Smalltalk Cafe

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This quaint little Albay eatery defines the notion of Bicol fusion cooking and draws in travellers and locals like a tractor beam. The menu covers 'small talk', 'big talk' and, of course, 'sweet talk'. Consider the pasta pinangat, the Mayon stuffed pizza or paella Valencia. Save room for the pili-nut pie or the apocalyptic Red Hot Lava with sili ice cream.


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