The legendary Jonas invades Congressional Avenue and takes it famous pares to the area! Personally, a very welcome addition to the booming north. In this area you'll find the local pares house old guard, but a branch of Jonas offers something new to the area. I'd categorize it as a "poshed up" pares place, if there's such a thing. No, I'm not saying you should expect a multicourse degustation meal with pares as a main ingredient. It's just that compared to your usual pares place, Jonas seems a bit "cleaner." You'll end up paying a bit more than your usual pares and other staples (I've spent as much as almost 300 pesos for a loaded meal with drinks). But that added value works I guess, for really hot days when the Metro Manila heat gets unbearable. At least you can still enjoy your traditional favorites sans sweating like a pig in line for a roasting because you have yourself an air-conditioned pares house. read more