Heart2Hearth's Banana Chocolate Cupcake
This light, fluffy Banana Chocolate Cupcake is proof that the merry mix of dark chocolate and bananas is indeed a marriage that works! Get it at the Heart2Hearth stall at the Salcedo Market, Tordesillas St., Makati City, every Saturday, 7am to 2pm. To order, email heart2hearth@gmail.com or call 0917-8053865.

Corner Tree's Chocolate Cake
PETA deems Corner Tree's Chocolate Cake a must-try for all chocolate lovers! Word on the street is it's the best vegan chocolate cake in town. And at just P120/slice, what's not to like? Corner Tree is at 150 Jupiter St., Bel-Air, Makati City. Click to see Corner Tree's Facebook page. For reservations, call 897-0295 or 0906-5586177. For delivery, call 212-1212. Closed on Mondays.

Pipino's Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pipino's wide array of desserts include five ice cream flavors, one sherbet, two cookies, three cupcakes (they have red velvet!), and four muffins - all vegan! But the star remains to be the Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies that's baked with whole wheat flour, pure table, and raw cane sugar. Price: P40/large cookie, P120/dozen nibblers. For bulk orders, call 441-1773. Pipino is at the 2/F Pino Resto Bar, 39 Malingap St., Teachers' Village, Quezon City.

Coconut House's Fruity Coco Ice Cream
It's no secret that the coconut-nut is a powerhouse of health benefits, from skin and hair care to weight loss! Plus, it's refreshing and thirst-quenching, too. Coconut House's rich and creamy Fruity Coco Ice Cream is non-dairy, reduced sugar, zero-transfat, and all-natural (contains VCO). Perfect for hot days! Coconut House is located at the Quezon Memorial Circle (near Commonwealth Avenue entrance), Elliptical Road, Quezon City. For reservations, email coconuthouseph@gmail.com or call 392-4115. Open daily from 7am to 9pm.

Gelatissimo's Dark Chocolate Sorbet
Gelatissimo has gelato and sorbet flavors straight out of the rainbow. And like a dream come true , they're guilt-free (sorbet is 100% fat-free, gelato is 90-97% fat-free), too. PETA's best bet is the Dark Chocolate Sorbet - sheer rich, velvety bliss. Mmm. Visit Gelatissimo at the 2/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City. Click to see other Gelatissimo branches. To learn more, visit their website: http://gelatissimo.com.ph.

Starbucks's Dark Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
Like an oasis amidst the hot desert that is Metro Manila is a friendly Starbucks serving guilt-free Dark Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino with soy milk. Imagine the smooth crushed ice melting your troubles away. Must we say more? Visit Starbucks Philippines or Starbucks Philippines' Facebook page for everything Starbucks.

Chocolate Fire's Dark Belgian Chocolate-covered Strawberries
The nearest you can get to swimming in a big tub of warm chocolate is Chocolate Fire, located at PDCP Bank Centre, corner of Leviste St. and Rufino St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. They boast of 70 varieties of chocolate creations made of pure Belgian chocolate with no preservatives, additives, and chemicals; plus an extensive wine list to pair them with. Its main attraction is the Dark Belgian Chocolate-covered Strawberries that melt in your mouth. Also a must-try is the Soy Milk Hot/Iced Chocolate. Click to see Chocolate Fire's FB page. For reservations, call 840-FIRE (3473), 840-0808, or text 0928-2826527. For delivery, visit www.citydelivery.ph or call 878-78.

Chimera Neovegan Cafe's Strawberry Soy Milkshake
The perfect scenario for an all-vegan snack from Chimera would be a movie at Greenbelt 3 (3/F, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City). There's a long list of movie munchies, like nachos, tofu chips, sandwiches, and so much more; plus smoothies, teas, and coffee to wash it down. Don't miss out on the silky, sin-free Strawberry Soy Milkshake, a heavy hitter among health foodies. To learn more, go to Chimera Neovegan Cafe.

Dr. Tam's Vegan Polvoron
A vegan and cancer advocate, Dr. Tam has devoted his life to alternative medicine, and actively promoting it, too. His products include tea, supplements, and food items, like eggless noodles, natural soy sauce, and the milky dairy-free Vegan Polvoron. Eating it is a trip down memory lane. To know more, visit their website Dr. Tam ; Outlet 20, Bldg. A, Metrowalk Commercial Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City; or call 470-5553, 470-1418, and 0921-5920908.

People's Palace Sticky
Craving for Thai food but can't make it to Bangkok for the weekend? Then People's Palace at G/F Garden side, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City would be perfectly reasonable! Don't forget to cap off the spicy, flavorful feast with Sticky Rice with Mangoes, coconut milk-soaked malagkit rice topped with fresh, sweet Filipino mangoes. It's a celebration of Asian cuisine! For reservations, call 729-2888, email reservations@peoplespalacethai.com, or visit www.peoplespalacethai.com for more.