IT was all good vibes when members of the media and bloggers had dinner at this new restaurant in Juna Subdivision, which is one of the city’s booming food districts.
Skaler, a play on the Tagalog word of “relaks”, offers its diners burgers and grilled food that you can enjoy with a relaxing vibe.
The bistro houses the three home-grown restaurants of couple Juan and Rica Gadi — Grillery Smokehouse, Backyard Burgers, and Rib Shots.

The food at Skaler are reasonably priced and you will get your money’s worth. Burgers by Backyard Burgers are from P89 to P159; grilled finger ribs by Rib Shots are P0.99 per gram; and street barbecue buffet at the Grillery are at P299 per person.
Skaler is also serving Doof Pirt burgers by Backyard Burgers, which includes Muy Burger (P69), Cheesy Burger (P89), Cheesy Nocab Burger (P139), and Skaler Burger (P159).
Muy Burger is single patty 100% pure beef burger with the signature Skaler dressing; Cheesy Burger is single patty 100% pure beef burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and steak sauce; Cheesy Nocab Burger is single patty 100% pure beef burger with lettuce, tomato, onion,
cheese, bacon, and steak sauce; and Skaler Burger is single patty 100% pure beef burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, mozarella, bacon, wasabi mayo, and seaweed nori. You can add P29 for a 70 gram plain or flavored fries to go with your burgers.
What makes Skaler special is it really is a bistro for you and your friends to hang out at. This is a place where you guys can enjoy burgers or barbecued dishes over a bottle of beer or glass of juice.
Skaler is located at Acacia Street corner Champaca, Juna Subdivision, Matina.