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MANILA, Philippines - Rendezvous point: The Ice Cream Bar at Joya Towers in Rockwell.

The atmosphere: Chill, and we’re not just talking about their sundae concoctions. Comfy couches, bright lights, a menu written on glass in squiggly print all complement a bar with sleek Lucite stools. If only all school cafeterias looked like this.

The grub: Jazzed-up, study-friendly comfort food like spaghetti Bolognese, clubhouse sandwiches, beef and cheese-topped nachos (Mucho Nacho), freshly-made potato chips called The Best Potato Chips in Town (no kidding!), all from ICB’s new savory menu that tip off a dessert overload of super thick milkshakes (try the avocado and strawberry for the sweetest brain freeze), a Turtle Pie ice cream cake, yogurt servings and an exotic green tea sundae.