City dining institution, offering patrons a chance to celebrate its legacy with a renowned chef. The exhibit was a one-day event on the restaurant’s last day; no admission fee mentioned, but attendees likely needed to dine at the restaurant. Location: Cafe Ysabel, Quezon City.

Cafe Ysabel Closes San Juan Location After 40 Years

Cafe Ysabel, one of Manila’s oldest restaurants, announced the closure of its San Juan location after more than four decades of operation, with hints of a future reopening. The closure marks the end of a culinary landmark in Metro Manila, affecting food enthusiasts and longtime patrons in Quezon City and nearby areas who valued its historic Filipino-Spanish cuisine. The San Juan restaurant is closing permanently, but the management teased a ‘new chapter’; no specific reopening date or new location has been announced yet.