Moving to Manila. Need some recs.

Thanks for the replies everybody. I am excited to check out some of these restaurants. Any ideas on what the top sushi joint in Manila is? I would think with all the fresh seafood there and all the japanese tourists and business people that there has to be one good sushi place. Also thanks for letting me know about the cebuano lechon place. I haven't had any lechon in Manila that compares to Cebu yet so I will have to give it a try.

apollo in China & Southeast Asia

Moving to Manila. Need some recs.

Hi guys, I'm moving to Manila next week for awhile, and would like to get some restaurant recs. I am going to based in the Fort/ Makati and since I really loathe the traffic I would like to stick around there. I have been to Manila a number of times and have always enjoyed the food. But since I am planning on moving there and Filipino food isn't always the best on the waistline I'd like some help finding some good international and fusion restaurants. Namely:

-French. Especially for Valentines day, I'd like the best in town.
-Thai. Since sometimes I need some spice in a country devoid of it.
-Japanese. Any good Izakaya style places and of course the best sushi in town would be wonderful.
-Fancy. For getting dressed up on date nights... ;)
-Contemporary. The hot new spots, and the best of the best. I have been to Lolo Dad's (the original location), and while quite good there has to be better.
-And of course anything else that is fantastic. I've read most of the threads on Pinoy food, so I think I'm covered there.
-Oh, and recommendations for gourmet markets where I can get some good ingredients for home cooking. The non local fancy stuff.

Thanks a lot. I'm hoping to make the most of living there.

apollo in China & Southeast Asia