A tinderbox literally means something readily ignited. While the same may hold true for The Tinder Box sparking passion for quality food and fine wine, we’d like to think of the place as a Pandora’s Box of sorts, provoking curiosity. After all, what started out as a quaint cigarette and cigar boutique has since evolved over the years into a prime destination that has a lot to offer.
Here are top five reasons to visit The Tinder Box.
A stylish, sophisticated lifestyle destination in the heart of the city

The Morals Lounge
The Tinder Box features a clean modernist architectural design, with all-white interiors serving as the perfect backdrop for the delicatessen and grocery’s colorful offerings. The wine cellar portion has an ambiance that’s both cozy and luxurious.
On the second floor, Anzani Prime continues the place’s pristine look, with conversation-starter bull heads of varying finishes mounted on one side and splashes of color in the form of murals.
Adjacent to Anzani Prime is Morals & Malice. The Malice Bar’s interiors were designed by Kenneth Cobonpue—the world-renowned designer’s first full-scale installation over a decade ago. The organic cocoon, created using steel and hand-tied bamboo with rattan, is complemented by a lit onyx flooring by Archt. Ed Calma. On the other end, the Morals Lounge gives a Garden of Eden vibe with accents ingeniously made out of up cycle blinds. It has trees springing from tables, and glass walls to allow natural light to come in.
The most comprehensive offering of steaks in the city at Anzani Prime

The Black Angus MB3 flat iron hanging tender from Anzani Prime (Photography: Oliver Echevarria)
Chef Marco and wife Kate Anzani’s latest venture is dedicated to highlighting meat in its best element. Anzani Prime, at the second floor of The Tinder Box, offers the most comprehensive listing in terms of cut, grading and aging. The beef is sourced from the finest cattle in the U.S., Australia in Japan, including the U.S. Ribeye Special, the signature Certified Angus Beef, MB3 Grade Wagyu Tenderloin, and the utterly indulgent Full Blooded MB 7 Grade Wagyu 600 Day Rotation Rump.
Quality cold cuts and sumptuous dishes at The Tinder Box

The Tinder Box
What started out as a smoke shop specializing in imported cigarettes and cigars has evolved into a whole new dining experience fusing elegance and comfort. There is an ample selection of cold cuts to go with your wine, and The Tinder Box also has a menu that caters to the tastes of both foreigners and locales. Additionally, the grocery is bountiful in international goods, from condiments to jams and more.
Craft coffee and cocktails at Morals & Malice

The Malice Bar
Morals is a lounge that highlights craft coffee and coffee cocktails. A first for the local scene is the craft coffee using beans specially chosen by coffee connoisseur Glenn Soco, and coffee cocktails which are harmoniously blended cups of caffeine with a hint of alcohol. They use customized blends from Brazil and Indonesia. A must-try is the Pumped Spice Latte which is a crafted white pumpkin rum with coffee liqueur and steamed milk topped with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.
Malice pioneers a craft cocktail culture which is already a hit in Europe. The bar has a wide selection of handcrafted signature cocktails made from plant-based home infusions and local ingredients, all creative exclusively by mixologist Kalel Demetrio and Lee Watson. The Burning Bush, comprised of ginger liqueur, fig syrup, Yoichi single-malt whiskey, Makers Mark bourbon, salinated herb, lemon, and a burnt rosemary twig, is definitely one of the most unique cocktails this side of the country.
An impressive array of wines from Bibendum at the wine cellar

The Bibendum Wine Cellar (Photography: Oliver Echevarria)
Another recent addition to The Tinder Box is the Bibendum Wine Cellar. Bibendum Wines is a leading source of a wide selection of quality fine wines from across the globe, meaning there’s always something for whatever occasion you may find yourselves in The Tinder Box for.
THE TINDER BOX
Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Banilad
Open 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
6332. 234 1681 | Facebook | Instagram
ANZANI PRIME
6332. 888 7921 | Facebook | Instagram
MORALS & MALICE
Open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Morals),
6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on weekdays, 3:00 a.m. on weekends (Malice)
6332. 412 1922 | Facebook | Instagram
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