{"id":2372,"date":"2025-08-19T10:28:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T10:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/?p=2372"},"modified":"2025-08-26T05:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T05:00:36","slug":"cubao-x-a-reminisce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/cubao-x-a-reminisce\/","title":{"rendered":"Cubao X &#8211; a reminisce"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_3ee67d-b1\">Creativity in the<br>Heart of Quezon City<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f1282d-17\">Unlike the towering malls and neon-lit avenues that surround it, Cubao X embraces a horseshoe-shaped strip of low buildings, their weathered fa\u00e7ades adorned with quirky signage, vintage glass windows, and the kind of imperfections that make the place effortlessly charming and human. It&#8217;s been a while since I last went to this place, and this story is from the depths of my memory. This is a reminisce.<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2372_afe253-f1 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2372_afe253-f1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2372_afe253-f1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_50e00a-c3\">\ud83c\udf06 Cubao X: Where Nostalgia Meets the New<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2372_8a7e16-32.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image2372_8a7e16-32 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:451px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2372_8a7e16-32.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2372_8a7e16-32 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image2372_8a7e16-32 figure{max-width:451px;}.kb-image2372_8a7e16-32 .image-is-svg, .kb-image2372_8a7e16-32 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image2372_8a7e16-32 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2372_8a7e16-32\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7246-1024x752.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7246-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7246-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7246-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7246-1536x1128.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7246-2048x1505.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucked quietly within the urban maze of Quezon City, within the commercial bustle of Araneta Center lies Cubao Expo, more fondly remembered by many as Cubao X (formerly known as the Marikina Shoe Expo)\u2014a cultural pocket of Manila that feels like stepping into a parallel timeline\u2014one where creativity, community, and character still reign supreme, that feels like a world of its own. Its quaint architecture, with low-rise structures wrapped around a horseshoe-shaped compound, stands in sharp contrast to the towering malls and high-rise developments just a stone\u2019s throw away. Weathered fa\u00e7ades, rustic signages, and cozy storefronts create an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and timeless, like walking into a living scrapbook of Manila\u2019s past and present.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f995d1-a1\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Architecture That Whispers Stories<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2372_407368-c8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image2372_407368-c8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:459px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2372_407368-c8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2372_407368-c8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image2372_407368-c8 figure{max-width:459px;}.kb-image2372_407368-c8 .image-is-svg, .kb-image2372_407368-c8 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image2372_407368-c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2372_407368-c8\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7214-1024x759.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7214-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7214-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7214-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7214-1536x1139.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7214-2048x1519.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cubao X\u2019s charm begins with its architecture: low-slung buildings with retro signage, and narrow alleyways that evoke a mid-century Manila. It\u2019s not polished\u2014it\u2019s patinaed. The kind of place where rust and ivy coexist, and every corner feels like a film set waiting for its scene. The layout is intimate, almost conspiratorial, inviting you to wander, linger, and uncover. Yet perhaps the true magic of Cubao X lies in the feeling it evokes. For many, stepping into its gates brings a sense of nostalgia\u2014a reminder of a slower, simpler Manila, where conversations were unhurried and creativity flowed freely. But it\u2019s not a nostalgia that weighs heavy; instead, it feels refreshing, a breath of air that inspires and reconnects. It\u2019s as if the past and the present whispers together, not in conflict, but in harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_8b21ee-b2\">\ud83c\udfa8 A Living Canvas of Creativity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes Cubao X magnetic is not just its look but its soul. Over the years, this enclave has long been a haven for artists, musicians, designers, and dreamers. Galleries like the defunct Blanc, Pablo, and a host of other spots, have showcased contemporary Filipino art, while indie shops sell everything from vinyl records to handmade zines. The vibe is tactile and analog\u2014chalkboard menus, hand-painted murals, and mismatched furniture that somehow feels curated. Grand Thrift House, a vintage shop selling second-hand books, and mid-century furniture store sit side by side with contemporary art galleries and quirky boutiques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blend of the old and the new gives Cubao X its distinct character, where every corner invites discovery.&nbsp; What is remarkable is how Cubao X has thrived despite the pressures of urbanization. While much of Cubao has transformed into a commercial district dominated by malls and transport terminals, this enclave has managed to preserve its character. It has not just survived but nurtured a thriving creative economy\u2014one where small independent businesses, artists, and cultural workers find a supportive community that values artistry over mass production. Even as the rest of Cubao modernizes, Cubao X resists slickness. It thrives on grit and soul. It\u2019s where underground gigs echo through brick walls, poetry readings spill into the street, and impromptu sketch sessions happen over beer and fries.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2372_5e7cfd-7f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2372_5e7cfd-7f size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7221-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7221-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7221-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7221-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7221-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7221-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7221-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_87eb03-49\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Food, Drink, and Flavorful Conversations<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2372_e62c0b-c4.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image2372_e62c0b-c4 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:297px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2372_e62c0b-c4.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2372_e62c0b-c4 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image2372_e62c0b-c4 figure{max-width:297px;}.kb-image2372_e62c0b-c4 .image-is-svg, .kb-image2372_e62c0b-c4 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image2372_e62c0b-c4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2372_e62c0b-c4\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7228-edited-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The food and drink scene only adds to its charm. Independent caf\u00e9s, craft beer joints, and intimate restaurants line the compound, offering everything from comforting Filipino dishes to inventive global fusions. It\u2019s the kind of place where you can sip a cold bottle of local craft beer while listening to an impromptu jam session spilling out of a nearby bar, or linger over coffee as artists discuss their latest works on a sidewalk bench. Cubao X\u2019s culinary scene is as eclectic as its crowd. Bellini\u2019s, the iconic Italian restaurant, remains a cornerstone\u2014its walls adorned with murals and its pasta served with a side of nostalgia. Fred\u2019s Revolucion offers craft beer and comfort food with revolutionary flair, while The Reading Room doubles as a caf\u00e9 and a curiosity shop. Whether you&#8217;re sipping a cocktail at Today x Future (RIP, but forever legendary) or grabbing street eats from a nearby vendor, the food here isn\u2019t just sustenance\u2014it\u2019s part of the story. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2422\" style=\"width:208px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image.png 400w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_6d34a9-8b\">\ud83d\udca1 A Creative Economy That Refuses to Fade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the rising towers and gentrification around it, Cubao X has sustained a micro-economy built on art, ideas, and independent spirit. Designers launch brands here. Musicians test new sounds. Filmmakers scout locations. It\u2019s a launchpad and a refuge, where the currency is collaboration and the ROI is resonance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings back memories from over a decade ago when my friend Mark, now an IP lawyer, and I ran an event production entity in support of independent musicians and artists. We launched the Island Rock Show series in Genre Bar Cubao X on the fateful night before Ondoy struck; that made the event so etched in our core memory. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2372_9fe550-fa.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image2372_9fe550-fa .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:312px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2372_9fe550-fa.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2372_9fe550-fa .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image2372_9fe550-fa figure{max-width:312px;}.kb-image2372_9fe550-fa .image-is-svg, .kb-image2372_9fe550-fa .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image2372_9fe550-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2372_9fe550-fa\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7235-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7235-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7235-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7235-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7235-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allenalesna.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dscf7235-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_6c96bd-ec\">\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Nostalgia That Feels Surprisingly Fresh<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_36879b-a0\">There\u2019s something paradoxical about Cubao X. It\u2019s nostalgic, yes\u2014but not in a way that feels stuck. It\u2019s the kind of nostalgia that refreshes you. Like finding an old sketchbook and realizing your best ideas are still alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The past here isn\u2019t a museum\u2014it\u2019s a muse. Cubao X is more than just a place\u2014it\u2019s a living reminder that in the middle of constant change and modernization, pockets of authenticity can still thrive. It\u2019s where creativity, community, and memory intertwine, keeping alive a spirit that feels both familiar and brand new every time you walk through its gates.\u00a0 It\u2019s a mood. A memory in motion. A reminder that progress doesn\u2019t always mean erasure\u2014and that sometimes, the most vibrant futures are built on the foundations of the beautifully imperfect past.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2372_c564c2-5d .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2372_c564c2-5d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);width:60%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2372_c564c2-5d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_f86b2f-de\">It&#8217;s a minute forever since the last time I set foot in deep nostalgia that is Cubao X. Sometimes it speaks to me in my dreams, then I&#8217;m awakened by the sheer distance of it being out of my way. And while I never quite felt like I belong there, down inside me feels at  home. Between those cracked pavements, and tilted walls, my blood flows with its energy. It may become too familiar for most, but there&#8217;s always renewal on every visit.<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2372_8b7304-0d .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2372_8b7304-0d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:60%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2372_8b7304-0d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_11f944-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_11f944-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_11f944-61\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_11f944-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_11f944-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_11f944-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_11f944-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2372_11f944-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_11f944-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2372_11f944-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2372_11f944-61\">Here&#8217;s to nostalgia<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-2372_1cc896-81{margin:-7px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-2372_1cc896-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:7px;}.kb-gallery-id-2372_1cc896-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-2372_1cc896-81 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 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