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This section features past work and projects executed by First Course Creatives, highlighting our approach to content and branding.

Sabor Y Vino

Contemporary Spanish dining in Poblacion, Makati

The image shows a table with three black pans of Spanish paella containing rice, seafood, sausage, and lemon wedges, surrounded by a glass vase with flowers and a lamp, all in a cozy indoor setting.
A person wearing black gloves is preparing a seafood paella, which is in a black pan on a round woven placemat, with shrimp, mussels, and lemon wedges. The person is using tongs to add an ingredient to the dish.
A dining table with various dishes including soup, salad, and appetizers, set with utensils and glassware at a restaurant with a brick wall and woven-style chair in the background.
A tall glass of layered drink with whipped cream, yellow tapioca pearls, and pink and red flower petals on top, placed on a decorative gold tray with a black spoon.
An outdoor dining table set with various dishes, including bowls of soup, salads, and appetizers, on a wooden table. A glass of water and a small vase with purple flowers are also present. A decorative stone fountain with a carved lion's head is mounted on a brick wall in the background. Sunlight casts shadows across the scene.
A variety of gourmet dishes including a plate of spaghetti with bacon, a bowl of Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil, a bowl of creamy soup, and a tray of skewered appetizers garnished with chopped nuts and drizzled sauces.
A tray of grilled lobster tails garnished with herbs and lemon slices on a dark table. In the background, there is a vase of pink and white flowers, a small lamp, and a paper napkin with a restaurant logo.
Plate of seafood paella with shrimp, mussels, and lemon slices, with a floral arrangement and a paper bag from Sabor y Vino Tavern on a dark table.

Bun Run

A Chef Driven Smash Burger Joint in Manila

Close-up of a sliced piece of fish cake with black beans and seasonings, held by a hand in a black glove.
A person using tongs to place a portion of glazed fried chicken into a metal container. A tray with a piece of bread topped with pulled pork or shredded meat in the background.
Two cheeseburgers and a milkshake on a tray at a restaurant, with a blurred background of a window and furniture.
A woman wearing a red hat and black apron is cooking French fries in a commercial kitchen.
Close-up of a beef patty with melted cheese on top, cooking on a hot griddle.
A person holding a sandwich with sliced chicken, cheese, and vegetables inside a bun.
Two smiling food service workers, a man and a woman, holding trays of sandwiches and baked goods in a kitchen.

The Blind Pig

One of the country’s pioneer speakeasy bars, tucked away in Salcedo, Makati.

A bartender pours a drink over ice in a glass, with a metal shaker in hand. The setting appears to be a bar with a dark background and metallic surface.
A glass bottle with a metallic cap placed on a white cloth on a dark wooden surface.
Person with dark hair pouring a drink from a bottle into a metal jigger in a dimly lit setting.
A glass of white wine and a metal shaker on a bar counter with dim lighting.

Amami

Manila-based jewelry specializing in Filipino handcrafted designs

Close-up of gold and silver jeweled necklaces on a black surface.
A pearl and gold bead bracelet on a white satin cloth with scalloped edges, placed on a marble surface.
Gold necklace with a floral pendant on a white cloth, and a silver necklace with a pendant on a wooden surface.
A gold ring with intricate designs placed on white fabric with scalloped edges.

The Old Swiss Inn

Makati-based Swiss restaurant with heritage dating back to 1946

Person holding a skewer of grilled meat over a white bowl, with a plate of cooked pasta in the background and a red tablecloth underneath.
A woman smiling and holding a glass of water at a dinner table with various foods including grilled meat, corn on the cob, and skewers on a red tablecloth.
A plate of grilled meat, corn on the cob, a glass of water, and a dish with skewers of grilled meat, with a red cloth background.
A variety of dishes on a red tablecloth, including grilled meats with corn on the cob, spaghetti with beef, and skewered beef served with green leafy garnish.

Rodeo Drive Cafe

A California themed café built to bring a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere to Manila.

A person pours cream into a yellow mug of coffee with latte art.
A plastic cup filled with a beverage, possibly iced coffee or tea, with a red straw and a lid, placed on a wooden table in a cafe or restaurant.
A smiling barista wearing a black uniform and cap with 'Rodeo Drive Los Angeles' embroidered on it, holding a yellow mug with a beverage, standing behind a coffee counter in a cafe.
Two colorful beverages in tall glasses on a wooden table, one with an orange slice and the other with ice and a lemon wedge.
An interior view of a bookstore or library shelf with books and a magazine, a Trader Joe's shopping bag, and a lamp in the background.
A wooden table with various breakfast foods and drinks, including fried chicken, scrambled eggs with chives, a small bowl of syrup, a glass of dark soda, a coffee mug, and a plate of round fried items.
A wooden table with a plastic cup containing a pink beverage and a red straw, in front of a wooden bookshelf with books and decorative items, including a white bust sculpture.
A yellow ceramic mug with a latte art leaf on top, placed on a black tray on a wooden table, next to a white paper napkin with red and black logo.

Matcha do

A Pampanga-based Matcha Pop-up store

Reflection of people behind a tea stand in a mirror with a sticker that says 'mat cha do' and 'YOUR WAY OF TEA'.
Ceramic bowls and a bamboo sushi mat displayed on a black surface, with partial view of a blue sticker that has white text and an orange flower design.
Close-up of a white cup with green matcha tea, showing the vibrant green surface and some bubbles.
A small toy girl in a red dress and blue boots standing on a wooden surface, next to a plastic cup with a green and white label, and a pink toy character in the background.
A young woman with glasses and long brown hair holding a cup of green and white drink, smiling outdoors at a crowded event with people in the background.
A person holding a smartphone, taking a photo of a matcha latte drink in a clear cup with a green and white layered design, labeled 'Matcha Latte' with a straw, on a wooden tray. There is a cup lid and a pastel green sphere in the foreground.
A plastic toy girl wearing a red dress and blue boots standing on a clear plastic lid atop a layered green and white drink in a transparent cup with the words "your way of tea". Next to the drink is a small green rubber duck.
A hand holding a cup of tea or beverage in a store aisle.