Pogiboy in Tagalog translates to "handsome boy," a playful nod to Filipino Chefs Tom Cunanan and Paolo Dungca's childhood. Memories of playing, learning, eating, and helping their family in a restaurant bring back nostalgic carefree times for Cunanan and Dungca—lending to their inspiration to bring that cherished and innocent, childhood joy to Pogiboy.

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Pogiboy is be a playful and energetic, fast-casual concept as the highlight inside DC's The Block Foodhall & Bar, bringing Filipino-American food to the greater Washington, DC metro area in an approachable, accessible experience.