Cubao X: The Reading Room
Cubao X, Cubao Expo, Marikina Shoe Expo… the list goes on for names you can call this fun compound in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.
What is Cubao Expo exactly?
It’s the home of Bellini’s Italian Restaurant, hipster bars, artist haven, thrift stores and and of course shoe stores.
It’s been a while since I last visited this place but I still remember how this place used to be our go to place for shopping leather shoes when we were younger. This is also where we went to if we wanted to buy second hand books and CDs at a cheaper price, way cheaper than Booksale during my poor college days.
Now, Cubao X is a haven for independent artists, bands and designers. The Reading Room in Cubao Expo is just one of the shops that does that.
Directions to Cubao X
Going to Cubao Expo is easy. It’s located in Aranate Center, Cubao. Just a walking distance from Araneta Center – Cubao LRT2 Station or from Aurora Blvd. It is beside the formerly known COD, now the COD building houses SaveMore grocery store. See below for the map of Cubao Expo.
Cubao X Map
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The display looks so enticing, it’s like a treasure trove of useful things waiting to be discovered. Reminds me also of Venice’s Masskara windows!
They also display the artworks of local artist Katrina Pallon. I wanted to own one of those pero wala pa akong masabitan hehehe.
Hmmm magaganda ba collection ng CDs nila?
It really depends on your music preference. Mostly are 90s music and old school music tapes. :D If you’re lucky you might find a rare vinyl.
i have been to cubao x a few times, i have been wanting to try out bellini’s but never had the chance. it was a great place to spend lazy Saturday afternoons while taking in the art, the culture + loads of cheap yet great finds! ;)
i’ve passed by the place several times in my trips to the north but never had the chance to drop by and explore the erea. somehow one day i can go there with much time para mag EB tayo dyan. ^^
sorry for the late visit, gen!
I can’t remember when I’ve last been to Cubao. Will put this on my list of places to visit…
I’ve been meaning to go to Cubao X but I keep putting it off. It looks like a place full of stuff I’d want to buy but I’m almost always broke *lol*
This reading room…what is it exactly? A trinket shop? or book shop? I’ve read other blogs featuring this but they haven’t explained it that well ^-^;
I love the dress on the mannequin on the right :-) so pretty indeed! Dropping by from last weeks Wednesday Windows.
hmm… didn’t notice this when we had a walk there. although we live in cubao, we really seldom go this area anymore.